FEATURED // GREEN WEDDING SHOES / Allman Brothers Inspired Wedding

I still can't believe the job that I have. A job that celebrates love, creativity, challenge, and memories all in one.

The inspiration for this session was provided by the Allman Brothers, of which many of you Georgian followers are probably well acquainted with. While dreaming up this "wedding", we decided to go with one of the Allman Brothers album titles, Where It All Begins, as the theme.

The catering, provided by A Perfect Pear, features peanuts and Coca-Cola, the “SkyDog” (an Allman Brothers staple, featuring chili and jalapeño coleslaw), vegetable crudité ”shots”, meatloaf+mashed potato bites, and tarragon-scented deviled eggs with shrimp.

All of the clothes are 70s-inspired thrift store finds – perfect for a couple on a budget!

My personal favorites from the session are the yellow 70s Bronco, the petal-covered “Where It All Begins” banner for the ceremony, and the opportunity to shoot the softly-lit dance floor in open moonlight.

The session was held at Plantation Farms, a venue that I've frequented for a while now--and one that I am so blessed to get to work with so often! This was the first opportunity we utilized their airstream, rock-bed, and over-sized trailer with hanging bulb lights! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. There is always something new to capture there!

The cake, an art-inspired 70s piece, was done by the fabulous LisaMae Cakes.

Mad-props go to Julia's Poppies Design for creating the INCREDIBLE invitation design. I mean--those colors, flowers, font--everything was just perfect!

Last, but certainly not least, our gorgeous bride was accented just right by the incredible hand of Jennifer Horton Makeup. Brides--I cannot emphasize enough how much of a difference professional make-up brings to your pictures! Soften skin? Done. Cover blemishes? Done. Accentuate best features? Done. Definitely stop by and give Jennifer Horton some love!

A NEAT FACT:
The couple who modeled for this shoot actually got married last weekend! I had the honor of capturing their lovely Savannah wedding and I am so excited to share it with you all! Be on the lookout for their Sneak Peek this weekend!

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The best news? This wedding shoot was featured on GREEN WEDDING SHOES today! I am excited to say that it is my first feature on the blog and I am beyond honored!

Head on over there, check out their picks, and look around (if you haven't already). Green Wedding Shoes is certainly the largest source for creative, unique wedding ideas around!

Here's a direct link to the post: http://greenweddingshoes.com/where-it-all-begins/

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And now, check out the full 70s-Inspired Allman Brothers Weddding!

Enjoy, friends!

VENDOR CREDITS:

photography: Haley Sheffield // venue + florals: Plantation Farms, Byron, Georgia // catering: A Perfect Pear // make-up: Jennifer Horton // paper goods: Julia’s Poppies // canoe: local collector – 1937 Thompson available through Plantation Farms // 70s bronco: local owner // cake: Lisa Mae Cakes
 // film: Munn Brothers Films

FEATURED // VISUAL SUPPLY CO. // MY VSCO FORMULA

I was honored today to be featured on the VSCO Journal as a VSCO Film artist.

First things first, head on over, check them out, and show them some love!
(I'm convinced that among several avid supporters, I might still be their biggest fan).

In response to the feature, I've received several inquiries from other VSCO users as to how I processed the highlighted session.

Although my editing process [naturally] differs from session to session, my base preset is Fuji 400H. It's really just a matter of preference, but I fell in love the instant I used the tool. If you went down the list of my favorite artists, majority of them would be Medium-Format film users who use Fuji 400H film (go-figure!). I love the hues... love the greens, the crispness, the grain.

To preface my "VSCO FORMULA", I have to emphasize that the number one rule is to
get it right in-camera.
For me, this means: [1] Exposing for the Shadows, [2] Back-lighting when possible (if that's the look I'm going for, which it usually is... the blown out sky, dreamy haze, soft glow), [3] Taking caution with my composition (I want my photos to have as much impact as possible, which means I need to be thinking about how the viewer will look at my photo--whether it's how they relate to it, what strikes them first, what strikes them the most... you get the point).

There are several other factors that you need to concern yourself with during the shoot that will make your session all the more moving. Connect with your subject. Have a "story" in mind. Slow down. If a pose/angle isn't working, stop shooting it. FIND THE LIGHT.

Enough with my Soapbox 101, here's the VSCO Formula I used for the images featured today.
Enjoy!

FEATURED! // GREY LIKES WEDDINGS

I am absolutely smitten with this blog. Oftentimes, I visit wedding blogs and feel claustrophobic or overwhelmed--I visit Grey Likes Weddings and feel absolutely refreshed. I love all of their ideas--so many helpful styling tips and classy features!

That being said, it's a delight to be featured on their lovely site today. Head on over and check it out!

