Dream Image Photography Blog

New Blog Address!!!!

2008-05-05T12:44:00.003-04:00

Attention all regular blog readers....we have a new blog address! Be sure to bookmark it so that you can find us. :) The new address is: http://dreamimageweddings.squarespace.com/. I'm excited about the new blog and it's new features. Come on over and check in with us. Let us know what you think. :)

This blog will still be here with our older posts and I'll probably link back to it from time to time, but all new entries will be posted to the new blog.

~Stephenie

jessica & dave ~ engagement

2008-04-27T21:09:00.005-04:00

Jessica and Dave's enagagement session took place a few weeks ago in Travelers Rest, S.C. What beautiful scenery! They are such a fun loving couple! We had a blast during their session. Their doggies even got in on the action... and you know me... I LOVE the doggies! :) Jessica and Dave were troopers because we actually brought a camera crew with us to film as we were working. Thanks so much to Alyssa and Chris Wentzel of Cinematic Impressions! They're putting together a promotional video for us.

So these are a few of my favorite images from the shoot. Check out their slideshow below! Thanks to Jessica and Dave! Can't wait for the wedding. :)

anastasia and pedro ~ wedding

2008-04-19T23:14:00.012-04:00

Atlanta couple Anastasia and Pedro's wedding was a truly joyous event! Even the rain had to take a back seat to the celebration. The morning wedding (a first for us) was held at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with the reception following at the Greenville Hilton. Stacey (as her friends and family calls her) was a beautiful bride. I was so happy to be able to document her getting ready photos. Pete (as his friends and family calls him) was the perfect groom. What I loved about this wedding was that there was so much love and devotion. The expression on Pete's face when he first caught a glimpse of Stacey was priceless. I saw true joy and excitement. One of the funniest and most perfect moments of this wedding was when Pete and his Mom were sharing the "Mother Son" dance to the tune of Boys II Men's classic "Mama". All of a sudden there was the sound of a male choir singing the chorus of the song. Low and behold, all six groomsmen were standing at the head table serenading Pete and his Mom. It was so funny, yet so perfect! I was able to move around a get a great shot of the dance with the "singers" in the background. It was one of those moments I'll never forget and one of my favorite images!

Check out the slideshow of some of the images below. The song is the song Stacey walked down the isle to. If you'd like to see it full size click here! I'll post some of my favorites from the wedding in the next few days. Until next time, be blessed and be thankful.

Contest Winners!!!

2008-04-13T23:12:00.005-04:00

Yep.... that's right... winners.... with an "s" :) We had some really great entries to our contest but we managed to narrow it down to two winners. Thanks to all who entered and be sure to watch for future contests. Also, if you have ideas about contests you'd like to see us run... let us know! We'd love to hear from you.

So here we go.... drum roll please................................ Our first winner is Linda K. Smith who was nominated by her daughter Tameca. We were so moved by her story and are honored to be able to capture the inner and outer beauty of a remarkable woman! Our second winner is Beth Roberts who was nominated by her daughter Jessica. This is someone who truly deserves a time to shine all on her own! We're looking forward to meeting and getting to know these beautiful mothers. Thanks to Tameca and Jessica for your nomintations. I'll be in touch soon. :)

So that's it for now. I'm off to bed... it's been a busy weekend....whew, I'm sleepy. Until next time, be blessed.

~Stephenie

My Birthday!!!

2008-04-10T21:08:00.011-04:00

So it's that time a year "again". My birthday was this past Tuesday and I must say I really enjoyed it. Initially there was just a little bit of dread, but within an hour or so my mood had shifted and I just decided to be thankful for yet another birthday. I decided to make the most of this year, this time in my life. The celebration actually started on Sunday when I had dinner with my family. It was such a great event! I was especially happy that my beautiful 87 year "young" grandmother "Mama Grace" was there. She was so much fun during dinner. Here are a few photos from my dinner party. Thanks to my sister Gina for pulling it all together. Thanks to everyone for the gifts and goodies. I love you all with all my heart.

Just a little reminder, don't forget that today is the last day to enter our contest. Be sure to type "contest" in the subject line when you submit your email. ( contest@dreamimagephoto.com ) All entries must be received by 5pm today. (Friday)

So that's it for this post. Be sure to check back on Monday when we'll reveal the winner of our "Mother's Day" gift contest! Until next time ~ Be Blessed!

Anastasia : Bride

2008-04-09T20:55:00.005-04:00

So I finally get to post a few of Anastasia's bridal portraits. (I just love her name) :) She and Pedro were married last weekend in a beautiful morning ceremony. I'll post some images from the wedding soon.

In the meantime, don't forget to nominate a loving mother for our "Mother's Day" gift contest! We've got some great entries. There are some really special Moms out there! When you send your email to contest@dreamimagephoto.com be sure to include the word "contest" in the subject line. I'm trying to make sure I check my spam folder so that no contest entries will slip through. If you've entered the contest and have not heard from me, then please resubmit your email. Everyone has a chance to win, so don't forget...the deadline is 5pm this Friday!

Contest!!!!!

2008-04-07T09:26:00.004-04:00

I know it's been a little while since my last post. I've been extremely busy but I DID NOT forget about the contest I eluded to in my last post! I've just been trying to work out the details before announcing it. So here it is... it's a contest for a "Mother's Day" gift for your Mom or any other outstanding Mom you'd like to nominate. The winner will receive a photo session free of charge from Dream Image Photography which will include a session on location or at our studio if the weather is bad. She will also receive a private web gallery for viewing and sharing with friends and family, and one of our portrait packages. The session will have to take place the week of April 13th - 19th here in Greenville or surrounding areas. What you need to do to enter is send us an email describing why you'd like your Mom (or the Mom your entering) to have a photo session. Tell us about the nominee and why you feel she deserves to win! Send the email to contest@dreamimagephoto.com . Be sure to include your name and contact information. The deadline to enter is Friday April 11th. We must receive all entries by 5pm. All entries have a chance to win so don't delay! :)

Until next time, be blessed!
~Stephenie

bo & drake thomason : baseball

2008-03-28T02:22:00.007-04:00

Hi again! I hope you're all doing well. I'm doing quite well myself. I'm going to spend the weekend catching up on my work. I can't believe the weekend is actually wide open, with the exception of a couple of meetings.

Check out this slide show . I put together for Bo and Drake Thomason and their parents. They both play baseball for Eastside High School... my old stomping grounds! I won't say how many years ago I graduated. :) I guess even saying that is kinda telling my age huh? Oh well. So anyway, I was contacted week before last about coming out and getting a few shots of the brothers during a game. The younger brother Drake was to pitch for the Eastside team. I immediately thought that this was probably more of a job of Tim. Besides that, I was sick the day of the game (even though I did go out for about 20 minutes before I just had to get back home and lay down). Long story short... Tim did a fantastic job. A couple of days later I got another request to come out and shoot. This time Bo, the older brother was pitching. Both Tim and I shot the second game and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I found that wedding and sports photography do have some things in common. Just like shooting a wedding, you must always be ready to catch the moment. It was fun! :) Both Bo and Drake did a fantastic job for the Eagles. It was also fun to be back at Eastside after ( ) years! :)

We've been booked for months to shoot their first annual Hall Of Fame awards banquet coming up in May. That should be a lot of fun as well.

So I guess that's it for now. Be sure to check back in a few days. I'm going to be announcing a contest that I'm really excited about. The deadline for entries will be Friday of next week! Until next time... be blessed and be thankful for all you have.

~Stephenie

Shyrie and James

2008-03-24T23:51:00.007-04:00

Meet Shyrie and James. What a great match! These two are gearing up for their June wedding! They traveled from Columbia this past weekend and it was the perfect time to do their engagement session. I always enjoy getting to know our couples a little better and the engagement session is the perfect opportunity for such a thing. Shyrie was a great sport. She was willing to lay in the grass in her pretty white skirt! Yea! James was just as cooperative. These are just a few of my favorite images from the day. I've only just begun the editing process so I'm sure there are lot's more. I'll put together a slide show in the next few days. Shyrie and James' wedding coordinator is the fabulous Krystal Donald of All Occasion Celebrations. Thanks to Krystal for the referral!

I hope that you had a wonderful Easter Sunday. I enjoyed spending time with my family and just relaxing for a minute. :)

I'll post again soon. Until then.... be blessed. ~Stephenie

My Friend Sherry

2008-03-18T22:15:00.013-04:00

Hi again! I hope all is well in your world. I have been a little under the weather but I'm feeling a bit better. I just really hate being sick! :(

So this past weekend I visited my long lost friend Sherry down in Columbia, SC. Sherry and I were college friends who lost touch after graduation. We even shared an apartment back in the day. We did try to stay in touch initially, but after a few years and new addresses and phone numbers, we drifted apart. Well anyways, after years of no contact and sporadic web searches to find her... I finally did!! It was about two years ago when I found a listing for her on classmates.com. Well I wasn't sure if it was her but I sent an email just in case. :) Of course she now had a different last name because she'd gotten married. Yes... I missed her wedding. :( Well anyway, she and her husband are having a precious baby next month so there was no way I was going to miss her baby shower. My sister Gina and I met up down in Columbia to attend the wonderful event. We had such a great time and couldn't wait to bite down into one the delicious cupcakes pictured below! They were quite yummy. Although I must admit... I had more than one. :) A great time was had by all! Thanks to Sherry for inviting us to celebrate with you. I hope we didn't "wear out our welcome" as we tried to wait out the storm. hahaha (Sherry will know why that's funny) :)

Well that's it for now. I'll post again soon. Until next time... be blessed!

