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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

Rhae and Scott- a mountaintop nuptial

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

We are in the middle of a crazy six week stretch shooting every weekend and also doing a tradeshow tomorrow. We wanted to give you something to keep you coming back. There is nothing worse than a stale blog. Here are some shots from Rhae and Scott’s wedding that my brother Joe and I shot about a month ago.

We drove up to the mountains of Lexington, Virginia to the House Mountain Inn. This was the perfect location for Rhae (being from Montana and all). She wanted a place that felt like home and The House Mountain Inn did not disappoint. Here are some images to prove it.

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Scott and the guys had gone skeet shooting earlier in the day and asked if they could take pictures with their guns. Heck yes you can take pictures with guns! Honestly, what was I going to say, they had guns!

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

I think there is a metaphor here…

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae’s dad

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

…and the kiss.

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott like to fish, so we worked that into the ring shots.

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

These next few pictures need some explanation. One of Rhae’s bridesmaids told me she had something planned for Rhae and to be prepared. Next thing I know, she has Rhae sit in a chair with a basket.

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

She explained to the crowd that only one person has the key to her heart, and that person is Scott. She also said only one man can have the key to her house. She then asked if there was anyone in the building who had a key to her house, to return in to the basket. I’m not kidding, every man in the place (young and old) had a key and dropped it in the basket.

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

I can’t say I had ever seen this joke played on someone at a wedding, but it worked like a charm.

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

We’re driving with no hands! Safety first kids!

Rhae and Scott- August 23, 2008- Lexington, VA

Rhae and Scott, we had an amazing time documenting your wedding day in Lexington. It was great to see you at Blair’s wedding yesterday! Congratulations to you both!

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