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Friday, July 22nd, 2011
I can’t believe the day is finally here! I’m allowed to type that since it is 12:26am! It’s today, I leave for England today! In about 10 hours! I can’t believe it! I’ve been patiently waiting for this day to arrive! I am very excited to be visiting England for the first time. This trip will make two stamps in my passport! :) It’s only been one time but I haven’t traveled out of the country in 3 years when my mother and I went to Mexico following my college graduation! Wow I can’t believe I’ve been out of college for 3 years either! Time flies! Not only am I super pumped, nervous, anxious, excited, thrilled, and scared to be visiting England I’m positively just… EXCITED for Tanja and David to FINALLY be getting married! Its been so much fun to see their love for each other blossom as I’ve known them. I was there to help David propose and witnessed the cutest engagement in the whole world, on camera! I’m excited to be doing the same thing again but this time it’s the real deal!
So with all that being said I will be out of the country for a week. I’ll return calls and emails August 1st, for the quickest response please email.
Thanks!
-erika
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Jade and Anthony were married last weekend at the First Christian Church in Fayetteville off of College. Can I just say how excited I was when she called me up about a month ago to book with us!??!?!!?!? As I was uploading their images I came across this winner and just had to share!!!!!!!
Enjoy!
-erika
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
Kate and Patrick met at the University of Maine and have been together for 7 years. They will be getting married back in Maine next year. They moved to our good old state to follow Patrick’s job while he works for a WalMart vendor. Either way we are glad you are here! I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to capture their beautiful engagements for them! I know they already have a photographer but maybe they’ll consider sending me to Maine? I’ve never been past Philadelphia so wouldn’t that be nice?!?!?! :) Ok I’m done dreaming but just keep that in mind if you are reading this Kate and Patrick! ;) We met up at Prairie Creek Marina for some fun nautical inspired shots. The weather was very beautiful as was the sun! Their outfits were perfect…..*small tip: sending what you plan on wearing to your photographer really helps them get an idea of where to shoot or what your style is and makes your images so much more! Kate is so beautiful…… I’m pretty sure I could photograph her all day long and never get tired of it! Congratulations you two and thanks for the opportunity to capture some beautiful shots and enjoy your engagement!
These were so much fun! I love to shoot “styled” shoots!
Enjoy!
-erika
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Monday, July 18th, 2011
Ok ok ok so Megan and I didn’t really have a bridal session but she planned and booked us for enough time on her wedding day at Creekwood Gardens that I had the opportunity to take a couple minutes and snap some images of just her before she and Benton saw each other for the first time! I know I’ve bragged and bragged about how gorgeous this girl is but seriously……just look at this one!
They had such a beautiful day! I’m a bit behind on my blogging, I’m going to try to get some previews out this week so stay tuned for more images like this!
Enjoy!
-erika
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Monday, July 4th, 2011
It might be a surprise to you but I attend my fair share of rodeos…..I have a brother in law that is a bullrider so that should explain it. We went to The Rodeo of the Ozarks and here’s what I saw so I thought I would share on this beautiful 4th of July!
Uncle Andy carrying Titan
Daddy has a split personality as a cowboy….yes hat, shirt, belt, jeans, and boots all included.
Rodeo at a glance…..
Happy 4th of July everyone!
enjoy!
-erika
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
I met Amanda, her makeup artist, close friend, mother, and brother at the hotel to snap some getting ready shots. It was simple and laid back the entire time which would lay the foundation for the remainder of the day. Amanda looked absolutely stunning! Her gown was altered to create a custom look that complimented her personality quite well. We did have a rain threat for the ceremony but it always seems that the big guy upstairs is always looking down on our wedding couples. After the preparations were ready we headed to the adorable Bell Gable Chapel located in Fayetteville, Arkansas where Amanda and Steven saw each other for the first time. The first look always makes for the best first sight pictures! I just love that one of Steven’s first sight of Amanda! Too sweet! The two walked hand in hand down the aisle past a select group of close family and friends. Unfortunately Steven’s parents were unable to attend due to health issues but that didn’t stop them from enjoying the ceremony from Little Rock, as Amanda’s brother set up a streaming video that played during the ceremony. He played a big roll for them that day by sealing them together as husband and wife. Amanda and Steven both wrote their own vows, it was so intimate that she got a little choked up and they turned together to read her vows to him. I’m pretty sure there wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd, and I’ll bet in Little Rock too! Amanda and Steven are such great people and in the short time that I’ve got to know them I can tell they are meant for each other.