~Stephenie

My Nory Boy!

2008-03-15T01:12:00.002-04:00

Hi again! As promised here's a photo from Nory's shoot at the park the other day. He wasn't particularly interested in posing for me. He was completely distracted by all of nature. He wanted to eat grass, run and play. I was only able to get a decent shot of him
after he was loaded in car for our trip back home!

In other news, Anastastia's bridal portraits were shot a couple of weeks ago. She's such a beautiful bride! I can't wait to post a few of her bridals here. I don't want to take a chance on Pedro catching a glimpse. Their wedding is in a few weeks so I won't have to wait much longer. :) I'm looking forward to the big day, after which I'm gonna take a much needed break. Besides the fact that I will be taking a few days to celebrate my birthday... I've been going full steam ahead since before the New Year. It's time for a little break.

I will be checking my email from time to time, so feel free to drop me a line. If I can't get back to you, Gina... my office assistant will certainly answer your questions and schedule appointments. No worries for now... I won't be taking a break until the week of April 6th.

Until next time.... be blessed and be thankful! ~Stephenie

Cool Boys

2008-03-13T21:49:00.006-04:00

Hello again! So by now if you've read this blog in the past, you know that I think my boys are the coolest around! :) Aren't they adorable in their sunglasses? Well, actually they're 3D movie glasses from when I saw Beowulf many months ago. I couldn't help but see what they looked like in them. :) They were good sports.

I had another little mini session with Nory at the park the other day. I'll post a few images from that session

soon. He's got a birthday coming up! I'm thinking of giving him a little doggie party. I'm going to pull a few recipes from his doggie cookbook (pictured below) and bake up something yummy. For those of you that are dog lovers, I know you know where I'm coming from. For those of you who are not dog lovers....NO....I'm not totally crazy. I just love my little guy.

If you'd like some cool recipes check out Three Dog Bakery. Their recipes use all natural ingredients. Nory LOVES the "Poochie Pleasin' Pretzels."

Well, that's all for now. Until next time..... Be Blessed! ~Stephenie

Miss "Reed"

2008-03-10T22:31:00.003-04:00

This little beauty is one of my favorite people to work with. Her name is Reed and she's 7 years old. She just a natural talent and such a bright light as you can see here. Reed just happens to be the daughter of one of my really good friends who's also super talented. :)

I've been photographing her since she was about 3 years old. I'll post some of her earlier photos next time. She's definitely someone to look out for! She's a model with Millie Lewis modeling agency and recently shot a national print ad for Rooms to Go! I'm super excited to see it when it comes out! You may have also seen her featured in the Greenville Children's Museum commercial airing on WYFF. Reed is a super sweet little girl and I'm so proud of her. Thanks to her mom Tamy for letting me capture her beauty and personality through my lens. :)

So that's it for this post. Until next time - be blessed.

~Stephenie

Stephanie & Scott

2008-02-26T23:04:00.010-05:00

So sometime waaaaaaay back in January, we had a photo session with Stephanie and Scott. I'm looking so forward to their wedding in May. Due to their busy schedules it seemed unlikely that we were going to be able to do the traditional "on location" shoot with them, so they opted for studio portraits. Studio sessions are always just a bit more challenging but these two made it a fun event. It's always great to do an engagement session. It gives us a little "get to know you" time. These two are relaxed and fun and the love they have for each other is so evident.

Posted here are a few of my favorites. Aren't they just the cutest couple? :)

Until next time, be blessed.

Family Matters

2008-02-26T21:46:00.010-05:00

Greetings! I hope all is well with you and yours. Me???? I'm fine...but as usual a little buried in work. What a difference a little memory added to a computer makes.... I just got some memory and already, I feel like I'm catching up! YEA!!!!!!!!!

So anyways, the photos posted are from a shoot a couple of weeks ago. What an adorable family! The Tuckers made the job sooo easy and the weather was just perfect. We went down to one of my favorite places... Falls Park... for their session. Thank Kenya for contacting me. Oh and by the way, Kenya is a consultant for Tucker Travels. Be sure to contact her if you're like me and in serious need of a vacation! :)

Check out their slide show!

George & Chevy 2.02.08

2008-02-18T23:03:00.020-05:00

Speaking of LOVE... February was the perfect month for Chevy and George to get married! These two are so in love that it radiates and fills the atmosphere. The way they look at each other just brings a smile to my face. It was such an honor to document their beautiful wedding. The ceremony was at Monks Grove Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC. Chevy's parents were married at the same church 30 years ago! Of course, they were married in the "original" sanctuary. Chevy wanted to be sure to get a few photos outside of the original building.

The reception was held at the beautiful Marriott in Spartanburg, S.C. DJ Sam Bigby kept the party going and kept the dance floor full! He's just the best. We highly recommend him!!! Mike and Tammy of Unforgettable Wedding Video were the videographers. We had such a great time working with them again. Mike and I even exchanged cameras for a bit. He shot still photography while I shot video...what fun!

Thanks so much to Chevy and George for inviting us to capture the moments of the wedding day. It was such a treat to see it all come together. Chevy booked us almost a year before the wedding so it's been a great journey getting to know them.

These are just a few images posted. I really love the one at the top. It's Chevy and George dancing on the dance floor with Chevy's parents (enjoying being just as in love) in the foreground of the image! Love is a beautiful thing. Also, I LOVE the "you may kiss your bride" shot! What a kiss. :)

Well, that's it for now. Until next time..... be blessed and be thankful.

Chevy's Bridal Session

2008-02-09T22:59:00.000-05:00

Hi All!

So... I finally get to post a few of Chevy's Bridal portraits from her session several weeks ago! Now that the wedding is behind us, we can show her beautiful portraits.

Chevy's session was shot at Dream Image Studios. We had a great time with the bride and her mom! What a fun session. Chevy was so willing to do just about anything. We got some really fun and funny poses at the request of her mom, who by the way is just as beautiful. :)

I'll post about Chevy and George's amazing wedding next time! Stay tuned. :) Thanks for checking in and until then....be blessed.

Exciting News... Magazine Feature!

2008-02-04T23:28:00.000-05:00

We're so excited to be featured in the February issue of Talk Greenville Magazine.

The article is entitled "A Wedding Guide: From A to Z, Local Experts Tell Us How!" We were thrilled when we got the call about participating as wedding industry professionals. The image published is one of our favorites. It was taken at the wedding of Trevor and Joy Hennick last April. It was shot at the beautiful Mountain View Weddings by Donna. It was quite a magnificant view and a simply gorgeous day.

Another of our good friends Krystal Donald, is also featured. She's the owner of "All Occasions Celebrations". If you're looking for someone to help you pull your big day together, she's the one to call!

Go pick up the magazine when you get a chance. You can find it at Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million, The Open Book, Twigs, Bloom and The Shops of Provence just to name a few. Thanks so much to Kondria Woods and Talk Greenville Magazine for asking for our professional opinion. We've been counting down the weeks to publication. :)

I'm so thankful to God for how he's blessed this business to continue to grow. We've met sooo many wonderful people. Made so many great friends all while doing what we love to do. I'm usually so busy working that I don't stop to look around. But I do realize how fortunate I am to be able to document lives, weddings, births and relationships through my lens. It is truly an honor.

OK... enough reflection...time to get back to work! :) Until next time, BE BLESSED and be THANKFUL.

White ~ McCroskey Wedding

2008-02-03T22:41:00.000-05:00

Kayce & Chris

Jan. 26, 2008

Greenville, SC

Kayce and Chris' wedding was held at the beautiful Gassaway Mansion a week ago.. What a fun way to start our year of shooting! Having gotten to know them in the weeks leading up to the wedding, we felt right at home. Although it was a bit chilly outside, we were able to get some images out in front of the mansion. The bridal party was a fun group!! They were willing to brave the elements with no complaints. The bridesmaids were a handful of fun and unexpected suprises! They really enjoyed the freedom of being themselves in front of the camera.

We also got a chance to work with our friend and videographer Keith Rhodes of Creative Video Productions again. It's always nice to see a familiar vendor friend.

