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toni & matt are married!

March 15, 2010 – 7:30 am

when matt & i decided- around this time last year- that we were going to take february 2010 totally off, we knew that it would be an awesome time to recharge and revamp our outlook on our work. we spent the month reevaluating our equipment, goals and workflow, but also, we found ourselves getting antsy. it was an exciting thing to realize that we were looking forward to charging back into our work- exciting and comforting!

so last saturday we dove back in with toni & matt’s beautiful wedding! really, they had no idea that they were going to get the brunt of our new ideas but when we showed up to start shooting it was clear that they trusted our style, thank goodness! when toni arrived at the stunning peachtree christian church she could not quit smiling- her face was full of joy and her laughter came easy. her bridesmaids were relaxed, encouraging and so excited by every detail of the day- really the perfect group of ladies to be surrounded by on her wedding day. every set of bridesmaids should be as in touch and sweet- i couldn’t help but smile while capturing it all! and to be completely honest, matt just looked over at me like i was crazy (debatable, it’s true), and i realized i have a huge grin stretched across my face- as i am writing this post! it was a good day.

just a few quick shots at the church & king plow before the reception:

we walked into the reception and were immediately greeted by steve bales and the bold american crew’s brilliance. sprays of yellow and warm light contrasted with modern black and white details, giving the reception a feeling of warm sunny joy that matched toni’s smile. the tip top’s were rocking out in the background and the air seemed alive with laughter and the delightful smells of their famous catering- just to give you an idea:

the reception flowed as easily as the rest of the day thanks to the detailed coordination of ashley baber whose calm, positive demeanor seemed effortless- the mark of a true professional. just after the late night snack of tater tots and grilled cheese disappeared it was time to depart, which toni & matt did in style!

***please click here to see toni & matt’s slideshow***

toni & matt, thank you so so much for including us in your wedding day! everything was beautiful, yes, but watching you two interact was the biggest joy to capture. i hope you are enjoying your rest in maldives; we wish you the very best!

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nicole & dan are married!

February 10, 2010 – 10:16 am

my birthday week came to a close at nicole & dan’s wedding and since i’d been celebrating pretty much all week i was quite prepared to celebrate more! i arrived at the W- incidentally the perfect place to begin any party- and nicole immediately introduced me around. the room was full of family and close friends all talking and smiling and enjoying adorable tiny sandwiches. nicole’s sense of humor made it easy for me to enjoy shooting all day- she had us all laughing out loud with her offhand comments! literally, LOLing. i should hire her to write this blog. AND redesign this blog- LET ME JUST TELL YOU- she’s got an amazing design sense and it took a serious ‘discussion’ with matt for me to realize that i cannot include every single picture of every detail of her wedding. so- go to the slideshow, friends! anyway, let’s get back to the tiny sandwiches at the W- hair and makeup was in full swing and since the guys didn’t need matt for another hour he was able to grab the rings and nicole’s dress and capture some killer details! this is my favorite ring shot taken on an old typewriter at the bar:

meanwhile the girls (and i) were laughing and generally relaxing and enjoying the day- love this next series of nicole and her bridesmaids:

before the guys started getting ready matt met up with them and they all made their way up to the roof to make some amazing images! the day was so cold the water from the pool was steaming- pretty:

after all of the finishing touches we jumped into a trolly bound for the king plow arts center- where the ceremony and reception was held. when we walked in we headed straight to the site to check on the decor. mark thompson, floral stylist for christopher confero luxe event design and a friend of nicole’s from design school worked with christopher to lovingly craft an environment with nicole in mind. she knew the general concept of their design but many of the details were a surprise- i think i was excited as everyone else when we were greeted with this perfect entry table!

nicole & dan’s wedding was illuminated by HUNDREDS of candles and to complete the glowing, romantic atmosphere, a dreamy golden tree was projected at the altar. i’d never seen anything like it before- the candlelight flickered off the old bricks and glistened at the edges of more than one set of eyes. the effect was intimate and calming. (attn photo nerds: we shot the ceremony at 6400 ISO at 1/40th of a second)

after the ceremony we had a few minutes to grab some portraits before the reception. it was freezing outside so after a few one light portraits around the grounds we decided to embrace the cold for the last few shots and capture the breath that came out in a puff of white with each exhale. the resulting images are pretty intense:

meanwhile the guests were enjoying the beautiful hors d’oeuvres and sparkling beverages that define bold american catering. they clustered around high tables with natural arrangements of perfect buds in re-purposed glass- glowing with the flickering warm light of yet MORE candles. so glad we had a second to grab some shots of the decor before the party started!

nicole & dan entered to deafening applause and cheers with grins stretched across their faces. the celebration was joyful and there was plenty of dancing and laughing! here are a few of our favorite shots:

just before the end of the evening we snuck nicole & dan out for just a few more images of the two of them. i love capturing just a few portraits at the end of the wedding day- after everything is over and there are no more details to worry about- it’s so natural and relaxed.

