Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers | Bridal Photography Session at Belle Vue in Downtown Wilmington NC
%19-%12-%2017, %RBridal Photography, Chris Lang Photography, Lifestyle Wedding PhotographyPermalinkA Bridal Session at Belle Vue by Wilmington Chris Lang Photography - Wilmington NC Wedding Photography
One of those rainy days and had Ray came through at Belle Vue last minute to open up his event venue for us to photograph Emily's bridal portraits. Belle Vue is a charming event space in the Historic Wilmington Downtown. Highly recommend checking it out if you are having a small event or even better if you are a bride looking for a place to get ready the Belle Vue is set up perfectly for that.
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Airlie Gardens Bridal Photography | Chris Lang Photography | Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer
%17-%03-%2016, %RAirlie Gardens, Airlie Gardens Bridal Photography, Airlie Gardens Weddings, Chris Lang Photography, North Carolina Wedding Photographers, Outdoor WeddingsPermalinkBridal Photography Session with Courtney at Airlie Gardens
I was really looking forward to the bridal session with Courney at Airlies Gardens where she was having her wedding. First was that Courtney was awesome work with and fun to be around. Second was I know I got to control the time with no wedding schedule. This means lots of time and no pressure to be anywhere in 2 minutes. For every bride who is now married you know what I mean.
Airlie Gardens weddings are amazing but when you have just the bride in this amazing garden wedding venue for a few hours it to create must have bridal photos in the garden it is a real treat. There are so many locations to photograph in Airlie that you have to pick and choose as the creative backdrops are endless in my mind. Of course on of the most iconic pictures to have made is the Pergola at Airlie Gardens.
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If you are considering a bridal session I would highly recommend one as it really is a great time to create outside the wedding day where everything can be about a blur. The is why every bride should have a bridal session in my creative opinion.
Bridal Session at The Arboretum in Wilmington NC | Bridal Picture Ideas
%16-%02-%2016, %RArboretum Wilmington NC, Bridal Portraits, Chris Lang Photography, North Carolina Wedding Photographers, Pictures of Brides, Wilmington NC Wedding PhotographersPermalinkBridal Session with Lana | Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer | Chris Lang Photography
One of the great things about bridal photography as a creative profession is I get create a multiple style portfolio for brides. With no wedding schedule rushing us, we get to take the time to have fun and relax and create some awesome bridal portraits.
Had a great time with Lana creating a mixture of styles and looks. The first picture I had the concept of alice in wonderland look and feel so I concentrated on lighting the sunflowers with a strobe directly behind Lana pointing upwards and then another strobe on light stand at top left with grid to control the spread and maintain the detail in her awesome wedding dress.
All we started with on this bridal session was Lana and her dress. No bouquet no theme or concept. That what I love about my job it you get to make it up as you go. If you are looking for a Wilmington NC Bridal Photographer to create something with a signature look and style, drop me a line and let me show you how awesome you look in your wedding dress.
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Bellamy Mansion Wedding | Vanessa & Seth | Chris Lang Photography
%29-%12-%2015, %RBellamy Mansion, Bellamy Weddings, Chris Lang Photography, North Carolina Wedding Photographers, Wilmington WeddingsPermalinkBellamy Mansion Wedding | Vanessa & Seth
Vanessa & Seth had their wedding and reception at the Bellamy Mansion in Wilmington NC. I could not have had a better time with such two awesome people. You will see what I mean when you watch their highlight reel. They had the best first dance I have had the pleasure to photograph and video. Spoiler alert it is at the end of the video as an outtake.
Not only Were Seth & Vanessa a blast work with, they had such a cool how we met story. He are a few words from Venessa:
"Seth and I met like a scene in a romantic comedy! I was sitting at my gate at Wilmington International Airport at 6:30 am, reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Seth came and sat a few chairs diagonally across from me. From this moment on, I was only faking to read! Haha, I could not concentrate, as we kept staring awkwardly at each other making eye contact here and there. As we boarded the plane, Seth got in line behind me. My heart was racing with butterflies. I sat down in my seat on the plane and turned to see Seth standing there as he said, "I think that's my seat..." pointing to the window seat, with a smile on his face. I responded, "No it's not!" and we both laughed. In a two seater row, there we were, just the two of us... and we talked the entire flight! We hit it off so seamlessly and discovered that we only lived a few miles apart from each other! At the end of the flight, Seth asked for my number and the rest is history! :) "
OK so now it's time for some video. I filmed the highlight reel for their wedding as a supplement to a full video production wedding. The highlight reel is short film that mirrors the photography process and is intended to be just a snapshot only of the wedding day though short video clips. This was one instance I had video rolling for the the first dance. I did not know Vanessa & Seth were going to break out into such a awesome first dance. Like every first dance it started out traditional and then to the guests surprise, Vanessa & Seth broke out into some pretty sweet moves.