We have to say thank you to the couple and the family for inviting us to document the wedding. Getting to know all of you has been a treat. We feel as though we've made some really great new friends. Here are a few images from the day... enjoy! Until next time.... God Bless!

kayce's bridals

2008-01-27T21:29:00.000-05:00

So Kayce's wedding was this past weekend and what a beautiful affair it was! Now that Chris has seen his bride in her dress, I can post a few of her bridal portraits. They were shot on a quite chilly day at Furman University a few weeks ago. Kayce and her mom Esther were total troopers. After we finished shooting at Furman we went back to the studio to get a few more portraits. I'm so glad we did because we got some really great shots. Choosing an official bridal portrait was a challenge, so they went with two canvas prints and one framed 8x10. I'd like to say thanks to Kayce and Esther for inviting us to share in such special occasion. It's been a joy getting to know you and I'm looking forward to sharing the photos from the wedding soon.

Until next time... be blessed!

~Stephenie

this cracked me up!!! :)

2008-01-24T11:31:00.000-05:00

I hope you are all well! I'm reallllllllyyyy busy. I didn't know that the new year would start off with such a bang! There are lots of posts coming your way... some exciting news and a great contest. Be sure to check back. I can't wait to post a some recent bridals and engagement sessions we've shot in the last few weeks. We'll have to wait til after the weddings to post our beautiful brides. Stay tuned.

For now, please enjoy this hilarious American Idol Audition from Charleston, SC - too funny!

a happy couple!

2008-01-10T22:46:00.000-05:00

Here's Kayce and Chris' engagement session slide show! Their wedding is just two weeks and 1 day away! :) The countdown is on!

By the way...for those of you wondering how my chicken dish turned out on New Years

Day....it was a hit! I was so proud. :) That's it for now.... until next time, be blessed.

first couple of the year

2008-01-09T23:51:00.000-05:00

Kayce and Chris - Engagement
Greenville, SC
December 29, 2007

Kayce and Chris' engagement session was great! This was our first time meeting Chris. They were a lot of fun to shoot. We'd hoped it wouldn't rain because they're original session was rained out...well...kind of. The morning of the shoot it was raining cats and dogs (what does that really mean? :) ) Well, anyway it was pouring. The skies were dark and gloomy. So Kayce and I rescheduled their session. Well by 2pm the weather was just ridiculously gorgeous! By then it was too late to reschedule the original session, (was that confusing?) so we kept this date. Thankfully, the weather was perfect!

I'm looking forward to shooting their wedding on the 26th of this month... our first wedding of the year! As usual, the images you see here are just a few of many great moments captured of the two. Thanks to Kayce and Chris for being so willing to do was was asked of them. You guys make a terrific couple and we're honored that you've chosen us to document your wedding.

Until next time.. be blessed.
~Stephenie

2008..Off and Running

2008-01-08T00:29:00.001-05:00

Hello All!

I hope all is well with you and yours. I just wanted to check in briefly to let you know what's going on with Dream Image. We're busy booking weddings for the year. Thanks to all of our new clients. We're looking so forward to getting to know you better!

A few weeks ago we were contacted by a fellow photographer about shooting her bridal portrait. What great thing! What an intimidating thing! :) We actually ended up having a great time. It's just such an honor when another photographer seeks you out to photograph them. Catherine was a great client. Of course, it's completely different being on the other side of the camera!

The photos posted are a couple of my favorites from her session. Thanks Catherine for inviting us to capture your bridal glow! :) The wedding was beautiful. We were glad to be there. Of course, it's such a strange feeling to "attend" a wedding without working. :)

We just shot an absolutely beautiful bridal session with Chevy. Her wedding is coming up in just a few short weeks. I would love to post a few images but it will have to wait until after the wedding. We can't take chance on her groom seeing the photos!

That's all for now. Until next time, be blessed.

~Stephenie

Happy New Year!!!!!

2008-01-01T13:23:00.000-05:00

Wow... 2008 is here. A new year, a new beginning. New goals, new dreams, new plans. I wish all of you a wonderful New Year. There are lots a great things in store for Dream Image this year. I hope to be able to post to this blog on a more regular basis. It's not quite a resolution.... but I'm making it a priority. The post may not always be about photography but may lean more towards the events of my personal life. For example... today I'm cooking the main dish for my family's New Year's Dinner! Let me just say that this is a HUGE HUGE thing for me. :) I'm not saying I'm a bad cook... I just don't do it on a regular basis. (I'm always WORKING.. ) So, to be cooking for at least 12 people is a big big deal. Luckily I have a great recipe from my Aunt Sadie that I've cooked enough times to know that it usually turns out pretty good. I just call it "Aunt Sadie's Chicken and Rice". I'm hoping it will turn out OK and that everyone will like it.

Well, the family dinner is at my Mom's house so I'd better be going. Wish me luck. :) Until next time, be blessed!

~Stephenie

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-24T01:03:00.000-05:00

Well it's hard to believe but Christmas is tomorrow!!! Wow. I wish all of you the happiest holiday season. I was planning on doing a year in revue post but I am SWAMPED with work. Maybe I'll get a chance to reflect on the past year at some point this week. We'll see. :)

I hope that you'll all enjoy your holidays and be thankful for all of God's blessings. I know I am. So thankful. Until next time, be blessed.

~Stephenie

Larry & Alicia Rogers

2007-12-05T00:54:00.000-05:00

A couple of weeks ago we got a chance to hang out with
a great couple out of Spartanburg, SC. Alicia and Larry
met us in Greenville for their portrait session. The weather was perfect for such an occasion.

We've been so busy I'm just getting a chance to post a blog about them. As you can see they are a beautiful loving couple. They look incredibly young to be approaching their 7th wedding anniversary! :)

Thanks to Alicia and Larry for being such a fun loving, spontaneous couple. We had a lot of fun on your shoot.
Thanks for all the jumping... ha ha ha. So here's just a few shots from the session... a little sneak peak for now.
We'll have your photos posted soon.

That's all for now. Check back soon... we've got more sessions and photos to come! Until next time, be blessed.

~Stephenie

Anastasia & Pedro

2007-12-05T00:27:00.000-05:00

What a great time we had with Stacy and Pete! The two traveled from Atlanta last weekend to take care of some wedding plans here in Greenville and it was the perfect time to shoot their engagement portraits! The session took place at the very scenic Falls Park in Greenville, S.C. Thankfully the weather was just perfect... not too cold at all.

I loved the colors that they wore. The vibrant red was perfect for the sunny day and it also represented to me the energy of their love for each other.

I'm so looking forward to the wedding in April of next year (which isn't too far around the corner) :) Special thanks to Stacy and Pete for letting us share in what I'm sure will be a beautiful wedding. Thanks for a terrific session on last weekend. It was great getting to know you both a little better. Here are just a few images from the session...just a little sneak peak... for now.

Well, I'm off to bed. It's only Tuesday and I'm already feeling TIRED. :) Of course I guess that's to be expected coming off of a weekend that included tons of portrait sessions. Whew! I'm beat!

Until next time, be blessed. Check back soon... there's more to come!

~Stephenie

A Thankful Holiday Season

2007-11-28T13:09:00.000-05:00

Ok, so I'm a little late with this Thanksgiving post but I couldn't let the month of November pass by without acknowledging how thankful I am to God for all of his blessings in my life. I'm so thankful for my family and friends. I'm thankful for all of people who've entrusted their wedding photography to me. Thankful all those who've invited me to capture their memories. I'm thankful for my boys "Nory" (pictured here) and "Sabi"... the best little friends a girl could have. I'm thankful for the love and support of my family. I'm thankful for each of you who check in from time to time to see what's going on with Dream Image. I do hope to start posting on a more regular basis. :) It's just so hard to post everyday when there's so much going on. So many projects to complete....... for which I'm thankful! :)

I'll have several more post between now and the end of the year. Check back to see how the year wraps up. Until now, be blessed and be thankful!

~Stephenie

Michelle & Woody

2007-11-19T23:37:00.000-05:00

Wow...... is all I can say! Our last wedding of the year was quite the experience. We had fun, fun, fun! Thanks to Michelle and Woody for inviting us to capture their spectacular wedding at "Death Valley" Clemson University on GAME DAY! Talk about an adventure! This was the most unique experience. There was absolutely nothing traditional about this wedding...well, except there was a bouquet, a garter, a dress, a veil, a bride and a groom.... but other than that...nothing traditional! :)

Seriously, the march down the isle was actually a march to the stadium through hundreds of tale-gating fans! Michelle and Woody were practically celebrities. :) The wedding was even taped by ESPN once news of the event spread. The wedding took place at 4pm (before the game). Once the ceremony was over and the bride and groom welcomed the cheers from the crowd, we were able to go into the stands and capture some really cool images of the couple among the thousands of pom poms that had been placed there for the game that would take place in just a few hours.

What a day of fun. On the way back to the cars the couple was stopped by another couple that offered them some wine...so there it was... the toast! Then later Tim went and gathered a whole group of single ladies for the bouquet toss. The ladies were so happy to participate. Of course once the guys saw this, we had to do the garter toss as well. It was so wonderful that people were so happy for them and wanting to be part of the celebration.

Woody is the biggest Clemson Tiger fan...so Michelle, wanting to do something really special for him decided to try to get it arranged that they be married at the stadium. Woody was one happy groom.

