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Friday, January 2nd, 2009

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR. We rang in the new year up in DC with two of Ryan’s brothers and squeezed in a FFFFFFFFREEEEZING engagement shoot on New Years Eve. Post to come…here’s a little sneak peak.

Joe & Jo Engagement

Wow, what an awesome job everyone did casting votes. We were so pleased with your enthusiasm and your feedback. Obviously, two girls went way above and beyond recruiting family and friends to vote! Let’s hope they don’t ever meet in a dark alley because they had some serious determination.

So without further ado we added up the comments, emails and even comments on the actual pictures on Flickr. With an overwhelming 102 votes First Place Bestie goes to……

Rachel and Danny (#19) standing in the water at the Mill at Fine Creek in Powhatan, Virginia.

Rachel and Danny

Second Place Bestie, with a not too shabby showing of 75 votes, Brad and Lyndsey (#51) sharing a laugh in a tunnel.

Brad and Lyndsey- sexy is as sexy does.  Just because shoot.

Because we are in the holiday spirit we decided we would also pick a 3rd place winner to receive an 8 X 10. I am a total sucker for this photo, I think it is one of the sweetest ones ever captured. You obviously agreed as your votes made Marcus dancing with his grandmother (#43) your Third Place Bestie.

Marcus and his grandmother

Congratulations everyone, when we get back to Lynchburg we will get in touch with you to finalize the details.

We would be remiss not to have a few honorable mentions. They fought the good fight and ran a good race a deserve a few more moments in the spotlight.

Morgan and Tom (#1) exchanging a romantic moment on the Chesapeake Bay rocky shore.

My hands down favorite of the day...perfection...Morgan and Tom-Va Beach, VA: August 16, 2008

Danny and Rachel (#2) sharing a laugh while watching a video slideshow of childhood pictures.

Rachel and Danny

Brad and Lyndsey (#14) a barn, an embrace, a smokin hot red high heel, need we say more?

Brad and Lyndsey- sexy is as sexy does.  Just because shoot.

Kelly and Josh (#35) sharing an intimate moment on the railroad tracks.

Kelly and Josh- Lynchburg VA

Jason and Amy (#45) taking a quick break and laugh before heading to their reception.

Amy and Jason- Vinton, VA October 18, 2008

So many great memories from 2008 we wait eagerly for all God has in store for us in ‘09. Thank you again for an awesome year with Kellan!

The “Besties” of 2008

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

We would be remiss not to have a post dedicated to some of our favorite moments of 2008. (The Dundies were already taken so we went with Besties) We are blessed with some of the most amazing subjects who start out as clients and leave as friends. I wish I could post 100 images but I am going to discipline myself to chose a few less than that!

Thank you all for constantly challenging Ryan and I to go the distance in our shooting and for trusting us with some of the crazy ideas we come up with. Thank you for your transparency with the lens and for letting us be privy to some of your more intimate moments. It is an honor to serve you with this medium.

Please vote for your favorite photo and tell us why it grabs you. The subject of the winning photo will receive a complimentary 16 X 20 enlargement. Second place will receive a 11 X 14 enlargement mailed as a Christmas/New Years gift. Go, go, go……

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My hands down favorite of the day...perfection...Morgan and Tom-Va Beach, VA: August 16, 2008
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Rachel and Danny
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Amy and Jason- Vinton, VA October 18, 2008
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Laura F. Bridal_0128
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Barack Obama comes to Lynchburg, VA
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Blair Bridal081_1
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Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008
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Brad and Lyndsey- sexy is as sexy does.  Just because shoot.
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A little Michael Jackson for your entertainment
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Sarah and Brett Engagement
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Kristen and Charles Engagement Session
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Kelly and Doug
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Laura and Marcus-October 11, 2008
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Brad and Lyndsey- sexy is as sexy does.  Just because shoot.
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playing hard to get
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Laura F. Bridal_0117
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Melissa and Aaron- October 25, 2008
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Rhae Bridal768.jpg
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Rachel and Danny
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Candace says this sums up motherhood for her
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Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA
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Marc Ivey and Family
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Blair Bridal089
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Wendy Bridal
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Natalia 15th b-day shoot
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Melissa and Aaron- October 25, 2008
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Barack Obama comes to Lynchburg, VA
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Morgan and Tom-Va Beach, VA: August 16, 2008
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Kristen and Charles- Forest, VA
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Kristen and Charles Engagement Session
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Bennett Wade- three months and studly.  I could eat his face off.
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Cindy and Josh Engagement
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Kelly and Doug
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Blair and John
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Kelly and Josh- Lynchburg VA
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Rachel and Danny
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Kristen and Charles- Forest, VA
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Somebody forgot the ceilings were low....check the flight plan before you take off!
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I love this angle...trying to escape
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Amy and Jason- Vinton, VA October 18, 2008
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They had a smores bar going so we thought it only appropriate to incorporate it into a shot
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Kelly K. Bridal Portraits
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Marcus and his grandmother
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Brad and Lyndsey- sexy is as sexy does.  Just because shoot.
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Amy and Jason- Vinton, VA October 18, 2008
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Bennett Wade- three months and studly.  I could eat his face off.
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Brad and Lyndsey- sexy is as sexy does.  Just because shoot.
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Kelly K. Bridal Portraits
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Cindy and Josh Engagement
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Melissa and Aaron- October 25, 2008
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Brad and Lyndsey- sexy is as sexy does.  Just because shoot.
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Barnett/Almquist Wedding-Baltimore, MD
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Brad and Lyndsey- sexy is as sexy does.  Just because shoot.
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Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA
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Natalia 15th b-day shoot

About Kellan Studios

Kellan Studios is the husband and wife team of Ryan and Kelly Portnoy. We are located in Lynchburg, Virginia and are available for weddings, family & senior portraits, as well as being available for travel.
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