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Hi there! Welcome to the Millie Holloman Photography blog. Our company has just one name, but we’re an entire team of crazy, creative, passionate, professional photographers. We’re based all over North Carolina (Wilmington, Raleigh, & Charlotte), but we work all over the world. What do we shoot? In one word: Love. Wedding Love. Baby Love. Family Love. Love of details. Love of design. Love of nature. And this blog? Well, it showcases the images, the people, and the stuff we want to share, both professionally and personally. So what are you waiting for? Come on in and look around.
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There is always one thing that goes slightly awry at every wedding. Call it something going wrong if you will, but it's the imperfections in a wedding that make it special and memorable.
I arrived at the Orchard House a few hours before the ceremony began to see Jennifer looking radiant and excited. She was surrounded by her bridesmaids and slipping into her gorgeous gown. When Jennifer realized she had forgotten her wedding shoes at home, I thought that would be the one thing that went awry. I was wrong.
Jennifer and Danny dealt with everything from flooding to power outages to a cake slide on their wedding day. Their ceremony had to be delayed, their formal portraits adjusted because of family members trying to get a generator and their first sight was moved from a vast garden of loveliness to a foyer on the 2nd story of the house. If you weren't there, it would be easy to call their day disastrous. But their smiles never faded. The guests never complained. They never lost focus of what this day was really all about. Jennifer and Danny celebrated their love and commitment to each other that day and that took center stage. It was truly one of the most memorable and special weddings I have ever had the pleasure of photographing.
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| At this moment, it was pouring rain and pretty impossible to head outside. A huge thanks to Rebecca for helping me to move some furniture so we could make this first sight happen! Don't they look blissfully happy here? |
| The fan on the left was actually a Christmas tree topper. Fabulous, right?! I love the peacock theme going on here. |
| Jennifer, you are a STUNNING bride. |
| This next series might be my favorite of the day. Maybe because the light was so pretty. Maybe because you can't tell it was raining (it had died down to a sprinkle by that time). But probably because Jennifer and Danny are rockstars for going out into the rain before their ceremony for the picture. PS She got her shoes delivered, thank goodness. Aren't they so cute? |
| The amazing staff at Orchard House dried off as many chairs as they could and removed the rest so the family and guests could at least stand with their umbrellas and stay dry for the ceremony. |
| As soon as the bride started down the aisle, the music stopped. The guests realized that the generator had died from the rain and they didn't miss a beat. They hummed the wedding march for her as she walked down the aisle. It was an amazing and beautiful moment that I hope Jennifer and Danny never forget! |
| By the end of the ceremony, the rain...had stopped!!! The umbrellas came down and everyone celebrated in style with clapping and cheers as this sweet couple celebrated their first kiss as husband and wife. |
| The grounds were still very wet, but Jennifer wouldn't let that stop her from getting the pictures she wanted. I LOVE that she wasn't worried about her dress. Truly. |
| After all the formalities were over, the guests were ready to PARTY! |
| I photograph weddings almost every weekend. Most receptions include a garter and bouquet toss. So, when the garter retrieval started, I didn't give it a second thought. I'm so glad I positioned myself to get what happened next, though. Hilarious, Danny!!! |
| Jennifer thought it was pretty funny as well, obviously. ;) |
| I adore this shot that Rebecca caught of the happy couple. Pure joy. |
| Jennifer and Danny, you are rock stars. There were many ways you could have reacted during your wedding day, but none better and more admirable than the way you did. It was TRULY an honor! |
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I've been with Pictage since June 2004. I've seen them go through a lot of changes as a company and I could not be more excited for their recent transition (I think about a year ago now) with their CEO, Jim Collins stepping in. I think he's probably the best thing that's ever happened to Pictage. He is a super nice guy, someone who is just as much concerned with the success of their photographers as the company. I'm excited about the new direction they've been taking Pictage and I'm more excited than ever to announce that I'll be speaking at The Pictage Partner Conference this coming November in New Orleans!
Just take a look at this amazing list of speakers that I'm blessed enough to be amongst. If there is one thing Pictage does right (although we know there are lots) it's building community among their photographers. They give us an environment to grow in a smaller atmosphere than the HUGE trade shows. It's more personal environment built on and about creating and fostering relationships and community with others.
Attending PartnerCon (and even speaking at many of them) through the years has been a huge source of growth for me. These gatherings have granted me the ability to chat one on one with others who I respect and admire and they have given me solid advice to grow my business which is invaluable to me. It really is!
If it wasn't for Pictage many of the relationships I have with photographers across the country now wouldn't exists. I know that seems like a HUGE statement but it's totally truth. If you do yourself one favor this year, sign up for PartnerCon NOLA and while you are there, stop in a support me... I'll be speaking on Get It Together: Organize Your Business on Tuesday, November 9th at 2pm... I can't wait! |
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hannah . bridals . wilmington, nc
08.25.10 ~ Weddings ~ posted by Millie
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| Just a little over a week ago I met up with Hannah for her bridals. I typically assist my clients in finding just the right spots for their sessions but this was all Hannah's idea. I've got to admit I wasn't sure what the house we were shooting at would be like but once I walked in I was pumped to shoot there! Sometimes I just find a little surprise like 100 taxidermy animals in the man cave or some exquisite hand painted wallpaper in the dining room. Love these! |
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Once in a while as an artists you've got to shoot for yourself. Taking on a project that feels a little dreamy and are inspiring is just the way to do that!
When Jennifer from Salt Harbor Designs showed me the board she selected from Style Me Pretty to model a shoot after I got all giddy. It was like the perfect day, a breath of fresh air, a little wind for my creative wings. I immediately called in our team to see if they were open and up for a little "fun shoot" and pulled some more fabulous local vendors on board. Rachel & Rebecca joined me for this shoot and it could not have been more fun and inspiring... it was just what I needed to feed my creative soul!
I'll be blogging the individual photos from this session very soon but until then here is a peek at the posts on the Style Me Pretty Blog... enjoy and be sure to visit all of the links!
Part I : The Board
Part II : The Design
Part III : The Design II
Part IV - The Film |
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