November 21st, 2009
Today was such a beautiful day for our family photos with Kimberly, Ashley, and their children, Hannah and Austin. We took photos of them at their family’s farm, located just outside of Summerville, Georgia. We couldn’t have asked for a better day…not too hot and not too cold! We really enjoyed meeting the Forthe family, as they were so very nice! Here are a few of our favorites from today.
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We just loved their trikes! We had never seen any quite like them, they were so original!
See their entire gallery soon!
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November 17th, 2009
We recently had a customer order our 11 oz. white mugs for a holiday gift. We had not had anyone order a mug yet, so I was pleasantly surprised when they came in! They were gorgeous!! I really loved them! They are really nice ceramic mugs and your photo is printed right on the mug, instead of being a plastic mug with a photo insert. I highly recommend our mugs as a great gift this season! They are available in 11 oz. white and 11 oz. black or 15 oz. white. Pricing ranges from $9.95-$12.95 plus shipping. Order yours soon!
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November 3rd, 2009
Joyful and Joseph were wed in Calhoun, Georgia on October 31, 2009. We were honored to be able to capture their day for them! It was a rainy and chilly day, which changed our outdoor photo plans a bit. Joyful and Joseph set up their first glance so that we could capture the entire moment. Joyful had always wanted wedding pictures at an old house with pillars. She was able to find and get permission from very wonderful owners of a local home. We thank them so much for their hospitality and allowing Joyful’s dream to become reality! Here are some of our favorite photos from the big day:
What A Beautiful House!
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A Dance Dip
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October 25th, 2009
While we were at Berry College in Rome, GA yesterday, we also took photos of Kelson. He was a tough one to crack a smile, but we got him to warm up a bit at the end. Here are a few of the ones we liked best:
at the water wheel
by the swan pond
a few geese
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more geese!
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October 24th, 2009
We have known Kiara since she was little! She is soooo grown up, we just can’t believe it! We took some photos of her at the park in Calhoun before she went off to the Homecoming Dance. She looked absolutely gorgeous! Here are a few of our favorites from this evening.
Beautiful Sky!If only we could have moved the cars, this would have been the perfect photo! Still, I couldn't pass up this sky!So vogue!
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All smiles
Looks like she knows a secret...
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October 24th, 2009
We were at Berry College in Rome, GA today for family photos with Alton, Amber, and their three girls. It looked as if it was going to be a gloomy and cold day, but when we got there, the sun broke through. We really enjoyed the session and are tickled with how the photos turned out! Here’s a sneak peak of some of our favorites:
At the swan pond
Beautiful fall color
mom & dad
Hanging out
Just us girls
baby face
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October 19th, 2009
It’s that time of year again!
The holiday season is just around the corner and it is time for our annual print sale! We offer this every year so that anyone who would like to give photos for holiday gifts can take advantage of our good deal! We know how much holiday shopping can add up, so we hope this helps a bit!
All regular prints (glossy or matte finish) are 50% off regular price! All canvas prints are 20% off regular price!
All orders and payments must be received by December 8th, 2009. Tax & shipping costs not included and will be added on at the end of your order.
Regular Print Pricing Examples:
4X6 Regular Price $3 each, are now on-sale for $1.50
5X7 Regular Price $5 each, are now on-sale for $2.50
8X10 Regular Price $15 each, are now on-sale for $7.50
11X14 Regular Price $35 each, are now on-sale for $17.50
16X20 Regular Price $60 each, are now on-sale for $30
other sizes available as well!
Regular Wrapped Canvas Pricing Examples:
8X10 Regular Price $75 each, are now on-sale for $60
11X14 Regular Price $110 each, are now on-sale for $88
16X20 Regular Price $155 each, are now on-sale for $124
other sizes available as well!
Contact us right away with your order to skip the holiday rush!
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October 17th, 2009
Here are some photos of Kiley at Burt’s today…see excerpt below about our day. Brrrrrr…..!!!
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October 17th, 2009
The cool breeze shot over the mountain and through the pumpkin patch, but as dedicated pumpkin pickers, we endured! This is my favorite time of the year and Burt’s is one of our new found traditions. We love to go there and pick out our pumpkin. This year, took along a few little ones to take pictures of. It was pretty cold, but Catherine and Kiley were good sports! Such well behaved children!
Here are some photos we took today of Catherine.