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Friday, May 27th, 2011
Here’s part 2 of Sean and Brittany’s big day!
Congratulations Sean and Brittany! Love you guys!
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Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Megan and Benton decided to meet up with us again and shoot some more engagement photos since we didn’t really have the beautiful sunlight we had hoped for the first time. I really enjoyed hanging out with them again and laughing again at how funny Benton is. These two are really such sweet people and I’m super excited to get to work with them on their special special day!!!
Enjoy!
-erika
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Last week I met up with Teri and her two daughters Kate and Britni. It just so happened to be Kate’s birthday and it was such a beautiful day to hang out and take pictures! Kate is such a beautiful young lady and she has been interested in photography for quite some time, well really since I’ve “facebook” known her (this was our first official meet). She contacted me soon after I started to attempt my 365 day self portrait project (for probably the third time) and that’s when I saw her project in action……although she’s super awesome and she actually finished hers! Guess what she’s on round two of what she calls a photo a day for a year! Be sure to stop and check out her blog! Kate is a college student at the UofA and she’s going to be going to Beijing this summer! I can’t wait to see those photos she posts while she’s over there! Teri is a Chiropractor and Britni is studying Sociology at the UofA as well, she has two adorable children that grace the walls of Kate’s blog!
We started out at a local Apple Farm on the east side of Springdale and accidentally got sprayed by something that wasn’t poisonous but wasn’t good for us and shouldn’t really be touched or inhaled according to the farmer. He advised us to wait for him to finish…….once he kept on going down the aisles we decided in the best interest of light that we would risk it and keep shooting! Good thing because we never saw him again! After that fiasco along with trudging along this beautiful pink chair that was missing one leg we headed over to a spot that these gals found. What a find!!!!
A funny little story about this pink chair…..Teri called me the morning of the shoot and began to explain to me all about this chair…..I interrupted her in the middle and asked if it was missing a leg in the back and she said yes! Husband and I just so happened to pass by this same chair the night before on our way home and I mentioned to him that I really wanted to stop and grab it but he wouldn’t let me!
What a great example for Mother’s Day! I know my mom would love it! Email us erikadotson@gmail.com to talk about getting a session booked for your mom!!!!
Enjoy!
-erika
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Saturday was such a gorgeous day and also the first day of the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market!!! Jordan over at VS Mobley’s General Store was planning something big though……meet the Wedding Party!
She Said Yes showed up with a couple beautiful gowns! They are my favorite place to go for bridal gowns because they offer the most beautiful designer gowns around!
My favorite part about their display was having a variety of sashes that drastically changed the style of a simple gown.
Designs by Nicole Phillips from Joplin showed up with her gorgeously adorable aprons. She sells these treasures as gifts for bridal showers as well as hostess parties or even Mother’s Day!
Bluebird Photography was there too! She’s a really down to earth sweetheart and has some work worth checking out. Isn’t her set up precious?!??! I think I love that gold bowl!
Then the beautiful ladies from FLORA showed up with this show stopping arrangement. Those ranunculus were just too perfect! They are new on my lovely vendors list, I mean, really, they specialize in extraordinary plants!
Goddard Design Group impressed us with this design. If you are looking for something unique I would suggest checking them out.
Of course Lola Boutique is just around the corner but they have some serious style that you shouldn’t miss out on for your honeymoon or just everyday attire! I’m loving these colors! I think I might just be in a muted trend.
Luxe Beauty has always been a favorite although I’ll be totally honest for some reason I get a little uncomfortable when I walk into any place that sells makeup, yes even Dilliards. I have no idea why. Maybe I just feel like everyone is staring down my at home makeup job provided by Maybelline and sizing up my work? I hope I’m not the only one out there that feels a little bit intimidated! They have a beautiful little shop off Dickson St. and the gal at the show was anything but intimidating, she was such a sweet and adorable lady.
I couldn’t believe how many beautiful treasures Mae’s Emporium had to show off!!! This is THE place to go for bridal jewelry!
Mr. Tux showed up too!
Carolyn from Num Nums was such a pleasure to meet. She has sweet treats and a personality like you’ve known her for years!
Yes they were delicious!
Of course we were there too!
Special thanks to Jordan at VS Mobley’s for hosting such a great event! I had a great time and met several new vendors that I haven’t heard of before!
Thanks
-erika
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