Happy New Year!

We just want to thank all of our family, friends, clients and visitors for making this a great 2007. We are so blessed to have all of your support here at McCardell Photography. We are looking forward to a busy and fun 2008... We already have 27 weddings booked, so it looks like there will be lots of blogging ahead of us!
Heave a Happy New Year, and we hope to see you soon!

Much love,
Jonathan and Renee

Welcome Jacquelyn Renee

We were honored to be invited to welcome Jacquelyn Renee into the world at about 5am this morning... The proud parents Lisa and Seth were wedding clients just over 2 years ago, and have become great friends. So good, that we were even more honored that they gave their new daughter Renee's name!
We are so happy for you guys... can't wait to babysit!

Welcome, little "Jax"


The newest family in Greensboro...


A proud dad...


And proud grandmas...



Much love and congratulations... she's beautiful!

Alison and Matt

We had the opportunity to photograph the wedding of Alison and Matt on Saturday... after a week of unseasonably warm temperatures, it turned out to be pretty cold and rainy. Being December, everything was inside at the Regency Room, but we dodged a few raindrops and got some great shots on Elm Street after the ceremony.

the beautiful bride...

the dashing groom...

the dress had great detail...

Matt's grandmother hand made these ornaments... it's a translucent copy of their invitation, inside a glass ball - we were impressed!

and it's a done deal...

the cake from Ganache was as delicious as it was beautiful...

a little experimenting with lighting near the end of the night...


we had a great time - thanks for braving the cold!

Lindsay and Jason

Jonathan walked a bit around downtown Greensboro with Lindsay and Jason, who are getting married this June in Hickory. It was a bit chilly, but the walking kept us warm... plus running from the locomotive really got the heart rate up!

It started out innocently enough...

then on the steps of the old police HQ...

on to the tracks...

and here comes the train!

but we made it out alive...


thanks guys, looking forward to the wedding!

TriadLiving cover shot

We're proud to have our photography on the cover of the latest issue of TriadLiving Magazine. The shot features local country music singer Lisa Dames and her family. You can read all about it by picking up a copy at any area Harris Teeter or Lowe's foods.

Elf yourself

If you haven't already done it... you need to elf yourself and your family! It's hilarious!

Click here to check out Eddie and Penny Belle

When you elf yourself, post the link in our comments section below... we'd love to see you in action!

Happy Thanksgiving!

From our family to yours!

Catching up...

No weddings for us in November this year, but it is busier than ever at McCardell Photography... putting together albums, scheduling consultations, and other shooting assignments. So, sorry we haven't blogged in what seems like forever, but we have a good excuse!
Here are a some shots from some recent engagment shoots... looking forward to the weddings!

Tabitha and Scott - Pinehurst



Megan and Ritchie - Greensboro


Lindsey and David - High Point



Amanda and Patrick - Raleigh


Melissa and Les - Charlotte

Brittany and Brianna

Sorry we haven't blogged in about a week - super busy! But we simply had to put a few from our senior session with Brittany and Brianna. They are beautiful twins, but they had their own personalities and didn't fall into that "let's always dress alike" trap. Here are a few of our favs...

Brittany...


Brianna...




In the reflecting pool...

Caroline and Mark

We were honored to photograph Caroline and Mark's wedding at Tuscany Gardens this past Saturday. There were some cute Halloween touches, but not overdone, and the orange flowers were amazing! The happy couple were so fun and easy to work with! Thanks guys for finishing up our wedding season in great style!

Mission: Accomplished!