***please click here to see nicole & dan’s slideshow***

nicole & dan, thank you so much for allowing us to photograph such a beautiful day! we enjoyed getting to know you guys more as well as your families- capturing it all was great! we wish you both the very best!

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kyle & chris were featured on southern weddings!

February 8, 2010 – 9:17 am

congrats to kyle & chris for having the most beautiful wedding ever last fall, and now for having a feature in the southern weddings blog! way to go guys, you are amazing.

here is their ceremony on the southern weddings blog:

aaand their reception:

a big thanks to all the ladies at southern weddings for featuring our work! ;)

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greta & andre are married!

January 18, 2010 – 10:49 am

the thursday evening before greta & andre’s wedding our little city was blanketed in beautiful snow. curled up on our couch and wishing that our bricked up coal fireplace would magically conjure a glowing fire, i could not help but wonder how greta was holding up. the next morning, i quickly found out that greta, and everyone involved in her wedding day was made of strong stuff! her sweet planner, ally, called to warn us about an icy patch near the venue and we safely arrived to the ever amazing raney already hard at work on greta’s hair and makeup. it was going to be a good day!

greta was as peaceful as ever but her eyes sparkled with excitement and a teeny inescapable spark of nervousness. not nervousness about andre- they are perfect together, but just a little apprehension about all of the people! that was soon overcome as the time grew closer for greta & andre’s first look and raney worked her magical finishing touches into greta’s hair and makeup. i’m going to go ahead and cut myself off here so we can enjoy a few images- that’s why we’re here, after all!

ok, but first (i know i know!), a tribute to raney’s brilliance- she worked it under these lights! of course, i was loving the drama of the images but i can’t imagine doing makeup under a spotlight! she’s, quite literally, the best:

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i cannot deny my love for a perfect orchid. if i could always have the luxury of a single white orchid in the middle of our dining room table, life would just be that much sweeter! but i digress- greta & andre’s super classy florals were all expertly arranged by heather of stems atlanta:

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the time came for greta & andre to see one another and reconnect before portraits got started and no one was more excited than andre! he waited in a shaft of sun for greta to approach him- the moment was both emotional and beautiful:

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we hung out inside for a bit while the joyful tears dried since outside they would have frozen on their cheeks! when we finally did step outside- straight onto some ice- we were not even close to prepared for the chill. but as you can see, greta & andre’s unstoppable fierceness slapped the cold right out of the air while we made these next few shots happen.

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back inside we grabbed a light and explored their venue- 103 West, until we ran out of time. here are a few of our faves:

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the ceremony began without a dry eye in the room- and pretty much continued that way until the recessional! greta & andre’s wedding was an intimate gathering of their closest friends and family and everyone there was so excited to see them finally tie the knot!

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we conveniently walked just down the hall to the reception and the celebration kicked off right away! here are a few highlights from the evening:

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i love these two shots taken during the father/daughter, mother/son dances. both of their families seemed so close and the images are just so sweet:

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***please click here to see greta & andre’s slideshow***

greta & andre, we so enjoyed being part of your wedding day- the intimacy created such a warmth and happiness, quite the perfect contrast to the chill of the day! and greta- every time i typed your name in this blog post i accidentally typed ‘great,’ which, really, i thought was quite appropriate albeit beyond corny. but really, thanks for including us in such a great day- we wish you the best!

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katie & blain are married!

January 11, 2010 – 1:34 pm

after a whirlwind holiday season full of fun and little pockets of relaxation, we were energized and ready to start 2010 with katie & blain’s wedding! the air was ice cold and bright blue when we pulled into washington, georgia the morning of january 2nd. matt and i arrived with just enough time to grab breakfast together before we got started. it was a peaceful way to start the year, sitting across from one another, sipping coffee, eating biscuits and soaking in the fact that we pretty much have the best job ever. ;) when i arrived at the historic fitzpatrick hotel in downtown washington i was immediately excited by the beauty of the building and even more surprised when i ventured inside! everything was so beautifully and creatively restored and the backdrop it provided for our images was just stunning. katie had definitely thought that through- well, katie is one of those people who has thought everything through! she’s super organized, creative and inspired but also quite peaceful. her wedding day started in a beautiful place surrounded by her closest friends and family- what a way to kick off the year!

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katie made sure we had plenty of time for portraits of all kinds! we enjoyed the room where she got ready so much that we started there. it was beyond freezing outside but katie & blain were prepared and we finished up couple portraits with chattering teeth beneath our grins. SO WORTH IT! three thumbs up for katie & blain sticking it out!

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with plenty of time to thaw out before the ceremony; everyone was warm with excitement when it came time to walk down the aisle!

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it’s always so sweet to watch couples take a moment to absorb what just happened once they walk back down the aisle. it always makes for some of our favorite images!

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onto the reception! katie & her friends and family had done an amazing job with the catering and decor and it was finally time to enjoy it all and celebrate!

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***please click here to see katie & blain’s slideshow***

katie & blain, thank you so so much for asking us to be a part of such a celebration! you guys are an adorable couple and we were so happy capturing it despite the temperature- way to push through it! we wish you guys the very best!

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