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Jessica & Hampton: August 16, 2008

 

On Friday, my assistant Amanda and I hopped in the car for a working mini-girls weekend.  Destination: Pawley's Island.  One of our best friends Sarah lives down there, so it was convenient for us to crash with her while we were in town shooting Jessica & Hampton's wedding.  We didn't get to hang out with our friend as much as we'd liked, but we did get to shoot an amazing wedding! 

Jessica and Hampton have THE SWEETEST love story.  They met one summer when Jessica was working a summer job at Egg's Up Grill in Pawleys and Hampton and his buddies were living down there in his parents beach house.  The story goes that while dining at Egg's Up one morning, Hampton's dad asked for Jessica's number for his son...because (as he says) "not only was she gorgeous but she got my coffee in 2.5 seconds, so she knows how to make a man happy!".  

They are truly the perfect couple and their wedding day was filled with so many smiles, laughter, and good friends.  

Of course, they had to get married in Pawley's. Where else?

 

CLICK HERE for Jessica & Hampton's slideshow

The Church: Holy Cross Episcopal

Lindsay and Nicole helping Jessica getting dressed in her beautiful silk gown

The rings (see if you can find me in this shot).  Jessica's engagement ring is exactly like mine - I've never seen anyone with a ring so similar!

Jessica and her girls, pre-ceremony.

The flowers were amazing!!

Jessica peeking out the window to see if it was raining...

Hampton and his guys being silly pre-ceremony. I think this was something to do with Captain Morgan?

Jessica and her cute daddy walking her down the aisle

The reception was at Pawley's Plantation.  Here's the first dance:

Father daughter dance

After the sweet moments, the party got started!!  

Doug Clark and the Hot Nuts kept the fun going all night...they were pretty funny too!

The dance floor was packed all night long. Check out Hampton in the air!

This is the adorable couple that referred Jessica and Hampton to me.  Thanks y'all!

Fun times!

Goodnight! They left in a black corvette convertible after the bubble exit. So cool!

Hope y'all are having a blast in Mexico right now!  Can't wait to hear about it when you return :)  

Jessica & Hampton: Sneak Peek!

Just a quick one from this weekend to tide you over......   more pics and the slideshow coming soon! :)

Gladd Family

Earlier this week I met the Gladd family at the Horseshoe to photograph Thomas and Hammond - their two adorable little boys.  The weather was beautiful and not too hot, and these little guys did such a good job!!  Here are a few from our session:

Rholetter Family

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing the Rholetter family.  These sweet girls sure have grown a lot since I photographed them last! Here are a few from our session....

St Paul's Bay: Rhodes

We went to so many amazing places on our trip. One of my favorite days was in Rhodes, Greece.  We spent part of the day at BY FAR the most beautiful and serene beach I've even been to.   St. Paul's Bay, (near the city of Lindos) is where the apostle Paul was shipwrecked on the way to preach Christianity to the Rhodians.  Beautiful!!

I'm Back!

Y'all are just too funny!! I have gotten so many emails, it seems no one can wait for my pics on the blog!  Well there will be more , but to tide you over here's a quick collage of some highlights.   Now back to my emails! :)

pics going clockwise around:

-starbucks in Athens with my grandmother "Honey". I think this was her first Frappucino ever. how cute

-Santorini

-Jerusalem

-the Great pyramid in Cairo

-another starbucks in Rhodes (yes I have an addiction)

-Santorini

-Santorini (can u tell what was my favorite?)

more coming soon!

leavin' on a jet plane....

   

Yes, that's right. Tomorrow I'm headed to the Mediterranean with two of my favorite ladies on the face of this earth: my mom and my grandmother (aka "Honey").   All I can say is I am so thankful to have this opportunity, and I'm feeling so incredibly blessed right now.  I'd tell you more but since I have to leave here in 5.5 hours (and somewhere in there get some sleep and finish packing)...I'll have to fill you all in later!

Brooke Turner Photography will be running at about 25% while I'm gone.  My fabulous assistant will be toiling away on some outstanding items, and (unfortunately) I won't be completely disconnected from the world.  Emails and phone calls will be returned starting Aug 3.

Woops, I realized I never introduced you to my assistant!  Her name is Lara Beth Hardwick and she's been training and working with me for the past 6 or so weeks.  So if you get an email from her you'll know!  She has been a blessing to work with and y'all are going to love her!  (picture coming soon!)

Carlee & Parker: July 12, 2008

From the first time I met with Carlee and Parker, I just knew their wedding was going to be fabulous!! Carlee has a background in event planning, and to say she is detail oriented would be the understatement of the year!   

Carlee and Parker both have such vibrant personalities...I had so much fun working with them both!   Everything about their wedding was so 'them'.  From the converse sneakers that Parker sported during the ceremony - to the Dolce & Gabbana heels Carlee wore for the ceremony (and then changed into her pair of converse for the reception) - to the hashbrown bar (they celebrated their engagement by going to Waffle House) - and finally their New Years send off (they met NYE). Everything was just perfect and so thought out.   

CLICK HERE for their slideshow. 

Here are a few from their wedding day:

Getting ready at Carlee's Parent's home:

They decided on a "First Look" which is where the bride and groom see each other pre-ceremony.  It takes some of the stress and emotions away, and reduces the amount of time needed for pictures after the ceremony.  

Carlee & her girls 

They got married at Spring Valley Baptist Church -where Justin and I got married a little over 3 years ago.  This was only the second wedding I've shot here - and I really appreciated the marvelous light in the church.

The Kiss!!  I especially love PJ, the maid of honor, smiling on the side.

First Dance

Carlee & her sweet daddy

Parker going for the garter 

The band was "Men of Distinction" HIGHLY recommended by me! They kept the party going all night! SO much fun!!

The "New Years" exit - complete with noise makers and hats.  Such a sweet idea, since they met on New Years.

I hope y'all have fun in Canada!!

Coming Soon...

Within the next 24 hours I'll post Carlee & Parker's slideshow. YAY! 

Purvis Family

My friends, Heather and Brian, just had a baby!  A sweet little boy named Bailey.  I had so much fun hanging out with them last week and spending some time with the little man.  You may remember Heather's maternity shots I did a few months ago. It's hard to believe Bailey is already here!   Enjoy!