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FAQs About Photo Sessions by KlixAdmin

When booking new clients, we are prepared to answer a string of frequently asked questions! We want our clients to feel prepared, confident, and excited for their upcoming session, so we wanted to create a blog post acknowledging and answering some of the most common questions we get in reference to our photo session packages!

What to wear:

Depending on what your session is for, like engagement photos, I suggest having two outfits for an outfit change, usually starting with something more dressy and then switching to something that is more casual. When picking out outfits (and trying to coordinate with your significant other) I suggest picking one color palette/pattern and then work off of that to coordinate everything else. For example- if have a floral dress that has three colors in the pattern, pick one of the colors in the pattern for his shirt so you are coordinated but not matching or clashing patterns. Avoid super bright colors, like neons, but ultimately wear what you feel comfortable in. These pictures are a moment in time but you will look back on them often. I also encourage layer and accessories, they look so good in photos and add some extra dimension!

Where do you take the pictures:

There are so many great locations out there, and I really look to my clients to see what vibe/look they are wanting and then suggest a location from there! All photo locations are typically within the greater Charlotte area, but I am happy to travel. I also give my clients a link to view sessions similar to what they are looking for, and if a session location stands out to them, they let me know and then we can choose to photograph there. My go-to locations the past year have been Glencairn Garden in Rock Hill, The Ivy Place in Lancaster, and the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill.

How long is the session:

Most sessions are an hour long and we are usually in one outfit for half the session and one outfit for the other. Some people only have one outfit and that is totally fine, the session is still just as long and we will get a variety of great poses all through out the location of your choosing.

When will I get my pictures back after the session:

Most sessions I turn around in two weeks, if it’s not during the busy wedding season I can get them turned around sooner! If there is a rush or urgent need just let me know and I can always work with you to get them to you in time.

Noelle & Jeffrey- Engagement Photos to Pregnancy Reveal! by KlixAdmin

Pregnancy Reveal, 2023

It all started back in May of 2021 when I met Noelle and Jeffrey for their engagement photos, capturing such an exciting season of life for them! Little did we know that here we are in 2023, capturing and celebrating yet another special and exciting season of life together!

Engagement, 2021

Engagement, 2021

I am so honored when my couples repeatedly choose me to capture these huge moments in their lifetime. This is what being a photographer is all about- creating connections and relationships through photography that last!

Wedding, 2022. Jade Phan Designs, The Magnolia Room, Makeup By Jenny Le, Hair By Aura Elizabeth

Wedding, 2022. Jade Phan Designs, The Magnolia Room, Makeup By Jenny Le, Hair By Aura Elizabeth

Photography for me doesn’t stop at engagement photos and then the wedding. I am also along for the ride of wherever life takes my clients! That can be pregnancy reveals, maternity sessions, newborn photos, or even boudoir! (Yes I do that too in case you didn’t know!)

Pregnancy Reveal, 2023.

Congratulations again to Jeffrey & Noelle! Thank you for repeatedly choosing me and believing in me to capture your big life moments. Can’t wait for baby girl Nguyen coming in March!

Loray Mill Wedding | Lindsey & Nathan by Kelli Conley

Lindsey and Nathan are just the sweetest! When I first met Lindsey to chat about her wedding day we skyped since she was in school in Wilmington and I feel like we just clicked right away! Then throughout the whole wedding planning process I knew that her wedding would be beautiful and filled with emotion. They decided to get married in their local church and to have the reception at the beautiful Loray Mill. One of the photos she specifically requested was for me to get pictures of her and Nathan in the prayer room immediately following their processional at the end of their ceremony. I absolutely adore these pictures of them share those first minutes as husband and wife in that prayer room. They also had one of the sweetest first looks I have witnessed, and were surrounded by beautiful stained glass from the church’s windows. Also their reception could not have been more fun, they had such a beautiful ambiance in the mill. And their bridal party and guests were such a blast to hang out with in the photo booth, on the dance floor, and during their beautiful sparkler exit!

Venue: Ceremony at Myers memorial Methodist Reception at Loray Mill
Catering: Waiters Choice
Cake: Brenda's Cake Gallery
Dj: Audio to go
Rentals: Creative Solutions
Bridesmaids dresses: David's Bridal
Her dress: New York Bride and Groom
Florist: New Creations

River Run Country Club Wedding | Bri & Ryan | October 8TH, 2016 by Kelli Conley

Not even a hurricane could stop Bri & Ryan from having one of the best days of their life! When I got to the River Run Country Club I remember checking in on Bri and she wasn’t phased a bit that a hurricane had hit that morning and she wouldn’t be able to have her ceremony outside like she had envisioned. She was just happy to be marrying Ryan no matter what the weather. Their amazing planner Amanda helped transform the ballroom into a gorgeous ceremony space with an amazing display of candles and flowers in front of the fireplace. Everyone was in awe of how beautiful it all turned out considering, and to top it off a rainbow appeared right after the ceremony! Bri also didn’t worry one bit about wet grass and followed along as I took them to a beautiful bridge just down the way for their couples portraits (the videographer even brought out his drone). So no need to worry about a hurricane on your wedding day, there always seems to be a beautiful rainbow at the end!

Wedding Planning, Design and Flowers: Magnificent Moments Weddings

Venue, Catering, and Cake: River Run Country Club

Hair and Make up: Sweet Magnolia Beauties

 DJ: Split Second Sound

Videography: CLT Production

Wedding was featured in Borrowed and Blue.

Separk Mansion Outdoor Wedding | Nicole & Anthony | October 9, 2016 by Kelli Conley

Nicole and Anthony had a whirlwind of a wedding day! A hurricane rolled in the day before, but led way to some beautiful sunshine and weather creating a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Separk Mansion. This is such a beautiful venue for a wedding, from the sweet little garden, to the historic house, and the beautiful staircase. I loved everything about their wedding, especially how in love the two of them are! Check out the rest of the wedding below and the fabulous vendors that made it all happen.

Vendors:

Venue - Separk Mansion
DJ - Carolina Pro Dj's
Florist - Pink Petunia
Catering - Best Impressions Catering
Makeup - Sweet Southern Glam
Hair - Katy Hair Styles
Cake - Publix Bakery
Officiant - Reverend Richard
Photobooth - Get in Photobooth