You know what I love about summer here in North Carolina? Rain storms. No, really. I love the downpours and thunder and lightning. It can be problematic as a Jacksonville NC Wedding Photographer, but most days are just so hot and humid and a storm brings welcomed relief from the heat, even if it’s minimal. I love how the air picks up and the breeze becomes cool (ever-so-slightly). The sound of thunder and water splashing everywhere is comforting. It’s something we didn’t get a lot of in California but something I’ve learned to really appreciate.
Summer storms have an added bonus, too. The dramatic skies look pretty awesome in photos. A couple of weeks ago I photographed Kendall and Bailey but we had to cut our session short when a massive storm rolled in. We made it to our cars just in time because within minutes, streets were flooded. It’s probably the heaviest rain I’ve seen since living in NC. It was pretty awesome. Well, except for the part where the neighbor’s trampoline blew through the air like Dorothy’s house and landed in the road in front of me on the way home. Luckily I have cat-like driving reflexes and I’m alive today to share these images. Death-by-trampoline would have been a real bummer. And it would have prevented me from shooting the second part of Kendall and Bailey’s session a few days later once the weather cleared up. You know, I’m starting to think some things are just meant to be 🙂
I hope y’all enjoy these photos, and since I’m blogging this session as a part of this month’s Blog Cirlcle, you get to see a bunch more awesomeness. First, head on over to San Diego Photographer Alicia Jeanne Photography (that’s a great name!) to check out her take on this month’s “summer” theme. Make sure you click on the link she provides and keep on clicking until you make it back here!
Thanks for playing, y’all! I hope everyone is having an incredible summer!
xo
And here is part 2 of their session. You’ll notice the sun decided to show his glorious face 🙂
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What an adorable couple! Love this session – especially love the windblown hair – wind has a way of making everything so romantic!
OK, LOVELY photos of a beautiful couple, but I just cannot get over the perfection that is her hair! Haha! Just gorgeous shots, my friend!
Seriously stunning! those storm skies were perfection! gorgeous
I can’t believe the trampoline blew in front of you! Glad you missed it! These are beautiful pictures of an adorable couple! I especially love the shots in the water!
Gorgeous shots! I love the contrast between the two days, and I love your compositions… Living in San Diego, I miss summer thunderstorms, too. Hopefully El Nino will bring some much needed rain this winter. 🙂
What a beautiful session!! They are absolutely adorable!!
I love the beautiful colors and setting!
Wow! Check out those skies! Not sure if I like the stormy or the sunny images better. They’re all really wonderful.
I can’t believe you almost got taken out by a trampoline, I’m so happy for your cat like reflexes and that you’re ok.
Alicia, your work is always phenomenal! <3