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Wilmington NC Bridal Photography

Bridal Photography Sessions are one of my favorite photography sessions. A bride in her wedding dress with out a wedding day schedule attached equals a great time to creatively use light and photograph you in your dress in more creative ways than we can normally shoot on a wedding day. This allows me to photograph a complete portfolio with multiple styles to choose form. Any one that has been married will tell you that your wedding day will be a blur. The great thing about bridals, even if you don’t plan to have a portrait on display the day of your wedding, is that we know going into your wedding that we have you and your dress covered when things get behind schedule on your wedding day.

I do not have to be your wedding photographer to be your bridal portrait photographer. I think every bride should have a bridal portrait session. I explain in more detail on my wedding website where you should go and check out some awesome bridal and wedding photography.

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I love wedding photography and have my own signature style of wedding photography. I coin my style as Lifestyle Wedding Photography. Lifestyle Wedding Photography is you, your style and personality throughout the wedding process. This includes both the engagement photography and bridal photography process. I do not photograph just one style, but a blend of styles that are free to create with the personalities of the couples I work with. One thing I have learned is that no two brides are alike and no two brides see a picture the same way. I threw out the cookie cutter and handcraft every wedding picture myself.

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On this website you can see a snap shot of our wedding work. We think that there is so much detail and information to share about weddings that Chris has a dedicated website just for the art of wedding photography. Be sure to check out the wedding pictures on this website but you certainly do not want to miss seeing some amazing wedding photography (if we may say so) over at Chris Lang Weddings.

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Wilmington NC Engagement Photographer

That special time between “Yes” & “I do.” If you are looking for a fun and creative approach to capture your engagement photography check out my portfolio and see how I bring my signature style to engagement pictures.

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If you are looking for a unique and individual style, Chris is a North Carolina Engagement Photographer who brings a fun and relaxed approach to making engagement pictures.

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Lifestyle wedding photography may be a bit difficult to define as there is not an industry definition. In fact, I do not know of anyone that refers to a wedding photography style to as “Lifestyle Wedding Photography” by itself. I do, and here’s why. I am a multiple-style photographer. I do not tend to stay in one style or the other but rather photograph several different styles at the same time. For me, lifestyle wedding photography is an attitude, a flexibility, a way to create individual styles that reflect the personalities of my clients. Therefore, it is fluid, free flowing and not bound by any “one” look. That’s why you will see a blend of styles on my website. It is about me creating with your style or “lifestyle,”not just shooting mine. There is a lot that goes into style. Take a little time to read about styles and how I see them.

This is a snapshot of what we do. We have a whole website dedicated just for wedding photography. If you are looking for bridals photography, engagement photography or wedding photography, be sure to check out lifestyle wedding photography by Chris Lang at Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers Wedding Photographers website for a in-depth portfolio and wedding resources.


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By Night…

Let there be light… How daylight, sunset, and night change the look and style of your wedding pictures

As light changes throughout the day, so will the color, style and emotion of your pictures. Check out my gallery pages where I share in a simple non-technical way about 3 distinct types of lighting conditions and show how it changes the style of your wedding pictures.

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When it comes down to choosing your wedding photographer, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. Imperative things to ponder would be the style, professional experience, professionalism, and reputation of the wedding photographer. There are many different styles of wedding photography. Most important, however, is the artistry of your photographer. When it come to your wedding, you should rather think that hiring a wedding photographer is the same a commissioning an artist to make your pictures. It is important to consider that the Wedding Photography Style, “A Photographers Style,” and the :Pictures Style: will shape how your pictures are made.

This is the most important non-repeatable event in most everyone’s life. Your choice of a Wilmington NC Photographer should be the top priority in hiring your wedding vendors. So in your in search of a Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers , I would love it if you took a little time to look through my work and see how he might be a great fit to make your wedding pictures. You only get one chance to get your wedding pictures right so take a little time and find a connection with photography that connects with you.
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There are no cookie cutters in our work flow. All images are creatively captured in camera and then handcrafted by Signature photographer Chris Lang. Chris goes into depth and and detail about wedding photography styles over at his wedding website. Here sure to take a look over there and see so much more about wedding photography.


