I've seen this baby girl since she was a teeny tiny baby. I wish she can stay this small forever, but I am sure she will grow up to be a young and beautiful girl, model, ballerina..whatever she desires to be. Happy 1 year baby Aubrey! I hope you have a great day and another great year.

...flashback... Aubrey at about 6 months

Aubrey at about 2 months...

Aubrey at about 2 weeks...

Below are the available dates for my Fayetteville visits until the end the year. Please be aware that I may extend out the dates to weekdays, per request. Just ask! angelitaphoto@gmail.com .

All dates are in a first come, first serve basis. To reserve your spot, please contact me to check if its still available and to place your deposit. angelitaphoto@gmail.com

Thank you!
-Angel

Minis are 30 minutes
Full sessions are 60-90 minutes

October 6:
1pm mini Cape Fear Botanical Garden- booked
4pm mini Cape Fear Botanical Garden or downtown Fayetteville- booked
(5pm mini or full downtown Fayetteville)- booked

October 7:
2-5pm- booked
5-7pm- Open

October 31:
PM- downtown or Gillis Hill Farm full or mini session (booked)

November 1:
Open (anywhere)
5-6pm booked

November 3:
12-2pm open
2-5pm booked

December 13-16: open for all holiday sessions. Last date to get your photos before the holidays. Full and mini sessions available for any of these dates.

Flowers: Maggies Farm, maggiesfarm4flowers@email.com; maggiesfarm4flowers.com

Cake: Just Desserts; justdessertsbakeryfayettevillenc.com

DJ: Mawuli Pompey

Hair: Martiza Disla

Catering: Rhett’s

Robert and Jennifer got married in Fayetteville NC at the Main Post Chapel with their reception at the Anderson Creek Club in Spring Lake. They are probably one of the kindest couples I’ve met— they are down to earth, up for anything, and really easy going. The reception was definitely a blast. Every was having so much fun despite the southern summer heat. I bet everyone could’ve danced the night away. I hope you all enjoy the photos. For your wedding or event, please contact me at angelitaphoto@gmail.com or 904-401-7605

John and Kristine both met in school. Kristine came in as a new teacher and John was the school coach. When Kristine taught at the school, she already knew that she'd marry that hot soccer coach that all young female teachers were drooling over.

Congratulations to you two lovebirds!

Wedding: Main Post Chapel
Reception: Gates Four Country Club
Wedding Coordinator: Paula Jones - Celebrations - www.celebrationsbypaula.com
Florist: Owen's Florist
Cake: The Bake House
DJ: Five Star Entertainment
Make-up/Hair: Heather/Sarah RAS Hair Salon

A few years back I met Sarah through a personal shoot. This past week, I was able to meet her growing family. Thank you Sarah & Jeremy for allowing me to capture your family. It was REALLY hot, but they still did great!

Enjoy!

I realized I never spoke about myself on this blog. I tried it a while ago, and never published it. My family and I moved here in 2008 from Pensacola, FL. Before that, we lived in Virginia Beach, Peachtree City, Philippines, Bonn Germany, Hamburg Germany, New York, Maryland, Nebraska, ..etc.etc. My dad is a minister, and our family mission brought us around the world.  Sort of like the military, but rather soldiers of God. I believe that landing in Fayetteville, NC has made me lucky as a photographer.

Okay, let me get to the news. Pregnant--nope! It is more of the plan that my husband and I have in place than news. We will be relocating to Jacksonville, FL  come August 2013..next month! But no worries (do not fret), I will be back for all the weddings that I have booked until 2014, and I will still be taking on new weddings and photoshoots indefinitely. As a matter of fact,  I will be back two weeks after leaving. I don't want this to be a goodbye; just pretend that I am on a monthly vacation. I love my fayetteville clientele (you know who you are), and I would love to keep you for as long as I can. I will be back every month for several days for weddings and scheduled shoots around them- minis and all--sometimes even twice a month. My photography home base will still be Fayetteville, NC and now, expanding out to Jacksonville, FL.