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October 12th, 2009
We had the extreme priviledge to photograph Jason & Kasey’s Wedding on October 10, 2009. We woke up to a rainy, cloudy day and I must say, we were pretty worried! Jason and Kasey had planned to see each other before the wedding so that they could have photos taken at Berry College. We were tickled! Unfortunately, we were a little held back on some of the photos because we definitely didn’t want to spoil Kasey’s dress before she went down the aisle. Even so, we were able to get gorgeous shots and had a great time doing so! We absolutely loved getting to know this couple, as they were so much fun and treated us like family! Thanks so much guys and we wish you all the best!
Here are a couple of our favorites:
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October 8th, 2009
October is a busy month for us and we love this time of year! The weather is perfect for taking outdoor photos. We are going to be taking photos at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm on October 17th, for sure. If you are interested in this, contact us soon, as spots are filling quickly! On October 24th, we will be taking family photos at Berry College. There are a ton of nice backdrops at Berry, so it will be a great place for fall photos. Again, if interested, let us know. Happy Fall!!!!!
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September 21st, 2009
We will be taking photos again at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm this year! Contact us right away if you are interested to set up the day. It is looking like October 17th, tentatively. If you’ve never been to Burt’s, it is a great spot for family photos or photos of your little one! Little kids, pumpkins and wheelbarrows, what could be cuter?
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September 11th, 2009
End of wedding season special! Starting today, book any wedding package for your 2009 wedding and receive $200 off that package. Offer only valid on weddings booked after today, September 11, 2009 and only 2009 weddings.
Contact us to book your wedding today! This special will only last until spaces fill up, so hurry!
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September 9th, 2009
We are definitely animal lovers at SNB! So, when we received this urgent request for help, we could not turn down posting it. Hopefully, someone out there will be looking to adopt an animal. If so, please see the listing below and maybe you can help!
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The Animal Shelter of Clarendon County in Manning, SC needs your help!!!!
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The Animal Shelter of Clarendon County, in Manning, SC is a no kill facility that is currently the only animal facility in town. They have many animals that have been there for years and they may be taking over as the city’s only animal control facility very soon. They contacted Best Friends to see if we could help get the word out that they need help. There simply is not the room available for these many animals and more will be coming in soon.
There are currently 96 dogs and 85 cats that need homes as soon as possible., including the wonderful dogs pictured above.
If you have been thinking of adopting a pet or know of someone who is please consider adopting from the Animal Shelter of Clarendon County.
You can call Amanda at (803)473-7075,
or email her asheltercc@ftc-i.net
Members you can also help by posting and passing on this email.
Animal Shelter of Clarendon County
5079 Alex Harvin HWY
Manning, SC 29102
Phone: 803-473-7075
Website: www.ascc.rescuegroups.org
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July 12th, 2009
We took our annual photos of baby Catherine this evening. I just couldn’t wait to post a few! We gave her icecream and let her go to town. Makes you want to get a cone for yourself, huh? She is such a cutie and a very happy child. I love taking her pictures! Anyway, here are a few of my faves from the session.
With Mom & Dad
All smiles!
Another smile!
Icecream!!
More!
Icecream picnic
Smiles AND Icecream!
Stay tuned for her entire gallery soon!
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July 12th, 2009
Nancy and Eric were wed on July 9, 2009 in Stockbridge, GA. We had a good time capturing their day for them. Their reception was at the Founder’s Hall in Roswell, which was a lovely site. Their DJ was DJ Kayo and they danced into the early evening. Nancy and Eric also had a very nice touch to the reception, a smoothie bar. We thought this was a great idea and really loved the smoothies by Atlanta Chocolate Fountains & The Cappuccino Connection. This was a great substitution to alcohol and it provided a lovely addition to appetizer hour. We strongly suggest checking them out! Everything went very smoothly (pun intended!) and we would like to share some of our favorites from the day.
Lovely church
The Ring!
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July 2nd, 2009
Fountain in Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park
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June 21st, 2009
We met up with Nancy and Eric at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA for their engagement photos. We will be doing their wedding in July. It was one of those HOT HOT Georgia days with the sun blazing down! It made for a very difficult shoot for lighting. The falls were so inviting, you really considered playing in the water! It’s nice to see that the falls have recovered from the drought, as they are a favorite place of ours. Here are a few photos from our day.
After a long climb down steps!
Flowers!
On the bridge
At the base of the falls
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March 16th, 2009
Cascades of White
- Pink Fringe!
With the last few days being so glum and rainy, here are a few shots of color! These are some flower shots from last spring,
which is such a lovely time of the year!
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January 5th, 2009
We would like to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy 2009! We hope that even though these are times of struggle, everyone will take a minute to count their blessings. It is always very easy to feel that things just can’t get any worse, but reality is that they really can. Therefore, no matter how small or large your trials are, they can always be worse. May you all have warm beds, plentiful tables, and lots of love in 2009!
