Studio Snapshots

the life and times of Allegra’s Studio

 

Film Fine Art Work

 

ah, smell that fixer?  These are just the contact proofs – can’t wait to get my hands on a darkroom again!

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Headshots

 

Whether you’re a realtor, executive or salesperson, it’s nice to have a fresh new image of yourself for cards, website and social media (facebook anyone?)  Here’s a recent studio headshot.headshota

More later!

 

Vintage Kids

 

just a picture today

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Emily and Matt’s Wedding at Lee Chapel and the House Mountain Inn

 

Emily and Matt were married this afternoon in a personalized service conducted by Emily’s cousin. The celebration continued at the beautiful Mountain House Inn. Enjoy their preview!
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West Manor Tasting

 

Wow, talk about a party!  With decor by Rod Meeks and Amy Thornburg, lighting and draping by Blue Ridge Light Forms, and DJ Barry Tosh spinning tunes, West Manor was ready for the brides!  And they came, bringing fiancés, family and friends to taste and toast.  Food was provide by West Manor’s chef and from the bites I snatched before the end of the night, you’ll want to make sure you lock in their catering!  Wedding Cakes were provided by Billie’s Cakes and Coffee Cakes.  Fashions for the show were provided by the YWCA Bridal Shop and Cello Strings provided the lovely music.   Freezeframe out of Richmond entertained the crowd with instant photo booth images strips.  And of course we cant forget all the wonderful folks from West Manor!  Click on each thumbnail to view a larger image…

Please feel free to contact the studio if you would like copies of any images!

 

West Manor tonight!

 

At West Manor tonight for their tasting party!  We’ll have a very special special for their brides but if you contact us and mention this blog posting, we’ll let you have it too!

 

Lynchburg’s New Sprayground

 

Opening day at the new Sprayground in Riverside Park

Holga filmwork – good thing plastic cameras can get wet!

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Heather and David wedding at Clifton Inn posted!

 

credits

venue and food: Clifton Inn
ceremony musicians: Linden Trio
reception DJ: DJ Tobler
florist: Pat’s Floral
wedding dress: Vera Wang

Let’s start at the very beginning!  How did you meet?

We met at our friend Laura Sullivan’s annual Epiphany/Yankee Swap party.

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Pat and Sherry did their usual superb job with the florals…

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It WAS beautiful light!

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no matter which direction you looked!

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I always appreciate being able to get angles from all over with outdoor weddings.

What was your favorite moment of the day?

All of it!  Particularly special moments included our ceremony (we LOVED having all of our friends read and loved the messages from our dear friend Mary Faith’s sermon), our first dance together, and, at the end of the evening, our final dance to “Viva La Vida” where we danced in the middle and all of our friends danced around us…it was magical!

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I loved the fans the couple thoughtfully provided for their guests and made use of one later on in the day…

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and now back to the happy pair… aww…

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Dad gave a heartfelt toast

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interspersed with moments of levity

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everyone was having a good time

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with a break for dinner – Clifton, as always, provided just right fare.  Elegant but not too fussy and as always delicious!

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(ps in case you didn’t know, they are also open for meals during the week and it’s well worth the trip – I love that you can select two or three of whatever you want from the menu – maybe two appetizers and a dessert, or two mains if you’re especially hungry – very cool!)

Then, it was time to get that party started and DJ Tobler rocked the tent!

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and Heather and David got in several magical moments!

What was your favorite detail of the day?

We really did love it all…from the food (the scallops!) to the flowers (we both love hydrangeas) to the music (who doesn’t have fun dancing to 80’s and 90’s music?!)

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and they danced by the light of the moon…

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What’s next for you both?

We’re going to enjoy the peacefulness of August and then head to Martha’s Vineyard for Labor Day.

view more on their slideshow

and see their entire gallery by logging in here. Heather’s maiden name is the passcode.

 

Sugar and spice and everything nice

 

that’s what little girls’ are made of!

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Charlotte and Matthew’s wedding at Forest Presbyterian and Tresca on 8th posted!

 

credits

church: Forest Presbyterian Church
venue: Tresca on 8th
coordinator: Tara Cofer
caterer: Liberty Catering
baker: Carrie’s Creative Cakes
band: BC Big Rhythm Sound
florist: Gaye Agee

And now I’ll let the couple tell you a little bit about themselves and their day!

How did you meet?

We met in the library of the school where we teach at the very beginning of the fall semester in 2008.  We progressed into being friends, then into dating, and then love, true love!

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What detail did you like best about your wedding day?

What DIDN’T we like? Everything was perfect:  the music, the people, the dresses, the photographer, the choir, the ceremony, the poem, the bridal party, the slideshow, the cake……

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What was your favorite moment during your wedding day?

Matthew:  seeing Charlotte walk down the aisle.
Charlotte: listening to Matthew make his vows and then making mine to Matthew.

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What’s next for you as a couple?

We went to Jamaica for our honeymoon, and this year’s plans include Hershey Park, a trip to Chincoteague and the Virginia Eastern Shor, and enjoying being married to each other!

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view their entire slideshow here

and click on this link to access their full gallery online!