Thank you guys for asking us to share of your wedding day! I'm glad we could finally meet face to face after months of emails and phone calls! I'm glad to have met some great new friends! The images posted are just a few favs from the day. Can't wait to see the rest. Just enjoy this little sneak preview for now.

Well that wraps up our weddings for this year. Now, maybe we'll have some extra time to catch up!!!:) We've still got parties and portraits to shoot, so there will be more blog entries coming. This is it for this one however. Gotta get some rest. I'm wiped out! Until next time, be blessed.

~Stephenie

just a little busy..

2007-11-12T22:09:00.001-05:00

Hello all... I'm still around, just been a little busy! :) I love what I do, but it just never ends. :)I've been meaning to post a new entry for about two weeks now. I've been reflecting over this past year as it comes to an end. It's been a very busy year for us. We've met so many wonderful people and shot so many amazing weddings! Thanks to everyone who's invited us to capture your wedding, or party or kids. We've enjoyed getting to know all of you better. I'd also like to says thanks to all of the great couples that have booked their weddings with us for next year! We're looking forward to the engagement and bridal sessions...and we're very excited about the weddings. We are so blessed and thankful to God for allowing us to be able to do what we love and meet so many beautiful people.

Now that the holiday season is basically upon us, I'd like to wish a happy season to everyone! Enjoy your friends and family and be thankful you have them. :) Hopefully, I'll get a few more posts in before the end of the year! :)

I guess that's it for now. I'll post again SOON! :) Until then, be blessed.

~Stephenie

will.pill.and.company

2007-10-22T00:38:00.000-04:00

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Hi again... I hope you all have been enjoying this great weather! I sure have. Although.. I am getting a bit concern about the lack of rain. Maybe we'll be blessed with a down pour soon.

So Saturday we spent the afternoon photographing Will, Joe and Steve Christian down at Falls Park (one of the most popular spots for photos) :) Thanks to Steve for inviting us to capture your boys through photography. They are just the cutest!!! Lil Will took a little while to warm up, but soon he was up and about and we were trying to keep up with him! :)

The images posted are just a few from the session. We had a hard time deciding what to post, so since both Tim and I shot the session, we decided to chose 3 each to post. Oooohhh ..... I just thought of something... lets run a little contest! For the first person to correctly choose which three images are mine and which three are Tim's.... you'll receive a $25 gift card to The Olive Garden. (Yum Yum) The photos are posted randomly, so email your choices to contest@dreamimagephoto.com . You'll have until Wednesday at 7pm to vote. Be sure to include your contact info in the email. Good Luck! :)

That's it for now... gotta get some sleep. :)

Be Blessed
~Stephenie

the.jackson-wideman.wedding

2007-10-10T21:17:00.000-04:00

Greetings! I'm finally getting a chance to post some images from Tameika and Travis' wedding. The wedding was a grand affair held at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church in Greenville, SC. The reception was held at the Sawmill. The day was filled with laughter and joy. The bride and groom decided to break tradition and see each other before the ceremony. We were there to capture the moment they first laid eyes on each other. I'd like to say a special thank you to Andrew Robinson for recommending us... THANKS a bunch!!! :) Thanks to Tameika and Travis for inviting us to capture their day. Thanks to everyone who's recommended us. We've gotten tons of recommendation calls recently.

The images above are just a few from the day. As you can see, it was quite a beautiful wedding. Check out their slideshow!! I'll post again soon. Until next time.... be blessed!

~Stephenie

Family Ties...

2007-10-08T18:47:00.001-04:00

Hello All! I hope your weekend was wonderful. We got a chance to enjoy some great weather on Saturday while we hung out with the Waldrop family. These are a few images from their portrait session at Reedy Falls Park in Greenville, SC. We had a great time with them. Miss Hailey was particularly adorable! The last time we photographed her, she was just a teeny tiny little thing... maybe just a few months old. It's amazing to see little ones grow into their own little personalities. She has lots of energy!!! :) We always have a great time when kids are the subject. They're always gonna give you something to "catch". :) Thanks to Kelly and Billy for inviting us to capture the spirit of their family. Here's just a sneak peak at what we saw through our lenses.
I particularly love the image to the left. How precious and sweet. By the end of the session Hailey had had enough :) as seen below with her Dad.

In other news, we're gearing up for our holiday season. If you'd like holiday portraits, Christmas cards etc... now is a good time to let us know. :)

Also, we're going to host a contest in the very near future to give away a FREE portrait or engagement session. Be sure to check back for details.

Well that's it for now. Gotta go and get to work!!! Until next time... be blessed.

~Stephenie

Happy B-day and more....

2007-10-02T12:31:00.000-04:00

Karter turned 1 year old last month! It's amazing to see the growth and development of a little one. He's the sweetest little boy you'd ever want to meet. Thanks to his parents Tashma and Kirk for letting us document his growth. It's nice to think back to when we shot the maternity portraits before he was born.

In other news, the move is complete! Of course now the real work starts with getting organized and set up. I'm feeling a day or two off coming on. :) I'm still a little tired from the wedding we shot last weekend. It was an all day affair with us starting around 10:30am. I'll post some images soon. I guess that's all for now. I gotta go....and get back to work.

Be Blessed

~Stephenie

Moving..... what a job!

2007-09-28T00:54:00.000-04:00

Hi All!
We're still working away at getting the new studio up and running! Also gearing up for Tameika and Travis' wedding this weekend.

Check out the slide show below of our friends Chevy and George. We're looking forward to their wedding coming up in February!!! Aren't they just the cutest couple??? :) Slideshow Here!

I hope that all of you are well and enjoying this beautiful life we've been blessed to have. I'm so thankful to God for all of his blessings. I'll post some images of the "construction site" we're calling a studio soon. :)

Until next time, be blessed.

~Stephenie

Christmas???

2007-09-16T20:20:00.000-04:00

Hello all! It's that time again... at least for us. Time to start thinking about the holidays. We'll begin booking our Christmas and holidays sessions on October 1st. If you're thinking about sending personalized Christmas cards this year, let us know. We offer a variety of styles and sizes.

The adorable card above features our friends Steven and Claire Crisp and their precious doggie Ringo! I had a lot of fun during this session last year out at Falls Park in Greenville. Ringo was too cute in his santa suit and quite the poser I must say. :)

We Remember......

2007-09-11T15:16:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the lives of the victims and remember the families of the tragedy that struck our country six years ago today.

It's hard to imagine what today must feel like to those left behind. I pray that God will give them comfort and peace.

I also want to take this time to thank all of our heroes in the armed forces as they guard our country and our freedom. The work you do is greatly admired and appreciated. Thank you to my brother Anthony, who is a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. We are so proud of you!

It's hard to believe that it's been six years. Let's keep the victims' families in our prayers. Until next time....

~Stephenie

Big News for Dream Image!

2007-09-08T18:39:00.000-04:00

Dream Image is moving! :) Yes... on top of everything else we're doing... we're moving. Our current studio and office have been so enjoyable, but we've just outgrown it and need more space. After months of searching for just the right location...I found it! It's going to require a lot of work to get it up and going, but it will be well worth it when it's finished. We'll be at our regular location until September 30th.

I'll be sure to keep you guys posted at the different stages of development of the new studio. When it's all finished, were going to host a great party to celebrate! I'm very excited about this new venture.

The photo posted is an image I shot at the beach a few weeks ago. My sister Gina, did a little sand art and I just thought it was beautiful. I particularly like the way the sunlight shines in the background. And I LOVE the message. :)

Until next time (which I hope won't be too long).... be blessed.

~Stephenie

Am I back already???

2007-08-24T19:24:00.000-04:00

Hi there friends. I can't believe my time away went soooo fast! I spent most of the week relaxing on the beach and frolicking in the ocean. It was a much needed and dare I say it.... much deserved VACATION! I haven't taken any real time away in quite a few years. Actually, I haven't taken break since the birth of Dream Image Photography. I so enjoyed myself and my family. Timothy went along for the trip too. We all had a great time. On the last day we took in a show (the Le Grande Cirque)! It was quite a treat. I left inspired to get physically fit, to become stronger and to just live better... healthier. If you ever get the chance you should definitely check out the show!

So now we'll get ready for Tameika and Travis' wedding! We're shooting Tameika's Bridal portraits this weekend. I know that Tameika will make a beautiful bride. Unfortunately we won't be able to post of photo from her bridal session until after the wedding.

I guess that's it for now. It's time to get back to work!!! Albums, Albums, Albums! We're almost caught up. :) Until next time, be blessed.

~Stephenie

Happy Birthday Mom!

2007-08-18T01:51:00.000-04:00

Me and my girls! .... Where's Shawn???

My Mom's birthday was last Wednesday! Isn't she beautiful! I won't tell her age, but let me just say that she could fool a lot of people. :) We had a blast at her birthday dinner. We have this new tradition in my family ( extended family and all)... the birthday person chooses a restaurant and we all meet up and have dinner. Well, because my Mom's birthday "snuck" :) up on us... not everyone could make it. We still managed to sit for almost 3 hours, eating, chatting, laughing, watching her open her gifts and just having a great time. The cool thing is... is that we're going to do it again when we can have more party guests!

