Archive for August, 2010

The First 24

Ethan Thaddeus Lawrence is one stubborn little fella. He finally decided to make his grand appearance on August 23rd 2010 at 6:27 pm. 8 Days past his due date. He was 7lbs 10oz and 21 1/2 inches long. My words can not describe the grandeur of the event and subsequent feelings so I will let you feel it through the images that were captured during Ethan’s first 24 hours… Ethan Baby 2 The First 24 Hands The First 24 First hold The First 24 Ethan Baby 6 The First 24 Relatives The First 24 Birthing team The First 24 Ethan Baby 2 2 The First 24 Ethan Baby 3 2 The First 24 Relatives2 The First 24 Ethan Baby The First 24 Ethan Baby 4 The First 24 Ethan Baby 3 The First 24 In bed The First 24 All this new life outside of the womb takes its toll… A HUGE thanks goes out to everyone who was there to stand by our side as we passed through this monumental moment in life! We couldn’t have done it without all of your love and support! Sarah’s sister Krista, of KM Photography, took many of the images you see here. And lastly, as most of you know, this starts our new 365 Project with 3 people. So keep an eye out for things to come!!

Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC

Kristen and Nick are such great people. They are very down to earth and so easy to work with. Their wedding day was a great day for celebration and was lead by the great Erin McLean of Erin McLean Events. They even made sure to have a candy bar (pregnant Sarah loved that!) with a wide assortment of sweet treats. All that candy gave everyone the sugar rush they needed to keep dance floor rockin’ where the awesome Ben Suggs of Southern Entertainment made sure everyone had an amazing time. Congrats Kristen and Nick! Bride and Groom Formal Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Girls Preping Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding prep Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Guy getting ready Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding pictures 2 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC pre ceremony Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding pictures 1 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Groomsmen1 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding 1 2 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding pictures 3 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Flowers1 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Brides entrance Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding pictures 4 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding pictures 5 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding pictures 6 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC hugs Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Arrangenets Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Candy Bar Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding pictures 7 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Parent Dance Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding rings1 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Boquet and Garder toss Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC Dancing Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC wedding pictures 9 Kristen + Nick | Chapel Hill, NC

Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC

We meet Akua at a wedding we recently shot and she was gracious enough to ask us to take her engagement photographs with her fiance, Mitch.  These two are a blast! We braved the good ol’ southern heat and humidity at Duke Gardens in Durham, NC on a Tuesday evening where we were the only ones crazy enough to actually be outside. Our associate photographer, Krista of KM Photography, helped me with lighting and contributed to the images you see below. Congrats Akua and Mitch! You guys are awesome! Engagement 51 Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement Session Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement 41 Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Willow Tree Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement 61 Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement 71 Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Duke gardens Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement 21 Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement 31 Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Duke gardens engagement Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement 11 Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engaged couple1 Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement Photography Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement Ring Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Flower Engagement Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC Engagement 8 Akua + Mitch | Durham, NC

Kat + Andre | Durham, NC

Kat and Andre are such a fun couple! They were so easy to photograph with their fun personalities and love for each other. We took loads of pictures in quite a few different locations in downtown Durham, where we had cooler than normal weather and a nice breeze blowing. Sadly, we won’t be able to photograph their wedding, but were certainly blessed to have had the opportunity to photograph their engagement! Thanks Kat and Andre! Engagement 2 Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Engagement 1 Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Engagement Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Engagement 7 Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Proposal Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Head Shot Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Egagement Ring Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Cute couple Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Engagement 3 Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Color Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Engagement 1 2 Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Engaged couple Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Engagement 5 Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Engagement 6 Kat + Andre | Durham, NC Engagement 4 Kat + Andre | Durham, NC