Rachel + Justin : The Pavilion at Carriage Farm

As Rachel walked down the aisle to meet Justin she beamed with joy and excitement. He wiped away a tear as her father held her tight and gave his baby girl one last kiss on the cheek. They joined hands and walked up to the alter as two people anxious to be joined together as…

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Featured : Matt + Wyatt on Forever Bridal

Amber Foster Smith Photography - Holly Springs, NC | Raleigh Engagement and Wedding Photographer

Remember back to when I shared Matthew and Wyatt’s Wedding at 1705 East on our blog?  This summer Forever Bridal reached out to me and fell in love with their story and wanted to share it with their readers as well!  My favorite part of the feature was when they asked both Matt and Wyatt…

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Featured : Mary Britt + Jacob on Forever Bridal

Amber Foster Smith Photography - Holly Springs, NC | Raleigh Engagement and Wedding Photographer

Remember back to when I shared Mary Britt and Jacob’s Wedding at Magnolia Manor?  This summer Forever Bridal reached out to me and fell in love with their story and wanted to share it with their readers as well!  My favorite part of the feature was when they asked both Mary Britt and Jacob if…

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Featured On : Forever Bridal Wedding Shows

Here in the Carolinas bridal portraits are a typically a family tradition that some brides can not wait to capture!  On the other hand, many brides don’t quite see the hype.  Trust me, I completely see it both ways.  As a photographer I love them because it allows me to spend more one-on-one time with…

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Matthew + Wyatt : 1705 East Wedding

Amber Foster Smith Photography - Holly Springs, NC | Raleigh Wedding Photographer

With Matthew and Wyatt their connection was instantaneous.  Before ever meeting in person their casual conversations quickly turned into something deeper.  During their first date they both immediately knew their connection was unlike any other.  Wyatt says he knew right away by the way Matt looked into his eyes, which may have caused him to…

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Annual Shoot and Share Photo Contest Results!

Amber Foster Smith Photography - Holly Springs Family Portrait Photographer

One of the most daunting aspects of being a photographer is putting your images out there and finding out what people truly think of your work.  The idea of someone not loving a portrait I poured my heart and soul into, well it’s terrifying.  Yet, at the same time, I tell my students all the time, one of…

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Matt + Chelsea : Philadelphia Eagles Rehearsal Dinner

Amber Foster Smith Photography - Destination Wedding Photographer

First off let me say how much we LOVE football in our house.  Mostly college and I’m pretty much the biggest fan of a future superstar who is working his way through the ranks of a Pop Warner league at the moment.  So, when Matt and Chelsea shared with me at their engagement session the…

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First Look or No Look? | Wedding Day Traditions

Amber Foster Smith Photography - Destination Wedding Photographer

For many traditional couples the idea of a groom seeing his bride in her wedding dress before she walks down the isle is completely out of the question.  My husband and I didn’t see each other in the hours leading up to our wedding even though we were staying at the same beach house.  I’m completely…

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Beth + Richie : Surprise Picnic Proposal

Amber Foster Smith Photography - Raleigh Wedding Photographer

Eighteen years ago while in middle school I met Beth for the first time.  She was full of life, spunky, a ton of fun to be around and we just instantly became best friends.  We had night after night summer sleepover marathons in middle school which then turned into shopping filled weekends with late night gab sessions in…

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Hayley + Thomas : Intimate Backyard Wedding

Amber Foster Smith Photography - Raleigh Wedding Photographer

Thomas and Hayley were married this summer in a beautiful and intimate backyard ceremony surrounded by their closest family and friends who traveled near and some quite far to see these two say “I Do!”.  Gorgeous wildflowers of every color and soft twinkling lights covered the entire backyard creating the perfect atmosphere for dancing and socializing late into the evening.…

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