Red Lobster was her restaurant of choice. She has this thing for seafood... she LOVES seafood. I think she could probably eat it everyday. The best part of the dinner for me was by far THE CAKE!!!!!!!! Yum, yum, yum! It was a pink lemonade cake from Strossners.
My sister Gina came down from Charlotte to attend the festivities. She's a real birthday party kind of a girl. She always brings the balloons! She says it's not a party without balloons. I must say, the dozens of pink balloons she brought to my birthday dinner was quite a beautiful sight. I have new love for all things pink as a result.

All in all, it was a great time had by all. Happy " " Birthday Mom! I love you verrrrrrrrrryyyy much! Well that's a wrap for now. I'll post again soon! Until next time, I pray that you will be blessed.

~Stephenie

Donald and Andretta!

2007-08-12T23:19:00.000-04:00

On Sunday we hung out with my "best" cousin Donald Robinson and his fiance' Andretta! :) What a beautiful couple they make. We started with a few studio portraits and thought that since the weather was a bit overcast, that it would be a good idea to get some shots of them on location in downtown Greenville. Well. . . the minute we got downtown the sun came out and boy was it HOT!!! Donald and Andretta were troopers however ... bearing the heat to allow us to get a few great shots of them in the great outdoors. :)

The following is just a little sneak peak of the session. Thanks to Donald and Andretta for allowing us to capture their obvious love for each other! It was truly a pleasure. Until next time be blessed.
~Stephenie

A day in the Park

2007-08-01T21:52:00.000-04:00

Last Tuesday I got to hang out with Ashley Harmon and her mom Heidi in downtown Greenville. Ashley needed to get some portraits done because she was preparing to participate in the Miss South Carolina Teen Pageant. It was held this past weekend and was sponsored by the National American Miss Organization. So we decided to have a little session at the beautiful Falls Park. I had such a great time and the images just speak for themselves. Ashley did extremely well in the pageant placing in the top ten out of 59 young ladies!!! She won 1st runner up in the "Most Promising Model" competition, 1st runner up in the "Casual Wear" competition and Fabulous 4th in the "Miss Photogenic" competition!!! Ashley is quite a beautiful young lady and I wish her all the best! Thanks to Ashley and Heidi for inviting me to capture her essence and light.

The following are just a few images from the session. Until next time, be blessed.

A day with my Boys!

2007-07-29T02:36:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I had a chance to spend some quality time with my babies, Nory and Sabi. They soon found themselves in the middle of a photo session. Of course the promise of some nice "treats" at the end of it, kept them interested. :) Nory is more of the professional between the two. He's used to the sound of the shutter and the flash of light. No flash was needed for these photos however. I love the bright color of Nory's portraits and I love the little pop of red on Sabi's collar.

I take so many pictures of these little bundles of happiness, but these I'll have to get framed. They're just the cutest little sweeties. Yes, I love my boys! They give me so much joy (and sometimes not so much:) ), but I wouldn't trade them for anything! They provide pure unconditional love and acceptance. They teach me something everyday.

I'm sure we'll have another session soon. I post the pics when we do! Until next time, may God bless you and yours.

~Stephenie

I love Nora! :)

2007-07-25T11:56:00.000-04:00

OK... so this cat is so cute. She reminds me of my cat "Sabi". Of course, Sabi hasn't displayed any musical abilities....yet! I'll have to test him out. :) I hope you all are doing well. We're busy as ever... trying to get caught up. I'll post again soon. Until then, be blessed!

American Idol Fever!!!

2007-07-13T22:16:00.000-04:00

So we got a chance to check out the American Idols on tour the other night! It was quite a terrific show! I didn't really know what to expect, but found myself singing and yelling "Ya'll better sing!" :) Every one's performance was great. Sanjaya's rendition of Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" was very entertaining. Lakisha brought the house down with her performance of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"... that girl gave me chills! Of course Melinda's performance of Aretha's "Natural Woman" was flawless. Blake was just unbelievable! Of course he was my favorite on the show, so seeing him live was a real treat. Phil Stacey's version of "America the Beautiful" was so fitting as he donned his Navy Uniform for the performance. Chris Richardson wowed the crowd with his vocals and Justin Timberlake looks! Gina Glocksen was full of energy and spunk. Her vocals were dead on as well. Haley Scarnato did a fantastic job. Greenville's own Chris Sligh received a booming welcome home cheer from all the hometown fans and supporters. His performance was terrific. Last but not least, the American Idol herself Jordin Sparks lit up the stage as she finished the night with her performance. Her delivery of "I (who have nothing)" was simply beautiful. She did a great job with the song on the show, but hearing it live was absolutely breathtaking.

Oh and as we enjoyed the show, we took a few moments to get some snap shots of the idols. :)

OK, I the entertainment critic will end here by saying that music is the air that I breath. Most people that know me are aware of this, but for those of you who don't... now you do. Seeing the idols pursue their dreams of music just warmed my heart and inspired me to pick up my guitar again. :) Until next time ... be blessed.

Perfect strangers, instant friends!

2007-06-26T23:51:00.000-04:00

We're always excited and a little anxious when we go to shoot a wedding without ever having met the couple! We've done this a few times before and it's quite exciting. Usually when the couple live out of town we do a lot of communicating through email. Such was the case with Andrea and Scott Neil. Andrea found us on weddingchannel.com, liked our worked and booked us sight unseen. I mostly communicated with Andrea's mom, Thala who lives in Florida. The wedding and reception took place at the Church of God in Lancaster, S.C. Andrea and Scott were a joy to work with. The wedding was a joyful event filled with love, love, love. It was so evident that these two share a special bond. Andrea's dad, Jack Owens catered the reception. He did a spectacular job. The food presentation was not only beautiful, but soooo delicious. We also met a special friend Joyceanne (that's probably spelled wrong). She was so gracious and helpful to us. She was the first person we met upon arriving. Within minutes of meeting, she had us laughing and feeling completely comfortable. A lot of the wedding guest traveled from

Ocala Florida. The event was one that we'll remember for quite some time. We had such a great time. Thanks to Andrea, Scott, Thala and Jack for inviting us to share in your day. We enjoyed meeting all of you.

The photos posted here are just a few from the day's events. It's a little sneak peak. We'll talk to you soon!

So I guess that's it for this blog. I'll be checking back in soon. Until next time, be blessed.
~Stephenie

Keisha and Lem's Wedding

2007-06-18T01:42:00.000-04:00

Keisha and Lem's wedding was a beautiful affair full of love, family friends and fun! The ceremony was held at Twigs Tempietto in Greenville, SC. on June 9th. The reception took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. We met a great new vendor friend at the Hyatt. Erika Eklof is the catering sales manager.
She did a terrific job with the reception! We also met a great team of cinematographers. Chris and Alyssa of Cinematic Impressions were great to work with. We hope we'll get to work with them again in the near future!

As you can see from the pictures posted, the wedding took place on a beautiful sunny day. I had a hard time deciding which photos to post here. These are just a few of my favs! Keisha was a beautiful bride... her dress was just the perfect dress for her. She accented it with a long white ribbon and a classic rhinestone pin. Gorgeous! The cake had the same ribbon and rhinestone accent. I thought it was lovely how she tied the two together.

A very special guest made and appearance at the reception. The "Bulldog" mascot from the college they attended entertained the crowd.

Thanks to Keisha and Lem for allowing us to document their big day. We had a wonderful time.

As we continue to move through this wedding season, we're so thankful for all of the people who support us and trust us with their memories. Words cannot really express the appreciation we have for all we've been blessed with. I pray for love and happiness for you all. Thanks for checking in and be blessed.

~Stephenie

New Website, Keisha & Lem and the Bridal Show!

2007-06-13T01:26:00.000-04:00

OK.. the busiest time of the wedding season has kicked into high gear! Boy.... we can hardly take a breath before the next wedding or next project is upon us! But... we LOVE it!

We've launched a new website! YEA!!! It's been underway for about a month and now it's finally live. For those of you who haven't already discovered it, here's the address: http://www.dreamimageweddings.com/

Check it out and let us know what you think. We're also gearing up for the Bridal Show on Thursday. If you're coming out, be sure to come by and say hello! If you know someone who's getting married, send them to the show and send them our way! We're excited about meeting all of the brides and future clients! We hope to see you there.

The beautiful young lady in the photos is LaKeisha Collins. She and her husband Lem were married this past weekend. I'll do a post of some of their images soon. I just wanted to get a couple posted today.

That's all for now. I'm off to bed. Gotta start over again tomorrow. :) Until next time... be blessed.

~Stephenie

Marrissa and Gerard's Wedding

2007-06-11T11:30:00.000-04:00

Marrissa and Gerard's wedding was held on June 2nd. What a wonderful event. Marrissa was a glowing beautiful bride and Gerard was the ever handsome groom! These two are such a great couple who's love for each other radiated from both of them!

