Fall in North Carolina

Chad and I are learning all about the differences in timing of seasons here in North Carolina, in comparison to the northern midwest. Three weeks ago (Nov 13), we got up early and spent a weekday morning before work walking around Historic Oak View County Park. What perfect timing! The fall colors were absolutely beautiful and it was about 60°F—perfect for a fall nature walk. We soaked in the sights, took deep breaths, laughed together and didn't think about the challenges of life at all. Our focus was shifted, in the most refreshing way possible.

I hope you enjoy these photo highlights from our walk...

Chad & AmberAmberDecember 6, 2014Fall, Historic Oak View County Park, Raleigh, personal, nature, hikingComment

Alexa | Athens Drive High School '15

It was so great to meet Alexa! She's a senior at Athens Drive High School with a never-ending smile and a fun personality. We loved hearing about her involvement in school activities and sports. Alexa is an avid lacrosse player for her school as well as for a traveling team. Although she was very humble and didn't share many accolades, I just found an article about her online from earlier this year that named her as a 2014 US Lacrosse Academic All-American! Alexa, you're the real deal—congratulations!

A couple weeks ago, we went to Historic Oak View County Park for her beautiful Senior Session, which happened to be surrounded by lush fall colors. I especially love the set of images captured in the cotton field—so pretty! I'm excited to share these highlights from her Session below.

To view the entire gallery, check it out here »

Bryan + Katie | A beautiful outdoor Raleigh wedding

Katie is from Wisconsin and we actually have mutual friends there, but the first time we met her and Bryan, we ran into them in a random North Carolina parking lot. Chad and I were visiting Raleigh and told them we’d be moving there soon. We quickly discovered that we’d be attending the same church and that their wedding date was literally the first Saturday we’d be living in NC. It was clear that our meeting was “meant to be” and they practically booked us on the spot! We look back only to laugh now, as we’ve already become great friends.

Last night, they got to see their images for the first time at a Photo Reveal Party at their home. Today, we're so excited to share the story & image highlights from their beautiful, Raleigh wedding at the Babylon Restuarant!

WeddingsAmberNovember 12, 2014Raleigh Wedding, Raleigh, Wedding Photography, wedding, Babylon Restaurant, Downtown Raleigh, Outdoor, Wedding StoryComment

The true price of freedom

To every veteran out there—past and present, to military families, and those currently serving stateside and overseas, THANK YOU. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your service, commitment, bravery and resilience to protect our country and our rights.

Wedding Sneak Peek | Ryan & Nicole

WeddingsAmberNovember 9, 2014wedding, wisconsin wedding, Veterans Terrace, Burlington, fall wedding, sneak peekComment

For every thing there is a season

Right now it's fall. Our leaves are beginning to burst here in Raleigh (in late October, which still feels so late to me). It's beautiful!

This visual of the fall season parallels so closely to our life and business right now. Read on for some of my morning reflections and fall images from our backyard...

Chad & AmberAmberOctober 30, 2014Fall, nature, sunrise, personal Comment

Mark + Raquel | A black & gold, elegant Wisconsin wedding

The love story of this special couple was reflected so well in the sweet vows they wrote each other on their wedding day. Everything about Mark and Raquel’s marriage ceremony was beautiful. In fact, Raquel wasn’t the only one in the room with a continuous stream of joyful tears down her cheeks. It was the kind of ceremony that reminded you of the power of love (cue Huey Lewis here if you feel so inclined). There is no doubt in our minds that these two will fight for their love every day of their lives and will enjoy each moment they have together.

We are beyond excited to share the story and beautiful images from this wedding...

WeddingsAmberOctober 28, 2014wisconsin wedding, Memorial Hall, Racine, Downtown Racine, JMBA, Wisconsin, Wedding StoryComment

Finding time to take breaks

Lately, Chad and I have been work-work-working away on SO many amazing images for our clients. We're finishing up the tale end of our busiest season of the year, and if you've been following us, you probably noticed we also just made a pretty big life change as we moved across the country. We're trying to finish current work, network ourselves, make new friends, and set up work for the future. We've been going at one speed for about a month now: FULL.

Today, it was time for a break! Here are some fun, fall highlights we wanted to share...

