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RENATA + CALVIN - engagements in the Vista : Columbia, SC wedding photographer

It's all about being comfortable not being comfortable. Read it again and say it to yourself. It's all about being comfortable not being comfortable. Now repeat this to yourself at least an hour a day for a week before your engagement session :)  Now you are ready to begin :)  How do we get those dreamy intimate shots of couples cuddling in a field? It's not all about the lighting, it's not all about the posing, it's all about getting your two people who love each other to make a connection even for the briefest of moments. It's about getting them to be comfortable while doing something uncomfortable. 

Now with that all being said, here is Renata and Calvin. They were fantastic. We hope you enjoy some of their engagement photos take in the Vista! 

 

 

 

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ELENA + YOUNG - engagements at the SC State Fair! : Columbia, SC wedding photographers

Engagement sessions are usually very calm, and often secluded.  We generally go places where there is not much traffic or public presence.  This was not the case with Elena and Young because we did their wedding at the SC State Fair!  It was bustling with people.  Families, couples, kids, everyone.  It was so much fun to capture Elena and Young together with everything else happening around them.  Being at the fair posed it's own set of challenges.  Working through crowds, carnies, and traveling light which is different for us :)  We loved working with Elena and Young, and had a great time with them at the fair.  We hope you enjoy some of our favorites from their session!  

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JESSICA + BRIAN - wedding at Senate's End : Columbia, SC wedding photographers

Jessica and Brian are old souls.  Everything they had to offer was just a bit different.  They had their own flair and we loved every minute of it.  As a photographer, sometimes brides ask you very specific and pointed questions.  Questions you are not really sure how to answer because in an instant you see two outcomes.  One good, and one bad.  Jessica, was always the good outcome.  While she was getting ready, excitement was just buzzing through her and around the room, she turned to Aaron and said "Does my dress make you think of the little mermaid?"  How to answer that question?!  I (Aaron) smiled, and said, "It looks lovely.  Very different from anything I've yet to see."  Jessica responded proudly "I love it!  It reminds me of the Little Mermaid mixed with White Christmas!"  (a sigh of relief :)  )  That really set the tone for the whole day for us.  Jessica couldn't have been happier with any aspect of her wedding day....and it showed. I say Jessica and Brian are old souls because of the wonderful thought and detail put into their wedding day.  Jessica wore a silver pendant on her wrist.  A gift from her grandfather to her grandmother.  She even wore her grandmother's veil.  She had a style all her own, and everything had a wonderful elegance to it. We had the wonderful opportunity to do a first look with Jessica and Brian.  Brian was so excited he turned a whole 20 feet too early, but it was just as sweet and memorable :)  Their mass was beautiful and full of their personality.  You'll see one of our favorite photos of Jessica, turned around during the ceremony to give her parent's a wink and thumbs up!

 

The reception was an elegant affair with a first dance that brought the house down.  Another thing we love at weddings are surprises during the father daughter dance.  Jessica and her dad did not disappoint.  With elegant details and fun all around, their reception was a night to remember.  We loved being there.  We hope you enjoy some of our favorite memories from their day.

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