I could not have had any more fun at their wedding. Such an awesome fun couple. On a funny note, The next day I dropped my Mom and Brother off at the airport as they were flying back to San Diego. About an hour later I got a text from Vanessa. "We are sitting behind your Mom and Brother on the plane. Small world... well Wilmington is probably the smallest airport in the world.
If you are looking for a wedding venue in the Wilmington Area, take a look at Bellamy Mansion. Bellamy Mansion Weddings are a lot of fun to photograph and working within the area provides such a classic backdrop for wedding photography.
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Courtnei's Bridal Session | River Landing | Wallace NC | by Chris Lang Photography
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A River Landing Bridal Session
Courtney looked amazing in her dress. We had the perfect backdrop of River Landing to create her bridal portfolio. As with any session, you can try your best to plan around great light and weather but ultimately you are at the whim of nature. Our session was under very dark storm clouds. One of the great things about shooting and creating different photography styles, is that you don't have to be pin-holed into any one style. The thing is I like so many styles, that it is often hard for even me to choose a favorite version of a single picture. There are so many factors that go into creating. From the light to the texture, to the colors, to the style, and most important, the personality of the people you are photographing. With every bridal session, I give my brides a variation of styles even producing different versions some of the same picture. One thing is for sure... no two bridal sessions are the same. Here are just a few from Courtnei's bridal.
Photographing Bridals on a cloudy or off & on rainy day. How to deal with the flats (flat light).
The first set in this series I created a softer pastel style to work with the light that we had for the day. It was cloudy with darker grey clouds that produces a very flat light. While you can never predict what kind of light you will have on a session, or a wedding day, you always have to be creative and flexible with what you have. I think you can get amazing pictures regardless of light, but it will for sure impact some style and color. Since the light was flat, I created a flat style to bring out the light. I also want to bring a better balance and warmth to offset the grey's with a few different techniques of color cross processing. Below is a picture with a flat process and the natural color that we were working with.
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River Landing Weddings | A Great Place To Get Married in NC | River Landing Photographers | Chris Lang Photography
%20-%03-%2014, %RChris Lang Photography, Outdoor Weddings, Photographers, River Landing, River Landing Club house, River Landing River Lodge, River Landing Wedding Photographers, Wedding Photograph, Wilmington NC WeddingPermalinkRiver Landing is an amazing country club located in Wallace NC. If you are planning a wedding and looking for an amazing place to get married or have you wedding reception check out River Landing.
I just updated our River Landing Weddings website where you can see our wedding photography and videography work. It is intended to give our clients an overall view of the NC wedding venue along with showing our photography styles.
River Landing is also unique in that is offers several locations to have your wedding and reception. The most popular is the River Landing Clubhouse. The clubhouse is impressive and that is coming from someone who has been in some of the most iconic clubhouses.
Another very cool place that River Landing boasts is The River Lodge at River Landing. The River Lodge provides another unique experience for someone looking for a more rustic and outdoor feel for their wedding or reception. The River Lodge is nestled along the river in a wooded area of the golf course and provides a very private feel.
Be sure to visit the updated website where you can see more Wedding Photography at River Landing. So if you are in search for a perfect wedding venue this might be the place for you. If you are looking for Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers be sure to stop by Chris Lang Photography (Wilmington NC Photographer) or Chris Lang Weddings (Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers). Link to River Landing Website Be sure to see all of our photography services in the following links: Lifestyle Photography Portraits Sports Photography Head Shots Commercial Identity & Brand Senior Portraits Family Photography Wilmington Wedding Photography Weddings Engagement Photography Bridal Portraits
