It was my pleasure to collaborate with Ms. Firecracker DeShelia Spann on this photo shoot.  If you know DeShelia, you know she’s a laugh a minute, ball of energy – exactly the kind of stamina you need as a wedding photographer!  Though she’s been shooting portraits for over 5 years and loves the intimacy that can come through in a portrait, she’s recently decided to concentrate her efforts in the wedding arena.  So why weddings and why now?

From DeShelia:
Who doesn’t love a happy ending. I’m a Southern girl so you know we love anything that says fun, family and celebration. I started my career in the portrait world dabbling in a wedding or two here that there. But the more weddings I photographed, the more I enjoyed being able to help a couple relive that happy moment again and again through images I created. Nothing feeds the heart more than a bride who tells you she cried tears of joy and admiration after viewing images you’ve photographed at her wedding. It’s hard to equate that sense of gratitude.

We shared a fun Sunday afternoon at the new Renaissance Hotel in Raleigh’s North Hills with our lovely model, a gorgeous Manuel Mota dress (style Valedmar for those of you in love!) from TreBella Bridal and a lush, springy bouquet from TreBella Florals…quite the talented group of ladies over there!  Nekita Land did the flawless, natural makeup (email me for her contact info, she’s AWESOME) and a stunning birdcage veil and feather flower fascinator by TessaKim finished off the ensemble.

Seriously, if you haven’t checked out Tessa’s etsy shop yet, you are in for a real treat.  Every time I’m on there, I find 5 new things I want (did I mention I’m not getting married and have no reason to want these other than they’re pretty?  That’s enough right?).  Note to self:  need to do a whole other post on Tessa’s awesomeness.

Stay tuned for a VERY exciting giveaway announcement! HINT: If you are still on the hunt for a photographer for your big day, you’ll want to pay attention.