Sweet Winston-Salem Courthouse Wedding

Posted February 2nd, 2012 by Jen & filed under Weddings.

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I was super excited to photograph my first courthouse wedding last week but nothing could compare to my excitement that it was one of my best friend’s weddings. The in the moment spontaneity added to the buzz and romance of the day, and I am so happy for her. Seeing how easy this wedding was to plan really boils it down to the very most important aspect of weddings: marriage. The foundational essence of every wedding and something I like to remind my clients/friends whenever things get stressful! Being married is why the wedding is even happening and these two hit that point right on the head – I love courthouse weddings! Congratulations and love to you, Christi & Zach!

Palettes of Perfection, the Southeast’s premier wedding planning library

Posted December 19th, 2011 by Jen & filed under Uncategorized.

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I first had the pleasure of working with Shay Brown Events for Ashley & Zak’s wedding and I am so pleased to announce that I am now with her sister company Palettes of Perfection, one of the Southeast’s leading wedding planning libraries. I can’t wait to work together again soon! Check out their welcome blog about me here.

Ashley & Zak: Stunning Biltmore Estate Wedding

Posted November 14th, 2011 by Jen & filed under Weddings.

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The Grove Park Inn, the Biltmore Estate…these creme de la creme venues of the Southeast were the setting for Ashley and Zak’s wedding. Since the ceremony was going to be at sunset, they chose to see each other before to get some portraits, and I was so happy that they did. There’s something about such an intimate, tender moment existing simultaneously against such expansive beauty such as a sunset over the one of the world’s oldest mountains, the Blue Ridge, that is truly heartwarming and humbling all at the same time. It is during these shared moments when I realize what a privilege it is to be a wedding photographer.

Their ceremony at the Walled Garden next to the Biltmore Estate was just as beautiful and concluded with doves being released into the dusky sky.

Thanks to Beth Ely and Shawn Bauguess for helping me photograph this amazing event and thanks to Ash and Zak – I had so much fun getting to know you and photographing you and your friends and family!

Coordinator- Shay Brown Events

Make Up- Pop of Color with Melissa Deboer

Dress/veil - Divas Bridal Boutique

Florist - The Bloom Room with Stacey Brown

Band - The Adrian Duke Project

Photobooth - Picture Time Photobooth

Ceremony Musicians - Allegro Music

Hair – Studio Chavarria

Limo- Elite Limousine

Photography - Jen Yuson, Beth Ely, Shawn Bauguess

Videographer - MPA Productions

Venues - Biltmore Estate, Grove Park Inn

Beautiful Biltmore Bridal Portrait

Posted October 31st, 2011 by Jen & filed under Weddings.

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So excited to show these bridal portraits because Ashley made such a beautiful and easy going bride. She kept her spirits up even though we were dodging the rain throughout the shoot. But without the rain, we would not have had the dramatic rain clouds that you’ll see in the photos in front of the Biltmore Estate – there’s always a silver lining! I also really love the first image that was taken inside of the Conservatory. She looks as though she’s in some painting from the Renaissance – love her steel blue eyes and porcelain skin – Zak, you’re a lucky man! Can’t wait to post the rehearsal and wedding of theirs from this past weekend!

Jaime & Chris: Romantic Outer Banks Wedding

Posted October 26th, 2011 by Jen & filed under Weddings.

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This was my first beach wedding in awhile since I’m usually on the opposite side of the state. I had photographed in The Hamptons but not at the beach in my own home state, so I was thrilled to photograph in Nags Head in the beautiful Outer Banks. It also happened to be my first wedding this year that rain did not threaten us one bit. Big sigh of relief there!

Jaime’s maid of honor talked about how Jaime and Chris can have an entire conversation with one glance. This same thing kept going through my mind while I was going through their photos. It is so true – they have this expression that completely washes over them when they look at each other. I’ve often wanted to compile photos from my weddings illustrating this look between lovers, since these emotionally powerful moments are always some of my favorites, and I certainly have a lot to choose from with these two!

And don’t even get me started on Baxter Bear, their adorable Wheaton Terrier. Jaime & Chris – I was THIS close to resorting to dognapping him – haha! He is the perfect dog and the perfect dog to photograph.

Thanks to my husband Shawn Bauguess for photographing with me!

Officiant: Bonnie Williams

Florist: The Embellishers

Hair: Linda from It’s Royalty Salon

Caterer: Black Pelican

Cake: Argyle’s Catering – Icing on the Cake

DJ: DJ Professionals

Wedding Planner: Crisney Powell

Ceremony Guitarist: David from Soundside Production