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If you are looking for a great place to get married, the coast of North Carolina is just awesome. We are a top destination wedding location in North Carolina. From our rustic Downtown to the incredible beaches and inter coastal waterways, Wilmington is a very diverse set of locations for any discerning bride. From the elegant wedding venues to the casualness of beach weddings, Wilmington, NC is a special place for weddings and events. From a photographers perspective, the Cape Fear Region offers an amazing backdrop for any style of wedding. If you are looking for a Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer with a signature style, Chris Lang Photography offers impeccable service and world class image.
Chris often gets asked about wedding venues and places to get married. There are so many amazing wedding venues in this region that we have started putting together places we think make perfect wedding backdrops, in terms of wedding pictures. We call it picture perfect wedding and event venues. If you are still looking at or for places to get married in the Wilmington NC area, We have put a few locations together with some pictures as this has become quite useful for Brides planning a destination wedding or from afar. Just to name a few... Airlie Gardens Weddings. This is my favorite place if you are looking for garden weddings. Another great place is River Landing in Wallace, NC. If you think a Country Club setting is your place then check out some River Landing Wedding Photography at our River Landing Photographers review.

If the beach is your thing, or even a beach club, then look no farther than Bald Head Island, NC. Bald Head Island is a special place that will for sure become a place where you will always want to return. You can get more Bald Head Photography Looks at our Bald Head Island Wedding Photographers review. These are just a few places we have included. So, if you are looking for the perfect wedding photographer, come on by our photography studio and you can see some amazing wedding photography in person. Also, be sure to see Chris Lang Weddings for a more complete and robust portfolio of Wedding, Engagement & Bridal Photography as this site is dedicated just to the Art of Wedding Photography.

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    Fort Fisher NC | Micro Beach Wedding | Fort Fisher Wedding Photographers | Chris Lang Photography

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    Keith & Rebecca planned an intimate micro wedding on the beach at Fort Fisher.  The weather turned out perfect and the wind was optimal.   As with any beach,  Fort Fisher can get extremely windy.   The wedding ceremony was performed by good friends and topped off with a popping of some bubbly followed with laughter and toasts on the beach.   

    After the Fort Fisher Wedding, I was able to spend a little time with them to create some awesome wedding photos during sunset.   All in all it was a great time with Keith & Rebecca topped off with another awesome day outside  in creation.   Fort Fisher continues to be one of my favorite locations for any type of photography but especially for weddings.  

    Looking to plan a large or micro wedding outdoors?   Keep Fort Fisher Weddings on the top of your list for locations.  


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    A Stormy and Windy day at Fort Fisher

    It was a stormy and windy day at Fort Fisher.    Brad & Nikki still wanted to give it a go.  I will start with Ft Fisher is one of my favorite locations to photograph any type of session.  There are no bad backdrops and so much diversity in the landscape that provides incredible views in a general location.  One of the hurdles at Ft Fisher is generally the wind.  It tends to be one of the windier places in the Cape Fear Region.   However, there is always some good places to get a wind break away from the open beach.   The other variable is the weather.  This session had them both.  

    Typical with these conditions, they photo style will be a bit flatter in color.  For me, It is just another variable that blends in with the creativity and backdrops.  I think these conditions created a perfect style for Nikki & Brad.  

    So if you are looking for a great place for engagement photography,  Ft Fisher engagement photography  has to be near the top of the list.  


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    Had a great time with Amanda & Matt all day for what tuned out to be an amazing weather day for their Fall beach wedding on Topsail Island.  While the beach wedding had the fall color theme, the wedding reception took a spooky twist with a Halloween style wedding reception.   It was great to see everyone having fun and so many people changing into costume for the wedding reception.  Along with Halloween table decorations, the walls were covered with movie posters of some of most scary movies ever made.  

     

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    Now to a funny story about this Star Wars composite wedding photo above. Amanda wanted to surprise her husband with something Star Wars theme photo. However, she did not want him to know about the pictures she wanted to surprise him with the photo for Valentines day. As always with weddings, not much time to work with the bride and groom so had to sneak it into the twilight set which was limited to this one area with minimal working space. At the time, I really had no idea what I was going to do in post other than trying to do something with light sabers. As we were shooting this series I told the groom to hold out his hand like he was holding his beer can. He looked back at me like “what.” I advised that he was blocking out part of the background. Got one shot and continued the twilight set.