We've driven to Jacksonville so many times over the past 13 years, that I remember that there are 6 miles from Owen Dr to 95-s, 40 miles until South Carolina, a whooping 200 miles in South Carolina, about 119 miles in Georgia, and another 30 miles to the house in Jacksonville, FL. 

Why Jacksonville?  I love the water--and Jacksonville is where family is. That in addition to a lot of other details (schooling, friends, etc.) that will improve our quality of life. We are also in the process of purchasing a new home, our first home-- and that's where we'd like for it to be.

On a personal note...I've never had to say goodbye before. My whole life, we moved dozens of times. Typically, we'd get notice that we have to move within a week (a week..sometimes less). We'd pack within a few days, and leave--different state/different country. I've never stayed in a place this long either. August will be the 5th year mark.

I kept on hesitating to tell everyone, but everyone's going to eventually find out--might as well spill the beans! It's so sad to say, because all of you are like family to me. I've seen couples during their engagement, wedding, pregnancy, and while their families are growing. With all of this said, I will be booking sessions far ahead of time. I will post open dates on my website calendar and facebook fanpage, and weekends can be opened if scheduled well ahead of time (1-2 months). (Schedule can be found here: www.angelesparar.com)

Also, anyone here in Fayetteville with a guest room wanting to adopt me? 2-4 nights/mo, max.  Photographer benefits include--Just keeping multiple options available. :)

Sincere your neighborhood photographer,
Angelita

Ethan proposed to Brittany while they were running, which is something they always do together. I knew I would have fun, because this couple was so kind and open to suggestions-- even running down the street.

 Congratulations Ethan and Brittany. You two make a great couple, and I am sure you will have many happy years to come.

Ceremony: Godwin Heights
Reception: Pinecrest Country Club
Coordinator/ Florist: Billy Davis www.flowersbybilly.com
Cake: By family, Barbara Stone
DJ: Jimmy Jackson
Hair Artists: Stacey Ivey of Cuttin' Up Salon
Dress: Allure
Photo Assistants: Jerome and Lisa

Also, this year, I was nominated one of the greatest around Fayetteville. If you have a chance, please vote for me. I hope to carry on 2012's title to this year. You can vote once a day until the end of July.

http://greatestaroundfayetteville.com/vote-wedding/

Enjoy their photos!

This was probably one of the most gorgeous home planned weddings I've photographed. Brett and Sarah got married on the property of the groom's family's yard-- and boy was it a huge yard.

Sarah, an elementary school teacher, avidly pinterests. Most of their decor were handmade by them. Oh, and have I mentioned that Fatbacks catered their event? Yum! Only one of the best ribs and BBQ in the south.

And if you get a moment, please vote for me. I was nominated for 2013 Best Wedding Phtoographer, and hope to keep 2012's title.

http://greatestaroundfayetteville.com/vote-wedding/

Thank you, and enjoy! Click "Read More" below to see the entire blog post.
-Angelita

Rex and Jennifer both have families that I really admire. They were so kind, and helped the bride and groom get ready for this big day. Jennifer's dad is a blacksmith who created the metal flowers as part of her bouquet and reception centerpieces, and her mom created the little bird clay figures. 

Location: Carolina Trace Country Club
Events Coordinator: Mother of the Brides and Renee Lajoie
Flowers: Eddie's Flowers, Sanford NC
Band: Thomas Claxton and band
Make up: Merle Norman
Hair: Rae Stone of the Cutting Edge, Sanford NC
Gown: Gorgeous Gowns, Carny NC 

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Kaylee definitely defeated everyone in my list with the biggest, cutest, cheeks. She was so good throughout the session and was knocked out for a whole hour. I shaped and mended her to the poses I liked with ease. Thank you Jenn and James for allowing me to capture this time of her life.

It's that time of the year. It's getting warm, mosquitos are coming out, and DJ and Angeli did such a great job with keeping that smile. DJ and Angeli met in highschool. While DJ is stationed out in Germany, Angeli will soon earn her degree in Marketing from UNC at Charlotte. Great job girl!  Did I say ...wheatfields are also in crop this season? Book now before it's gone!!