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kristy & tom are married!

November 18, 2008 – 8:48 pm

it is rare that we meet a couple for the first time on their wedding day; we usually at least grab coffee, tour their venue together or take engagement photos. so when the rare times occur and we first meet on the day of, i’m always nervous. and nerves don’t suit me. i get rather spastic really and words come out of my mouth before i’ve completely thought them through. luckily i know this about myself so as i walked into the salon to meet kristy i gave myself a good pep talk consisting mostly of ‘man up, kate!’ i flicked around my settings until they were what i assumed would work inside of the salon- knowing of course i’d be readjusting in mere minutes when i actually got up the courage to enter. it turns out i’d beat them all there and as the bridesmaids arrived it was easy to relax and chat and shoot. when kristy got there i couldn’t wait to meet her. i’d heard so many good things from her best friends that i knew we were all in for a fabulous day.

kristy is thoughtful, organized, passionate about her friends and family and she is in love with tom. matt and i spent the day getting to know kristy and tom and both of their families- it wasn’t long before i felt like i had known them forever. despite the current insane traffic patterns in augusta ga, everyone was encouraging and excited- our kind of people!

now let’s get started on the images! first up we have one of my favorite composite images ever. i know it’s kinda unorthodox and a little bizarre but to me it just fits.

kristy had seriously incredible eyelashes- the kind everyone in the world is jealous of. including me- my response was to just take lots of pictures:

the very lucky groom:

kristy had organized a driver to take all of her wedding party to the augusta botanical gardens before the ceremony for portraits-  excellent idea! it was really exciting to take our time and get some creative shots. here are a few of our faves of kristy & tom:

next it was onto the ceremony. the church didn’t allow flash photography so we are quite indebted to the gentleman with the point and shoot who provided a nice edge for this next photo :)

the reception was in the ballroom of the hotel where the guests (being mostly from out of town) were staying that evening. just one of the many examples of kristy thinking of her guests and making sure their visit was carefree.

i’ve talked before about how much i love taking images that look like jewels to me- here’s an example!

a perk of the reception site/hotel:

there was some seriously crazy dancing at this wedding! matt even asked the dj for a copy of the playlist- it was so full of songs we loved but hadn’t heard in ages!

yup, that’s the groom, being bounced into the air by the interlocking hands of his best friends- simply hilarious!

the night ended with tom’s grandfather leading everyone in ‘new york, new york.’ it began acapella but was quickly picked up by the dj. it was the perfect way to end the night- everyone locking arms, singing at the top of their lungs (somewhat) directed by grandpa. awesome.

kristy & tom, you organized an amazing day. everything was warm and family oriented- what a great way to celebrate your marriage! thank you for everything and best wishes!

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personal hour

October 29, 2008 – 12:23 pm

andrea and nathan’s rocking augusta wedding has been posted to the gallery page! some of my most fave dancing shots ever!

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when matt and i first started the biz we were working from 9am until 2am, daily. we were struggling with controlling our workload and the thought of free time was only a joke. on a whim, we ordered the audio book (we didn’t have time for reading for goodness sake!), ‘the four hour work week’ by tim ferris- we figured that if we could reclaim even one hour of our day that we would be thrilled. so as we stared into our computer screens, editing, answering emails and researching, tim’s voice droned on in the background telling us to stop exactly what we were doing. annoying. yes, but we were listening and what he was saying eventually started to click for us. we created an ambitious 9-5 schedule and became increasingly excited about how much our lives could change. although things can get in the way of the schedule (i’m talking to you, october!); the hour we set aside in the middle of the day for ourselves is invaluable- we call it personal hour and it rocks our world.

we get messages on twitter, facebook and via email about our ‘personal hour’ so i decided to explain it all at once here on the blog. some people seem to think it’s a great idea, some are interested but unsure and some think the idea of spending an hour a day to themselves in 2008 is absurd. i know you’re busy, trust me, i am too, but if spending time for yourself could mean better efficiency in getting done all of that work you have to do, wouldn’t you just have to try it? it’s possible. thanks to tim ferris’ straightforward advice and an article in real simple, i came up with a quick and easy way to help me create my personal hour. i’d love for you to grab a sheet of paper and give it a shot!

.let’s dream.
what makes you happy and relaxed? what do you wish you could spend more time on? what soothes you and makes you feel refreshed? is it reading (my personal fave!), or volunteering or being outdoors? or maybe it’s taking a bath, or diving into a hobby (mmm, cooking) or indulging in a manicure? spend a little time creating a list of as many of these activities as you can imagine.

.reality hits.
now make a list of what you actually spend your time on. while at work and while at home. be specific. break things down. separate email from facebook and the treadmill from the tv. a lot of things on this list will be required for your job and your life- write those things too. if you have trouble with this list real simple recommends keeping a time-diary for a few days to record what you’re really up to during the day.

.give it up.
think about how long you spend on certain activities on the reality list, then compare the activities taking your time to what you’d rather be doing (the dream list). can you cut anything from the reality list to create some time for the dream list? when i look at it that way i’d love to cut the amount of time i spend watching tv in exchange for some fresh air and a good book! is there anything on your list you can save time on by doing a couple times a day and knocking it out all at once instead of little bits every five minutes? hum…email? google reader? those hit me where it hurts; clearly i don’t have this all perfected yet! is there a way to limit distractions while you’re working on your required work? maybe gchat doesn’t need to be on all day or maybe the tv doesn’t need to be on while you’re cooking dinner; would that help you be more efficient?

.just do it.
hopefully by now you’ve realized a few things that can help you recapture some of your time. i know i’ve realized some new things just by writing this! now it’s time to be intentional about the dream list. take the hour you’ve created and use it to really refresh and energize by enjoying something off of your first list! it works best for me if i take my hour at a specific time every day but it might be different for everyone. if this seems to out of reach maybe you could start by enjoying a personal hour twice a week or just on the weekends but once you start, i have to warn you, it’s addicting!

i hope this has been at least a teensy bit helpful! i’d love to hear your ideas for reclaiming time; i think we can all agree we’re always in need of more! best of luck to you!

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andrea & nathan are married!

October 23, 2008 – 6:30 pm

when we first met andrea and nathan it was on a rainy saturday in augusta. we traipsed up and down the riverwalk shooting beneath umbrellas and making the most of what the day had to offer. we were shooting their engagement session and nothing was going to get in the way of them enjoying being together. their outlook on life in general is just that. unstoppable. we saw them again at jessica and mark’s wedding and realized that they are also unstoppable on the dance floor- we couldn’t wait until their wedding!

andrea and nathan were married on a beautifully sunny, breezy saturday in downtown augusta. matt and i had a great time seeing them again and being part of the celebration- and what a celebration it was! people were all around us dancing and laughing and enjoying life- andrea & nathan style. the whole day was laid back, full of huge grins and laughter. no doubt the rest of their lives will be marked by those characteristics as well.

i love how the back-light let’s you see all of the amazing detail in andrea’s gown, it was stunning!

the beautiful bride! (sidenote: i’m very jealous of her amazing hair!)

and the handsome groom:

more dress details, lovely:

love the drama of this next shot:

during the ceremony andrea stole a look back at her bridesmaids, it was such a sweet moment:

kinda different for us, but we were really excited by the lighting:

andrea & nathan’s first dance was so classic; they are both really beautiful dancers:

chillin on the dance floor. this little guy kept lying down every time his dad would try to hold his hands and dance with him, it was hysterical!

nathan and his dad gettin’ down!

andrea & nathan, it was great to see you guys again! we are so glad you decided to include us in your day- everything was just perfect! i hope that your new life is going well; we look forward to keeping in touch!

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