9 years…NINE years Brandon & Kyrstie have been together, so needless to say, we had some fun laughing with this fun-loving, light-hearted couple! They know each other oh-so-well and that level of comfort with each other shows.
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The cold won’t hold us back! For yesterday’s Engagement Session, we just needed a comfy blanket and the love & laughter of Joe & Katie to warm up our time together =) They are seriously so cute and so GORGEOUS!
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What a way to end our 2018 Wedding Season! Fabulous dress, flawless styling & decor, and fantastic couple =) The rain held off before the ceremony, allowing us to capture every moment of love & laughter with their friends & family! And even when it’s raining, we always make it work ;) After the ceremony, we captured stunning photos under a local stone bridge (I’m pretty sure 1 of my favorite photos of the entire Season is in that bunch!!) Craig & April were a true joy, SO MUCH laughing had during our meetings and the entire wedding day. Pairing that with all things fabulous from their day and I’d say we closed this Wedding Season pretty perfectly =)
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Yesterday’s wedding was so exciting in a new local venue with a bride that looked absolutely stunning in her vintage lace gown and an unbelievable night of fun to be had on the dance floor, including the groom being hoisted 10 feet in the air ;) Over 100 edited photos below to help you relive the day, take a look!
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A sprinkle of rain on your wedding day is supposed to bring good luck...well, how about a day-long downpour?! Sam & I don't think we noticed it stopped raining a single time yesterday for Josh & Cassie's wedding. And while that changed the ceremony location from outdoors to in, we made sure we did what we could to capture the gorgeous greenery of their venue regardless! You wouldn't even know it was raining in the courtyard shots below, take a look!
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We had a rain plan set in place at the church and matching umbrellas to their wedding colors, but Mike & Ashton were blessed that we never had to use it! It was sunshine & blue skies yesterday =D Pair that with the love & laughter of their close-knit friends and this day was one Mike & Ashton will not soon forget!
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Bryson & Rachael's wedding day brought the heat, that's for sure! A blistering 90+ degrees, but that wasn't the focus yesterday...the laughter & love shared during the Ceremony and the non-stop FUN during their Reception was!
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7 years ago, Chad & Maria became high school sweethearts...3 years ago (to the day!) they got engaged...and shortly after they booked us to shoot their wedding! Needless to say, this day has been a long time coming ;) And it didn't disappoint!! A beautiful June wedding for these two sweethearts <3
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Yesterday's Engagement Session with Brandon & Kristin was beyond gorgeous, and I don't just mean the blue skies! These two are so in love and SO FUN, we can't wait for next June to get here!!
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The sprinkling of rain held off until just after the outdoor ceremony at yesterday's wedding. Which was perfect, because there was a LOT OF FUN to be had inside at the Reception (just look at the dance floor pictures and you'll see what I mean!) But Tim & Meghan's wedding also had heart (just look at the Toast photos and you'll agree!!) A day Tim & Meghan will never forget =)
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This storybook wedding with a down-home country feel had it all...even a horse-drawn wagon ride! My favorite FUN moment of the night: when the father of the groom decided to let loose and have his sleeves cut off, in true country fashion, by the father of the bride!! My favorite SWEET moment of the day: when the mother of the groom gifted her new daughter-in-law a set of jewelry with the groom's birthstone that she bought when he was born =)
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Sprinkling rain did not put a damper on Mike & Ashton's romantic engagement session...so many flirty smiles and tender kisses. LOVE
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A blindfolded First Look, Grandmother Flowergirls, surprise Serenade during the ceremony, and a choreographed "I've had the Time of my Life" First Dance (complete with Lift!)...now that is one heck of a way to kick off our 2018 wedding season!!
Read MoreYou can't get much better than the gorgeous Fall day in October that Doug & Alaina had for their wedding by the Lake =) God not only blessed them with the weather, but the love of their family & friends as these two high school sweethearts tied the knot! So many sweet & special moments, that we were truly blessed to capture.
Read MoreWith such a cold front this week, Adam & Jourdan certainly had a gorgeous sunny day for their Wedding! And WHAT A PARTY that night, their family & friends certainly know how to celebrate =D Plus, Jourdan, could you have looked any more stunning, THAT DRESS!!!
Read MoreEvery wedding is unique and you would think after 10 years of shooting weddings, Sam & I would have seen it all, but yesterday's wedding brought 2 "Something New's"! ;) Confetti Poppers as the Ceremony Exit and a serenading groom via Karaoke to cap off the Reception!! Jon & Melissa sure knew how to make their wedding their own =)
Read MoreIt's official, we have been photographing the Walker Family longer than any other client in our Studio! I remember taking newborn photos at the hospital of big sister, Abigail =) So, that means when they are making a trip home to PA (after moving to Georgia) you make sure you squeeze them in for a shoot ;) And boy did we have fun together with these beautiful sisters picking flowers and playing ring around the rosey =) I can only hope to have priceless photos like these of my daughters when they get older!
Read MoreBabyCenter shares ”about 10 percent of new mothers develop Postpartum Depression, but some experts believe the number is even higher because many women don't seek treatment." Three years ago, I shared a personal story here on the blog, one of miscarriage. I explained that, because my girlfriends had been open about their loss, I knew going into my first pregnancy that miscarriage was a possibility and, in turn, I was able to find healing sooner than expected. (Read that story here) But here's the thing, THIS…Postpartum Depression…no one talks about it. And I understand why! There's shame and embarrassment associated with what you go through, so obviously your first instinct is not to be vulnerable and share your struggles openly. A miscarriage happens TO you and sympathy comes from friends & family with that. But with PPD, you struggle with the feeling that it's YOUR fault that you act and feel this way. It makes you want to hide from your family & friends or put on a brave face while, really, you're falling apart behind closed doors. But if only we mommas struggling with PPD, and those that have found healing, could share our stories, then we would help each other understand that it's NOT our fault! With pregnancy, our bodies have gone through changes and our emotions are under attack. So today I choose to share another personal story, the hurt and heartache of PPD, in the hopes that other mommas will find acceptance & healing in these words.
Read MoreTruly a wedding unlike any other, if for nothing else, solely based on the fact that the Bridal Party jumped in the lake at the end of the night!! But this was indeed a down-home country gathering of family & friends.
Read MoreA classic elegance and the warmth of family & friends filled Josh & Evelyn's day =) Tears from the bride as she shared a First Look moment with her father. Tears from the Groom as his soon to be wife made her way down the aisle. And tears from family & Bridal Party at the end of the night, as everyone watched our Reception Screening slideshow, with photos recapping the wedding day!
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