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May 17
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stefanie & tom are married!

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matt & i are blessed by our clients in so many ways! we are granted intimate access into love stories, families & weddings in a way that touches us every time we shoot. getting to know so many people in this way has taught us so much about ourselves- the way we see things and capture them is always stretching and growing- we are grateful for that! capturing stefanie & tom’s day of family and friends was such a joy! these two families were already one in spirit long before this day came- they are just happy to make it official! stefanie & tom’s families became fast friends the moment they met so many years ago- even spending time together without stefanie & tom around! both families speak german and easily flow from english to german in conversation. i do love listening to other languages so i gave up on keeping up and just enjoyed it! family and friends surrounded them all day long and we were so glad to be there to capture it! stefanie was really laid back and comfortable- matt and i even had time to sneak out together to make some dress shots- we agree that this is our fave:

stefanie & her mom are so close- there were many moments where they would just look into each other’s eyes with huge grins on their faces! capturing them interact was just so sweet! no idea what they were saying in these next shots but it was really tender:

stefanie & tom got ready at a hotel right on riverwalk in downtown augusta so after meeting in the lobby we headed outside to shoot some portraits! but we weren’t the only ones- it was PROM SATURDAY! so many glittering highschoolers and their parents with cameras to dodge while we shot = pure entertainment. stefanie & tom were such good sports about rocking it in the sea of sparkle:

ooo, my fave! stefanie is just stunning and tom looks content and happy:

onto the reception at the historic marbury center– a restored firehouse! i’m sure this comes as a surprise to no one but these families know how to party!

and of course, a break for das boot!


stefanie & tom, thank you guys so much for having us there to capture your day! we wish you guys the best!

Nov 03
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holly & brandon are married!

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holly & brandon’s wedding day dawned SUNNY AND WARM!!! i could end this post right here because that really describes everything about their day- but i can’t help but expound upon that just a little. ;)  for two med students in residency in new york city, it was beyond perfect! it was sunny and warm- did i mention that? and then when we walked into the salon and were greeted with holly’s shining eyes and brilliant smile i was as ready as anyone to get this lovely day started! i met her best friends- a few of whom i’d met at a previous wedding- and we all talked lightly about what was coming- holly marrying her soul mate, brandon. when everyone’s hair was perfectly set, our little party split and met back up a little later for mimosas and makeup before getting started with portraits.

i love this first image of holly because it’s so natural and sweet. she’d just finished with her makeup and was just looking around at her bridesmaids getting ready just taking everything in- she seems so content:

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holly mentioned her desire to have a few bridal portraits taken as well as some images with her maids- so we all wandered around shooting together- me pulling holly off by herself every once in a while. she is so natural in front of the camera i kept having to remind myself that we were on a time schedule, haha, here are a few of my faves: 26_outdoor_wedding_ideas

meanwhile, the guys arrived at their amazing ceremony site to get started on a few images of their own! i LOVE how matt used the natural shadows in this next image- brandon almost looks spotlighted!

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the ceremony started and there was not a doubt in anyone’s mind that holly & brandon are perfect together! they stared into one another’s eyes, smiling but intense and promised their lives to one another. there were so many sweet moments to capture and cherish…and the sun cooperated quite perfectly!

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after the ceremony holly & brandon had blocked off plenty of alone time for portraits- we couldn’t have been happier! the park (usually used for history events!) was the most perfect setting and holly & brandon worked with whatever we threw at them! their natural comfort around one another combined with their shared desire for amazing pictures created some of my favorite couple portraits EVER!

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we hadn’t been able to work with the sun in SO long we may have gotten a little over excited with these next few, haha:

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the reception flew by in waves of tears and toasts and some serious dancing! the band was beyond amazing– we’d recommend them to anyone who wants their reception to be a huge party! here are a few of our faves from the night:

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holly & brandon, we wish you both the very best! you’re already such an amazing and inspiring couple- so fun loving and passionate about life! we are so thankful to have met you and we hope to see you again!

May 25
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lindsey & stephen are married!

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we first met lindsey & stephen over drinks last may. we talked about life, careers, weddings, honeymoons & a little about photography. ;) we left with a suspicion that we had just met two of the most genuine and talented people ever…

…but nothing could have prepared us for the amazingness that was last weekend! we arrived at the rehearsal dinner and immediately started shooting details- everything was stunning! when the guests had finished dinner and settled into their desserts the toasting began. we loved the toasts. it was incredible to hear all about lindsey & stephen and the many ways they have impacted the lives of so many. we smiled with the guests at the stories of their relationship, their individual successes & the unique and perfect couple they are together. by the time we left we felt very attached to the marriage we were going to photograph the next day and the families that would be watching- we couldn’t wait!

the wedding day dawned…overcast and rainy. they say that’s good luck though, right!? a large white tent was placed over the outdoor ceremony location and no one’s spirits could be dampened! there was a general excitement throughout the house- the ladies were all laughing and chatting as they grabbed lunch in pink towel wraps and navy heels with pink polka dots. while they relaxed and helped each other with makeup, matt and i grabbed a few images of the many stunning details that helped to make lindsey’s day so perfect. here are a few of our favorites:

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when the ladies were ready we looked out the window (something we’d all been avoiding!) and realized that the rain was coming down too hard for outdoor portraits. we cleared out an amazingly light and beautiful area of the house and grabbed some killer indoor portraits. as soon as we were finished the rain cleared up and since everyone was so energetic and excited we took some extra portrait time to grab a few in the stunning pine forest in front of the house- i am so glad we did! love this:

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sometimes a more traditional, straightforward image strikes our fancy- this is one of them. classy:

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the dark clouds returned and from the ceremony tent we could see a storm making it’s way across the landscape- it really was such a awe-inspiring sight:

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after a few finishing touches it was time for the ceremony. i love lindsey’s dad’s expression & how she is peeking around the bushes to see the ceremony in this image, too cute:

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also too cute- the little ring bearer! lindsey and stephen both grew up swimming competitively so what could be more fitting than their rings coming down the aisle on lindsey’s old kickboard!? what a unique idea and so appropriate for them!

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during the recessional the flower girl and ring bearer couldn’t stop laughing as they ran back up the stairs, what sweet siblings!

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after the ceremony we took some time to grab couple portraits of lindsey & stephen who were absolutely thrilled to be married and ready to celebrate! while we were shooting stephen suggested a shot where they both look up and it turned out to be one of our favorites! stephen, you rock:

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a couple more details for you, we couldn’t resist! how perfectly southern is this!?

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the finesse band kicked the reception into high gear- no one could resist catching their excitement! i love this first image of lindsey’s two sisters and mom as they watched lindsey dance with her father, so sweet!

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oh yes that IS an ice cream cone! later in the night when everyone was warm from dancing, ice cream was brought out and served to the guests- what a great idea for a summer wedding!

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just before the exit, it was time for the garter and bouquet toss on the front porch. everyone was cheering and happy and they tossed and exited in a haze of smoke and sparklers- what an awesome way to end the perfect night!

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lindsey & stephen, you had the most amazing wedding! it was wonderful getting to know you guys better and your friends and families as well- you couldn’t be a more perfect fit for one another! hope you’re loving married life and we hope you love your pictures!