Jack + Emily : Blowing Rock NC Marriage Proposal

Today the weather was perfect in our NC Mountains.  We had a full day planned and that included crouching around in the woods like tigers to catch a marriage proposal.  Our littles went with us because we had plans to take them to Tweetise after the shoot.  Taking our kids to sessions is definitely not the norm but Ryan insisted they would do great, and they did awesome!  After our lunch picnic we placed them where at least one of us could see them but be sure they were out of site of Jack and Emily.  These kids took it so serious they whispered for 40 minutes even when we said we will tell you when you have to be quiet.   They were part of the day so we had to include them in some of these images =).  Ryan placed himself in a rhododendron bush with a camo net over his face and body.  I got so tickled at him (picture below).  We separated so we would be sure to have different angles depending on where Jack stopped.  When I heard Emily's voice coming I got all excited...I love surprises! These kind of images are a lot of times our favorite! Real moments. Real Emotions.  Once we got the proposal and came out of hiding, we went back to where Emily's parents were grilling out.  Congratulations you two!  We are excited for you both!! MUCH love.

Sam + Carrie : Summit Trail Solarium Wedding Boone NC

Sam and Carrie chose their sweet little home church to say "I DO".  This day was beyond fabulous.  We got to work along side the wonderful planners with The Whole Shebang along with so many other awesome wedding venders.  The weather was beautiful.  We decided to head to Daniel Boone Gardens in Boone to do the their first glance and the wedding party pics.  Everyone was so green and beautiful!  After their super sweet ceremony where they literally tied the knot =) we headed to the Appalachian Summit Trail Solarium for the reception.  Take a look at Sam and Carrie's awesome winter engagement here.  Thanks so much you two for allowing us to be a part of your day.  MUCH love.

Vendor Love:

Appalachian Summit Trail Solarium 

Wedding Planner : Meris Gantt with The Whole Shebang

Florist: A Special Gift

Catering: Appalachian

DJ: Mike and Sherri Earl

Musicians: Ben and Amaree Davis

Dress Boutique: Poffie Girls

Dress Designer: David Tutera

Rentals: Boone Rentals

     

Carolina Bride Magazine Feature: Snow Filled Engagement | NC Wedding Photographers

Carrie and Sam's engagement session was the perfect Winter shoot! Sometimes we have visions for shoots and it takes patience to get what we want =).  After Carrie and I scheduled and rescheduled to choose the perfect day!  This session was filled with a lovely cold day, loads of snow, lots of love and tons of fun!  Check out their engagement session below AND featured in the January issue of Carolina Bride magazine!! We were so glad Carolina Bride loved it just as much as we did.  Also, don't forget to enter our giveaway! ENJOY!

Pick up your copy of the newest issue of Carolina Bride.  January's cover by Lindsey Lee Photography!

Sam and Carries Engagement Feature pages!

Engagement Session Giveaway + More : Wedding Photographers

WINNERS OF OUR GIVEAWAY!!!!

Rebecca Kearns is the winner of our mini portrait session and Natasha Brown  is the winner of our engagement session!!  CONGRATULATIONS!! Please contact me at joy@joydavisphotography.com to discuss your session.  Thanks so much for everyone that participated!! Much Love~

Hi Friends!! Happy New Year! Happy 2015! We want to kick this awesome year off with some love.  Engagement Sessions are a time to embrace and enjoy just being engaged... having fun and celebrating.  We love engagement sessions for many reasons but it gives you and your photographers time to really all get to know each other.  Your engagement session should really show you as a couple not just be "great" pictures of you.  We want our couples to embrace this time.  When planning your engagement session with us we talk about what you love to do as a couple, how you met, and what being in love really means to you. Have fun scrolling through a few images from past engagement sessions! If you are engaged be sure to enter our Engagement Session Giveaway! Be sure to share with your friends if you are not engaged for your chance to win something as well!

  Giveaway Details!!

  Engaged Winner will receive: 

Engagement Session on location with Joy & Ryan (within 50 miles of 28630)

1-2 hour session + $150 credit towards prints or digitals  ($400 value)

Other Winner:

 Mini Portrait Session with Joy & Ryan + $100 credit towards prints or digitals

HOW TO ENTER Engagement Giveaway!!

1. Be sure to Like our page on Facebook!

2. Follow us on Instagram

3. Comment Below and tell us about your recent engagement and a little about you two! 

HOW TO ENTER Mini Portrait Session!!

1. Like our page on Facebook!

2. Follow us on Instagram

3. Like and share this link/post on Facebook.  Tag someone you know engaged, if you do! 

  Giveaway ends Feb 18h! 

WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED USING RANDOM.ORG! More details below.

**Fine print: Winner will be selected by random.org. Engagement session includes 2 outfits and is on location,  online viewing/ordering gallery.  Winners must have followed each step of giveaway to win. No purchase necessary following engagement session or mini session.  Engagement session must be shot within 50 miles of 28630 or couple will be responsible for travel fee per mile. Mini Session must be shot within 20miles of 28630.  Session can not be exchanged, transferred or cashed in for monetary value. Session must be scheduled in 2015.  This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.**

Lee + Liz: Engaged| Blowing Rock Engagement Session

Tomorrow we get to spend all day with these two!  Elizabeth and Lee will be getting married in the High Country tomorrow at Blue Ridge Mountain Club.  We all got to spend a beautiful evening together in Blowing Rock off of the parkway shooting their engagement images.   See you both very soon!! Much love~ Ryan and Joy

Josh & Christine: Hickory NC Wedding Photographers | Lake Hickory Country Club

These two lovelies are celebrating TWO years today!  Happy Anniversary to you both!  We still love so much being a part of your fantastic day.  Christine was truly a princess!  You can also view her gorgeous bridals here! 

Venue: Lake Hickory Country Club

Planner/Director: Tara B's Eventful Planning