Matt Altmix - ALTMIX Photography

Oct 24

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Elisabeth & Jamey’s Wedding at the Biltmore Estate

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It is rare to meet a couple so effortlessly timeless and classic as Elisabeth & Jamey. There were moments throughout their wedding day when I really felt we could be living in an entirely different era- somehow these two just have such grace and perspective that seems bigger than the culture around them. It’s in the way they speak to, and of, one another. It’s in the way they hold themselves and their mannerisms when they’re just casually talking and laughing with friends. Elisabeth & Jamey are just timeless- I ALMOST wanted to deliver all their images in b&w, almost. I’m describing them poorly, I know, but sometimes these things are just felt when in someone’s presence and cannot really be put into words. I hope these images give you a much better sense of these two than I’ve been able to so far.

So sweet to see jamey’s reaction when Elisabeth stepped into the church:

Elisabeth & Jamey’s reception took place at the stunning Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. One of the most beautiful spots in one of our most favorite cities- they couldn’t have chosen a more perfect place to celebrate the start of their new life together!

One of my favorite images, ever- dusk, just moments before their first dance.

Elisabeth & Jamey, thank you so so much for having us there to capture such a beautiful day. You two are a wonderful couple and we wish you the very best!

Sep 11

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Caitlyn & Kenny are Married!

By Matt Altmix | Weddings

(i know we usually start with a portrait but i couldn’t pass this one up- how stunning is the cathedral of christ the king with cool blue light glowing through the stained glass? always a favorite of ours.:)

caitlyn & kenny had one of those wedding days fairytales are made of- dreamy, romantic and wonderfully personalized! every detail was perfect- from the look on caitlyn’s face the moment her veil was placed, to the look on kenny’s face the moment he saw her walking down the aisle. and then there were the other kind of details- the dress, the SHOES!, the beautifully crafted, personalized cocktails, the carefully chosen sweets, the warm, romantic decor- i’m telling you- the list goes on and on. but when i think back over caitlyn & kenny’s wedding day what i remember most is just smiling- the entire day- there was just so much obvious joy and love in every moment- it was wonderful. there were tears from laughing so hard and tears of thankfulness and happiness, there were quiet moments with sweet words and hugs and still moments of committing to memory the beauty around them. caitlyn & kenny and their friends and family shared one of the most beautiful days ever- and we feel so lucky to have been there to capture it. :)

and i cannot go on a single minute longer without giving so much credit to the ever lovely, ashley baber, who perfectly planned and executed caitlyn & kenny’s dream wedding. always wonderful to work with her!

let me just start by stating the obvious: caitlyn has amazing taste. her pnina tornai gown and her stunning louboutins are just the beginning. :)

caitlyn’s dad is just the sweetest, kindest dad- he was so in touch with every detail of the wedding and he was an incredible host- making sure everyone was having the most fun! but he saved his special attention for caitlyn and they shared so many beautiful moments throughout the day. :)

and caitlyn’s mom is so wonderful too- full of fun and laughter and energy! i love this image of the quiet moment they shared just after gene saw their daughter for the first time on her wedding day. :)

caitlyn & kenny’s reception was at the beautiful st. regis hotel in buckhead. we spent a few minutes with them photographing in the lobby area before going to the reception.

caitly & kenny, thank you thank you for having us there to capture such a wonderful day! congratulations- we’re so happy for y’all!

Jun 12

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Lisa & Sanil are Married!

By Matt Altmix | Weddings | One Comment

Lisa & Sanil are two of the happiest, most vibrant people I’ve ever met. As a couple, they absolutely light up a room with their engaging smiles and heartfelt words. It is the most obvious thing in the world that they adore one another- just being around them gives you a lightness of heart. Their magnetic personalities draw others into their fun- which makes for a giant, wonderful wedding celebration! Lisa & Sanil began their wedding day with individual blessings from close family members- a sweet and intimate way to focus on what the day was all about. It was clear to me right away that they are very close with their families and in so may ways they honored them throughout their wedding day. This honor was beautifully reciprocated by their families as it was equally clear that everyone was deeply happy to see Lisa & Sanil begin their new life together- really, what a sweet day it was to capture so much connection and love.

Lisa and her sisters are very close- despite the many distractions around them they really focused and gave lisa so much time, attention and encouragement. What a sweet family!

It was so cute to see Lisa’s dad stealing glances to check on her as we traveled to the church. :)

I think it’s hard for most couples to really live in the moment during their wedding ceremony. There’s always so much going on, things happen quickly. But Lisa & Sanil really made a point of staying connected to one another and engaged in their ceremony- complete with a few laughs. :)