Greenville Wedding Photographer | Justin & Gina

We photographed Justin and Gina's engagement session in downtown Greenville a few weeks ago. I really sympathized with Justin, a photographer and videographer, who hated being in front of the camera! Something about stepping onto the other side of the lens makes me incredibly nervous. Back in college, before I really got into photography as a career, I didn't mind being in front of the camera, and I was happy with most of the photos of myself. Then, after studying posing and what makes a person look best on camera, I now over think everything when I have to be in a photo. I end up looking stiff and unnatural with a fake smile...with the mantra "think thin" going over and over in my head!

I could tell Justin was nervous at first, but then he really began to loosen up and interact well with Gina, who was a natural--love her smiles! Aren't they just adorable together...


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Greenville SC Wedding - the first call you make...

I get all warm and giddy when newly engaged brides call. It makes me get excited for them and re-confirms why we do what we do. We document the forming of a family with images that (hopefully) create tears of joy and goosebumps of amazement. I love when we are the first phone call, before a planner is hired, before a date is set, before a location is chosen, we get a call from a bride who says, "I'm not sure of anything else, but I know I have to have you guys there." We get emails the day after a proposal of girls so giddy it takes me back to the early stages of mine and Craig's relationship and all those months of planning for a day that I could not wait to get here but that I never wanted to end. A day that I wish I could relieve over and over---and can through my wedding images! It is these thoughts that re-energize me for the hours of editing in front of a computer or long late hours at a reception. To be a part of such a special day, to be so close to the most intimate moments two people can experience, the creation of a new family. It is in these moments we realize we are privileged to do what we do.

Greenville Wedding Photographer | Jennifer and Ben

Craig and I had the privilege of being a part of Jennifer and Ben's wedding day a couple of weeks ago. This was an extremely sweet and thoughtful wedding, with loads of personal touches. To begin with, Jennifer's family has been attending Hampton Park Baptist church since she was born, and she attended and graduated from Hampton Park Christian School. Then, after graduating from college, she returned to teach at her alma mater. So being that her entire life she has been involved with the church and school, it was only fitting to be married there. One of my favorite moments of the day was when her first grade class was escorted into the front pews of the church, each caring a flower! They were so excited to be a part of their teachers special day!























































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Greenville Wedding Photographer | Amy and Daniel

Hi, Ashley here...

I'm so excited, this is my first official Sposa Bella blog post! I'm happy to introduce to you Amy and Daniel Baker. They were married March 20 at Occasions at Wedgefield and had a beautiful ceremony and great party afterwards. They started their day by taking a little time to see each other before their wedding to take a little of the nervous edge off. The excitement and butterflies Amy had as Daniel was coming up behind her were contagious; I was just as excited to see him approach as she was waiting for him. The looks on their faces and the laughter and hugs were incredibly special. I had to do my best not to cry while I was taking their picture; it was such a special moment to witness. After that, they were ready for the fun to begin! These guys were so great and so much fun and I couldn't have asked for a cooler wedding party. It was a blast to see the groom and his childhood buddies doing a dance they came up with in high-school, and to watch the older couples show them what kissing should be like after a few years of marriage. As Amy and Daniel left, I had to ask where does a couple who live in Hawaii go for a honeymoon? The answer: Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Introducing....

Well, this introduction comes only about 5 years late! Ashley has been working behind the scenes at Sposa Bella Photography full time for the past five years, and there is no way we could have accomplished all we have without her. Her job titles include photographer, studio manager, photo editor, album designer, marketing director, and comic relief. Last fall we moved studios and began to hold regular office hours. So if you've called or come by you may have already met Ashley, but if not here she is...