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Sean + Ally [engaged]

MD — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:01:16 +0000

This was such a fun night! Sean and Ally have natural chemistry and it was a blast to photograph. They really came into their own in front of the camera and we’re really excited for these images. But even more so, we’re excited for them as a couple and all they have ahead of them!

Congrats on your engagement, Sean and Ally! You two are awesome!

[New] Community

MD — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:07:45 +0000

We’re pretty excited! The past several days we’ve been moving and love it! It’s been a process and it’s taken a while to get things back up and running – so excuse us if we’re a little slow with responses at the moment. But we love where we are and we love all the potential it holds! The biggest thing we love about it is community – it’s present community and all the possibility it holds to create community. We’re excited to share more in the months ahead!

There are several fun parks and hangout spots right around our house. Eli loves it…

Asa [One Year Portraits]

JD — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:08:07 +0000

I had the privilege of meeting up with Asa and his family a couple of weeks ago to do some shots to document his first birthday, although we were a couple of months late! Asa is one handsome little dude! He has lashes to die for, a charming grin, and thick black curls. Why is it that the boys always get these amazing lashes??? So not fair.

Sweet family, thank you for letting me capture this moment in your family’s life!

-J

Seriously??? So handsome!

And I die… Check out those lashes!

Big brother helped out by providing entertainment for Asa!

Baughman Family [Kiawah Family Photos]

MD — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:12:37 +0000

Meet the Baughmans!

They are a fantastic family with two little boys who have fun, adventurous personalities. They were a pleasure to photograph and a blast to be with. And as a side note, it was pouring when we were supposed to shoot, so this was Plan B. So happy with the results!

Luke & Charissa are married! [Folly Beach Wedding]

MD — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:30:40 +0000

Beach Wedding + Beach Cruiser Getaway + Awesome Couple = A fun night!

The one thing I love most about this couple is how genuine and real they are. I’ve never met a couple so appreciative for the things they have, the things they have been given, and the folks that surround them…truly awesome! And their wedding – a small, intimate wedding at Folly Beach – was a perfect reflection of them and a true joy to be a part of!

Thanks for letting me be a part of your day, Luke & Charissa! Never lose that contagious excitement you possess!

Drew & Jennifer are married! [Aiken Wedding]

MD — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:58:48 +0000

We were privileged to take Drew and Jennifer’s engagement photos and then Jennifer’s bridal portraits. Whenever we’re given this opportunity, we love it! It allows all of us to get to know each other and become friends before the wedding. This not only allows everyone to be more comfortable and natural in front of the camera, but for Jenna and I, we get to watch and be apart of the excitement throughout the whole process…which is something we love!

Drew and Jennifer had a beautiful wedding in the charming town of Aiken! They were surrounded by a huge group of friends and family that made the day truly special and a joy to capture. And after many months of anticipation and excitement, it was an awesome event to be a part of!

Drew and Jennifer…congrats! Thanks for letting us be a part of your journey and your story!

Kyle & Emily are married! [Durham Wedding]

MD — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:10:54 +0000

It’s early on a Saturday and already everyone’s moving about and buzzing with excitement for Kyle and Emily’s wedding. We show up at the hotel where Emily and her girls are getting ready and they’re all grinning from ear-to-ear and laughing with excited anticipation for the day. We never had our doubts, but we knew at that moment it was going to be a great day!

Kyle and Emily were married at Blacknall Presbyterian in Durham, North Carolina and had a ceremony that felt like a hug – uplifting, emotional, and comfortable. That might seem a little weird, but it truly possessed a feeling of warmth and emotion in an amazing way. It was a blessing to photograph.

Their reception…oh wow…how cool! Their reception was in an amazing, rustic brick loft called The Cotton Room. The hardwoods, the exposed brick, the huge windows that let in brilliant light, and the old wood beams made this place a photographers dream. But Kyle and Emily also added details of their own…details that put on the finishing touches that really made it come alive. It was awesome!

Kyle and Emily – congratulations! We couldn’t be happier for you and couldn’t be more excited for all that’s ahead of you!

Getting soaked…and loving it!

MD — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:56:51 +0000

As a photographer, and especially as a dad, I love watching kids experience things for the first time – they’re full of curiosity and want to explore/experience everything! And it’s so much fun to watch them approach something new with cautious excitement. It’s often the simplest stuff…the stuff we, as adults, look over and may never even notice. But when we get to experience a moment through them … there’s nothing better.

I was downtown with a family a couple weeks ago and love this progression. You can see in the first few shots his timidity, as he wants to hold his dad’s hand to make sure it’s safe. But then, by the end, he’s in the middle of it all…getting soaked and loving it!

Fresh Berry

MD — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:18:10 +0000

It’s been a crazy past couple weeks in the Daniel house, hence the lack of blogging this week. We’ve had a lot of family stuff going on as well as a lot of ‘behind the scenes’ business stuff going on. BUT, it’s all GOOD stuff! And we’re excited to share some of it in the weeks to come!

A couple weeks ago we were downtown simply hanging out, a rarity these days, and stopped at Fresh Berry for some frozen yogurt. Now, before you jump to conclusions because of past TCBY bad experiences and write off Fresh Berry, you have to try it … it was phenomenal! Plus, they have mix-ins! Who doesn’t like mix-ins?!? Anyway, just try it … you’ll love it. Eli did…

Happy Friday!

Avery [one year portraits]

MD — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:26:26 +0000

When we’re asked to photograph a family more than once, we can’t help but smile. Not only does it let us know that they were happy with their photos the first time, but now we get to see how things have changed with them and, in a small way, become part of their family.

We took pictures of Charles and Brooke last July before their little girl was born. It was a blast being a part of the excitement and the anticipation of her arrival. Now, they have a beautiful little girl, Avery, who is almost one and is full of life! It was great seeing how their family has grown and how Charles and Brooke have fallen perfectly into being parents. It really was special for us to be a part of!