Engagement Photography at the Sarah P Duke Gardens

Because I am relatively new to the North Carolinas (came out here on a business trip, fell in love with the people and places and started trying to move from California ASAP) I'd never gone to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens prior to last saturday. I was heading over to Duke Gardens in order to do an engagement photography shoot for two of my June clients, Kim and Charles.

I got to the Duke gardens about an hour early after searching online for pictures and locations. I am really glad I did because the place is immaculate, amazing and designed completely for photographs and serenity - not necessarily in that order.



The picture below was taken at the entrance to Duke Gardens right next to the parking lot.



After going through the entrance, heading off to the right takes you into the Asiatic area where most of my favorite locations were in the Duke Gardens.



Also in the Asiatic area is what is referred to as the "Criss-Cross" bridge.



You can see more images online at Flickr of some of the beauty of this area of the Sarah P Duke Gardens.

Barclay's in Angier North Carolina

I had a wonderful time working for A Moment Like This over the weekend. A Moment Like This is a husband and wife photography photography / video company based out of Raleigh NC. They contacted me recently to help them out as a videographer for the wedding this past weekend.



I can safely say without a doubt that after 7 years in the wedding and event photo and video world I have finally seen the wedding location that cannot be topped. Barclay's Villa is one of the most amazing wedding locations I have ever seen. It is immaculate, expansive and and gorgeous.



The grounds are stunningly manicured, replete with statues, fountains, pools grandios balconies and castle-like features.



While Barclay Villa is truly a landmark Castle it is thoroughly modern with deluxe amenities available for cast, staff & crew as required, including accommodations and catering.