FEATURED! // SOUTHERN WEDDINGS

Hi there, friends! Just in case you missed it via Facebook and Twitter today, I've been featured on the Southern Weddings Magazine website!

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Thank you to all of the FABULOUS vendors who contributed to this wedding. And OF COURSE, to Christina and Scott... I am so honored to have been chosen to capture your Big Day!

Enjoy!

WELL, BUTTER MY BISCUITS!

Hello there!

If you've been following me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, you've heard the news... I'm officially a Southern Weddings Magazine BLUE RIBBON VENDOR!

If you'd like to see my portfolio, add me to your favorites on the Southern Weddings Website, or learn more about me through my interview questions scattered throughout, follow the instructions below!

Thanks so much for all of the sweet comments and "tweets"! This is certainly a very exciting occasion!

FEATURED! // STYLE ME PRETTY

Matt & Abbie's After Session was featured on Style Me Pretty Georgia!

FEATURED! // Sparkliatti

What a cute name for a blogsite, right?

I received an inquiry from a bride today saying she found me on "Sparkliatti" and thought I should check it out, and what-do-ya-know, they re-featured Kaylee & Bobby's pictures?

Thanks so much for the re-blog, gals!

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FEATURED! // KAYLEE+BOBBY on THE SWEETEST OCCASSION

I have to admit, I am bubbling over with holiday cheer. Sitting in Starbucks (decorated adorably, might I add), sipping on a Gingerbread Latte (refreshingly spicy if your sweet tooth is wanting a break), snuggled up in a elbow-patched sweater and my favorite pair of boots...

The cherry on the cake? [Star on the tree?]

Kaylee and Bobby's FABULOUS Newly-Wed Christmas session was featured on The Sweetest Occasion this morning! Swing on over and take a look, then browse around their ADORABLE Christmas-Inspired posts.

Have a wonderful day, friends!

Happy Holidays!

FEATURED! // 100 LAYER CAKE

We're at our house, with friends over, and I'm perusing the internet. Out of nowhere, I proclaim a huge "YES! Yes! Yes! Yes!"

"I've been featured on 100 Layer Cake!"

I don't think the excitement will get old. Being featured is something I merely dreamed about at the beginning of this year... and I am forever grateful for every opportunity to inspire the world around me.

Thank you, Nicole and Cody, for being the most adorable couple ever. Thank you, a darling day, for your continual awesomeness. Thank you, 100 Layer Cake, for the opportunity to be featured on your lovely website.

FEATURED! // The Sweetest Occasion

Friends, I am so very ecstatic to announce that I have been featured on the lovely site, The Sweetest Occasion.

I stumbled upon this lovely site about a week ago, and just LOVED their design, style, and the sweet inspiration they featured daily. Be encouraged to go and browse around! I guarantee you will be utterly inspired!

Here's the feature:

FIRST FEATURE! // THE WEDDING CHICKS

Before you read this post, I want you to click on the FAVORITES tab and notice the first "favorite" listed. Note the goal underneath the logo. Next, click on The Wedding Chicks logo for a little hint at the big news (as if the title of this post was not enough!)

Dear friends, I am ecstatic. The Wedding Chicks has been, by far, my most frequently visited wedding blog. They feature the most creative, elegant weddings, in addition to offering brides a plethora of resources (many of them for free!) I set my goals pretty high at the first of the year, and told myself that I would do what it takes to be featured on the blog. On one hand, the experience of visiting their site and seeing MY work (eek!) is absolutely surreal; And on the other hand, I wish I could pull back the curtain of "photography magic" and show you just how much hard work it has taken to get to this place.

I pray this is the first of many, many dreams fulfilled as I continue on this creative adventure. My heart is overflowing with gratitude and excitement!


In celebration of this landmark for me, I am offering TWO
DREAM BIG GIVE-AWAYS
(The FREE CREATIVE SESSION will be offered to all clients. The BLUSHING BRIDE GIVE-AWAY will be offered to all Future Brides (2011-2012) who have booked or are interested in booking The Photography of Haley Sheffield).

HOW TO ENTER:
1. "Like" me on Facebook (The Photography of Haley Sheffield) and update your status as: "Go check out The Photography of Haley Sheffield and enter for a chance to win the Dream Big Give-Away!"
2. If you have a Twitter, follow me (@khaleysheffield) and mention me in a tweet saying: "Follow @khaleysheffield and enter for a chance to win the Dream Big Give-away!"
3. {MOST IMPORTANT STEP} Visit my post on The Wedding Chicks by clicking this link: Haley's First Feature! And leave a comment about your favorite parts of Abbie & Matt's Shabby-Chic Atlanta Wedding. Leave a comment on this post saying "I gave you some love on the Wedding Chicks!"

BEST OF LUCK!
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WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED FRIDAY MORNING (JULY 8th)