Guest Blogger: Mary Basnight

We're so happy to have the regionally and nationally recognized wedding photographer Mary Basnight of Mary Basnight Photography blogging for us. Mary is well known by her peers and her couples for her spectacular photography and coverage of Outer Banks weddings. The images she captures are so clear and candid, they really show off the emotion of the day. And she's no stranger to us -- check out some of her weddings we've featured on our site!

Special thanks to Kristine Dittmer Photography and Acorn Photography for our featured Outer Banks wedding photos

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Outer Banks Wedding {Engagement Session}

Many of today’s couples are facing the same question. Do we need or should we have an engagement photo session? If you are facing this same thought and are still unsure, then consider the following information before you make your final decision. For anyone who is married, you can still consider having this style of photo shoot as part of your anniversary celebration too. The couple below did just that…they requested an engagement session “with a twist” as part of their fifth wedding anniversary. Congrats to Linsey + Chad!




An engagement session is a great way to get to know your photographer, develop and build trust/rapport with your photographer and to become familiar with your photographer's style of shooting. The engagement shoot is designed for you to experience your time together in a fun, light hearted way and, at the same time, it will include some romantic moments that can show the intensity of love shared between you two. How many professional images of you with your loved one do you have in your apartment, home or office that show all the facets of your relationship in high quality imagery? I'm not talking about the snap shots your friends took of you two at the latest outing or the couple's shot with you holding the camera at arms-length away, high overhead. Those are great, fun candid images to be treasured, no argument from me. But what I'm talking about is something more.







The engagement session is all about YOU! Be creative about what you wear, where you decide to shoot, time of day and what it really is about you two as a couple that makes you two click. Bring your dog to the shoot or maybe some wine while walking under the pier? Also, look to other websites for inspiration. Remember, the engagement shoot is a time for your photographer to learn about you and for you to build trust and rapport with your photographer...all before the big day. But who said you couldn't have fun too? Once you've invested your time and have seen the final results, you'll be glad you had your engagement photos taken.


More to come on what to do with the engagement images now that you've had the photo session.

--Mary Basnight
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Laura and Kevin's Wedding in Duck

The Couple: Laura Stephens + Kevin Chipman        The Date: May 10, 2008Location: The Saltaire House, Duck NC   Caterer: 1587 with Anne PondRentals: Metro Rental          Photography: Mary Basnight Photography Wedding...read more

Posted Monday 3/2/2009

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by Mary Basnight 

Outer Banks Real Wedding: Genelle & Forrest

Photography by: Charo DonohueLocation: Corolla, NCDate: 9.26.08Ceremony: Corolla Chapel Reception: The Currituck Club I had never been to the Outer Banks before this wedding. Genelle told me that it was beautiful up there - I had no idea. Driving up to Corolla (at the northern tip of the Outer Banks,...read more

Posted Thursday 2/12/2009

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Charitable Outer Banks Wedding Favors

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund, Inc., a non-profit group, is charged with physically managing, caring for and protecting the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs that have roamed the Northern Outer Banks, known as Corolla, for nearly 500 years. The American wild horse is rapidly disappearing and the Banker strain...read more

Posted Thursday 2/5/2009

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Havy and Richard's Outer Banks Wedding

Havy and Richard celebrated their wedding day on September 28, 2008 in the Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills area of the Outer Banks. Surrounded by close friends and family, they shared their vows by the sea and celebrated with an intimate poolside reception. Havy and Richard fell in love with the Outer...read more

Posted Wednesday 1/21/2009

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by Mary Basnight 

Outer Banks Wedding Favor Ideas

If you're in need of wedding favor ideas, check out this new Outer Banks wedding professional. Claudia is a native of the Outer Banks and has been creating her cookies for several years now. They are delicious and will be the talk of the table, gift basket or childrens setting. It's fun to add a personal...read more

Posted Thursday 1/15/2009

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