February 17, 2012
A few weeks ago Tim and I traveled to visit his parents in Maryland. We’re so grateful to be back on this side of the country for several reasons – the main one that we can hop in a car for just a few hours and arrive at our parents’ doorstep. We’ve both been truly blessed with supportive families who encourage us in our endeavors, but are also willing to ask the good questions and challenge us when we need it. We spent the weekend eating delicious food, watching football, and touring around the beautiful snowy wonderland of western Maryland. The last morning Tim and I were there, we decided to explore the old B&O Railroad Station. Yes, that’s the same B&O railroad on your Monopoly board. Perhaps you just thought it was a funny fake name. Nope. It actually exists.
Enjoy a little taste of our weekend adventure.
January 27, 2012
Daniel and Kayla are some of my favorites. We’ve been friends since our awkward early high school days when we were pretty nerdy and into all things science and math and photography…well, I can’t say we’ve changed all that much ;) I know if I were to write a list of people I’d love to travel with, Daniel and Kayla would be at the top that list. They are explorers and adventurers, and lovers of all things outdoors. We’ve gone camping and jumped off cliffs together more times than I can remember, and now that Tim and I are back in NC, we look forward to many more adventures with these two.
We’re thrilled to get to celebrate Daniel and Kayla’s wedding with them next summer. They’ve been together for seven years and have weathered the challenges of a long distance relationship through all of college. I’d say they deserve to be married and in the same location! Congratulations, friends!
If you’d like to see more engagement photos from us, visit the engagement gallery over on our website!
January 24, 2012
Meet Kara & Cynthia. These girls are passionate and creative. They have an eye for detail and beauty. They like to dream big. And they just so happen to be in the wedding planning business! These lovely ladies are based out of Chicago and are available for everything from design, to consulting, to coordination of your big event. They are well aware that every couple is different and they seek to integrate each couple’s personality into their celebration. Some couples desire full-service wedding planning and coordination, while others enjoy a more DIY approach – Kara and Cynthia have a vision to walk alongside brides and grooms at any step along the way. They’re happy to help from the moment you get engaged to plan everything from your engagement shoot to your wedding day. Or if you just need a little extra help the week of your wedding, they’re available for that too!
Kara and Cynthia have a tri-fold vision for their work: Innovate, Create, and Execute. They enjoy dreaming and coming up with spectacular ideas, finding a way to creatively make those ideas reality, and following through to the final product. If you are planning a wedding, engagement session, or any other event that needs an extra dose of creativity, then consider hiring these lovely ladies!
Check out Kara & Cynthia’s work over on their website, follow them on Twitter, like them on Facebook, and check them out on Pinterest!
Photos courtesy of Sarah Shreves & video courtesy of Orion Pahl.
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January 12, 2012
Seth and Laura are, in a word, unique. They do things their own way. They’re adventurous, daring, and a little whimsical, as well as extraordinarily thoughtful and deep. They’re artists in their own right, Seth and Laura both studied industrial design with a focus in product design, so they brought a fantastic amount of creativity to our shoot with them. Tim and I always love collaborating with other artists who think similarly to us – it’s so fun to see what we can come up with together.
Seth proposed to this lovely lady a few weeks ago after throwing her out of an airplane. If you don’t believe me, you should go watch the video. Even if you do believe me, you should go watch it. Go now. Okay, when you get back enjoy a few frames of Seth & Laura!
January 3, 2012
As photographers, Tim and I are passionate about telling the stories of the people we meet. We enjoy getting to know others, asking questions, discovering for ourselves what makes them who they are. We especially enjoy being able to walk alongside others on their journey – whether that be through an engagement story, a wedding, or any other significant moment or time of transition. We love to capture what is meaningful.
Casey is embarking on a significant transition – she hopes to lose 100 pounds over the next year! I was honored that she asked me to be a part of this transition time, especially since she’s also a photographer herself! Casey and I attended high school together and we pretty much made up our photography club. We spent many evenings at school in our closet-turned-darkoom, swishing chemicals over paper and hoping we’d get something good! Before we got together, I asked Casey to write a letter to her future self. I encouraged her to include her goals for these next several months, as well as what it will mean to her to work hard and feel healthier. During our shoot Casey sealed up the letter and I’m holding on to it till our next session – once she’s reached her goal! Enjoy these photos and just try and tell me that Casey doesn’t have the most stunning eyes you’ve ever seen!
