Slightly makes me want one. Slightly. I do enjoy my sleep.

Happy late Mother’s day to all of you amazing Moms with littles!

Now I can finally feature her bridals!  By far the most beautiful home I’ve ever step foot in, seriously stunning. So regal. Perfect for her dress! My favorite part of the house: the artwork, which made an amazing backdrop.Such a pretty gal! Can’t wait to feature their Dillon wedding for you all!

You guessed it.

Music fanatics.

Literature lovers.

AND, I swanny, just one.big.ball.of.joy.

So happy for Jenn, who by the way is the guru that helped to make the online magic happen with our Rescued by Love charity event. She’s a doll!

If there were ever two most deserving of a cuddly, sweet, up all night, newborn. It’s them. I’m not sure who will have more fun…them or the baby?

We had gracious sponsors, several photographers and as a result, a beautiful display at the Greenville Library all month! Be sure to check it out!

As always I met some great people and had some amazing food. These guys sure know how to make a tasty dish! I’ll post their info as soon as I get it! Great chefs!The full menu…The main course – A-Mazing! Such flavor, with a southern touch of fried grits. Yes please!

A few words from Ed and Kitty Land, Chattooga Belle Farm.A little rain never keeps a good time away……and never keeps one from shopping.

If you haven’t enjoyed a farm to table dinner yet, you gotta go! The next one at Chattooga Belle will be in October.

If you knew her, you’d love her too.

Gentle. Passionate. Faithful.

A friend of over 10 years, we first met in New Zealand with YWAM.

We traveled to China together for outreach, then hung out again in her home country when I studied culture and linguistics.

She’s one of those friends that you can pick up right where you left off, even after months of no communication.

She made the trek here for my wedding in 03, last month I made the trek for her.

’cause that’s what friends do, celebrate special moments together.

Although, I wasn’t the main photographer she encouraged me to shoot. Gladly.

My favorite, the ceremony.

That moment when before God, family, and friends, you commit.

Commit to a life of purpose together.

There’s a picture below that is how I always picture her…eyes closed loving on God while the praise team sings.

A worship warrior. Not just a beautiful voice, but a heart of committed faithfulness.

I was crying. Like I always do. The emotional one of us both.

Watching God answer prayers right before my eyes. Not understanding a word, but knowing clearly, this moment – heaven sent.

Love Norway weddings for the fact there’s lots of time between the ceremony and reception for portraits!

A bit of snow on the hillside, left over from the winter and just days before, when I arrived! Lucky gal to get such pretty sunshine on the wedding day!
Entering the reception…everyone eagerly awaiting.

A hand written note was tucked away in the reception booklet for each guest. The booklet told of each person in attendance and their relationship with the bride and/or groom. One of the most thoughtful personal touches I have EVER seen. Beautiful.Another beautiful detail of Norwegian weddings…reception speeches. By far the most touching, even if it was the only speech from a groom to a bride that I’ve ever heard. Me, in tears again, yes.Her dad, in all his sweetness. Then she tells him, all the things she loves. Sigh. The night of course carries on with lots of food, cakes, and more speeches from everyone. I put my camera down and enjoyed.

I didn’t give a speech but I was so touched to hear from everyone how special these two are. What Oline’s friends and family said about her completely overwhelmed me. I know how special she is…all those qualities that make our friendship so lovely…and seriously, everyone knows these things about her too! Not speaking the same language, I’ve never communicated with her friends/family on a deep level about what makes our friendship special. BUT there’s no need too. They have this friendship with her too.

Happy wedding day to you, my friend. To your new husband. To your lives together.

Just in case you’re not aware. You can visit our website from your iPhone, in Safari, click the share button at the bottom and add our website button to your home screen. You’ll get a sweet little icon like this.

So, for those school pickup lines, or long drive-thru waits, you’re just one click away from photo goodness.

Also, head on over to our facebook page to check out our new photo jewelry shop and pinterest boards — still under construction — but follow us, yes!

We have a jewelry promotion going on in celebration of the open shop and Mother’s day! We are only accepting 25 participants for the promo, so get in on the savings that ends on the 6th.

Excited that one of my weddings has been featured on WeddingWire. One of the most thought out, planned, and executed weddings I’ve ever photographed.

The bride, Katie, made just about everything! Stamping bags, tying garland, painting signs…I can’t imagine what the months leading up to included.

Go see, it’s beautiful!

Wedding planner Alison from Hullabaloo Events and florist Karen Link are some of my favorite gals. Such talent that helped pull Katie’s vision together!

You can see my post of their complete wedding album here….and their surprise video below, put together with the lovely Sarah Mudder sarahmudder[at]gmail.com. Original music by Christopher Branch, a local artist.

More from their charming southern wedding soon.

…wish I had some of that left over pound cake about now.

They love photography and are just about “game” for anything.

Just gotta say a few words to all my brides-to-be left for this year.

Number one rule for great photos:

ENJOY THE DAY!

DON’T stress about all the details.

Is my dress getting dirty…my hair falling out of place…am I holding my flowers right…do I smile or look serious…are my guests having a good time…

I swanny if you just ENJOY yourself and ENJOY being with your groom, magic will happen in front of the lens.

Kayla and Troy. A great example.

Since the sparklers were so huge and they had so many of them, I think they ran through the line 3 times! Just having fun. I didn’t prompt them to, they just did. Which allowed me to get something magical.

I didn’t prompt her to kiss him (well, at least I didn’t the first time), and I definitely didn’t pose her.

I also didn’t tell her mom make sure you bend down so I can see your sweet happy face.

I enjoy letting things fall as they may…when they’re falling in love.