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The Outer Banks is one of the most popular coastal wedding destinations in the country, and the Outer Banks Wedding Association is the premiere service organization for wedding professionals located in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde counties. With approximately 300 members strong, our organization offers the best resources to brides and those planning events in the Outer Banks. Known for it's popular Outer Banks Bride Magazine and destination wedding inspiration, the Outer Banks Wedding Association boasts local and national recognition.

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Ryan & Rach Photography (Images 1-4)

Matt Lusk Photography (Image 5)

Genevieve Stewart Photography (Images 6-7)

What better way to kick-off the Outer Banks Wedding Association Wedding Weekend and Expo than a photography exhibit showing brides a local and artistic view of the picturesque Outer Banks? In an attempt to show those who may be first time visitors to this breathtaking stretch of coastline we are lucky enough to call home, The Dare County Arts Council has partnered with our talented photographers to host a photography exhibit.

The exhibit Stolen Moments: Highlighting and Honoring the Creativity and Artistry of Outer Banks Photographers is an excellent opportunity for brides to get a more in-depth and creative view of some of the same wedding photographers and vendors they will see at the OBWA Wedding Expo.

Often times, couples opt for more traditional photos, overlooking that creative image that was snapped in a fleeting and candid moment. However, these are the images that will stop a photographer dead in his or her tracks, as he or she takes a moment to appreciate the beauty of the sun s positioning, the natural lighting illuminating the bride s features, or the raw beauty of nature making an unexpected appearance in the image.
Hoping to gather a collection of these creative and natural moments, Dare County Arts Council Gallery Director, Faye Edwards encouraged photographers to submit images that captured hidden moments like the ones mentioned above and the creative minds of many OBWA photographers began to churn.

Mary Basnight, OBWA member and visionary behind Mary Basnight Photography, is thrilled with this artistic collaboration, I cannot fully express my excitement when I envision the possibilities that can be achieved when the Arts Council works on projects with complementary organizations, such as OBWA. I am a member of both groups and am excited to see the progressive movement toward promoting both traditional and nontraditional arts in our community.

While this exhibit runs from Jan 14 Jan 29, 2013, the gallery opening reception will be held on Friday, Jan 18^th at 6pm, allowing visiting brides the opportunity to enjoy a night out on the Outer Banks while garnering a sneak peek at the extraordinary work of many of the same photographers they will visit at the Expo.
This is the place to be on Friday night for the opening reception, exclaims Kate Pullen, Outer Banks Wedding Association President and one of the creative minds behind the husband/wife photography team at Daniel Pullen Photography.

So, after you have stopped by the OBWA Welcome Center to pick-up your tickets, Expo program and copy of the newly released Outer Banks Bride magazine, head over to this stunning collection of some of the finest photographers the world has to offer, and relish the fact that their creative vision is available to you, right here on the Outer Banks.

For more information on this exciting collaboration, visit www.darearts.org