Asheville Children’s Photographer – Sweet Griffin
I do adore this little man! This makes the second year that Candy and Matt have traveled from Atlanta for a fall (Griffin) session. They make a weekend out of it and I have the opportunity to photograph some of the most beautiful blue eyes ever! Candy, as always, it is such a pleasure seeing you! Can’t wait to have you at the Atlanta workshop!
High Country wedding photographer – Ashleigh and Jason
What a fun party! Ashleigh and Jason were married last week on one of the most beautiful fall days I’ve experienced. Taylorsville, NC is a small town with a lot of personality. I loved meeting everyone there and being a part of the day… My favorite part was our couple shoot after the wedding. We found an old barn and rolling hills, such a perfect setting! Enjoy this sneak peek! I realize I’m getting behind on blogging and I’m about to post a few more sessions and weddings…. stay tuned!
This flower girl is partly why I booked this couple. I’ve been her photographer since she was a newborn. 
It wasn’t as easy to lift Ashleigh up in the dress.
Such a sweet moment!
Marc was in charge of the “Photo Booth” … you get the idea. (lol)
Hope the honeymoon was amazing! Love to you both!
North Carolina Wedding Photographer – Megan and Matt
I love this couple! Her sweet personality and his ability to keep it easy… they are perfect for one another. I love traveling to Raleigh, (especially with my hubby) and the entire day was awesome! Such amazing weather, I’m gonna be a bit sad when winter hits… I am enjoying these brief moments of no chill and no humidity. And of course, we always love shooting at the Capital City Club.
So, I was working with a Clemson crowd…I know how die-hard Clemson fans can be… as a young girl, my step-father would take all of us to every home game. I loved the atmosphere and (the tailgating)… it made for lasting memories. who knew that Clemson would play Carolina that weekend!???? The wedding went between well-wishes and “what’s the score?”
All jokes aside… Clemson lost that night, but, I think Megan and Matt were oblivious. Congrats to you both! Enjoy this sneak peek!
New Natural Light Studio!!!
I have always desired a natural light studio. A space where the light poured in all day and I could finally offer sessions with a fun twist. Finally, it is happening. November 1st, I move into my new space and I couldn’t be more excited! I’ve had a storefront for a few years, and while it was good for meeting clients, I wanted more… and I wanted to be able to offer more…
I am still on-location and happy to come to my clients, but, I love the idea of offering another option. To kick it off, I’m offering a huge special! A COMPLIMENTARY (that means free) In-Studio Session. Only 15 spots available, so get in touch soon! All images below were done in the new studio. Enjoy!
Gorgeous Bed “Setup” right there in the studio…
The shots below are from right outside…
Mark and Michelle – Banner Elk, NC
GORGEOUS. Everything about this day was just gorgeous. Fall made itself known last week with such beautiful weather… and Diamond Creek Golf Club made for the perfect venue. Here are a few images from Mark and Michelle’s big day last week… enjoy.
Mark and Michelle chose to see eachother before the wedding for pictures… I love this below.
BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.
A little tickle time with mommy…
This fire was a welcome warmth… it got a bit chilly during the reception.
Best to Michelle and Mark! I loved being a part of your day.
3 photographers + 3 husbands + 4 kids = crazy
What can I say? I have never had a professional picture taken with my two boys/husband. Terrible. I know.
I resolved this year to correct this and collaborated with the talented Amanda Caldwell and Dana Andreasson to make it happen. So in typical fashion, we drove around and found the perfect alley… with flowers and all…
I have to say, the kids did great! Between the three of us, I think we captured some awesome family shots! Here is a little sample.
Dana’s little Olivia… I could just squeeze her!
Amanda’s hubby and precious Eva…
love these looks…
Marc took this pic of the three of us…
The Workshop
So, I just finished up my first official “workshop” over the past weekend and I had a blast! What a fun and very full Saturday. I wanted to post a few images from our shoot portion. Our models were awesome! Little Sarayah won everyone over and she was so easy to photograph. I managed to get a few of her and I’m posting them below… Special thanks to Chris Garner with TPS Photography (thanks for the help!) and a thank you to Kelsey and Robby for making the drive from Charlotte to model for us…
The next workshop is in Atlanta, GA on November 20th, 2010. If you are interested, please contact me for information! Feel free to visit: www.katycookworkshop.com
I’m also including a slideshow that I put together for the workshop. It takes 6 secs to load.
