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Drew & Jennifer are married! [Aiken Wedding]

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Posted in Weddings

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!

by MD

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Kyle & Emily are married! [Durham Wedding]

Friday, August 13, 2010 Posted in Weddings

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!

by MD

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Getting soaked…and loving it!

Monday, August 9, 2010 Posted in Families, Kids

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!

by MD

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