Style Me Prettiness in Charleston

I love Style Me Pretty. They are the leading online resource for style-concious brides on the hunt for unique and creative weddings. They were also our inspiration behind creating NAPCP's blog for Parents.

So, when the Nudd's emailed me to tell me their 10 Year Anniversary photos would be featured on their site, naturally - I was ecstatic. I've been waiting for SMP's feature to share the rest of the images from their anniversary session in Charleston. There were so many favorites... And what's so meaningful to me about these photos is not only are they of one of the most beautiful couples I know, but with each location we chose to photograph, Garrett and Joy explained to me its significance and why it was so important to them...

I started photographing at The Planters Inn as they got ready for their shoot. Love this shot. Garrett is rubbing Joy's toes...which I felt encompassed the entire feel of their anniversary. Garrett surprised Joy with the weekend getaway, the photo shoot, all of the details behind it, and spoiled his wife of ten years the entire week. What a great husband!

We ventured off to the Macaroon Boutique next - one of their favorite dessert destinations. Yum!





How cute are they with their macaroons?



I loved all of the architectural elements around the city. Made for interesting backdrops to use and have fun with!





Aren't they both gorgeous? Don't get me started on their kids.... :)







Love their style...



And some of my favorite images we captured right before sunset...





A true reflection that the subjects are comfortable with their photographer. Awesomeness.



Sigh... Joy, you are stunning and have such a sweet soul. I love that you are my friend.



And probably one of my favorite captures of the shoot. Love.



The full feature on Style Me Pretty can be found here.

What an incredible honor it was to document such a special anniversary for our dear friends. Garrett & Joy - you guys mean the world to us, and we cherish our friendship whole-heartedly. Thank you for trusting me to photograph some of your biggest family memories.

Celebrating 10 years...

Will be sharing more of one of my sessions this weekend in Charleston soon. Here's a teaser... Joy & Garrett are celebrating their 10 year wedding anniversary, and they wanted to capture some special portraits of them in the location they got married. More to come soon!

coBBlestone rue: lifestyle for the modern family

I am a big fan of bloggers, certain bloggers more than others. ;)

Spending my mornings with the AJC and a cup of coffee has quickly been replaced with answering emails and keeping up with virtual friends and the fascinating lives they lead. If I'm searching for a little photographic inspiration, I'm on NAPCP's Blogroll, but if I'm in need for some calm in my life, I'm keeping up with Mil or Ree (a couple virtual friends who seem to solve all of my qualms in life...).

Yesterday, I received a beautifully crafted announcement revealing the launch of my friend Joy's new blog - cobblestone rue.

She writes:

Cobblestone rue is my search for clarity.
It's about birthday parties and tea parties.
It's about lifestyle and home style.
It's about smart fashion for children and smart children.
It's about being a wife, mom, entrepreneur, cook, designer, housekeeper, chauffeur and super-hero, all at the same time and doing so with grace and ease.

What makes bloggers so compelling to me is how relatable and honest and open they are. Joy is no exception. Life is complicated, but she counts her blessings everyday and isn't afraid to teach her daughters to dream.

I'm excited about the launch of her new blog - her place of purpose and passion. I've witnessed Joy do amazing things with her husband Garrett's photography career and effortlessly juggle life's craziness with grace & poise. I can't wait to see where she takes this, and I look forward to following her journey.