Brian Mullins Photography Blog

I traveled to Winston-Salem this weekend to photograph a fellow photographers wedding. Both Bart & Jessica were an absolute pleasure to work with and their ceremony & reception were held at a very photogenic location in Winston-Salem called SECCA. Having a ceremony by the water and a reception inside a restored, well, mansion (for lack of a better word) really lent itself to capturing some great images.

I wanted to thank both Bart & Jessica again for having me be a part of their day. Scroll down to see a few select shots of their celebration!

We had lots and lots of great natural light to work with.

Out in front of the SECCA building.

Working with the natural light, her bouquet, engagement ring and her grandmothers pearls.

Jessica by the window.

During the ceremony, they performed a stick ritual which involves the binding of two sticks, one from each of their childhood homes.

Bart reading his handwritten vows by the water.

A candid moment during their first dance.

Walking back to the front of the house to get some alone time with the couple.

I had the great pleasure of photographing Josh & Lauren this weekend in a beautiful church in Durham, NC. They were a great couple to work with and I wish them all the best for many years to come.

How could you not take a photo of this little guy?

The church had some beautiful light filtering through a stain glass window that I took advantage of.

Again, great natural light makes even the small details really come to life.

The bride & grooms table at the reception.

The take a seat auction, benefiting Cary Visual Art, featured approximately 80 of the wildest chairs you’ve ever seen, including one called the “walking Chair” which was so contorted, there is no possible way you could sit in one.  Held at 11000 Regency Parkway, the chairs lined down both sides of the main entrance and made for a great spectacle.  Catering was provided by the Hibernian Pub, the event was a huge success with the top bid being $1500 for, you guessed it, the walking chair.

As an added Bonus, the Mayor of Cary, Ernie McAlister, lent the audience his stellar talents on guitar and backup vocal for a rendition of “Brown Eyed Girl”.