Welcome to Silvercord Event Photography
My name is Sally Siko, thanks for checking out my blog! This is the spot on the website where you can check out my Instagram feed (in no particular order), read my outdoor wedding tips & advice plus get a sneak peek at all of behind the scenes happenings here at Silvercord. To see my most recent wedding photography work from this year, please check out my portfolio by clicking on the link above.
I serve couples locally throughout the Triangle region including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. That being said, as you can see here on this blog, I LOVE to travel, so from the coast of the OBX, to the mountains in Asheville, or even to the peaks of Shennandoah National Park in Virginia, if you are finding a connection here to my style of outdoor wedding photography, send me a message because I'd love to capture your wedding day too!
A doorway
July 09, 2020
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Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world. -John Muir This is what I was thinking when K asked me to compose this portrait on their wedding day. The best is yet to come...;)
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In love in the rain
July 07, 2020
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It’s another rainy morning here in central North Carolina and it feels just as lovely as A&K’s wedding day did a few weeks ago. I absolutely adore capturing couples portraits on cloudy days. Those clouds reflect a soft silver light down on everything creating a nice natural glow. Plus the col...
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No words needed
July 05, 2020
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Her smile says it all:) After A&K’s ceremony was complete, the couple and I headed to a small local park near their home (a favorite place that they love going to regularly) in Raleigh to capture a few portraits next to a charming little pond shrouded in evergreens. Though it rained a little...
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Virtual recieving line
July 03, 2020
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Something good to come out of this challenging pandemic are the ways we’re adapting to be able to keep in touch with our loved ones. So far, every couple I’ve photographed eloping recently has used Zoom to livestream their wedding day. This is a wonderful way to share these once in a lifetime...
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My favorite moment at A & K's elopement in Raleigh
July 01, 2020
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My favorite little slice of time after A&K’s first kiss as husband and wife during their elopement ceremony on Hammond Rd. Pure joy! Although this sweet couple ended up postponing their big traditional wedding for next year, these photos are the ones that will end up being just as important a...
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Making the best of the time I've got
June 30, 2020
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Good morning from Craggy Gardens, NC. I’m getting ready to lead a birding tour in a couple hours. It’s freak’n gorgeous up here in the mountains! The last time I was here, I was photographing Andre & Kristina’s wedding day. It was raining with a ton of wind. The weather is much better here no...
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Short but sweet Raleigh elopement ceremony in the age of social distancing
June 29, 2020
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This lovely couple were married a few weeks ago in Raleigh by the Magistrate Judge. Their friends live-streamed the wedding to their families all around the world as they watched them exchange their vows. The ceremony was short but sweet, definitely a happy occasion!:)
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What it's like to get married by a Judge in Raleigh
June 27, 2020
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These days, it's really difficult to plan a wedding. With the pandemic putting everyone's plans on hold, figuring out just what to do can be quite a challenge. For many, this means postponing the big traditional wedding day until later this year. That being said, there are plenty of couples w...
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The real hero moments
June 25, 2020
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Thinking about the term “hero moments” in regards to wedding photography this morning... Usually this phrase is used to describe a bride and groom standing in a posed shot looking gorgeous in an epically beautiful location. Those Insta-friendly photos are lovely, no doubt a treasure that arti...
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What I've been up to this spring since wedding season has been postponed here in N.C.
June 24, 2020
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If you see less of me,
I'm doing more.
Of this.
This year has been interesting to say the least! As a North Carolina wedding photographer, it's been kind of a tough adjustment to the fact that I won't be able to photograph a wedding until August. Although I have covered a few elopements this year, most of my sweet couples have decided to res...
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No worries for a rainy wedding day
June 23, 2020
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Since I’m a photographer who specializes in capturing outdoor weddings, I thought maybe a few of you out there might appreciate a few ideas of what to have on hand in case the forecast calls for rain drops to fall on your big day. Towels: Having a stash of a few large beach towels really can...
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Noise control for outdoor wedding ceremony locations
June 21, 2020
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Tips for choosing an outdoor wedding venue... Noise Control. Can everybody in the back row hear? When fantasizing about your dream wedding on the beach we're guessing that you're not hearing the sound of the waves crashing on the shore, or the squeals of excited kids running around when excha...
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Choosing the perfect natural backdrop for your outdoor wedding
June 19, 2020
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Natural Beauty... One of the biggest perks of opting for an outdoor wedding venue is the natural beauty of your chosen location. Who needs a bunch of fancy decorations when you've got jaw-droppingly beautiful ocean views, dramatic mountainscapes and stunning sunsets? With that in mind when in...
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Tips for dealing with wind during your outdoor wedding
June 17, 2020
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Prepare For Wind! No doubt, wind can be a challenging issue on your wedding day. Especially if you are getting married at the beach or in the mountains here in North Carolina! Here’s a few tips on how to avoid blustery trouble... When setting your hair & make up appointment, Be sure to notify...
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Planning your outdoor wedding for the weather of the season
June 15, 2020
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Seasons & Weather 1/ Winter, spring, summer or autumn, one of the biggest concerns for any couple planning an outdoor wedding is by far weather. Whereas others only have to worry about the usual wedding challenges, those of you opting for an outdoor ceremony and reception will have the added...
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