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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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alyssa & charles are engaged!

February 17, 2010 – 1:26 pm

matt & i are often contacted by couples who’d just like a day shoot and sadly, we are rarely able to find the time between weddings and engagement sessions to make it happen. it’s always hard to turn anyone down but when they respond asking if we’ll have any time over the next TEN months- we always mention february! there are a hardcore few who are totally cool with that and alyssa & charles are at the top of the list!

so two weeks ago, matt & i found ourselves grabbing some coffee (for hand-warming and drinking purposes) and scouting around downtown greenville for some locations to shoot alyssa & charles- they’d given us a few adjectives to define their shoot but in the end they left it up to us. we started at a location suggested by a friend and from there ended up just prowling around behind buildings and picking our way through empty lots. it’s really amazing to work with other artists- both alyssa & charles are artists, themselves- because we all come into a shoot ready to make art. they trusted our direction and sweetly and consistently ROCKED every location! it’s always a little intimidating to create images for creative people but also so rewarding! without further ado:

who’d have thought we’d find some green in the middle of february!? yeay! and even more exciting? alyssa & charles were happy as clams to climb up the hill and make this shot happen. i tried to climb up to get some closer shots and it, well, didn’t go so well. three cheers for clients with good balance, haha!

guys- the SUN was out!

we had a blast shooting with the fabulous light and capturing the dark clouds that threatened us. then as the sun sank lower the golden light was even more of a beautiful contrast with the clouds- even though we were technically done with their shoot and had plenty of images to deliver, there was no way we were going to miss these last shots!

my fave:

***please click here to see alyssa & charles’s slideshow***

alyssa & charles, you guys are awesome for braving the february chill to make some pretty pictures with us! thank you so much for trusting us to capture these- we wish you guys the best!

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amy & eric are engaged!

February 11, 2010 – 10:31 pm

when we drove into athens for amy & eric’s engagement pics we were already smiling. it wasn’t raining (!!), we were in one of our favorite cities on the planet and just as we were talking about these things amy skipped to the edge of the sidewalk waving our direction- sealing the deal on this being the perfect shoot! we parked quickly and met the happy couple in front of an old athens staple, the grit. amy & eric are both into photography themselves so they were ready for anything and (despite what they said!) they were comfortable in front of the camera, totally awesome! the shoot flowed naturally- i WISH it had worked out for us to shoot their wedding too! i love these first few images we made while they still had on their hoodies, so perfectly cuddly on this chilly winter day:

we made our way deeper into downtown and were happy to find we were a little early for the evening rush- plenty of empty corners and walls to explore! the sun peeked out for what may have been a full 60 seconds but we took full advantage of the warm light while we had it- i am pretty in love with the sun-kissed look of these next few!

we finished up at an old warehouse we’d always wondered about but never really checked out. it was the perfect location for some more dramatic shots and i was happy to end the shoot with such a well-rounded set of images. it’s so inspiring to have clients who trust what we’re seeing in a shot and work it! makes us feel like we can try anything! so stepping off my soapbox now- the warehouse:

***please click here to see amy & eric’s slideshow***

amy & eric, thank you guys SO MUCH for being up for a february shoot (on your birthday no less- awesome!) and making the cold look so so good! we wish you guys the best wedding ever- no doubt it will be an awesome celebration!

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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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making a house into a home

January 15, 2010 – 1:04 pm

it is a blessing that matt and i are afflicted with the same obsessions (passions?). photography, culture, food, craft, etc and now- architecture. we bought our little two bedroom, one bathroom house this past july as the cornerstone of our 5 to 7 year master plan but once we moved in, a love for our little pocket of the city grew- and we gleefully pushed our little plan off a cliff. we were instantly intrigued by the beauty and possibility of old homes and at the recommendation of some of our most brilliant friends and family members we bought a couple of books to learn about the theories of making a ‘home.’

and now we’re pumped! to say the least. we share new ideas most days at breakfast and usually also after matt gets out of the shower- where he does his most creative thinking, of course. ;) we end up walking around the house with our arms spread out roughly measuring and plotting new windows and nooks. we are lucky that we have such a sweet little floor plan to build our ideas upon and create new efficient spaces perfectly suited to our way of living. of course, it’s all just dreams and speculation right now as we save save save to finance this thing but that’s okay- since our ideas change daily getting started now might stifle the more creative ideas that could come later. that being said, we’re having an awesome time spitballing crazy dreams for stairs and ways to bend natural light to our advantage. we’ve started home inspiration folders and we’re always looking for new blogs and websites with a nod toward the renovated and customized old home.

anyway, we’re excited to chronicle some of our house projects on this blog! hopefully, this is the start of moving back to more personal posts in general because this year we’re determined to have a bit of a life outside of our business. :) it’s not easy because we do love our job so much- honestly, i run straight to the computer every morning to see what new, exciting emails we’ve gotten from all of you while we’ve been asleep! but we’re starting to learn to balance other things we love with our business, like sunshine and other people and architecture and thrift stores ;) and we’re planning on 2010 being a fulfilling balance of our passions. so, here’s to 2010, may it be epic!

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