summertime

Summer love in the south is.... well, hot! And yes, you can take all aspects of that meaning and it's sure to apply. Tim and Carrie are no exception. Fortunatley for us, they love it hot and also love to have fun in the sun— after all, it is bikini season. :) We took them to a wonderful place full of summer fauna and waterworks! Here's just a sample of the connection we captured between them and the romance that lives in the south.

thoughts on creativity...

Creativity is a beautiful part of the human experience. It's a gift I never want to take for granted and yet sometimes I do. Isn't it normal for us to give little thought to the subtle changes in the sky; the shapes and their swooshes, the color shifts occurring from morning to mid-day, to yet another twilight? I use the sky as reference b/c it's something so large and seemingly so "close to us", such as the talents each of us possess. And yet we can easily give them no thought as the rest of day is filled with seemingly "more important matters".

If nothing else, try and remember that this "pull for our thoughts", away from the wonder right in front of us.

I believe the pull is good. It's the contrast we need to give both sides of our life more clarity; allowing us to see where edges blur and graduate into something different. If I am to be perfectly honest, I often find myself wishing that life were one sided. I am attracted to life in a certain way, and have a vision to how that should look. But if I really got what I thought I wanted, I think it would be a disservice to my growth and enjoyment of life. How can we enjoy the stars without darkness, and how can feel the warmth of the sun without the light? This pull, this contrast helps us as humans. I urge you to embrace it; take the good with the bad, so that you may be able to enjoy the good in an even deeper fashion.

your creative session awaits!

A few posts ago we told you about CREATIVE SESSION product. This session, which is one of our most loved, is fast becoming one of our most popular offerings! It is best suited for those looking for a creative flare for their images; a work of art. These sessions are influenced by illustrators from around the world, painters, fashion and cinematography.

creative sessions: perfect for anytime of year!
Already had your wedding, or have already booked a wedding photographer—perfect! Now is the best time to get back in that dress, rent that man of yours a tux, and enjoy some fun-filled hours being superstars! Call today and find out how you can get one of these incredible sessions for yourself! You can reach us at 864-354-2548. And yes, we do travel!

wonder today.... be fuller today

I love what we do. And I wish others to enjoy our images as well. But almost more than that, I hope our images will inspire each of you to find a creative space in your day to think differently; to wonder. Wonder can become a child's pastime and a lost art. It is something that, I believe, keeps us feeling alive and gives us the freedom to feel fuller with each day, even in it's routine. I will admit, I can be bogged down with the "routine" like anyone else, and I seek inspiration in others often; whether it be from an author, an illustrator, or even other photographers.

I believe we should all strive to be more rounded. I'm not saying we should deny the fact we each have gifts and leanings in certain areas, such as analytic vs' creative, I'm saying that whichever way we lean, we should strive to "cross-over", seeking new ground and inspiration to add to the fullness of our lives.

The images below are some of my favorites from the stanley wedding we recently had the joy of shooting. "Creatives" themselves, we felt at home as we infused their wedding with as much creativity as possibly. We strive to do this with each and every shoot, and I hope future couples looking for a photographer can see the passion and "wonder" we strive to fill our sessions with.

live. inspire. create something.

french sneak peek

Tim and Amber were married in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We arrived July 4th in DC and were able to check out the town early on the 5th before we started shooting. This is a great example of what can be achieved when you learn your surroundings, and map out a plan. The day flew by as we went from one scene to the next, and Tim and Amber were great as they allowed us to run them around for a several hours. I think you'll see we got some amazing shots and the whole day turned out pretty incredible!