/blog/ /blog/agnes-and-ralph/ <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_3038.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_3039.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_3040.jpg" alt="" />Ralph and my husband have been great friends since college days and we have loved getting to know Agnes -&nbsp; So we were thrilled when they picked us to photograph their wedding in Atlanta. We had a wonderful time and as you can see from the photos they were an incredibly happy couple! they were married at Sandy Hills Christian Church which has a truly beautiful sanctary with expansive windows and a modern yet serene feeling. 2008-11-03 05:16:53.384346 /blog/ginger/ Wow! So much has happened in the last few months. I am going to try to play catch up. We have been to Germany, Greece and our latest trip was to Atlanta where we captured Agnes and Ralph&#39;s Wedding. Such a happy couple! We also took some portraits of Ginger and her adorable daughter!<img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_3037.jpg" alt="" /> 2008-11-03 04:58:10.973606 /blog/my-first-spanish-wedding/ <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_2013.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_2014.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_2015.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_2016.jpg" alt="" /><p>I had so much fun this weekend Capturing the Moments of my friend Gina&#39;s Wedding. the guests were from Equador and Cuba. I thought it was interesting that after the bride walked down the aisle with her father and was met at the alter by her mother and simbolically given to her husband the song that was played was the American National Anthem. followed by the Anthems of each country. The ser... 2008-07-14 05:24:43.436762 /blog/these-words-brought-tears/ <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_1956.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_1956.jpg" alt="" />Dear Diane,&nbsp; We just had such a treat in viewing Mason and Melissa&#39;s wedding.&nbsp; What&nbsp; a handsome,&nbsp; wholesome couple they are.&nbsp; We aren&#39;t certain that there is an adjective that truly describes your talent as a photographer.&nbsp; You capture the emotion as well as the photo.&nbsp; Extraordinary? Beautiful? Unique? You pick.&nbsp; They all apply but you have a gift of capturing the spirit on film.&nbsp; The poses are relaxed even in the formal moments.&nbsp; They all radiate the joy of the event.&nbsp; We finally found out who took that adorable pose of them on t... 2008-07-07 14:46:18.299501 /blog/new-promokiana/ <p>We are so excited!&nbsp; Nancy Lapore from Designing Brides in Belmont NC and I have been working together. You can see some of my&nbsp; Bridal Portraits up in her beautiful store. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Looking for something really special that fits your dreams and your body. Go to Belmont and visit with Nancy and her designers. Start from scratch or pick a dress (some at 40% off and have it adjusted to fit you and youcan even make changes to the design. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We are offering 20 mini albums to each bride who books her Wedding Package with us in the next two months. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Come visit and see for yourself our quality and professionalism... <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_1919.jpg" alt="" /></p> 2008-07-02 14:15:50.896204 /blog/great-wedding-portrait/ <p>I was so excited to work with Melissa on her Bridal Portrait and her wedding. This black and white taken at the Stowe Mansion in Belmont NC says it all. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We have been working in lots of new locations and a few of our favorites, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, VanLandingham Estate the Omni, Mint Museum Uptown; on the streets of Charlotte. Just having a wonderful time and capturing exceptional images.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Diane&nbsp;<img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_1918.jpg" alt="" /></p> 2008-07-01 11:06:02.701658 /blog/just-married/ <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_1695.jpg" alt="" /><p>Katie and Chad were married at the VanLandingham Estate on a hot but beautiful day in May.</p><p>Everyone had a wonderful time. Lots of laughter, good food and a beautiful couple and setting.</p><p>Katie looked wonderful in her dress from David&#39;s Bridal. She and Chad choose tiers of cupcakes for their guests topped with a cake for them to cut. The Bride&#39;s maids wore short dresses in lilac and carried bouquets of dark purple and white flowers. It was all just perfect!&nbsp;<img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_1696.jpg" alt="" /></p> 2008-06-08 04:27:26.966963 /blog/new-engaged-couples/ Trying to get up some of our beautiful engaged couples. Computer not cooperating.. 2008-05-01 10:07:57.987609 /blog/happy-may/ <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_50.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_50.jpg" alt="" /><p>Once again I have to apologise for not keeping up with this Blog!&nbsp; We have had a lot of life changes in the past 6 months. Our son and his 2.5 year old daughter came to live with us! Wow talk about busy!!</p><p>I have been working on a couple of books and some new creative ideas for children&#39;s stories. We&nbsp; have done some photo adventure books about Kiana and we can do the same for your child or children. Just plan a few hours and a great setting where the child or children can interact and voila...a wonderful story book can be cr... 2008-05-01 05:42:12.902671 /blog/megan-and-jacob-wedding/ <img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_680.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_681.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_673.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_675.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_677.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_679.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_678.jpg" alt="" /><img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/parade/users/dianemason/blog_previews/photo_40_676.jpg" alt="" /> 2007-11-03 14:04:56.540716