Lisa Carpenter Photography Blog

Ervin + Katie | wedding

Lisa Carpenter — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:40 +0000

If Katie could have run down the aisle to say “I do!” I think she would have gone for it. There is so much love between Ervin & Katie and everyone can both see and feel it. The wedding day was absolutely perfect, but I do not think it would have mattered if a hurricane came through…these two were just thrilled to finally be getting married. I couldn’t help but get teary-eyed when Katie could not contain her excitement after the vows were exchanged and they both walked back down the aisle. I have had the pleasure of working with Ervin & Katie on both the engagement & bridal session. This is such a great way for us to get to know each other by the time the big day arrives.
Ervin is really big into hunting, so he and his groomsmen brought along their guns for some fun pictures. And fun pictures they were! My awesome second photographer Leslie was having a ball working with the guys on all of this
Thank you so much Ervin & Katie for allowing us to share your special day with you and your family & friends. You two have many wonderful years ahead of you. And to Leslie, thank you so much for your hard work and big smiles on the wedding day…I truly have enjoyed having you as my second photographer.
Please enjoy a handful of images and the slideshow posted below them.

To visit the online ordering gallery click HERE.

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

Promo Shoot | Everyday

Lisa Carpenter — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:37:46 +0000

Time. It seems to fly by so so fast, especially during the peak of wedding season. In late spring I set up a promo shoot for a magazine and had the most incredible team of people to help out. I am just NOW getting around to posting this on my blog and also mentioning these amazing people. Considering we needed a beautiful day for shooting, a last minute location change, hair & makeup for all models, dresses & accessories, videographer, assistant, a behind the scenes photographer, etc., I was thrilled at how it all came together. I don’t think I had hugs big enough to show my appreciation. It’s been three years since I moved to Greenville from Denver, CO and I have already met so many awesome, talented & fun people that work in the photography, wedding, fashion, videography & makeup industry. I want to give back as much & more to those that have and do help me on various projects and/or weddings. While I am still in the process of submitting the images from the shoot to the magazine, I didn’t want to go any further without mentioning those that helped.

The video that I am posting was created by Darin Holiday of Cinematrimony. Darin’s work is full of passion & creativity. What I like about Darin is how he captures special moments yet is so very unobtrusive while directing and catching every detail. Be sure to check out his website!

The idea for the models holding the signs came from an old INXS video. I wanted to say in a creative way to Be Bold, Be Fashionable, Be Confident, but most importantly…Be You! This is how I want my clients to feel when they are in front of the camera. Feeling confident while having fun makes for beautiful images. Now while I can make my clients feel comfortable & confident in front of the lens, I on the other hand am not so relaxed at having my own picture or video taken, so you will see me being silly in the video. haha
The Poinsett Bride in downtown Greenville provided these gorgeous gowns and accessories for the shoot. Be sure to stop in an have a look at their beautiful boutique. Not only do they have a great selection of bridal gowns, but other formal gowns as well. Paula is one of the owners and she also designs veils and headpieces.
If you ever need an awesome makeup artist, you must give Shantel a call. Shantel is so great at making her clients looks stunning, but never overdone or in a way that is not them. Creative, professional, fun and able to handle large weddings or groups of models is how I would describe Shantel. Be sure to check out her website HERE.
Thank you to all the models that participated. I was even lucky enough to have a previous bride of mine participate in this shoot.

Lisa Carpenter Photography Demo Shoot from Cinematrimony on Vimeo.

Remember: Be Bold. Be Confident. Be Fashionable. Be YOU!!

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

Matt & Ashley | wedding

Lisa Carpenter — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:13:43 +0000

Matt & Ashley’s engagement session was truly a marathon e-session. We spent the entire day and some of the night together capturing super fun pictures to celebrate their new engagement. The session was over a year ago and boy does time fly!! Then as the wedding day got closer we set a time for Ashley’s bridal shoot. Before we knew it the big day was here and what a beautiful wedding it was! A funny moment I wanted to mention happened as I walked out of the bridal suite and right in front of me was Matt – or so I thought. I quickly said “Oh my gosh, you need to go down the hallway!!” I was afraid he had seen Ashley before the ceremony. Well it wasn’t Matt, it was his twin brother. HA

After the ceremony everyone headed over to the Upcountry History Museum downtown Greenville. What a beautiful venue for such an occasion! Congratulations Matt & Ashley, I am so thrilled for the both of you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of such a special day. Also, a big thank you to my second photographer Leslie!

Please enjoy a handful of images and the slideshow to follow.

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

Chris & Katie | wedding

Lisa Carpenter — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:47:06 +0000

It was said by Mike Van Gieson that his wife Dana “Started planning Katie’s wedding the day she was born. And it is a good thing it was a girl or a Jake or Sam would be wearing that dress!”. That just shows the amount of time, emotion, passion and desire that was put into this wedding for Chris & Katie and every detail was perfectly displayed. It was extremely important to Katie that a lot of thought went into the guests and their enjoyment as well as making sure it was a perfect day for her and Chris. Katie wanted an all black & white wedding, yet splashes of color for the reception. The color at the reception meant that the party had started! Each table beautifully displayed it’s own colorful cake and the head table had several lining the two rows of seating. The grooms cake, a replica of Clemson’s Death Valley was incredible and was certainly a conversation piece. Katie’s great great grandfather attended Clemson in 1898 and taught the family to love both the school and boiled peanuts Chris is also a graduate of Clemson.

