www.scottlessing.com/B97471381 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss scott@scottlessing.com © Scott Lessing Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:02:48 -0400 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:03:43 -0400 iBlog 1.4.5 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060910202803/index.html Jamie and Dale were married in Lake Lure. Having grown up in North Carolina, Jamie came back from Florida to be married.





  ]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:28:03 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060910202803/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060910202420/index.html Kelsi and Dylan were married in Valle Crucis. Their ceremony was in a historic 19th century church. The reception included a bluegrass band and apple theme including a fantastic cider.






  ]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:24:20 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060910202420/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060713165027/index.html Erna and Justin were married at the Biltmore Estate at the front lawn. The reception was in front of the mansion in the courtyard.

Gwen Ford from Wedding Inspirations coordinated the wedding. Gwen's website is www.weddinginspirations.com It was an elaborate, elegant affair which turned out absolutely perfect. The Biltmore Estate's most beautiful setting is of course the mansion itself. It is surrounded by gardens and lawns, which is perfect for ceremonies and receptions.

  ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:50:27 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060713165027/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060713164616/index.html Erna and Justin had their rehearsal dinner at the horse stables at Biltmore Estate. It was a beautiful evening. The event set the done for the wedding the next day.


  ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:46:16 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060713164616/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060713155220/index.html Leigh and James were married at Groce United Methodist church with a reception following at the Wild Hare in Black Mountain.

  ]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:52:20 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060713155220/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060711173632/index.html Amy and Jared were married at the Grove Park Inn. It was a very extravagant wedding which was coordinated by Amy Moore from Its Your Day.
The ceremony took place on the veranda with the reception in the Grand Ballroom.

Grove Park Inn weddings provide an elegant setting for weddings. The veranda looks out onto the golfcourse and downtown Asheville in the distance.
Photography at the Grove Park Inn is exciting for me because of all the beautiful settings.

Amy and Jared came from Charlotte to get married. Once again proving Asheville as a destination wedding location.

  ]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:36:32 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060711173632/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060711172331/index.html Amber and Travor were married in Asheville. The wedding was photographed by my associate photographer, Jon Welch. Jon has been shooting weddings with me over a year and has an extensive background in journalism.

This was one of several weddings Jon is shooting as an associate photographer for me this year.



I joined Jon for the rehearsal dinner the evening before. The theme was truly southern, a barbecue.


  ]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:23:31 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060711172331/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060612234506/index.html Emily and Michael were married at Lioncrest on the Biltmore Estate. It was a beautiful sunny day and we went throughout the estate to take pictures. The reception was on the patio of the Lioncrest with orderves served in the upstairs.

Biltmore weddings are always fun. The setting of the mansion and various gardens make it the top wedding location in Asheville. It is known as the destination wedding location of Asheville.

  ]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:45:06 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060612234506/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060612233515/index.html Lisa and Adam's wedding was at The Farm in Canton. The setting was complete with beautiful thoroughbred horses. The ceremony was outside next to the pasture in a wonderfully landscaped garden.


  ]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:35:15 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060612233515/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060516210420/index.html Chelsea and Sonny were married at the Central United Methodist in downtown Asheville. Their wedding was early in the wedding season, but may just end up being the most fun wedding of the year! The day was all about fun. All of Chelsea's bridesmaids were energetic and funny. The friends and family of these two were exciting to be around and really knew how to keep the party at the reception going.

Gwen Ford from Wedding Inspirations was the coordinator. Gwen is an excellent coordinator, the most professional and pleasant of people. Her website is www.weddinginspirations.com

Their wedding was so perfect and the two of them such a cute couple that I added their images to a gallery on my website. Be sure and check it out at http://www.scottlessing.com

I've also updated a couple other galleries, so check it out.











  ]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 21:04:20 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060516210420/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060516205949/index.html Laura and Brad were married on April 1st, yes that is April Fool's Day. Their wedding was fun and Jon, my associate photographer, shot it with me. Laura and Brad were a laid back couple and the day's atmosphere was relaxing. We really felt part of the group, as the wedding was small and Laura and Brad and their family were so welcoming.

Their wedding was held at the bed and breakfast in Leicester. It was a beautiful spring day and there ceremony was held outside.



  ]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 20:59:49 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060516205949/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060516205640/index.html It has been way too long since I have updated the blog. In part because I have been busy posting many of my images on flickr. My landscape, editorial and commerical work has all been posted on flickr rather than my blog. I've found its an easy way for friends and family to view images as well as share in a larger photo community. In April, my friends Reggie and Bret went with me to Oregon and California for a week of photography. We visited Yosemite and many state parks. All of those images are on my flickr. site at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15188330@N00/

The plan is for me to post all of my non-wedding images on flickr from here out. I will do my best to keep my weddings and wedding related photos up to date on the blog. I'll have some bridal portraits and engagement photos coming soon too.   ]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 20:56:40 -0400 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C362293242/E20060516205640/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C918496183/E20060205163752/index.html Today I went to the Linville Gorge Wilderness area to photograph the Linville falls and the gorge. There was a light snow on the ground and it was about 28 degrees. Needless to say, it was really cold and I froze out there.

I took a couple photos from the Chimneys, about a 1000 foot overlook above the gorge. The wind and snow were blowing strongly and I could only stand there a few minutes to get my shots. I wanted to get down to a lower part of the gorge where I could shoot from the base of the falls, but after a two mile hike, I didn't have the energy for another trail loop. Oh well, next time!

  ]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2006 16:37:52 -0500 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C918496183/E20060205163752/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C918496183/E20060118182214/index.html My friend Len and I drove up to Sparta, NC. The drive took us through Blowing Rock, Boone and onto Sparta. The picture below was taken on 221 right below the Linn Cove Viaduct. We had stopped to photograph a small cascade. While walking back to the car, I noticed this tree right next to the car. With the fog, it was a mysterious setting.

  ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:22:14 -0500 www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C918496183/E20060118182214/index.html www.scottlessing.com/B97471381/C918496183/E20060116205407/index.html Beautiful sunny day in Cataloochee Valley in the Smoky Mountains. There had been a bit of snow the previous day and there is a little visible in foreground still.

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