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    Ashley & Kenton |  A Day to Remember

    Driving down to Ocean Isle Beach I knew that the weather would come into play todays wedding. Arriving  at  the Southern Comfort Beach House and meeting Ashley and Kenton for the first time, I knew right away this would be a great time with their family and friends regardless of what the weather would bring.   It was wind whipping day with ominous clouds  out over the beach and ocean.  Almost had a tropical storm look and feel.   One thing with beach weddings is that you never know what weather or light conditions you will get on a beach wedding day.  My philosophy has always been too create with what you have.  At the end of the day,  the weather becomes part of your story and will often dictate the style of wedding photography.  Regardless of weather and light,  my craft is about documenting and telling your wedding day story in my own creative way.

    We had sone pockets of time to spend on the beach and defiantly took advantage of that to create some awesome wedding photos.  Congrats Ashley & Kenton!  Y'all Awesome!  


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    Engagement Session at the Arboretum & Wrightsville Beach NC |  Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer  |  Chris Lang Photography



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    Headed out with Kristen and Patrick to the Arboretum for a few park style  engagement photos.  After a quick photo set and some laughs, we headed to Wrightsville Beach to the Oceanic Pier to catch the sunset and twilight for some creative light   Kristen & Patrick enjoyed a fun ending to the evening by cracking open a bottle of bubbly.  Of course, we all got spritzed!


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    Whitney and Corey enjoyed an incredible day with family and friends at Marker 137.   Despite the occasional rain,  The day could not have been more perfect.    With cloud coverage all day the photography style produced a flat light which creates its own photo style. When photographing outside, you just have to roll with the light that you have.   There is always a time and way to create regardless of conditions.  

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    One of those rainy days and had Ray came through at Belle Vue last minute to open up his event venue for us to photograph Emily's bridal portraits.  Belle Vue is a charming event space in the Historic Wilmington Downtown.  Highly recommend checking it out if you are having a small event or even better if you are a bride looking for a place to get ready the Belle Vue is set up perfectly for that.   

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    Needless to say Emily looked incredible in here wedding dress and her bridal portfolio tuned out  beautifully.   If you are looking for  Wilmington NC wedding photographers   be sure to stop on by our websites and see the many different styles of our Lifestyle Wedding Photography.


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    Airlie Gardens Bridal Photography by Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer Chris Lang

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    Beautiful Location, Amazing Bride, Stunning Dress! 

    The perfect ingredients for a magazine style bridal portrait session.  Not to over use a word but what other word do you use when you see her in her dress in the backdrops of Airlie Gardens.  Connor looked amazing in her stunning wedding dress. This made for a perfect combination of bride, dress, and location.  Finally, after a busy season, I get to share a few photos of her Bridal Session    

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    Airlie Gardens - A Candy Jar of Beautiful Backdrops

    Airlie Gardens is certainly on my top of the list if not thee top for photographing bridal portraits.  Airlie Gardens is located just a few minutes from Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington NC.  This lush garden provides stunning backdrops no matter the season.  I am a huge fan of photographing bridal sessions outdoors.  When you have huge canvas like Airlie Gardens to work with as your background it becomes more difficult to limit your locations inside the garden rather than trying to find locations that might work as 2 hours session fly by.  Airlie Gardens is a candy jar of incredible backdrops.

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    If you are looking for a perfect location to have your wedding, or to photograph your bridal portraits, Airlie Gardens weddings may be the place for you.   I just loved how this session with Connor came out and to be honest, she made my job easy creating these bridal portraits.  Even though locations influence the photography and style, for me, it is the bride, her personality and her dress that make the bridal photography come alive.  If I had my way I think every bride should shave a bridal session.

    For bridal photography I like to create on different cameras and use different brands such as canon, fuji and sony cameras in my current work flow.    They all have their own personalities and characteristics.  For me, it really comes down to the lenses.  For bridal sessions I get to use one of my all time favorites.   The legendary Canon 200 f2.    This is a lens that really has no other comparison in regards to the compression and style.  This is the one lens I can shoot wide-open with no hesitation in losing detail or have issues of softness.  Truly is a master piece lens that separates itself apart in style.