The ceremony took place at Macedonia Baptist Church and the reception followed at fabulous Marriott hotel.

A wonderful time was had be all in attendance. Here are just a few photos taken.

I loved Marrissa's bouquet! The cake was also really beautiful.

Thanks to Marrissa and Gerard for allowing us to be there to document your wedding day. You guys are the best! We'll talk soon.

That's all for now. Until next time... be blessed!
~Stephenie

Travis' Graduation

2007-06-06T11:17:00.000-04:00

Last weekend was hectic! On Friday we attended my younger cousin Travis' high school graduation! What an exiting day! My cousin Shawn, Travis' mom asked if I could bring my camera........ uhhmmm.... of course I'll bring the camera!

Anyway, watching Travis as he was surrounded by all of his family on such a great day was amazing. I just love joyful occasions. I guess that's why I love wedding photography so much. Here are a few pictures from the celebration on Friday!

Saturday we were in Spartanburg shooting the beautiful wedding of Marrissa and Gerard Walker. I'll post some images from the wedding soon.
It was another joyful occasion!

We're getting ready for the Wedding Festival next week here in Greenville! If you're coming to the show, be sure to stop by our booth. We excited about meeting all of the brides. We're currently booking for fall 2007 and spring 2008. If you know of brides coming to the show, tell them to come see us!

This coming weekend we'll be shooting the wedding of Keisha and Lem. It's sure to be another great event. I love shooting outdoor weddings!!! Keisha makes a beautiful bride. I wish I could post one of her portraits... but I'll have to wait until after the wedding. :)

We'll, that does it for now. I have to get back to work. Hope to see you at the show!

Be Blessed!!! ~Stephenie

Tameika and Travis Part II

2007-05-10T00:39:00.000-04:00

The weather cooperated with us for Tameika and Travis' part II Engagement session. You may remember part I a few weeks ago! We got to hang out with Travis and Tameika last Sunday in Downtown Greenville, S.C. They were a lot of fun and willing to try different things throughout the session. Here are just a few images from the day. A few that I think are terrific. We're looking forward to the wedding in September! Thanks you guys for giving us the opportunity to document your engagement and wedding through photography!

Here's a photo I took of Tim as he was busy "working". Below is his image.

"Owed" to Joy

2007-05-02T21:42:00.000-04:00

Well I'm finally getting a moment to post to the blog. We've been incredibly busy the last few weeks. Engagement sessions, kid sessions, formal affairs, weddings and more!!! The fact that we're just beginning our peak season says a lot for what's ahead. I guess we better buckle in and get ready for the ride!

So Joy and Trevor's wedding was last weekend! The ceremony was held at the BEAUTIFUL Mountain View Weddings. What a completely breathtaking view! The weather was just as perfect as it could have been. We had a great time shooting the wedding. Joy and Trevor make such a beautiful couple. They're two of the sweetest people we've ever met. Joy is quite the character. I joked with her about having to create a whole other category for some of her "crazy" photos. (hence the blog title) :)

The reception was at The Davenport in Greer, S.C. I really like this venue. It's so beautiful with brick interior walls, huge windows that allow for lots of natural light and a spacious layout. A wonderful time was had by all! We loved being a part of this wedding. We knew when we shot Joy and Trevor's engagement portraits last year that this wedding would be a wonderful event. Thanks to Joy and Trevor for allowing us to document their wedding day. And Joy, thanks for all the laughs!!!

Until next time - Be Blessed.

Stephenie

Chevy and George's Engagement Session

2007-04-22T22:38:00.000-04:00

What great fun we had today shooting Chevy and George's engagement portraits! They are such a great couple. We had a great time getting to know them a little better. The weather was perfect for a day out and they made our job super easy. Here's a few of the images from the day. We're looking forward to the wedding next February!

Family Ties

2007-04-20T11:59:00.000-04:00

I was so happy to see my brother (Anthony), sister-in-law (Bridget) and my nephew (Braylen) last week! Aren't they a great looking family? We hadn't seen each other in over two years! My brother is in the Air Force and stationed in California ... so visits are rare. We had a terrific photo session with them on Sunday! I can't believe how tall my nephew has gotten. It was sad to see them leave on Monday, but we're planning a trip to visit them in California soon! I'm glad to have gotten a family portrait of them before Braylen gets in taller.

Until next time ~ Be Blessed.

Tameika and Travis' Engagement Session (Part I)

2007-04-15T23:48:00.000-04:00

We had a great time shooting Tameika and Travis' engagement portraits on Sunday. The original plan was to shoot them outside... on what we'd hope would be a beautiful sunny day! Well, the weather had a different idea in mind. About an hour before the shoot the rain drops started. We've planned to reschedule the outdoor shoot soon!

We decided to do studio portraits for now. We had fun getting to know them a little better. Needless to say, after a short session today... we're really looking forward to the wedding in September! This a a great, fun loving couple.

These are just a few of the images from the session. Aren't they just the cutest???

Our busy season is about to start, so hopefully we'll have more images to post on a regular basis. Thanks to you all that check our blog from time to time. We'll keep you posted on what we're up to. Until next time..... Be blessed!!!

Celebrity Wedding! ... Big Event!

2007-04-02T23:24:00.000-04:00

R&B Star Freddy Jackson was the surprise celebrity entertainer!

The "Finesse Band"... this is a talented group of men! Awesome job!

Keith Rhodes of Creative Video Productions and his assistant. Great job guys!

Hello there! I know it's been a little while since we last posted... we've been busy little bees.. working working working!

This past weekend we had the great pleasure of shooting the ten year anniversary celebration of NFL star Stephen Davis and his wife DeeDee. They renewed their vows in a beautiful ceremony at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Spartanburg, S.C. The reception was held at the lovely Marriott in Spartanburg. The photos posted are a few from the day.

What a magnificent event! 450 guest packed out the grand ballroom at the Marriott and were surprised by celebrity guest entertainer Freddy Jackson who perform the couple's first dance. He also performed several other songs throughout the evening. The band "Finesse Band" also entertained. This band really know how to get a party going! They're out of Columbia, S.C. This is the second wedding we've worked with them. They almost make us forget we're working!

We had a great time working with the videographers from Creative Video Productions out of Williamston. We hope to work with you all again really soon. We'll definitely recommend you guys to our clients.

The Cake was unbelievable!!! It was so impressive that it was placed on it's own stage. Each of the 11 tiers had a different flavor! It tasted even better than it looked. A Taste of Heaven did a marvelous job with the cake.

Guest entered the ballroom under a balloon arch provided by "And Why Not Balloons". The dance floor had four balloon columns with a huge Pink and Yellow heart atop the center of the dance floor.

We had such a terrific time at this event. Thanks to Latisha Simpson, the wedding planner/coordinator/ director for finding us! Thanks to Stephen and DeeDee for hiring us and giving us the pleasure of documenting your wedding. It was truly a pleasure.

We'll try to get a slideshow posted in few days or so. We're still recovering from the weekend. :)
Until next time.... be blessed.

LOVE....

2007-02-14T17:33:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day to all! On this day dedicated to the expression of love, I would like to say to all of my family and friends, that I love you all very much! I'm so thankful to God for blessing me with such a wonderful group of people in my life. Some I speak to daily, some only occasionally but you're all a very special part of my life. God has truly blessed us all... be sure to tell your loved ones that you love them today. Then tell them again tomorrow... then the next day. Make it a habit! We all want to feel loved and cherished by the people we care about the most.

I wish you love and blessings. Until next time!

A word on kindness

2007-02-06T15:24:00.000-05:00

I had an experience today that made me so aware of how important it is to be kind to people. To treat others as you would want to be treated. We spend so much time running around, handling our daily activities, doing all the things that we routinely do, that we sometimes don't think about what others may be going through or what they may be struggling with. Of course we all have bad days, some days are worse than others. We all just get through it. My point is that be mindful of the words you choose, be careful of your attitude toward other people when interacting with them. You can still make your point without being mean and condescending. It's a matter of just basic respect for one another. We can make some one's day so easily by just being respectful. We can also add to what can already seem like an overwhelming situation by being unkind. You leave a lasting impression by the words you choose, by a kind gesture or by just by treating an individual as if "they" matter. Talking down to someone really doesn't make you bigger.

I guess I just want us to take a second and think before we get angry. Think about how you would feel on the other end of meanness. Imagine that this may be your last conversation or interaction with the person. Is being ugly really what you want as a last impression?

God bless!

Babies Babies Everywhere!

2007-02-05T22:54:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday... already! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Mine was busy... but enjoyable. Some of the joy came with shooting the little one to the left! Isn't he just the most precious little boy??? He's the son of Kirk and Tashma Glymph. We actually photographed him several months ago when he was I guess about two months old(maybe younger), and I was just astonished at how much he's grown and changed in just a few months! I think he's going to be a pro at posing before long. He's obviously very photogenic. Thanks to Tashma and Kirk for giving us the opportunity to capture his little essence through photography again. I'm looking forward to seeing what he looks like in another few months.

