Nicole and Alex Say "I DO" ...

For Nicole and Alex it was the perfect day!  There was a hint of Chinese tradition and oriental touches thanks to Nicole's love for the Asian people, and the time that she spent ministering to them overseas.  

A kiss on the cheek and a hug from her precious godly grandmother...


Nicole will enter here through these doors where her groom will await for not only the "First Look" but also their "First Kiss" ... EVER ... Such a special commitment that these two have chosen to make to each other to completely wait for even a First Kiss until their Wedding Day ... How blissful and pure... and how our God is going to honor their Covenant and Vows to each other on this Day.  He will honor them with EXTRA beautiful blessings because of those time honored vows of true purity that they have made since the beginning of their relationship.

And then a deep sigh of "WOW" ... ;)  ...   

The Ceremony ... 

The Reception ... 

The First Dance ... 

The Send Off... 

A Sweet Good-Bye Kiss to her oldest nephew! :) ... 

The Perfect Day ...   :) ... 

What an honor and joy to be a part of this couples special day!  The primary photographer for Nicole was Olive's Photography, and they also photographed Nicole's sister's wedding when she got married!  My primary role was for the Rehearsal Dinner and for the Reception as well as candids for the family.  The family have been very dear friends of ours for many, many years and we have had the privilege of watching Nicole and her brother & sister grow up before our eyes!  I loved being able to journal her day for her as well!  What a blessing! ... 

Thank you Nicole & Alex and we wish you such joy and happiness ahead as you follow God's plan for your lives!

Stopping Wedding Moments in Time,

Tina :) ... 

www.tinawrightphotography.com

Freedom Celebration in Panorama...

This picture was taken at 3:30 just when everyone was beginning to arrive...

(This view is from the base of the stage) 

I wanted to set up the same shot when most of the people were in their places... (This one was taken around 6:30 and my view was from on the stage) ... 

I was so excited this year I had an escort onto the roof of our church for this shot!!

This was taken from the opposite side on the roof!  I felt so privileged!! :) ...

These are my first attempts at "Panorama" and Stitching together in Photoshop!  I may be hooked!... except that the files are so large that I couldn't post them as Face Book Albums (I have to work on downsizing the files...)  In the meantime I thought that this was the best way to share them for now... Even though you need a magnifying glass to see them!!  At least you have an idea of the THOUSANDS (estimated around 20,000) folks who were wandering around the campus of Flint River Baptist Church on Sunday Afternoon!  Yes... I do believe there is "Life At The River" ... :) ...  and many of them we prayerfully touched on Sunday afternoon/evening! 

Capturing Memories... & Stopping (& Stitching) Moments in Time,
Tina :) ...
http://www.tinawrightphotography.com/

Freedom Celebration 2010! ...

Flint River Baptist Church in Hazel Green, AL (my home church) just hosted our 5th annual "Freedom Celebration" this past Sunday.  What a Spectacular Day it was as we always conclude with what has become known as "The Largest Fireworks Display in North Alabama"!!  (and I always throw in "THE BEST"! because I have seen Fireworks in several locations including the Atlanta Braves Stadium last year!) ... Today I have included a few of my favorite images that I captured this year, as I chose to make my way through a few thousand people to get some shots as the fireworks topped our church steeple ... I was inspired by an image that I saw last year. I am so pleased by what God allowed me to "catch" this year!  I will post more on my FaceBook Fan page so follow me there to see more! ...   

Capturing moments of Fireworks... "Stopped in Time" ...

Tina :) ...

http://www.tinawrightphotography.com/