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    Bridal Session with Christina | River Landing Wallace NC | Wedding Photography

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    Bridal Session with Christina at River Landing Country Club | Wallace NC | River Landing Wedding Photographers


    River Landing is not only a beautiful wedding venue but also makes for the perfect location and backdrop for bridal photography.   Christina was having her wedding on the River Landing Veranda and wanted to have her bridal portrait made in some of the popular River Landing photography locations.  

    Bridal Session at River Landing Country Club - Wallace NC - Chris Lang Photography

    The above pictures were made on the deck overlooking the pond by the River Landing covered bridge.  



    Bridal session at River Landing Wallace NC - Wedding Dress - Bridal Photos - Wedding Ideas

    River Landing Covered Bridge

    The above series of pictures were made at the River Landing Covered Bridge .  One of my favorite places for sure on a wedding day.  Such a classic presentation and backdrop for any wedding. 

    Image of bride on the covered bridge at River Landing | Wallace NC | River Landing Wedding Photography



    River Landing Wedding Photos - Chris Lang Photography - River Landing Wedding Photography


    The day we photographed Christina's bridal session it was raining so for more than half the time were were photographing inside the River Landing club house or under cover areas.  The above photos were made in the front of the clubhouse under the front door awning.   To create the impression  of a bright beautiful day I used a canon 200 f2 telephoto lens to blow out the background and used a small bush behind Christina to create a natural garden style feel and look.  Using this lens allows me to do things that most other lenses cannot as you can seen in the pictures above.  One would not think that there was a parking lot behind her.   Due to weather at this point in the session, we did not know if we were going to have a chance to make it outside to the River Landing brick bridge or the waterfall on 18.  One of the 3 above bridal pictures was Christina's selection for the bridal portrait.  


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    Wedding pictures at the brick bridge in River Landing - Wedding Photography Ideas


    When we got our first break from the rain we scampered outside the took a few shots at the River Landing Waterfall  and the River Landing covered bridge and had just a few minutes at the vineyards.

    There is always opportunity to create and when photographing outside.  When the outside is your studio for the day you get what you get and create with the light you have to make great pictures.   There is alway opportunity to create.  It is a mindset to seek opportunity in any conditions rather than let the conditions impact creativity.  If you are looking for River landing wedding photographers be sure to find someone who can be creative in any condition and variations of light.

    If you are looking for a amazing wedding venue   check out some of my River Landing weddings portfolio to see all the River Landing wedding venues and popular River Landing photography spots.

    Cheers,
    Chris













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    River Landing Weddings | Bridal Photography Session with Alex at River Landing | Chris Lang Photography

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    River Landing Bridal Session by Chris Lang Photography

    River Landing is one of my all time favorite for weddings and receptions.  There are endless options for making amazing wedding photos.  This also applies for bridal sessions.  Alex wanted to make here bridal portrait at River Landing so we had the opportunity to go out and take her bridal photography around the grounds to create a few different looks for her Bridal Portraits.  First let me start  by saying if you are getting married, you have to check out River Landing Weddings.

    For Alex's River Landing bridal pictures we started inside and worked out way to some of the more popular photography areas of River Landing. 

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    Picture of bride in her wedding dress at River Landing Wallace NC

    Bride on the stairs in her wedding dress outside the clubhouse at River Landing

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    River Landing Staircase

    Image of bride in here wedding dress at the waterfall - River Landing


    A Bride in her wedding dress at River Landing Wallace NC
    River Landing Brick Bridge

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    Image of Bride in a wedding dress at River Landing in front of the clubhouse

    Image of bridal portrait at River Landing, Wallace NC

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    River Landing Waterfall at the 18th

    Image of Bride on the brick bridge at River Landing, Wallace NC - Wedding Pictures and ideas

    Image of a bride on the spiral staircase at River Landing - River Landing Weddings

    Image of River Landing staircase and a bride in her wedding dress.