Congratulations to Nikki and Kevin Rountree on the birth of son Tyler born earlier today! I'm quite sure that he's an adorable baby as well. Hopefully we'll get a chance photograph him as a newborn! I'm so happy for you guys.

Also, congratulations to Deilia and Brian Williams on the birth of their new baby girl last weekend. I'm looking forward to her session as well.

Well that's it for now. I wish you a wonderful week and many blessings to your lives.

Until next time~

It's Friday!!!!!

2007-02-02T19:09:00.000-05:00

OK.. so its obvious that I am in need of the weekend! :) I can't believe sometimes how fast time moves. Of course even though the weekend is here there's still work to be done. It never ends. I'm determined to take a "real" vacation at some point this year. By "real" I mean.... a trip out of town, preferably a tropical island where I can totally relax and enjoy doing nothing. Right... I'd probably be checking my voice mail and email several times a day! I should start planning now so that I can get everything (that I can) done before I leave.

So I told you guys I would post a photo of my "babies" Nory and Sabi. This photo was taken over a year ago when Sabi hadn't been living with us for too long. Nory was having some "issues" with having a new brother "cat" in the house. :) Now they're partners in crime! It's so funny because they've picked up traits from each other. But, they're the sweetest little boys anyone could want. They're behavior has improved a bit... but I still have to stay on guard.

Well I wish everyone a terrific weekend! Enjoy every minute of it. Until next time ~

Love is in the air...well, almost!

2007-01-30T12:53:00.000-05:00

Greetings to all! I pray that you are well and enjoying everyday to the fullest. The image to the left is one of my favorites from a wedding we shot in December. This is one of Tim's images captured on a glorious day. We so enjoyed this wedding with Jessica and Jason. We recently met with them to deliver some of their products. We were glad to hear that they loved their photos as much as we did!

I still can't believe that February is day after tomorrow! I've been busy trying to update all of our marketing and promotional materials. We're going to be running several exciting promotions this year! I can't quite reveal anything yet, but it should be very interesting to see what kind of response we'll receive.

Well, the month of "Love" is quickly approaching! If you or anyone you know is planning a proposal let us know! Wouldn't it be fun to have the actual proposal documented through beautiful photography? We would love to be there to photograph the moment she realizes what's happening!

I wish all of you love and happiness. I thank God for all of his blessings. I'm so thankful to be able to do something I love and help others cherish their wonderful memories through photography. Until next time~

Yes....We're Here!

2007-01-26T16:09:00.000-05:00

Hello! Yes, we're still alive. Still working. Still busy. Still running. Still having a great time doing what we love to do! It seems like forever since I've posted to the blog. The image above will be used as part of our promotional pieces for the 2007 season. It features one of our beautiful brides, Jessica Curtis. This is one of my favorite images of Jess. She was one of those brides you're blessed to photograph.

It's almost February and I feel like I'm just getting caught up from the holidays! I was blessed to have a wonderful holiday season with my wonderful family. Of course my two little pets almost drove me crazy! Nory (my dog) and Sabi (my cat) decided that it was time for them to sneak and find all of the goodies and "not so goodies" in the house. Nory ended up at the vet (he got into some chocolate!.... which by the way can be very harmful for dogs... don't let your dog near chocolate!) Thankfully, he was fine. Sabi's the sly one. He rarely gets caught... but I know that they were working together as a team. I'll post some photos of the little devils soon. :) They bring me such joy and sometimes such "pull my hair out" aggrivation, but I love them dearly. They are a trip!

Well, we've got some great plans for the upcoming year. A new website design in underway! I can wait for the reveal. We've got some terrific couples to work with this year and I'm looking forward to working with each of them! We'll be doing some traveling as well. I love booking weddings that require getting out of town. It's like going on vacation, meeting some great people, seeing new places and having lots of fun while working!

Speaking of working... it's back to work for me. I just wanted to check in and say hi. I will... I will... I will... post more often. I just really needed to take a little break and recharge the batteries. Until next time~

A Joyous Holiday Wedding!

2006-12-20T10:37:00.000-05:00

Shooting Jason and Jessica's wedding the past weekend was a real joy. What a great couple! The wedding was small and intimate with family and close friends. We couldn't have asked for better group of people or better weather! One would not know from looking at the images that this was a December wedding! Well except for the photos that have Christmas decorations. :)

Jessica was a beautiful bride and Jason, a handsome groom. They made our job really easy. The location was the beautiful chapel at Furman University. The reception was held in the Garden Room decorated with a Christmas theme. The Band TNT was terrific!! I thought it was so great to be able to have Christmas songs played and sung at the reception. The cake was just scrumptious... yes we ate cake! Yum.

Here are just a few of the images captured last Sunday. Congratulations Jason and Jessica. Thanks for trusting us with your wedding day images. We're looking forward to talking with you soon.

Until next time-
Stephenie

Jessica and Jason

2006-11-28T16:54:00.000-05:00

Well, we're down to our last wedding of the year. Jessica and Jason ( who are just a fabulous looking couple) will get married on Dec. 17th. I had fun shooting their engagement photos at Falls Park in Greenville, SC. Here's a few of my favorite images.

Trevor and Joy

2006-11-04T19:12:00.000-05:00

We love them! They are the coolest couple. You know how sometimes you just click with people? Well that's the case here. We shot their engagement session today down at Falls Park in Greenville, S.C. It was a bit chilly, but we all braved the cold temperatures and got some great photos. They were willing to do whatever we asked...we love that! Talk about adventurous, Joy was a little upset that she was unable to climb one of the big beautiful trees at the park. Thanks to Joy and her eye for photography and scenery. Because she wanted to peek out from behind the brush, we got one of my all time favorite photographs to date!

It was great meeting Trevor for the first time. We had fun capturing and getting to know them better today. We're looking forward to their April 28th wedding next year!

Until next time.

James and Diane

2006-11-04T00:30:00.000-05:00

James and Diane's wedding was held at Monks Grove Baptist Church in Spartanburg, S.C. The bride was beautiful in a dress designed and made especially for her by her Aunt. Her maid and matron of honor were her two sisters. The theme of the ceremony was "getting married in the park". The church was decorated beautifully and included an actual park bench on the pulpit. The alter was lined with trees and plants and two gorgeous lanterns with white candles inside.

Diane and James were a fun couple to work with. In the middle of the formal portraits, James started asking how much we charged per click of the camera. He then preceded to add each time the shutter clicked. It was funny. Considering how many photos we shoot at a wedding, it's a good thing for our clients that we don't charge by the click! :)

The photos posted are a few images from the day. Until next time. ~Stephenie

Christopher and Tanika Part II

2006-11-03T00:49:00.000-05:00

We've gotten such great response to the post about Chris and Tanika's wedding, that I thought I'd put together a slideshow of some of the images captured the day of the wedding. Enjoy! ~Stephenie

Click here to view the slideshow!

Joseph and Shavonda

2006-11-01T15:50:00.000-05:00

We were so busy during the week of and the week after the Gary wedding, that we didn't get a chance to post any pictures. So this is a make up post! Shavonda and Joseph had a wonderful wedding! The reception was held at the Shrine Temple in Mauldin, S.C. It is a beautiful and majestic location. The floral designs were done by a family friend. (I can't remember his name) I told him that he should definitely go into business for himself. His work is just absolutely gorgeous! I would hire him in a minute! Until next time. ~ Stephenie

The Bride and Groom steal a kiss

Riding in style!

Beauty in motion...

The little ones never let us down... they'll always give you a
great shot!
Dancing the night away...

Welcome New Clients!

2006-11-01T12:25:00.000-05:00

We'd like to welcome to our client list two new couples! Ebonise and Robert will be celebrating their nuptials this December at the Hilton in Greenville, SC. We're looking forward to what I'm sure will be a wonderful wedding! We're shooting their engagement portraits this weekend. Hopefully I'll get to post some of them next week! They're a great looking couple and I can't wait to capture their chemistry through photography!

Also, welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Logan! They will be renewing their vows next July in Sumter, SC. How romantic! This event is sure to be full of family, love and laughter. Thank you for inviting us to share in such a special event, and thanks to the bride's sister Felicia for recommending us!

I'll post some photos from last weeks wedding soon! Diane and James' ceremony was lovely. I must say, I absolutely LOVED the "getting married in the park" theme. The park bench, trees and garden around the pulpit was so inviting and beautiful. The pork chops at the reception were scrumptious! Yum..Yum. I enjoyed them so much, I had to try to make some myself two days later. I must say, mine were rather tasty too! Thank you guys for letting us capture it all.

I'll try to get some photos posted soon. Maybe later today. Until next time ~ Stephenie

Toiya and Victor

2006-10-26T22:10:00.000-04:00

We had the pleasure of hanging out with Toiya and Victor as we shot their engagement portraits in Greenville, S.C. They make such a great couple! I'm sure the wedding will be a beautiful event. (too bad we won't have the honor of shooting the wedding!) Actually the wedding will be held in Nashville TN, where the couple is from. We met Toiya at the Wedding Festivals show back in September. We wish you guys the very best with your wedding and the move to
CANADA!!! Thanks for letting us document this time in your lives.