Chad & AmberAmberOctober 25, 2014Fall, adventure, Tuckers Comment

Why Miller Park is special to this Cardinals fan

Since the baseball season is winding down and my beloved Cardinals lost to the Giants last week in the National League Division Series, I realized that I never posted about the time Amber and I went to a Cardinals/Brewers game back in early September—a couple weeks before we moved to Raleigh, NC. At that time, the Cardinals and Brewers were fighting for first place in the National League Central Division and this series was pivotal to see who would make it to the Playoffs. Knowing this, I purchased the tickets months before the series in fear that I wouldn't get the chance to experience an amazing game in a very meaningful place with a beautiful woman.

Find out why Miller Park is so important to this Cardinals fan...

Chad & AmberChadOctober 23, 2014Cards v Brewers, Cardinal Nation, Milwaukee, Miller ParkComment

Setting The Trend On Glenwood South

Last week, through the course of a few fortunate circumstances, Chad and I were so honored to be the photographers at a Raleigh community event in the Glenwood South district. Several of the businesses there—restaurants, boutiques, salons, a new apartment complex, a car dealership, and countless other service-based businesses—were rallying together to show people what they have to offer. They threw a fun, free event for locals complete with live music, dancing, a fashion show, vendor booths, the unveiling of a few fancy Mercedes cars, and plenty of giveaways & drawings.

Check out more of the story, those involved and these fun event highlights...

Chad & AmberAmberOctober 22, 2014Raleigh, Fashion Show, event, communityComment

Bryan + Maddy | Bright & dreamy wedding in Wisconsin

I just love how the perfect light can make for the most romantic of settings. This bright, sun-soaked wedding at The Club at Strawberry Creek (Kenosha, WI) was a perfect example. Bryan and Maddy's outdoor wedding ceremony and portraits on the golf course were as dreamy as they come. Their colors of yellow and celadon blue added to the sunny disposition of their celebration, too.

This wedding included lots of unique, fun ideas I'm excited to share about. Read on and see their beautiful highlights...

WeddingsAmberOctober 21, 2014wisconsin wedding, Wisconsin, Wedding Photography, Strawberry Creek, Outdoor, Kenosha, Wedding StoryComment

WI to NC: the full scoop on our move

It's crazy to think that just over a month has gone by since we've been living in Raleigh. Within the first two weeks, we unpacked, got settled, shot our first Raleigh wedding, went to our new church, shot a high school senior portrait session, had meals with new people (and some we already knew), got our new driver licenses, found & bought a car to get around in, and even managed to take a nap in there somewhere. The following two weeks held a couple other Raleigh shoots, networking events, some more friend-making and a work trip to DC. To say we feel like we've been living in a whirlwind would be an understatement.

In this post, we share honestly about the emotions right before, during and after our move from WI to NC. We hope you enjoy our little slideshow, too.

Chad & AmberAmberOctober 18, 2014adventure, travel, personalComment

Sydney | Athens Drive High School '15

When I got together with Sydney and her Mom at Fresca Cafe & Gelato not too long ago, I immediately fell in love with Sydney's fun-loving personality. She was so easy to chat with and her warm laughter made me smile right along with her. As we got to know each other, I became more and more excited about the ideas Sydney had for her Senior Session, but more than that—I was so drawn to things that make Sydney who she is.

I hope you enjoy her story and Session highlights...

Randy + Amanda | An enthusiastic WI wedding celebration

Two things were absolutely certain about this wedding celebration: Randy and Manda are completely in love and they are both incredibly loved by many. There was joyful laughter, there were happy tears, lots of pink, a surprise second wedding dress, and plenty of dancing. The bridal party was a very tight-knit group of friends, which only added to the crazy fun. Plus these families know how to celebrate!

I hope you enjoy their wedding story and image highlights...

WeddingsAmberOctober 13, 2014wisconsin wedding, Kenosha, Festival Hall, Downtown Racine, Wedding Photography, Wedding StoryComment

Celebrating 4 years of Langhoff Creative

Langhoff Creative, established October 2010.

We're not exactly sure how it's possible we've been running Langhoff Creative for FOUR YEARS... God granted us this business, and He has never ceased to amaze us or provide for us along the way. All glory is HIS!

Chad and I are blown away when we think about all we've learned, all that has been accomplished, the improvements we've made, and all of the AMAZING people we've had the privilege of partnering with. We owe a huge thank you to each and every one of you who has had a hand in the growth of our business—whether by hiring us, engaging with us on social media, passing our name along to your friends, encouraging us, or praying for us.

Chad & AmberAmberOctober 5, 2014Business, Langhoff CreativeComment