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Kayla + Garrett | Snowshoe, WV | Wedding

Oct 10, 2018

Kayla + Garrett | Snowshoe, WV | Wedding

Oct 10, 2018

Kayla & Garrett’s romantic destination wedding at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia on the Lawn at the Mountain Lodge.

Oct 10, 2018

Taylor + Andy | Huntington, Wv Engagement

Sep 10, 2018

Taylor + Andy | Huntington, Wv Engagement

Sep 10, 2018

Taylor and Andy’s Rose Garden Engagement session by Kara Blakeman Photography in Huntington, West Virginia

Sep 10, 2018

Ethan + Liz, Cj's Off The Square, Franklin, Tn

Jun 4, 2018

Ethan + Liz, Cj's Off The Square, Franklin, Tn

Jun 4, 2018

Liz + Ethan, Destination wedding at CJ’s off the Square in Franklin, Tn.

Jun 4, 2018

Check yourself before you wreck yourself...

Jun 1, 2018

Check yourself before you wreck yourself...

Jun 1, 2018

LIFE. it is so hard.. right?? Things pop up. Have you ever had a nagging feeling to pursue something but you were afraid? I encourage you.. DO IT! Why??? Read on :)

Jun 1, 2018

Chikapin Hill, Briar Patch Wedding Barn | Megan & Lucas | WV Wedding Photographer

May 22, 2018

Chikapin Hill, Briar Patch Wedding Barn | Megan & Lucas | WV Wedding Photographer

May 22, 2018

West Virginia Boho / Chic inspired wedding in Barboursville, WV

May 22, 2018

Let go and Let....

May 16, 2018

Let go and Let....

May 16, 2018

I went from broken to trying to stay positive, striving to see the bright side of everything. Through grace, I have found peace!

May 16, 2018

Liz + Ethan Engagement

May 15, 2018

Liz + Ethan Engagement

May 15, 2018

Liz and Ethan's engagement session at Harlinsdale Farm, downtown Franklin, Tennessee and Cj’s Off The Square

May 15, 2018

Destination Beach Session with the Lindseys

Dec 26, 2017

Destination Beach Session with the Lindseys

Dec 26, 2017

Kara Blakeman Photography: Panama City Beach, The Lindseys

Dec 26, 2017

Higgins Family + Wedding Fun

Dec 26, 2017

Higgins Family + Wedding Fun

Dec 26, 2017

Kara Blakeman Photography: Higgins Family Christmas Pictures + LipSense Wedding Shoot

Dec 26, 2017

Panama City Beach: The Mollohans

Dec 26, 2017

Panama City Beach: The Mollohans

Dec 26, 2017

Kara Blakeman Photography: Destination Family Shoot at Panama City Beach

Dec 26, 2017

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Today is Wedding day for this gorgeous couple!!! And today is my *LAST* wedding of the 2018 year!! It is so bittersweet bc I LOVE weddings & seeing how the Bride’s vision comes together plus all the love from the newlyweds and the emotion from friends and family. But - this will also give me time to catch up on editing and get those Christmas portraits updated for so many of you! 🎄 •
Oh.. & @gregslone828 will miss his slice of wedding cake! He always gets my piece bc he is a cake fiend.. even members of our church know about it... If you have not met him yet, he will most likely grill you about what flavor you are choosing and to make sure that I bring him a piece home... 🍰 So until April, he will just have to wait ;) Raise your hand if you love Wedding Cake too🙋🏻‍♀️ and if you are getting married next year... what flavor cake did you choose??

“Okay sweet girl, I want you to take a deeeep breath in, and out..” Even in such a busy part of the day, Katie knew where the importance was and in that moment, she slowed everything down to be present - to love on this little princess and show her she was loved and so important.
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Hearing Katie softly handle the situation was so sweet and exactly what was needed. I know she is going to be the most amazing mom... her sister and I just stood to the side, watching and loving every second of this little blessing we got to witness 💕

I’m still so in love with the back of this dress! I loved getting to help Chelsey @rochacophoto out for this wedding at one of my favorite venues ! The reception location has the most gorgeous fireplace and the bridal suite is filled with all kinds of natural light - which is perfect for makeup application, hair and of course, portraits while you’re getting ready! Oh and the food 👌🏻

Not too often do I get to slow down to spend time with my past brides - brides become such sweet friends 💕 And- lifestyle sessions are one of those times where get to catch up. What is even better: lifestyle session = no pressure. You just do you. 😉 It’s been a rough day here in my house, but the fact that not only did I get to spend my day yesterday seeing Maggie with her sweet family and meeting their bright-eyed snuggle puff (channeling the @thegoldbergsabc here 😂) but our God found a way to distract me by one of many sweet blessings. ✨ Babies make everything in the world right again.. they help make sadness dissipate and they add extra smiles and snuggles in times of need 💕 @gleason9

Wedding Day Tip Tuesday: buy yourself a new perfume for your big day. Don’t wear it until your wedding day. Everytime you wear it after, you will reminisce of the first day you spent as a Mrs. 💕
Ps: Give me all the sparkly, smell good, flowery things 😍 I LOVE seeing all the details come together! #marcjacobsdaisylove #weddingdayperfume

I love getting “behind the scenes” shots.. the best part of this picture was what actually was happening... me being my normal, ADD self 🙄. I was holding Sarah’s dress while location scouting - aka:distracted... lol (bc there were SO many beautiful spots here) and didn’t realize she had started walking. I instantly realized what my pups feel like when I have them on a leash and they aren’t paying attention 😂😂. Lesson learned for a brief moment I’m sure, bc ADD doesn’t go away. It did make for a good laugh 😆 @picturesbyjennahoward

I cannot believe Katie’s wedding is finally here!! I feel like this past year has absolutely flown by! I cannot wait to see Katie and Eli tie the knot... and I get to capture it at my very own church! Crazy how God works, huh? 😍 #churchweddings #huntingtonwv #barboursvillewv

These sweet lovebirds are our featured couple on the blog today!! Eek! Be sure to check it out (click the link in my bio) to read more about their day and to see all the pretty things 😍 #wvmountains #mountainweddings

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