This too shall pass.
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January 5th, 2009
Josh & Cynthia were married on October 24, 2008 at the 173 Carlyle House in Norcross, Georgia. It was an absolutely beautiful location and the staff was very helpful! Despite the drab and dreary day, it did not put a damper on the festivities. We had a blast with Josh & Cynthia! They were really laid back and fun. We got a lot of really great shots and enjoyed every moment!
Here are some of our favorites from the day:
Cynthia had a gorgeous dress!
We got to experience our first ever “mashed potato bar! It was quite yummy!
Fancy potato glasses!
Again, thanks guys for the great experience!
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October 24th, 2008
Wayne & Lynn were married on October 18, 2008 in Rome, Georgia. Everything was so beautiful and we captured every moment! Wayne’s aunt was so very helpful with coordinating things. We enjoyed meeting everyone and hope the happy couple had a wonderful time in Hawaii!
Here are some previews of the day:
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October 1st, 2008
Roger and Jenna were wed in Palmetto, Georgia on September 27, 2008. We were very honored to capture their day and meet their family and friends. Everyone was so welcoming and kind! Jenna had a very unique and original dress that was so gorgeous! We loved the colors! The big day was planned by Eventtagious and they did a fantastic job, we must say!
Here are some of our favorites from the day:
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September 22nd, 2008
So, what have we been up to lately? Well, after catching up on all our weddings this past summer and getting ready for fall ones…we have started working on a new website! This is going to be a really big adventure for me to learn about flash and such. So, stay tuned as I expect it to totally kick butt!!
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September 22nd, 2008
We have been getting a lot of questions lately about our most recent “trash the dress” session. Because this is a newer trend, we thought we should take a little time to explain the rage!
”Trash the dress” is a new way to get a little more wear out of your wedding dress. Let’s face it, your dress that you spent so much money on is NEVER going to be worn again! Your daughter is NOT going to want to wear an outdated dress. You are likely going to want to experience the thrill of helping her find that perfect dress after shopping all over town. Why spend the extra money to have your dress dry cleaned when it is going to simply hang in the closet or be tucked away in a box forever? So, instead of spending more on the dress, why not spend more time in it??
This session is an absolute blast, for both us as photographers, and the bride. The session is shot after the wedding, so there is no more stress. Who cares if the dress gets dirty at this point? It is a laid back session full of fun. This is the chance for our bride to feel a bit more sexy in her dress and show some attitude. Don’t forget about the groom too! The groom can either be a part of the shoot and get some really steamy shots with his new bride, or just enjoy the photos of his bride. Believe it or not, this is something that the groom really loves!
There are a TON of locations that can really be great for this session. For instance: waterfalls (like our last session), lakes, fountains (such as Centennial Olympic Park), beaches, etc. If getting wet is not your thing, how about: farms (with machinery looks really cool), trains, old cars, urban settings (such as Chattanooga), etc. This is really a chance to let your hair down and let us show off our creativity.
We hope this gives everyone a clearer vision on what “Trash the Dress” is all about. If you have any questions, let us know and we can discuss it further. We would love to have our next session with you!
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August 18th, 2008
Evan and Rebecca’s big day finally arrived. They were wed in Cave Spring, Georgia. The site was very cool with an old church, great reception site, and as the name states…a cave! Getting married in Cave Spring, we had to take pictures in the cave! Everything was perfect and we enjoyed capturing the details of every moment. Evan and Rebecca were so sweet and we know they will continue to share many more memories! Thanks to both of them for giving us the honor of getting to know them and their families! Here are some of our favorites from the day.
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July 15th, 2008
We had the honor of capturing Nikki & Tyler’s Wedding on July 12, 2008, in Dalton, Georgia. We met up with them both at Trevitt Hall, in downtown Dalton, Georgia, to take extremely awesome (if I do say so myself) photos of their first moment seeing each other. This is a new and very time efficient trend. It also gives us a chance to capture in photograph that moment together. Very romantic! The owners of Trevitt Hall were very accomodating and extremely friendly! We thank them dearly for being so flexible with us and offering their lovely site for these photos. We were very impressed.
We really enjoyed everyone from both sides of the family! Mrs. Barrett (mother-of-the-bride) made sure to take care of us and that we ate. I must say that that was the best tasting Groom’s Cake ever!! Nikki was a beautiful bride and looked just like a princess. If Tyler isn’t careful on the honeymoon, they just may keep her and put her on a float for the princess parade!
Some shots from Trevitt Hall .