To all of you who are interested in Christmas pictures and custom designed Christmas cards, give us a call (864.275.4717) or shoot us an email at: info@dreamimagephoto.com , as we will be booking those sittings soon! I can't believe its already time to start thinking about Christmas. Where does time go???

Well, that's it for now. Until the next post.... ~Stephenie

The boy in the puppy suit!

2006-10-25T15:49:00.000-04:00

It's almost Halloween and we had the pleasure of spending some time with little Roland Williams as he posed... well, sort of... for his Halloween pictures. :) This was really Roland and Tim's shoot. He (Timothy) is really good with kids... something about him that they can relate to. Maybe it's because he's really a big kid! The session went from "Halloween Costume Session" to "watch me move in my PJs!" He was a lot of fun! Once he got used to the camera and the basketball of course... he showed his "future Model" personality by striking all kinds of poses. Thanks to his parents for letting us capture their sweet little puppy boy! Until next time~Stephenie

Christopher and Tanika

2006-10-23T16:46:00.000-04:00

Chris and Tanika's wedding was a FANTASTIC event!!! We enjoyed every minute of the day. The ceremony was held in the beautiful sanctuary of First Baptist of Mauldin. This day was all about love, family, friends and Music! And anyone that knows me, knows that I'm all about the music! Guest arrived early to witness the pre-ceremony musical tribute by Faith Davis. Tanika along with all of the guest were caught by surprise when Christopher grabbed a microphone and serenaded her as she and her father walked down the isle!

The reception was held at the Allen Temple Community development Center immediately following the ceremony. More friends, family and Music. The couple concluded the evening with a duet. They sang "For Always" by Atlantic Star before making their departure! We really enjoyed having Tanika and Chris as clients. Hope you guys have a blast on your honeymoon and we'll talk to you soon!

Until next time ~ Stephenie

Playing catch up!

2006-10-19T22:07:00.000-04:00

OK... I'm obviously going to have to work a little harder at making regular posts! I've discovered lately that I could really use an assistant. We can all say that right? Well, until that day comes, I'll just do my best to keep up with it all! :)

So, Dream Image (we'll call ourselves "the dreamers") have been running practically non-stop lately. We had a great opportunity to attend a seminar last week where three of the industry's heavy weights shared their knowledge and advice. Mike Colon (world renowned photographer and my professional hero!) Skip Cohen of WPPI and Jeff Jochum of Pictage. What an absolute treat and an invaluable experience! We learned so much and have already begun using the information in the business of Dream Image.

Timothy took this picture of me and Mike Colon. Mike was nice enough to autograph one of his DVD's for me. Thank you Mike for being so open with your knowledge and experience. I really admire your giving spirit.

Well, that's it for this post. There will be more to come! Until next time~ Stephenie

It's been a while!

2006-10-05T15:31:00.000-04:00

OK... Keeping us with the blog has presented some challenges! Finding the time seems harder and harder these days. But I'm not complaining. We've been busy with Baby Shoots, toddler shoots and engagement shoots. Oh, and did I forget to mention the weddings!!! Our next wedding will be on October 21st! Tanika and Chris are tying the knot! Hopefully they'll give us permission to post some of their wedding photos on the blog. The week after, we'll be shooting Diane and James' wedding in Spartanburg.

I'd like to take a minute and just say THANK YOU to Karen. She has really been a tremendous help to us! The materials look great and her dedication is superb! Thanks Karen.

Well that's all for now. I'm gonna make an effort to keep up with the blog! :)

Until next time
~Stephenie

Monday Already?

2006-09-25T00:50:00.000-04:00

Wow, did this weekend fly past us! Thursday's Wedding Festival was actually the start of a very busy few days for us. We had a terrific time meeting all of the brides at the event. Thank you to Karen (our new marketing assistant) for all of your hard work! Words can't express my gratitude. Thank you to Kathy of "Kathy's Creations" catering for providing us with some yummy treats during the show. LOVED the shrimp dip! And thanks to Andrew of UpTown Entertainment for sending the brides our way! You know we do the same :).

Saturday was fast and furious. We were honored to shoot the wedding of Latoya and Kelly Brown in Pendleton, S.C. It was a beautiful ceremony! A beautiful bride, a handsome groom... who could ask for more? I must find the song the soloist sang during the ceremony. All of the music was just so fitting and beautiful. And I could listen to that string quartet all day long! Beautiful!!! I'll post some photos soon. We also shot the "50 and Fabulous" party of Angela, held at Ceaser's restaurant in Greenville, S.C. What a smashing event. We were glad to be able to capture the moments of the evening.

We'd like to welcome Marrissa to our client list! We're looking so forward to sharing in your wedding day. You guys make a beautiful couple and we're looking forward to getting to know you better.

Well that's it for now. Until next time!

~Stephenie

We're still here

2006-09-17T22:22:00.000-04:00

OK... finally, a minute to sit down a post to the blog! Since moving into the office and studio we've moving non-stop!!! The past few weeks have been extremely busy. The photos posted above are from the wedding on Dale and Rhonda Smith back in August. This was one of those weddings that didn't seem like any work at all. Timothy really did a great job with the images. His eye is incredible. I was a little nervous as I watched him walk around the edge of a drop- off trying to capture just the right shot of the couple as they exchanged vows. He managed to get some really beautiful Fine Art pieces.

Congrats to Shavonda and Joseph! We shot their wedding last weekend. The reception was held at the beautiful Shrine Temple. The grounds on the course are just breathtaking. I'm looking forward to shooting there again!

Well since the move, we've shot two bridal sessions in the new studio. Faye and Tanika both make the most beautiful brides. We're looking forward to the weddings. Thanks to both you for allowing us to be a part of your day! Can't wait to see the final bridals.

We're also preparing for the bridal show on Thursday! Be sure to come and see us at the Palmetto Expo Center from 4pm to 9pm. We've got some new packages and add-ons that will be available. We'll also be running some special promotions and will be giving away a FREE engagement session.

I guess that's all for now. Until next time.

Are we there yet?

2006-09-05T02:13:00.000-04:00

OK, things are moving along with the new office and studio! Talk about hard work. But it will be worth it. We met with the first official clients to visit the office today. James and Charlene Sims came by to pick up their wedding pictures! Thanks for listening to me ramble on and on about everything and nothing! You guys were a treat to work with. We had the pleasure of shooting their wedding back in July. The ceremony was beautiful and the reception was a blast. The band was awesome and we found ourselves getting our boogie on! The photos above are some of my favorite images from the Sims wedding.

Until next time~

Busy Busy Busy

2006-08-24T23:11:00.000-04:00

We're soooo incredibly busy these days! We're preparing for our move, preparing for our upcoming weddings and preparing for the Bridal Show in September. It will be an extremely busy month for us. Thank goodness we'll have some help! My friend Karen has volunteered to take on some of the "busy" work for me...THANK YOU KAREN! Get ready my friend. :)

Thanks to my friends at North Hills Photo for letting me use their facilities while the new office is underway! Not only are you the best, but very generous and thoughtful. We appreciate you!

We had the pleasure of attending the wedding of our friends Rhonda and Dale (not as photographers), but of course we had the cameras with us. And of course we had to capture some of the days events. The cake was just the cutest thing ever. Strossner's bakery did a fabulous job! And the cake, to quote Rachel Ray was "delish". Rhonda's tulips for her bouquet were flown in from Holland. They were beautiful! Thanks for inviting us and have a blast in Vegas!!!

Be sure to check out our website www.dreamimagephoto.com We have updated it and have added our new packages on our "collections" page.

Progress

2006-08-21T00:51:00.000-04:00

We're getting a little closer to the big move! We're actually "off" for the next couple of weeks from shooting weddings, so this is the perfect time to make the transition. Meanwhile, were still catching up on some of our other projects. We recently shot an engagement session of a couple that's getting married this week. Rhonda and Dale were a joy to shoot. We spent a few hours in downtown Greenville, SC with them. We actually kept shooting even after it was dark! Thanks for dinner you guys! We enjoyed hanging out with you. Congrats on the upcoming wedding and have a blast in Vegas!!!

Don't forget to come see us at the Wedding Festival next month. It's September 21st at the Palmetto Expo Center in Greenville, SC from 4pm-9pm. We hope to see you there!

Exciting Adventures

2006-08-17T11:49:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone! Welcome to our new blog! We're in the middle of quite a few changes for Dream Image. As of September 1st we will be in our own studio and office! While we love shooting on location, it will be wonderful to have a studio as well! We're extremely excited about the new digs. We will post photos as soon as everything is set up. We're also going to plan an open house event in the near future. Stay tuned for further information. Be sure to come see us at the Wedding Festival on September 21st from 4pm-9pm. We will booking for the Fall/Winter 06 and Winter/Spring 07. We've got several new packages to offer!