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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!
- Feb
- 17
- 2012
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!)
- Feb
- 14
- 2012
tilley-gray . one week
Millie | Newborn | wilmington nc | wilmington nc
Just a week after little Tilley-Gray was born she visited us in the studio for her first official debut. We tried to get her to sleep but were unsuccessful until about 2 hours into the process, she is a determined little girl that does not want to miss a thing. Here is a little peek of our session, the first image was chosen for her birth announcement!
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- Feb
- 04
- 2012
torri + mike
Amanda + Brent | Millie | Weddings | wrightsville beach nc
Glitz, glam, Hollywood. These are just a few of the words I could use to describe Torri and Mike’s big day. This high fashion event was the talk of the town I’m sure. Salt Harbor pulled out all of the stops which included a blue carpet aisle for guests to enter, more cocktail hours than I’ve ever seen at a wedding, a breathtaking bride, a dapper groom, amazing out of the box design, sensational food, a cabana dessert bar, an epic sunset, the list goes on, just take a peek for yourself!
Torri and Mike, the things I remember most about your day are:
1. How Torri cried when she remembered and honored her grandfather by having his cufflinks on her bouquet.
2. Mike asking me repeatedly if I thought his shoes were cool (or course they were).
3. All of the iPhones, I’ve never seen so many iPhone photos posted on Facebook from one wedding.
4. The expression on Torri’s face when she saw the tent flipped for the reception. (see the Salt Harbor blog for this shot and many more)
5. How incredibly thoughtful and giving the two of you are.
What an amazing day to remember, I’m so happy to have made your A list!
A big round of applause to the A team who made the magic happen:
Design, Florals, Paper, and Coordination: Salt Harbor Designs
Wedding and Reception Venue: Private Residence . Wrightsville Beach, NC
Caterer: A Southern Thyme
Cake and Dessert Bar: Flower & Flour
Cocktail Hour Music: Benny Hill
Reception Music: DJ Rekka
Event Rentals: Party Suppliers
Lighting: High Performance Lighting
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February 27, 2012 | 2:27 PM
LOVE these! Only wish we had more guests coming to ours so we can have a bit of fun with the poses! Brittany your dress is gorgeous love love love.
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February 5, 2012 | 3:15 PM
Gorgeous wedding!
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February 5, 2012 | 10:33 AM
Oh my gosh what an amazing day Millie. Fantastic work!
- Feb
- 02
- 2012
jamie + emory
Amanda + Brent | Weddings | wilmington nc
The weather was a bit chilly, the sun was shining and there was plenty of love in the air to keep those celebrating Jamie & Emory’s wedding day warm.
The reception was a wine inspired affair that included a wine tasting during the cocktail hour. Jamie and Emory also have a strong passion for conservation and being mindful of the environment, so they wanted to make sure their reception was eco friendly. Thanks to the team at Salt Harbor Designs, they were able to combine their loves and style to give them one magical night! Some of the fun details included a chalkboard for both a dinner menu and escort cards to save on paper, wedding programs that doubled as a bag to house their farewell lavender for guests to toss. Their guest book consisted of fabric squares for a patchwork quilt and they rode away on a pedicab. Classy and “carbon saving”!
Jamie and Emory, there are several things we will always remember from this day, 3 of which are:
1. The excitement on both of your faces when you saw one another the first time that day.
2. Watching you run along side the racers during the marathon. Made us laugh!
3. Your true appreciation and love for one another and for those sharing in your day.
A special thanks to those who made Jamie and Emory’s day perfect:
Design, Paper, Coordination, & Florals: Salt Harbor Designs
Rentals: Harborside Event Rentals and Party Suppliers
Ceremony Venue: St. Mary Catholic Church
Cocktail/Reception Venue: Brooklyn Arts Center
Cake: Nicki’s Cakes
Catering: A Southern Thyme Catering
Band: Fantasy Band
Lighting: High Performance Lighting
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February 7, 2012 | 4:06 PM
Amanda – OF COURSE! The infamous Facebook profile picture battle is what always gets us going! It works out best if the bride has one of ours and the groom has the others!! It is also pretty fun if I tell Cat that I took one of her pictures! Gets her all fired up!
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February 5, 2012 | 4:00 PM
What a beautiful weddding–and awesome job w/the photography!
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February 3, 2012 | 1:00 PM
Amanda, you totally put the smack down on Brent at this wedding
Seriously guys, you two are such an inspiration to us! Can’t wait to see what you lovebirds come up with next!
- Jan
- 31
- 2012
something tasty and rather addictive
Lovin' From the Oven | Millie | wilmington nc
I recently spotted a great recipe on Pinterest (which I pinned a while back) and decided to whip it up. I adjusted the recipe to my liking (which you’ll find below) and it was so well received by the office staff at MHP that I made it yesterday and today. No leftovers here and it’s healthy!
What’s your favorite Pinterest recipe lately? Leave me a link in the comments below!
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February 29, 2012 | 8:42 PM
j’adore ce blog!
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February 28, 2012 | 4:29 PM
Can’t wait to try this. YUM
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February 1, 2012 | 8:24 AM
This is my new fave and it’s called Angel Chicken which is appropriate because I was thinking something like “This is so good it must have come straight from heaven and have bits of starshine in it” or something like that. Seriously. My husband was eating straight out of the crock pot. http://pinterest.com/pin/141581982005191826/
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January 31, 2012 | 3:49 PM
Super Easy Crockpot Chili! And of course it tastes even better the 2nd day. http://pinterest.com/pin/123637952239875786/
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January 31, 2012 | 3:11 PM
ohhhh….that sounds good! My favorite recipe that I found on Pinterest is Thai Coconut Curry Soup. http://pinterest.com/pin/142074563214388157/
I’ve made it twice so far and it is YUMMY. (just ask Linds and Dan…)
Below are some of our favorite places online. These links might just add a little spring to your step and put a smile on your face. Enjoy!
Cat – Fly me in! It would be my pleasure. I do have a rule when I photograph babies though: When the shoot is finished, I get to hold them and cuddle them and pretend they are mine. Then when they cry, it’s back to Mom and Dad!
Millie, these are amazing. I hope you know that when Luke and I have a kid, we’re going to have to figure out a way to get you down here to photograph it. Just a heads up. There’s no one else we would trust!