When the DJ announced the newly wed couple at the reception, Chris bowed as Katie approached him and his smile went ear to ear! Once dinner was complete, the rest of the evening was filled with energizing music, dancing, laughing and fun. Vinnie the DJ and his dancers had the guests on the floor all night long while playing a perfect mix of songs.

The entire wedding weekend went just as Dana and Katie had dreamed it would be and I was thrilled to be a part of it. Dana told me that I am considered as part of the family and that warms my heart. Everyone has been so awesome to work with and I look forward to the day I get to do so again. Thank you Chris & Katie for allowing me to be a part of your very special day, congratulations to you both! Also a big big thank you to Abbie & Leslie for all your hard and creative work!!

Please enjoy the posted images and the slideshow to follow.

To view & order prints from this event please click this LINK – go to Chris & Katie’s wedding gallery.

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

The Roberts Family | Portraits

Lisa Carpenter — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:59:11 +0000

When I was discussing the details of the Roberts Family session at their lake house & log cabin in the North Carolina mountains, I heard “well Lisa, I am afraid with all the kids it is going to be more like herding cats than getting everyone together for a group shot”. I laughed and and replied “no worries, we will have fun!”. This is not my first time working with the Roberts and their extended family, and I have really enjoyed getting to know everyone over the years and see kids grow up as well. Dr. Roberts and his son-in-law Dr. Bruner joined together recently to open Plastic Surgery Center of the Carolinas in Spartanburg and the office is absolutely amazing! Dr. Roberts has been a plastic surgeon in Spartanburg for many years and is recognized around the globe for his work. I have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Roberts & Dr. Bruner on a professional level as well, doing many of their website, staff and office photos and working with New Beauty Magazine on a couple of occasions.

I truly look forward to seeing everyone and having an opportunity to “herd cats”…actually the kids did quite well despite the crazy heat and commotion of getting so many people together for pictures

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

Tory’s Session | Seniors

Lisa Carpenter — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:28:03 +0000

Fun, playful & fashionable – and oh so you! This is exactly what a senior session should be. Tory was SO much fun to work with and was a trooper despite the crazy heat. Changing outfits in the car with the air on was an absolute must. haha. Just as we were finishing the session, we heard a train come by and I asked her to quickly get in position and be ready to strike a pose! It was way fun to shoot while a train was slowly going by…a perfect ending to the shoot. Thanks Tory, for being great to work with. I had a great time. Be sure to click ‘play’ to see the slideshow at the end of the posted images

To view and order prints please visit the gallery by clicking HERE.

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

Brandon & Melissa | E-Session

Lisa Carpenter — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:14:16 +0000

Brandon & Melissa met at the Spinx Half Marathon finish line. How awesome is that? After a great sense of accomplishment and a bit of fatigue, two people met with a warm smile…I think that is pretty near perfect. Brandon & Melissa are so much fun to be around. They both have great smiles, laugh often and are just relaxed in each others’ company. When we met for our initial consultation, I remember thinking how great it was that Brandon was very much involved in the wedding planning process. I am more than excited to work with this dynamic couple and cannot wait until their wedding day. Here are a small handful of images from the super fun e-session and the slideshow to follow.

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

Family Albums | portraits

Lisa Carpenter — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:20:36 +0000

Designing guest books with the engagement photos and the wedding album are always so much fun and the ultimate way to deliver a finished product for my clients that have recently gotten married. The same goes for portrait albums for sessions with families and children. Here are a couple I recently created for a family session I did in Colorado. When you click on the play button a slideshow will start. You will view a full spread which means that is how the book would look if opened flat.

These are a perfect way to get several images from your session in a beautiful keepsake.

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

Dale & Lauren | wedding

Lisa Carpenter — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:41:46 +0000

The first thing that comes to mind as I begin this post is how much Dale & Lauren love each other. Their connection, obvious friendship, shared laughter and abundant love was so beautiful to witness. Photography is something that is very important to the both of them and we discussed this in length at our consultation in Atlanta last year. It was my mission to provide them with a beautiful lasting memory of both their engagement session and wedding day. Dale & Lauren met in Italy and I was excited to share similar experiences with them as I was recently in Italy for a photography workshop and soon heading there again. When Lauren asked me to design her wedding invitations, we discussed that an Italian influence was something she desired. It has been so fun getting to know this amazing couple and I was honored to be a part of documenting their love through the camera lens.
The day was extremely hot, but it did not keep everyone from having fun. The entire wedding party had a great time despite being hot in tuxedos and dresses. A stop at the Coca Cola wall made for some amazing images and gave so much variety to the collection of wedding day photos. The day went perfectly!! All the very best to you Dale & Lauren. It has been a pleasure getting to know you. A special thanks to Abbie Carter for all her help and hard work.
Please enjoy the slideshow posted just below the images. To view & order pictures from this event please click HERE.

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

Heather’s Graduation | portraits

Lisa Carpenter — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:37:54 +0000

“Graduation is a time of completion, of finishing, of an ending, however, it is also a time of celebration of achievement and a beginning for the new graduate.”

Catherine Pulsifer

Congratulations Heather! We are all so very proud of you