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    River Landing Covered Bridge

    Image of a bride standing underneath the covered bridge at River Landing.  Awesome bridal photos

    River Landing Bridal Picture - The covered bridge at River Landing

    Image of a bride at the waterfall on the 18th green at River Landing Country Club - Wallace NC - River Landing Photographers

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    We had a great time photographing and creating Alex's Bridal pictures.  If you are looking for a River Landing Wedding Photographer check out more of Chris's work at:

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    For more info contact the staff at River Landing and set up a tour of the facility.   They are great to work with and after viewing the facility I think you will be amazed at  what this wedding venue has to offer.  
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    Airlie Gardens Bridal Photography | Chris Lang Photography | Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer

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    Bridal Photography Session with Courtney at Airlie Gardens


    I was really looking forward to the bridal session with Courney at Airlies Gardens where she was having her wedding.   First was that Courtney was awesome work with and fun to be around.  Second was I know I got to control the time with no wedding schedule.  This means lots of time and no pressure to be anywhere in 2 minutes.  For every bride who is now married you know what I mean.  

    Bridal Pictures of Bride-weddingdress- Airlie Gardens Pergola - Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers


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    Airlie Gardens weddings are amazing but when you have just the bride in this amazing garden wedding venue for a few hours it to create must have bridal photos in the garden it is a real treat.  There are so many locations to photograph in Airlie that you have to pick and choose as the creative backdrops are endless in my mind.  Of course on of the most iconic pictures to have made is the Pergola at Airlie Gardens.

    Image of Bride in Airlie Gardens holding flowers at the pergola - Bridal Ideas - Airlie Wedding Picture Ideas - Bride - Wedding Dress - Chris Lang Photography -  Wilmington NC Wedding Photography


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    If you are considering a bridal session  I would highly recommend one as it really is a great time to create outside the wedding day where everything  can be about a blur.   The is why every bride should have a bridal session in my creative opinion.    


    Bridal Session at The Arboretum in Wilmington NC | Bridal Picture Ideas

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    Bridal Session with Lana | Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer | Chris Lang Photography

    One of the great things about bridal photography as a creative profession is I get create a multiple style portfolio for brides.   With no wedding schedule rushing us, we get to take the time to have fun and relax and create some awesome bridal portraits.   

    Bridal Picture in the Garden of the Arboretum in Wilmington NC - Alice in Wonderland bridal concept and ideas

    Had a great time with Lana creating  a mixture of styles and looks.   The first picture I had the concept of alice in wonderland look and feel so I concentrated on lighting the sunflowers with a strobe directly  behind Lana pointing upwards and then another strobe on light stand at top left with grid to control the spread and maintain the detail in her awesome wedding dress. 

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    Picture of Bride in wedding dress a the Arboretum in Wilmington NC - Bridal Portraits - Bridal Picture Ideas


    Bridal Pictures - Arboretum - Wilmington NC - Bridal Ideas - Chris Lang Photography


    All we started with on this bridal session was Lana and her dress.  No bouquet no theme or concept.  That what I love about my job it you get to make it up as you go.  If you are looking for a Wilmington NC Bridal Photographer to create something with a signature  look and style,  drop me a line and let me show you how awesome  you look in your wedding dress. 

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    Bellamy Mansion Wedding | Vanessa & Seth | Chris Lang Photography

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     Bellamy Mansion Wedding | Vanessa & Seth


    Vanessa & Seth had their wedding and reception at the Bellamy Mansion in Wilmington NC.   I could not have had a better time with such two awesome people.   You will see what I mean when you watch their highlight reel.  They had the best first dance I have had the pleasure to photograph and video.  Spoiler alert it is at the end of the video as an outtake.  


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    Wedding Picture from Bellamy Mansion - Wilmington NC Wedding Photography




    Not only Were Seth & Vanessa a blast work with, they had such a cool how we met story.  He are a few words from Venessa:

    "Seth and I met like a scene in a romantic comedy! I was sitting at my gate at Wilmington International Airport at 6:30 am, reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Seth came and sat a few chairs diagonally across from me. From this moment on, I was only faking to read! Haha, I could not concentrate, as we kept staring awkwardly at each other making eye contact here and there. As we boarded the plane, Seth got in line behind me. My heart was racing with butterflies. I sat down in my seat on the plane and turned to see Seth standing there as he said, "I think that's my seat..." pointing to the window seat, with a smile on his face. I responded, "No it's not!" and we both laughed. In a two seater row, there we were, just the two of us... and we talked the entire flight! We hit it off so seamlessly and discovered that we only lived a few miles apart from each other! At the end of the flight, Seth asked for my number and the rest is history! :) "




