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Carolina Beach Boardwalk Engagement Photography | Elizabeth & John

September 6, 2018

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Fort Fisher Engagement Photographer

I met up with Elizabeth and John to take their engagement photos at Fort Fisher as well as heading over to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. They brought their adorable dog – which I ALWAYS encourage doing, by the way – and he happily wore a bow tie and smiled accordingly for every photo! I love taking engagement photos of all my couples because it really gives me the chance to get to know them before their wedding day. After meeting Elizabeth and John, it reminded me once again how grateful I am to do what I do – I get to work with the BEST couples. They made me laugh the entire time and I’m that much more excited for their wedding day, now. Thanks for sweating it out with me during the afternoon sun, and for showing me around some of your favorite spots in Carolina Beach! Ahem – Britt’s donuts, anyone?? Now go look at all my favorite pictures from our shoot!!!!

– Allison

Downtown Wilmington Engagement Photography | Nicole & Dylan

May 10, 2018

Downtown Wilmington Engagement Photographer

Nicole and Dylan are getting married in September, and I had the pleasure of walking around downtown with them and taking their engagement photos last weekend! Downtown Wilmington has so much to offer for photography backdrops, I just love the variety of options. I do find myself wandering back to a few of my favorite spots a lot of the time, but I try to do something different with them each time I come back. These two were so relaxed and casual, which are two of my favorite things about my clients. It gives me a taste of what their wedding will be like, and I know with Nicole and Dylan that we’re going to have a great time come September. I’m excited to be a part of their wedding day, but for now, enjoy some sneak peeks of their engagement pictures!

– Allison

Wrightsville Beach Engagement | Xan & Joe

April 9, 2018

Planning out your engagement session is pretty simple, mostly you just try to pick out beautiful location and look for some decent weather. When we were trying to think of the perfect place in Wilmington to take their photos, we had some great ideas. Most of them ended up falling through at the very last minute, but luckily we have a LOT of back up options in this gorgeous town. And when we picked out the end of March for engagement photos, we knew that we’d be having warm weather by then. Well, the day arrived and it was only 40 something degrees. In Wilmington. What!? That is SO uncommon here. It’s a good thing that I have literally the most amazing couples as my clients, because Xan and Joe showed up with positive attitudes and big smiles (and hot coffee) and they did it anyway! We walked along the beach and froze our butts off and it was all worth it – my favorite part of sending the photos to them was Xan’s comment – “we don’t even look cold!” Mission accomplished.

I can’t wait for their wedding in May. They’ll be tying the knot at 128 South in downtown Wilmington, which is yet another amazing location and I have a feeling that we’ll have a little warmer temperatures 😉

– Allison

Wrightsville Beach Engagement Photography

Downtown Wilmington Engagement Photography | Carly & Josh

October 30, 2017

I met Carly and Josh before they got engaged, through some previous clients of mine who have turned into some of my best friends here in Wilmington. I remember when we were hanging out, having some drinks and making jokes about why they weren’t engaged yet, and now look at them! We started their engagement session at their house, which sits on some awesome property and they have farm animals galore! We included a few of the horses in the beginning, and then after having some laughs we headed downtown to finish up with walking along the Riverwalk as the sun went down. I loved being able to get two totally different locations for their photos, and I like to think we had a lot of fun in the process. These two are going to be getting married all the way in St. Lucia, and have invited me to come along for the trip! I. CAN’T. WAIT. Now check out how awesome these photos turned out – and stay tuned for their wedding next summer!!

– Allison

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Oak Openings Engagement Photography | Nicole & Justin

October 2, 2017

Whenever I take trips back to Ohio for weddings, I try to squeeze in as many shoots as I can while I’m there. Ohio has always given me incredible clients, and sometimes I really miss being so accessible to them now that I’m in North Carolina! I love every moment of living here, but I also love getting to go back to Ohio for visits and see some of my favorite places all over again. This little area in Oak Openings will forever hold a special place in my heart. Nicole and Justin will be getting married here next Summer, so we thought it only appropriate that we do their engagement photos in the same park! These two were so sweet, I absolutely loved running around the forest with them and catching some sun rays and finding random teepee’s. Yes, that’s a thing. I can’t wait to see how their wedding comes together next year!

– Allison

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Downtown Wilmington Riverwalk Engagement Photography | Dottie & Jeremy

July 10, 2017

I think one of the best things about photographing in Downtown Wilmington is the variety of background options. You can walk two blocks and have two completely different kinds of environments. You can get some beautiful city images, some gorgeous historic houses covered in overflowing greenery, and walk down the Riverwalk for some water views. I love when couples jump at the idea to do their photo sessions here. Dottie & Jeremy are getting married this fall at Fort Fisher, and I can’t wait to be there for the big day! We were able to wander around downtown and get to know each other and of course, chat about the wedding. These two had a great sense of style, great personalities, and they even put up with the summer humidity for an hour. Check out a few of my favorite images from their engagement session!!