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July 11th, 2008
Tracie and Danny were wed on July 5, 2008 at Grandview, in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. It was a lovely location with a lovely view! Danny and Tracie live in Ohio but have family in Florida as well. So, they chose Grandview because it was a location halfway between their families. We were very honored to celebrate their special day with them! Everyone seemed to have a blast and special thanks to the family for being such sweethearts!
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July 8th, 2008
We met up with Rebecca and Evan at Berry College in Rome, Georgia for their Engagement Photos. There are so many photo opportunities there! We really enjoyed our time getting to know them and capturing their romantic moments! The two of them are so cute together and love was in the air. They both were so sweet! We are looking forward to capturing their wedding later this year. Here are a few photos:
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June 30th, 2008
We had a blast helping Amber trash her dress at Keown Falls (located in Northwest Georgia near Villanow and LaFayette) recently! She was such a sport and a sweetie! She hiked the whole way up to to the falls (a little over a mile each way) in her dress! It was a bit of a hike with all our gear, but we definitely say that it was worth it. Unfortunately, the falls were not flowing their best due to the dry weather. We still love the shots that we got and want to share.
After Keown Falls, we went to a local area just minutes away called The Pocket. We dipped Amber in the mountain spring water!
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June 25th, 2008
Amy & Nick were married on June 21, 2008 in Conyers, Georgia. The ceremony was breathtaking and the reception a blast! The ceremony took place at St. Pius Catholic Church in Conyers, Georgia. The reception was held at Always Banquet Facility in Conyers, Georgia, which was lovely. Both sites were very helpful and accommodating.
At every moment, we were made to feel welcome, appreciated, and even like part of the family! A very special thanks to Amy’s mom for putting us up in a hotel the night after. It was much appreciated and very nice to stay local that evening. We loved every moment and had such a great time with their family and friends!
Nick and Amy themselves are so sweet and really wonderful together. Really, they are gentle spirits with such a talent for music! We can’t wait to put together their DVD with their own music. It will make a very special touch.
We had such a great time with Amy & Nick, that we are sure to have a void! After photographing their engagement, Amy’s bridal, and now wedding….it won’t be the same without them! Here are just a few photos from the wedding. It will be a bit before we have all the rest done, as we took a lot!
These mops were hanging just outside the church and we couldn’t resist the fun shot!
See Nick & Amy’s entire gallery.
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June 24th, 2008
We arranged to have Amy’s Bridal Photos taken at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, in Atlanta. This location had special meaning to the bride-to-be, so we were happy to accomodate. We had never been to the site, so we were pleasantly surprised and pleased with the location! There were so many beautiful rooms and photo opportunities! It was a very enjoyable afternoon!
Amy had asked for her gallery to be locked until after her wedding, so now we would like to share her images. Stay tuned for wedding photos soon!
This is one of my absolute favorites!
Such beautiful architecture.
The lighting was perfect!
See Amy’s entire Bridal Portrait Gallery
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June 20th, 2008
…And it was back to Rolling Ridge Farms, LLC for the second session of camp! This time, it was the Intermediate Camp. There was some great riding going on! Kudos to the girls and the instructors for weathering that heat! Keep up the good work everyone and kisses to all the horses.
It was so dusty too from all the riding and lack of rain. Emerging from the dust…
Waiting patiently for their turn.
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June 20th, 2008
Stephanie & Derek were wed on June 14, 2008 at the Hill City Baptist Church, in Resaca, Georgia. Before the event, we got together at Stephanie’s uncle’s beautiful property to take some outdoor photos. We were able to capture so many moments before the rain came and went. So glad we picked the morning to take the photos outdoors though or we would have all melted! We had a great time and the wedding party were really a blast!
Here are some of our favorites from that day:
We will have the entire gallery up soon!
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June 20th, 2008
We got to have some fun out on the farm again! We did some bridal photos for Amber. She’s an outdoor type girl, so we love that! We will be doing a trash the dress session with her soon also, so stay tuned for that!
Here are a few of our favorites:
See Amber’s entire gallery
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June 17th, 2008
The big day finally arrived for Brittay and Thomas’s Wedding! They were wed in Cleveland, TN on June 7th, 2008. They tied the knot in the prettiest little church! We were very surprised when we arrived that the bride had fractured her foot a few days before the wedding. So, we had both bride and mother-of-the-bride on crutches! She was a trooper though, you would never know by most of the pictures! She even made it down the aisle without the crutches! We hope that you can look back someday (after you are all healed) and laugh about the whole thing Brittany!
Here are a few of the photos we took that day. We had a great time with the Bride and Groom and the Bride’s Mother was such a sweetie!
Brittany’s dress was so lovely!
