Hey there! Welcome to Erika Dotson Photography where we shoot mostly weddings and senior portraits out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, but we also take on any other sessions people offer us! :) Our blog follows our personal and professional lifes. So here you will find images of recent wedding couples, our travels, things we find interesting that day, our pets, family portrait sessions, our significant others, engagement sessions, .............. ok you get the point, here we will blog about what's going on daily in our lifes. This site is an informal way for you to get to know all about us and who we are! Sit down and stay awhile! Enjoy.
Erika Dotson Photography is comprised of Erika Dotson owner and photographer as well as our new intern, Donnally Campbell (she's super talented). To make browsing our blog easier we have a search bar, on your right, for you to find something specific.
Hey guys I’m competing in another contest!!! I came so close to winning last time (2nd or 3rd not sure) that I thought I would try my luck again!!
Just go to this blog and look for my name Erika Dotson and scroll to the bottom and submit your vote!!!!
Thank you for all your support! It’s people like you guys that first off keep me going but second off give me these crazy ideas to submit my entry into such contests!!!
I believe that you guys will help me win that scholarship!!!
Thanks
erika
Hey there this is Erika! I know you haven’t heard from me in a while concerning these awesome Monday’s Favorites, but Tanja is probably anxiously awaiting her early morning flight across the world to visit her boyfriend in Europe so I figured I would take over for her over the next couple weeks……
Here’s some interesting things I’ve found today….
How to Dress for a Wedding Reception! – Please take the time to read this if you planned on wearing jeans and a t-shirt!
Personally I believe the following would make such cute outfits to attend a wedding and even bridesmaids attire as well!!!
I just love this little set someone put together here!
We are excited be part of Ashley Avra and Jim Clark’s big day coming up on July 17th, 2010! We got their contract in the mail yesterday! I can’t wait to meet them in person, hopefully in the next month!!!
-erika
Late late late like usual.
Sorry everyone its finals week and have alot going on right now so I’m running a bit late but I’m starting this at 11:55 so its technically still Monday!
I like browsing and shopping on www.urbanoutfitters.com
They have the cutest outfits and apartment stuff. It’s not exactly my favorite price wise I’m a big time bargainer, or so I try to tell myself.
I looooove how big this bag is. I unfortunately do not know how to carry a purse smaller than a suitcase or so David says. ha ha This is one of the New Arrivals.
Hooooooooooowwww gorgeous is this? I want it to be all mine mine mine. This not only is cute everyday life I think its a cute little accesory for brides.
As for our next item on the list. Who isn’t surprised I picked a feather head band? I’m definately not.
Now as with the clutch I also think this is a great add on to pictures whether it be Senior, Esession, Bridals or even an added touch for that special day 
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These shoes are a bit more springish but by that time I’m hoping for these to go on sale, although they are only 48 bucks. Very different but super cute.
Fun right?
I also have found a small new obsession with women wearing mens wear. I reallly really want to find a cute pair of girlish oxfords similar to this pair but not exactly but I just love these.
I just love Urban’s Apartment stuff. Like this lovely cover
Alright that’s all for this week guys I need to get some school work done. Hope everyone is doing alright and staying warm.
It’s funny how when you least expect it loves comes knockin on your door. Steve and Tina are the perfect example neither of them were looking for love but love found them.
They are such a laid back couple and love spending most their time on the lake. So what better way to get married then in a boat on the lake?
Matching tattoos!!!! Awesome! I can’t remember what they mean exactly right now but I think it had something to do with loving life?
I love this shot!!! I’m almost positive it’s my favorite of their whole wedding day!
It was wonderful to get to know your family over this short course of time! You two are such thoughtful and caring people and I am greatful I had the opportunity to tag along on your beautiful day!!!
Congrats and best wishes!
-erika
Here’s a second post about Emily and Tim’s wedding on November 21st, 2009!
I wanted to start with a few of them getting ready……
I just love this shot of Emily getting into her dress with the help of her mother and her sister!
This shot, and the next, pretty much sum up these two in one photo.
I love how this one gives the flower girl’s perspective on their prayer!
These next few are the images everyone has been patiently waiting on and are the reason you should do a first look!!!!
I just love how Emily is always so smiley!!! The entire night she had a grin this big on her face…..it was awesome!
Aren’t they beautiful?!?!
I’m not exactly sure why but I LOVE this image!!! He’s such a gentleman!
Yummy beautiful cake from Rick’s Bakery!
All the current and former Lady Razorbacks that were in attendance!
And of course no Razorback wedding would be complete without “Calling those Hogs!!!” They surprized Emily with this! What a great group of friends.
Tanja caught this amazing shot while I was catching this one…
Here they are walking out to sparklers! I love those! I also am in love with her going away outfit!!! It’s so classic with a touch of vintage!!!!
Best wishes to Emily and Tim as they start a new chapter in their lives!
-erika
I was so excited for this wedding because I got to be there from start to finish. I remember the day Erika and I met with them and I looked at Erika and was like she’s going to look gorgeous. She just had this cute outfit on and a little feather head band and I’m a sucker for feathers.
You know those couples where you look at them and you can just tell how in love they are? That is how I would describe Emily and Tim. How Tim looks at Emily is the way every girl dreams to have their prince charming to look at her. You can just tell his heart belongs to Emily and it’s so cute to see how he makes Emily smile her adorable smile.
Their wedding ceremony was held at Chapel on the Creeks in Rogers and reception in the Garden Room off Dickson in Fayetteville.
Such a gorgeous and memorable wedding.
A few of her bridals to start……
See? I told you!
I want a chair like this.
Their first look inside Chapel on the Creeks and the outside photo is below. First look sessions are heavily encouraged when planning a ceremony at sunset so you’ll have time to get some beautiful couples shots!
Her flowers were amazing! I think they may just have earned my favorite wedding day boquets!!!! They were created by ZuZu’s Petals (they never cease to amaze me by their creativity)! They had peacock feathers in them!
I will be posting more tomorrow so be watching out for those!!!! A little suspense never killed anyone!
-enjoy!
I am in love with Style Me Pretty’s Blog and I stumbled upon this and thought of my brides immediately! This is a simple and adorable DIY project for anyone who plans on having sparklers at their wedding!
For DIY instructions go here.
So this Esession has a funny story behind it.
I was in Fort Smith visiting my mom and Erika text me telling she had an Esession at Devils Den later on that day if I would like to accompany her. So I’m driving along and then realize that I’m at the Fayetteville Exit silly me was jammin out to some old school jams I drove right by it, turned around called Erika and her phone didn’t have service so I couldn’t get ahold of her. Got to Devils Den drove around a bit looking for her car and it was no where in sight. So I end up getting lost and my phone died. Great right? NOT!
So here are the pictures from that Esession that Erika took. AMAZING work if I do say so myself
I love love love the sun flare in this picture.
She has such gorgeous facial structure.
Erika said this picture explains them as a couple she doesn’t like to be constrained by shoes and likes going bare foot and he is a very outdoorsy type. I think this is neat. One of my favorite things to do is walk barefoot. I loove summer time due to that simple fact. 
Awesome is the first thing word that came to mind to describe this picture.
What a perfect picture to end on. Sooo Pretty