Kerri is Married!
It was a very cold day in January. Kerri was assisting me on a wedding up in Asheville and there was snow everywhere. I was concerned about how she would get home and she mentioned her boyfriend was picking her up… from almost 3 hours away. I’ve known Kerri for quite sometime and I was surprised and (delighted) to hear this… I was even happier to learn that Kerri felt a unique connection with this guy. She mentioned, “I think this might be big”…. I’ll never forget that.
A few months later, I received the happy news and set myself up to photograph Kerri’s wedding.
And, here we are…
Kerri and Micki wanted a simple wedding with family and home all in one. How awesome that Kerri’s family happens to live on some of the most beautiful land in Banner Elk, NC. We are talking rolling hills, mature trees, pastures that go forever…. I could go on.
Shooting this wedding was a unique pleasure. Truly, I loved every moment and I won’t lie… it was a little bittersweet.
COOL DETAIL. Kerri had Hay Bales set out for seating and covered them in family quilts….
I came around the corner just in time to catch this image…
Every single flower and bouquet…. and I mean EVERY single one was grown on Kerri’s property. One word: BEAUTIFUL
Before the ceremony, Kerri and I had a quick picture taken… umm. yikes. Beauty and the big mouth beast.
one of my favorite moments. Micki writing his vows…
he had to revise the final from over 13 pages… don’t believe me? Here they are… 11 pages of vows to one girl. That is LOVE.
The ceremony was so emotional and moving. Granted, I had a personal connection, but, I was crying through a few shots…
I love this expression from Kerri! She forgot that I follow my couples out of the wedding to photograph that first moment as husband and wife.
Such a gorgeous flower girl.
Yup. I had a cool barn right there on the property. Happy me and fun pictures.
Kerri’s grandfather signing the Marriage Certificate.
no words.
Bonfire and S’mores. Perfect.
So. Yes, Kerri. You were right. I need to blog more these days. I promise to keep up.
SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH!
Katy
Meg and Chris – Raleigh Wedding
I loved everything about this wedding! The dress, the venue, the decor, but, mostly the couple. I met Meg and Chris at a wedding I shot last year and was so excited when they chose me as their wedding photographer. These two are die hard ECU Pirate fans. Needless to say, the pic below is from their engagement session and there was a little ECU theme.
So, it is pretty much a photographer’s dream when you have 3 hours to shoot in downtown Raleigh… (well, at least for me it is!) The ceremony was held at 2:30 which allowed for plenty of time for photos before the 6pm cocktail hour. The entire bridal party came with us and we had a blast! After that, it was on to the coolest venue ever, The North Carolina Museum of History. I had no idea you could hold receptions at this location? It was gorgeous.
Special thanks to the Ryan family for making me feel so at home. I loved every moment.
i love this shot of dad looking at his daughter…
I loved the dress… and how fun to meet Anna with Traditions by Anna. She was there to help with the dress and Meg looked amazing. Ironically, my Raleigh bride from 2 weeks prior, used the same shop!
stunning…
Gorgeous floral by Victorian Seasons
Chris is a big Guinness fan…
The decor was AMAZING!
The BIG ECU crowd!
The cake topper almost fell… kinda hilarious moment…
Meg and Chris – I hope the honeymoon is awesome!
Beautiful Newborn session and I’m back from vacation…
I’m back from vacation and feel amazingly refreshed! It’s funny how 3 days off from working/computer/etc… can make you feel so good!
Marc and I took the boys to the beach twice, an amusement park, and the historic Battleship NC… in just two days. We had a blast! Not to mention, spending time with my sis and her hubby and of course, my sweet nephew Bennett.
It’s funny how you leave work and it never leaves you… I had promised myself, no cell, no computer, and well… no brides. Just for the weekend! I was focused on my family. So, imagine how hilarious it was when I’m leaving the beach on Saturday and literally run in to one brides from May sunbathing with her new hubby and family. If you read my blog, they are my ECU couple from May with the amazing purple wedding. It was great to see them and how crazy they were behind us the whole time…
Okay, so back to what I love. I do love my job so much! Especially, when I have the chance to photograph little newborns… Last week, I took newborn photos of MR. Declan. He was an angel. Here are just a few…
This sweet baby was a referral client from my friend, Jerri, so here are a few from our visit… I can’t wait to photograph Evy when she is sitting up… all she does is smile.
