Special Portraits. Special Books.

I love when people think outside the box!!! A client and friend came to me for a special photo session she wanted to do as a gift to her husband for Valentine's Day - not necessarily outside of the box in and of itself. Margo, however, is fearless and really wanted to push herself and create something very intimate and special. We collaborated and did a fantastic shoot together. The images had just the vintage feel we wanted. When it came to a vehicle to contain these images, I knew a hand-crafted book was the only way to go. Asheville is an art town, if you want something made, someone here must certainly does it. Through some investigating, I found the perfect artist for the project. I am so thrilled to have met local book artist Annie Fain of A. Fain Books . Her work is amazing. I appreciated not only her expertise, but her enthusiasm for what we were wanting to do. She crafted a book that had the same intimate feel as the images themselves. It was the perfect complement and the result was a complete art piece. Thank you Annie for your hard work and I look forward to working with you again.

And most certainly, thank you Margo for being so comfortable with yourself and your relationship with your husband. Thank you also for trusting me with your vision.

Been awhile.....

Yes, it's been a stretch of time since posting..... living a bit of the joys and pains of life and coming through on the other side!! Anyway, time to get back to the business of blogging.......KG

M.E. & Coach

M.E. and Coach traveled all the way from Canada to get married here in the lovely mountains of WNC. They invited friends and family from all over to the beautiful Cashiers area to be a part of their wedding at The Greystone Inn. M.E was stunning and I just loved their intimate ceremony in a field full of wild flowers. We were threatened with rain, but just before the ceremony, it stopped and they were able to have their ceremony as planned.

They are a marvelous couple and it was a special priviledge to be there to document. Best wishes to you both.....

Beth & Mike

Beth and Mike were a great couple to work with. I had already gone down to Greenville, SC to photograph their engagement session and I knew they had a comfortable way about them. Beth is one of those women you connect with very easily. She is so honest about herself and talks openly about issues that are important to women. She & Mike have been an inspiration to me in many ways. Thanks guys!! Beth, you were a most stunning bride.

The wedding was just amazing on the Biltmore Estate and another beautifully designed wedding by Shay Brown Events. Shay, you are the woman and it is always fun working with you. Aria Floral did an amazing job on the floral design, as always!! Special shout out to my most excellent peer and colleague Honour Hiers-Mann of HH Fine Arts for coming out and doing special photography during the ceremony and cocktail hour. Our photo tree was a huge success and I love collaborating with Honour. We love photography for the same reasons and I am blessed to have found a creative partner that is so dedicated to the craft. Chica, you are such a dear friend and I look forward to many more creative endeavors with you.

Erin & Jason

Erin and Jason got the most perfect October day to get married. At the always charming Homewood, they had a wonderful wedding and party. Erin was one of the most radiant, beaming brides. She was so excited to go marry her Jason! Their connection to one another was so evident as there were almost too many great images of them together to pick from. As an extra special suprise, the bride and her family were the best collective of dancers I have ever seen - all of them: bride, mom, dad, sister and brother!! Thanks guys, for choosing me to be a part of your special day.

A special shout out to my amazing assistant and now associate, Crystal Anderson. Crystal has been working and studying with me for three years and I am so proud to have her be a part of what I do. Crystal is starting to do some weddings of her own through Kelly Giezentanner photographs and I am so thrilled. She has a very special eye and I could not ask for a more loyal shooting companion. Thanks Crys for all you do.....

Ella & Cleo

I have been so blessed over the years to have families that I work with year after year. These folks are more than clients, they are friends. I treasure the special privilege I have to come again and see how these families have grown and changed. Many of these children I have photographed since they were infants. This is truly why I do what I do - to stop time for my clients, if only for a moment. I'm often hesitant to blog about my family clients as I feel the bond I make with them is so much more to me than the marketing trend that has become blogging. However, it is as a spirit of thankfulness that I blog about them and post a few images of them. As I process more from these shoots, perhaps I'll add images to this post.......

These special sisters always delight me. The eldest is the serious, artistic soul - the "thinker" - and her younger sister is the actress and free spirit. I just love these girls and their special qualities. Their spirits remind me very much of my own nephew and niece who share similar personalities respectively.

Sara & Chuck Get Married

Sara and Chuck got married in the beautiful cove of Montreat, NC on an amazing early fall day. Montreat has a feel that is unique to our mountain region - quaint, but stunning, it always feels so intimate and spiritual. A perfect place for this special couple who met on a mission trip. They are both so sweet, but strong in their Christian faith. So many of their friends and family traveled to this perfect spot to celebrate with them. Their wedding was lovely and I am thankful to have been a part of it. Many blessings to you both and I hope to see you again when you are in the area.