The Cunninghams Photo Blog

We are blessed to know so many creative people.  We often talk about what moves us,

what makes us feel like our heart is soaring, and how to keep creating that feeling.

The other beautiful part of this, is that it is not just a conversation, it is followed

by action, experimentation and shaping content to enjoy in the real moment.

As an artist, I love and cherish community as much as I love those times when I can

be in peaceful solitude and mull over ideas by myself.  It is so important to keep a connection

with yourself, and to share a connections with others.  Sometimes an idea is ahead of it’s time

and needs to be filed away, and sometimes in needs to be refined, reworked or seen from a new

angle.  Collaboration is key, and so very valuable in it’s glorious results.

Below are some of my all time favorite images that we have created together as husband and wife,

or some that include other artists and even our clients as true muses.

We must know the subject if we want to shed light on the beauty of it’s truth.

J Majors has long been a collaborator of ours for wedding inspiration.  This session was inspired by the cascading ruffles and the moody feeling of the space.

I loved the slick surfaces and the reflections that this bar provided, the ruffles are levitating.

Drama and fantasy are a huge part of our inspiration, but turning that inspiration into a genuine

feeling or conveying a real personality is paramount to our mission.

Weddings easily provide drama and beauty.  Whether indoors with candlelight or outside with streaming sunlight, the wedding day provides

a natural backdrop for romantic fantasy.  But how about bringing a sense of fantasy and imagination to a child’s portrait?

We have known these two little cherubs since they were each in their mama’s belly!  Even still, sitting down with a parent to discuss

their child’s personality and creating a visual metaphor, an heirloom to remind them of the magical quality of

their child as a little child is an amazing process and so worthwhile to create.

Fairy tales don’t simply appeal to children, but also to many adults.  The idea that nature is magical and beautiful

and inexplicable is something that still resonates and from an art prospective, we love to show that

nature is still something that rivals human beauty and strength.

Collaboration is fun and beautiful!

And sometimes we hug trees.

And adore a big, blue sky!

And whenever we can photograph pigeons, we’ll never pass it up.

Thank you to all of our wonderful clients, makeup artists, hair stylists, event designers, florists, and bridal fashion

collaborators who have allowed us the freedom to create something amazing together.

Featured:

J Majors Bridal

Elizabeth House Flowers

The Blossom Shop

Lily Greenthumbs

Studio Flora Diva

Ivy Robinson Weddings & Events

Come+Together Events

Myers Park Country Club

Charlotte Country Club

Butter

Who’s The Fairest

Mandi English

Kristin Hayes Jewelry

Erin McDermott Jewelry

Lauren York

Greta Zandstra

Emmy & Aron

Kristen McLanahan