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Life in the Fast Lane. At Millie Holloman Photography, the pace feels a lot like an exhilarating scooter ride: we zip, zag, zoom, and speed off in new directions faster than you can say "Green light!" Want to come along for the ride? Our blog will keep you up-to-date on our most recent photo shoots, our favorite finds, and our craziest shenanigans. Hold on tight. It's gonna be a fast ride!

jo-anna + chuck

Amanda + Brent  |  Weddings  |  wilmington nc

For Brent and I, one of the best parts about capturing couples on their wedding day is documenting the little things. The groom’s cologne, the bride showing her ring to her bridesmaids, and even a stolen kiss between the newlyweds. All of these sweet moments are memories our clients like to recall when looking through their photos.

Jo-Anna and Chuck had so many sweet moments throughout their day, and it was a pleasure to be the photographers capturing it all. One of the best parts of the day, was when Brent and I took Jo-Anna and Chuck to the rooftop of our studio. It was a beautiful evening that included soft light and sweet, sincere moments between these lovebirds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jo-Anna and Chuck, we will always remember:

1. Your excitement throughout the entire day!
2. Enjoying the sunset with both of you on the roof top overlooking downtown Wilmington.
3. Watching you and your guests truly enjoy your wedding from start to finish.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Jo-Anna and Chuck’s day wonderful!

Event Design: Social Butterfly Events
Ceremony/Reception Venue: St. Thomas Preservation Hall
Catering: Middle of the Island
Band: Suckerpunch
Rentals: L & L Rentals
Trolley Service: Wilmington Trolley Company
British Taxi: Cape Fear Tours
Lighting: High Performance Lighting

One Response to jo-anna + chuck

• Alexa Stutts

  February 20, 2012 | 11:37 AM

  Beautiful! Love all the little moments throughout the day… looks like the wedding was a blast!

the general store

Engagement  |  Millie  |  wilmington nc

In preparation for Courtyards and Cobblestones I spent an afternoon at 128 South photographing Laura and Ryan. Our goal was to create images that would compliment the design of the event and hang throughout the space. Here is a little peek of our old general store inspired shoot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Styling by: Salt Harbor Designs
Clothing from: Edge of Urge
Location: 128 South

2 Responses to the general store

• Alisha

  February 18, 2012 | 4:25 AM

  Beautiful.
• corey

  February 17, 2012 | 5:56 PM

  I like I like .. especially the originality… just crispy and fresh….

courtyards & cobblestones

Amanda + Brent  |  Bits & Pieces  |  Millie  |  Rachel  |  Weddings  |  wilmington nc

At the beginning of this year, our company had the privilege of being a part of a new bridal event called Courtyards & Cobblestones. What made this event unique is how it allowed future brides and grooms the chance to tour four different venues in downtown Wilmington. A team of wedding professionals pulled together to create one cohesive wedding at each location. This gave couples the chance to picture a wedding in the space and meet the wedding professionals who teamed up in that venue!

A huge thank you to Courtyards & Cobblestones and all the wedding professionals and volunteers who participated in the day. Everything was wonderful and we have been receiving positive reviews from everyone who attended!

The first stop on the tour was The Atrium (also the home of the MHP Studio and Salt Harbor Designs). We were featured at two of the venues on the tour, The Atrium and 128 South (the last venue on the tour) so we took the opportunity to photograph the event at both of these locations!

To see more from the Courtyards & Cobblestones tour and get updates on future events, click here.

Event Design: Salt Harbor Designs
Photography: Millie Holloman Photography
Catering: A Southern Thyme
Event Rentals: Party Suppliers & Rentals
Speciality Event Rentals: Harborside Event Rentals
Lighting: High Performance Lighting
Videography: Life Stage Films
Wedding Dresses: A Carolina Wedding
Cake: Alison’s Cakery
Music: Jordan McLamb Music
Hair & Makeup: Salon Fringe
Hair Accessories: aMuse: Artisanal Finery
Coffee: Port City Java
Bridal Magazine: Southern Weddings Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A huge thank you to all the vendors who made 128 South fabulous and a great way to end the tour!

Event Design: Salt Harbor Designs
Photography: Millie Holloman Photography
Photo Booth: The TruthBooth (by Millie Holloman Photography)
Event Rentals: Party Suppliers & Rentals
Speciality Event Rentals: Harborside Event Rentals
Cake & Desserts: Nicki’s Cakes
Ice Cream Sandwiches: Nye’s Ice Cream
BonBons: South n’ France
DJ: DJ Brian Hood
Music: The Reality Show Band
Lighting: High Performance Lighting
British Taxi Cab: Cape Fear Tours

Lifestage Films was on site to film the show and we are excited to also share the below video they created with you, enjoy!

feeling the love

Bits & Pieces  |  Millie

We hope your valentines’s week has been wonderful!

(photo taken last year while in Las Vegas, I’m headed there again this week for WPPI!)

A Woodland World – Book Now!

Millie  |  Shoots & Ladders  |  wilmington nc

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It’s time for another Shoots & Ladders set. We’ve been dreaming this one up for quite a while and we are VERY excited about sharing it with you! This time around our format will be a bit different from past Shoots & Ladders Sessions. We are feeling the urge to do something out of the box and have a little more control over this entire set, so this will be a completely styled shoot!

We are creating a magical storybook forest, and your little one(s) will be transformed into a woodland creature, while still maintaining their own unique personality and appearance. Its our own little version of a woodland world and those who live in it. We have some fabulous designers working to create custom wardrobes!

If you book this sessions, we will require you to comply with our wardrobe/styling suggestions for this set. Each participant will be given their character and outfit requirements after booking their session.

Below are more details. We have limited the number of sessions available, and they are sure to fill VERY quickly so email to book right away.

DETAILS

price: $150 session fee includes a 20 minute mini session* (up to 2 kids – $35 per additional child)

location: 15 S 2nd Street . Wilmington, NC (must have an appointment, no walk ins)

dress: wardrobe mostly provided. we will give more detailed suggestions and assign a forest animal to each child after booking.

Available session times are listed below (those marked through are already taken):

Thursday, March 29th
10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm

Monday, April 2nd
10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm

To book email claire@millieholloman.com.

Join our facebook page for updates on future sessions here!

We’ll present the images (4-6 proofs) to you online within 4 weeks of your session. Your session must be paid when booking. Payments are non-refundable. Choose your time carefully, once it’s chosen it’s reserved just for you. Be punctual. *Showing up late gives you less time in our set, or could make you forfeit your shoot. Prints sold separately. Batteries not included.