This was a very original idea that we had not seen before. Instead of trying to get your dauther to wear your outdated wedding dress, put it on display! We thought this was a really unique and cool idea! Both mother and mother-in-law-to-be put their wedding dresses on display with a photo of their wedding day. It was really nice!
Thomas sang to Brittany during the ceremony. It was very romantic and Thomas had a WONDERFUL voice! American Idol???
Thanks for all the fun guys! See their entire gallery.
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June 15th, 2008
I had the extreme privilege to photograph a great group of kids two weeks ago. They were the Beginner Summer Camp Group at Rolling Ridge Farms, LLC (http://www.rollingridgefarm.com/). The ages were around 4-5 year olds and look at them ride!! Very cute! I will be doing the Intermediate and Advanced Camps coming up in the next few weeks, so stay tuned for that!
Hmm…they didn’t tell me that this could get messy!
This shot reminds me of a carousel horse! Would you believe that he is 27 (the horse of course!)?! Such a sweet boy!
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June 15th, 2008
My mom and I took a little getaway to Gatlinburg in May. On the way back, we spent the day driving around Cade’s Cove. This was the first time I had to been to either…I know, I know, never been to Gatlingburg?!! If you have never taken the time to drive around the scenic loop at Cade’s Cove, it is worth it! Little hint, pack a picnic lunch. There are plenty of scenic spots to stop and enjoy!
We never figured out what all the buzz was about by these butterflies. They kept coming out of the woods by the numbers and swarming in this spot.
A random lone daisy.
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June 15th, 2008
Sorry that I haven’t posted anything in a while! It has been sooooo busy! I’ll try to post some of what we have been up to very soon!
We were home for a family graduation when I shot this. My mom’s dog Zeke was making faces at the camera! Need I say more?
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April 5th, 2008
We recently got a new lens, the Canon 50 mm 1.2 L Series! So, I just had to try it out (multiple times) on my favorite subject, our dog Kylie Sue! I think she was getting a little tired of smiling. Wow! She even looks a little vicious in this photo. Such attitude… LOVE the lens!
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March 6th, 2008
We have finally settled on a logo! All this time, we have just picked font that we liked and added a photo or two, so that we weren’t tied down. Well, we are going to commit! Here’s our new logo:
Feel free to let us know what you think about our new look! We are very excited! Now….some patience with all the conversion. So many new places to put our logo! Wow! Stay tuned for a little website and blog tweaking. A very very big thank-you to our dear friend Dana for her design and total kudos! We love it and hope you will too!
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March 4th, 2008
We met up with Thomas & Brittany on March 2, 2008 at Barnsley for their engagement session. They are getting married this summer and we are honored to be capturing that as well. Barnsely is blessed with many great photo spots and I think we were all a bit worn out at the end! We are quite sure that the photos were well worth it!
Here are a few of our favorites:
We had a few unexpected visitors, so we just had to incorporate them into our shot!
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Barnsley Gardens is located in Bartow County, Georgia, about 60 miles north of Atlanta. A special thanks to Donna for her help coordinating the shoot. She was very prompt with her contacts and made our job easier! Also, another thanks to Barnsley for letting our couple dream in the Lexus!….hmmm….what is the plural of Lexus? Lexi? Lexuses? Don’t think I ever imagined having to use the plural! :)
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February 12th, 2008
Nick and Amy are getting married on June 21, 2008. We got together February 9, 2008 at Stone Mountain, Georgia to capture some moments. This is the place that Nick proposed to Amy, so the site had special meaning to the couple. We had a wonderful time getting to know them and got some really great shots (if we do say so ourselves!). It was quite an adventure! We hiked to the top to capture the sun going down and weren’t really expecting the temperature difference and all the wind! Anything for a good photo! Hey guys, “one more…!”
We would like to thank Amy’s mom again for lunch and for such great company! We can’t wait for the big day!
Here are some of our favorites:
On top of the mountain. Such wonderful lighting!
Taking a break half-way up the mountain…
Another shot…
And another….
Yet another…we’ll end with that lovely sunset!
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February 3rd, 2008
The 2008 Wedding Season is quickly closing in! Since we only cover one wedding per day and do not overbook in order to give our weddings more attention, we are booking quickly! We only have approximately 12 more slots available. If you are interested in booking, you may want to do so pretty quickly!
We are very excited to work with all our weddings this year! We are sure that this is going to be a great year and are ready to start creating! 
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February 3rd, 2008
SNB is attempting to enter the world of blog! Please bear with us, it may be a bumpy ride! We are really excited to create a voice to our website and obtain feedback from everyone. Please feel free to let us know what you think!
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