– Allison

Dockside Intracoastal Waterway Engagement Photos | Hannah & Jacob

April 17, 2017

I think one of my favorite parts about living in Wilmington now is photographing in new places with new clients who turn into friends. I met Hannah when she was a bridesmaid in Mary & Ben’s wedding back in October, and I was so happy when she asked me to take their engagement photos while they were back in town on vacation. We walked around the docks behind Dockside over on the Intracoastal Waterway just before Wrightsville Beach, and mostly we attempted to not fall in the water as the docks swayed while we laughed and snapped photos. Dockside is not only an amazing place to sit in the sun and enjoy a cocktail or craft beer, but it’s also great for the views! So it was the perfect location for us. We even finished up with their puppy, Ruby, who is just turning one year old! Hannah had the amazing idea to do a puppy smash cake, like many people do for their one year old kids. Ruby was so sweet and these photos came a lot easier than you can even imagine. And yes, she loved her sweet potato cake. Happy birthday to Ruby and happy engagement to Hannah and Jacob! So glad I could be a part of your memories 🙂

– Allison

What to Wear for Your Engagement Pictures | Wilmington Wedding Photographer

February 27, 2017

Well, it’s definitely engagement season!! After booking your photographer for the big day, it’s time to start thinking about your engagement portraits. Choosing what to wear for those can really change the entire look and feel of your photos. I find that one of the most common questions I get is “What do we wear?!” Well, these pictures should be a fun and a slightly less formal version of your wedding day photos. So how do you chose? Here are a few simple tips to make your decision a little easier:

– Keep it to 2 outfits total. A lot of times, we’re out photographing in a random setting by a beach or park with no bathrooms nearby, and you’ll end up awkwardly changing in your car, so switching outfits just once will save a lot of time and hassle. This also gives you the opportunity to have two different looks: one can be more casual (more “you”) and one a little dressier.

– Wear something that you feel GREAT in! If you feel your best, you will look your best.

– Avoid bright neon colors or shirts with words on them. I can’t tell you enough how DISTRACTING words are in photos, your eyes naturally gravitate to that instead of the image itself and the people in it. But this doesn’t mean you should be afraid to be bold – bold is great! I love outfits that stand out and make a statement.

– Think of your location: match your clothing to that style. Working downtown? Personally I love a crisp and classic outfit paired with an urban background. Going to the beach? Ditch the shoes (especially the heels) and roll up the pant legs. Also, a flowing maxi dress would look gorgeous with the wind at the beach.

– Need something more specific? One of my favorite options is a cocktail dress for the ladies and a nice suit or patterned button down for the gentlemen. Doing this classic combination is great for Save The Date’s and it keeps it classy.

– Not a dress person? That’s okay! Try something different like a patterned romper or a vibrant top.

– Accessorize! Adding in little things like a floral crown or a straw hat can really add a fun touch to stand out and make your images more playful. Bring a cute blanket to sit on at the beach, a patterned shall to cover your shoulders in the winter.

– Most importantly – HAVE FUN AND BE YOU!

Wilmington Wedding & Travel Photographer | 2016

December 11, 2016

What a year it has been! I’ve moved from Ohio to North Carolina, got a sweet and fluffy puppy, I made a ton of new friends, explored Italy and eaten more gelato than anyone should probably eat in a lifetime, relaxed on multiple beaches, shopped in Charleston (I ate some more gelato there), hiked part of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, and taken way too many photos. I’ve been lucky enough to have gotten multiple weddings published this year, and I plan to continue that trend. I’ve loved every minute of 2016, cheers to an even better 2017. I already know it’s going to be great. Here are a few of my favorite images from this year.

xoxo, Allison

Fort Fisher Sunset Engagement Photography | Jordan & Bo

October 20, 2016

So, I’m still new to North Carolina. I’ve only done a handful of shoots here so far, and every single time I get to a new location to start photographing, my insides squeal. Everything here is insanely beautiful and this is hands down the prettiest fall I’ve ever experienced in my life. And that’s saying something, because Ohio is gorgeous in the fall. But the warmer temperatures and bright colors and endless beaches here in Wilmington just make you want to stay out all night at a never ending bonfire on one of the surrounding islands.

I met Jordan and Bo for the first time at their engagement session at Fort Fisher. These two were sent to me by another one of my brides, who just happens to be Jordan’s best friend. So I already knew we’d get along before we even met. And it was everything I hoped for and more! We walked around this beautiful spot as the sun went down, laughed our butts off, and I’d say we got some pretty spectacular photos out of it all. I can’t wait for their big day next year!!

– Allison

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