Exclusive Wedding Day Sneak Peek: Dereck & Shay Wedding Day

Exclusive Wedding Day Sneak Peek: Dereck & Shay Wedding Day

Nestled on the illustrious campus of Hampton University, Dereck and Shaquaia said I do with all of their closest friends and family present. 

Draped in a gorgeous one of kind custom made wedding gown Shaquaia was ready to say recite her vows and marry the man of her dreams. Dereck looked daper in his 3 piece suit with bow tie and matching loafers but his smile outshined it all. He grinned from ear to ear as he eagerly awaited the arrival of his best friend and mate for life. 

Jordan & Casey

Jordan & Casey

Smitten by Jordan's big brown eyes and stellar integrity, Casey is counting the days until I do. Jordan is reveling in anticipation to marry the woman of his dreams that has the most positive and bubbly personality he has ever seen.

Aurise & Sheena

Aurise & Sheena

Eternal love never dies. 

22 years ago, this beautiful couple met and fell in love, but they just didn't know it. Apprehensive to this growing attraction, Sheena decided to give ladies' man Aurise a chance at love. High School took the two their separate ways but they always stayed in touch. Life gave...

Meet the Rays of Sunshine

Meet the Rays of Sunshine

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then comes the babies in the baby carriage! This schoolyard song is the theme song for Fonzie and Tamika Ray’s beautiful love story. Celebrating 3 years....

Lamar & Quanetra

Lamar & Quanetra

The one that got away came back! A careless middle school crush was reintroduced with the help of friends and family to spawn a meant to be match! 

Michael and Cyarra: Engagement Session

When God made Cyarra, he certainly had Michael in mind. These two are more than perfect together. This couple's engagement shoot started on a beautiful Sunday evening in the lovely Pagoda Gardens of Norfolk. 

Sporting her sun-kissed jumper and sunny smile to match, Cyarra, was ready for her close up. Michael was just as ready with his linen blazer and laid back smile. This couple came prepared with props, ideas and a great imagination. We had fun posing and laughing the whole day through. 

Suddenly, the clouds opened and it rained, and rained and didn't stop raining. But not to worry, Reggie, thinking quickly own his feet, decided to move our good time to the closest parking deck, careful not to disturb Cyarra's beautiful curls. 

Optimistic and determined, we all pressed through and continued our party despite the weather. We cranked up our tunes, and made the most of the day. Cyarra and Michael did not let the rain stop the show. Just like their lives, no matter what comes, their way, they will always lean on God first and then each other to get themselves through. 

This match was truly made in heaven and Reggie and I are looking forward to their big day.

The Royal Wedding: Shannon and Ericha King

The Royal Wedding: Shannon and Ericha King

Located in the beautiful foothills of Maryland, this royal wedding was not one to be missed. There were people from all nations, colors and creeds present to witness this momentous occasion, both in person and via satellite. This was the day Ericha married her KING. 

Donned in her gorgeous gown complete with ornate crystal beading and a full rosette train, Ericha looked gorgeous as she said "I Do". Shannon, was spring time fine with his linen khaki suit and vest with the matching coral accents, personalized cuffs and a smile that knew he would now become the happiest man on earth as he took the hand of Mrs. Ericha King.

Aareana "Pink" Campbell: SmartShot Vendor Spotlight

All things beauty, this vendor is always on beat! Aareana "Pink" Campbell has been passionate about the beauty industry since she was about 16 years old when she was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata, a condition in which her hair does not grow. With this, she wanted everyone else around her to feel as beautiful as she found herself to be. She did hair and nails for family & friends for years. She decided to finally pursue that passion professionally in 2011, when she graduated from beauty school @ Rudy & Kelly Paul Mitchell Partner School in VA Beach and became a licensed cosmetologist. She is sort of a Jill of all trades... offering an array of makeup, hair and nail services...from custom fashion color, Balayage highlights, relaxers, blowouts, natural hair & braids. As well as acrylic nails, manicures & pedicures.

What makes Pink unique is her unmatched attention to detail and her dedication to her client. On engagement shoots and wedding days, Pink is there from start to finish, always making sure the bride is camera ready at all times. She is super punctual, passionate and educated about what she does and SmartShot is proud to work with her.

Check her out on:

Instagram: @pinkthestylist

Facebook: Aareana-Pink- Hair and Nail Artist

Blog: www.twocolorstwicecreative.blogspot.com

StyleSeat: www.styleseat.com/aareanapink

Shannon & Ericsha Engagement Shoot

     This shoot was truly fit for royalty. Ericsha and her King, Shannon, proudly proclaimed their love on this enchanting sunrise shoot. Simply put Shannon & Ericsha radiate love and fun. They are incredibly easy going and were such troopers even though the sunrise was hidden by dark clouds and strangely damp and cooled weather. Never the less, to say this day was joyful would be an understatement. Ronny and I look forward to shooting their wedding day.