Lucia & Brad were married in Pinehurst, North Carolina - they had a sweet, very emotional ceremony followed by a gorgeous reception with little twinkly lights and candles burning everywhere throughout the Fair Barn at Pinehurst (bit of trivia: The Fair Barn is the oldest surviving early twentieth-century fair exhibition hall in North Carolina - pass it along :). Before the wedding day, I had some fun time with Lucia to create a bridal portrait (or two!)

On the actual day, we had sunshine everywhere, and the colors just popped. I met up with Lucia and her bridesmaids as they were finishing up their time at The Pinehurst Spa - they started out calm...

But then got a little giddy!

Lucia truly has a magical effect on not only Brad, but also on her family and friends. They love, love, love her and were so moved at seeing her dressed and ready to get married on her wedding day. I felt like every time I looked at someone looking at her (yes, especially Brad), they were just beaming with affection and admiration:

Gorgeous backlighting in this one....

At the Fair Barn, lovely lighting everywhere....

Congratulations, Lucia & Brad!!

I received this very cool video from the Image X Workshop coordinators, and I loved seeing the beautiful imagery of the French Quarter in New Orleans. I haven't been back since I went to Jazz Fest, pre-Katrina, and I'm really looking forward to going back. The workshop is set up so that you can sign up for my class and one other photographer's - you can see the rundown of everyone and their classes on the Image X website. I'll also planning to stay for a few extra days to hang out with future mayor Brad Pitt :)

Image X 08 - Join Us from Terry Taravella on Vimeo.

Another reason I'm staying for a bit longer? I (and many participants) will be staying at The Royal Sonesta!

I am playing catch up with blog posts - mixing in some brand new shoots with a few weddings and portraits (and a lot of editorial!) that I am still catching up with on the blog... I photographed sweet newborn Ellie just a couple days after she got home. New parents Delynn & Mike were just agog over their beautiful baby girl, and I photographed one of my fave-fave-favorites during this shoot - look how stunningly alert baby Ellie was, just days old:

But, y'know, also still just a bit sleepy :)

How fun is this baby room??

It was wonderful to meet you all, thanks for inviting me into your gorgeous home!! :)