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    Wedding Couple in front of Bellamy Mansion during  Azalea Festival fireworks show - Wilmington NC Wedding Photographers

    OK so now it's time for some video.  I filmed the highlight reel for their wedding as a supplement to a full video production wedding.  The highlight reel is short film that mirrors the photography process and is intended to be just a snapshot only of the wedding day though short video clips.  This was one instance I had video rolling for the the first dance.   I did not know Vanessa & Seth were going to break out into such a awesome  first dance.   Like every first dance it started out traditional and then to the guests surprise, Vanessa & Seth broke out into some pretty sweet moves.  




      

    I could not have had any more fun at their wedding.  Such an awesome fun couple.  On a funny note, The next day I dropped my Mom and Brother  off at the airport  as they were flying back to San Diego.  About an hour later I got a text from Vanessa.   "We are sitting behind  your Mom and Brother on the plane.  Small world...  well Wilmington is probably the smallest airport in the world.  



    If you are looking for a wedding venue in the Wilmington Area, take a look at Bellamy Mansion.  Bellamy Mansion Weddings are a lot of fun to photograph and working within the area provides such a classic backdrop for wedding photography.  


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    Airlie Gardens Bridal Pictures | Canon 200L f.2 lens, The Best Portrait Lens in the World? | Wilmington NC Wedding Photography by Chris Lang

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    Airlie Gardens Bridal Session | by Chris Lang Photography | Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer 



    Airlie Gardens Tops The List for Stunning Bridal Photography - By Chris Lang Photography, Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer.   Airlie Gardens, well known for it's Airlie Garden Weddings, is not only the perfect place for weddings, but also tops my list for places to photograph bridal sessions.   Airlie Gardens provides  such iconic visuals for brides wanting garden ambiance for their bridal pictures.  Lena was not getting married at Airlie but loved the location and backdrop.   Although we missed the Tulips and Azalea blooms, we found a field of yellow flowers that provided a spring time feel for her bridal pictures. 




    Shooting with a pair of Canon 1dx's and a Canon 5d MarkIII, I used a limited selection of lenses to include: Sigma 50 1.4 Art (I actually use this lens over my Canon 50 1.2 L lens) Canon 24-70 2.8L Canon 14 2.8 L Canon 200 2.0 L Eighty percent of this session was photographed with one of the 1DX's and the 200 f 2.0L.   This is a strong statement, but there may be no finer portrait lens in the world than the Canon 200 f 2.0L.   Due to the size, this lens does not come out often as it is a beast to tug around during a wedding.  I use the Canon 200L F2.0  primarily for bridal portraits  and occasionally engagement sessions.  I have owned this lens for 5 years and do not use it enough.  I am reminded of this every time I download the pictures from a session.  The cannon 200 f2.0 makes it all happen inside the camera.   So does a $6000 lens make that much of a difference?   To me, this lens can do things that no other lenss can. It creates an image that stands out on its own.  Again, the only downside from a my perspective is it is big and not a tug around lens.    Here are a few with the Canon 200 f 2.0 L glass.   
















    Enough about lenses because this session was about Lena.  She looked amazing in her dress and was absolutely fun to work with and photograph.  You can see from her expressions that she was at ease and having fun a lot fun also.  This is what every bride should expect and experience during their bridal session.  It is as much about the experience of creating the pictures as it is about getting your pictures.  Bridals, as I have said before, are one of my favorite photography sessions for so many reasons.  You can read more about why I think every bride should get a bridal session on my website.  The best part was receiving Lena's email after she first looked at the gallery.  Here is a an excerpt   "Chris…I am blown away. The color, background everything is so perfect. These are a dream come true."   This for me is why I love creating.  It is what makes my profession so rewarding.  It's not just about making great pictures, it is about making people excited about their pictures.   If you have any questions about Bridal Photography, give me a ring or drop an email.  Would look forward to creating a bridal portfolio for you.  If you would like to see more Airlie Gardens Wedding Photography just click the link.   Cheers Chris 



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