I did it, I made it through…I survived. First wedding in 8 months and you know what….It kicked donkey tail. It was so much fun, perfect weather, about the most fun bridal party you can ask for and BEAUTIFUL. Hello…the beach…twist my arm.
We had a VERY rocky start as we realized 10 minutes before we were walking out the door from my parents house (a.k.a.-The nanny’s) that Ryan had a rip in his dress pants…in the butt! WHAT?? We have a two plus hour drive somewhere we have never been and now we have to find dress pants for a 36 inseam. NOBODY carries that in store. So under much duress we walk out the door and head to the nearest mall (after missing the exit adding 7 more minutes to our tight schedule.) JCREW…come on JCREW…come in clutch on the ole 36 inseam. Nope..nada..zilch. You have to be kidding me? They do make them, just don’t carry them in the store. So what do we do? Get a bigger waist and stick with the 34 inch inseam. Baggy butt and barely hitting the ankle…but no rip! Lesser of the two evils. So after much traffic, the whole mall incident..we made it just 3 minutes late. Not bad at all.
I was nervous…cue pit sweat. Not because I don’t know what I am doing, but it is a big leap going back to 8 hours on your feet, thinking, creating, persevering….not easy. Not to mention, I was about to go 12 hours without breastfeeding and had my pump in the Pilot incase I needed to hop in and pump away. Did I really need gravel boobs to boot?
Needless to say, we had a BLAST! They were the coolest, the whole vibe of the beach, the weather, just being out with Ryan….inspiring!
You must see the best shot of the night. I am in love with it. The romance, the beauty. Her headpiece was to die for. Totally want to reincarnate my wedding so I can do the 20’s vibe.
Seriously, you have to see the images full size. My blog does not allow for such things. I know I keep cramming Kellan down your throat and like good, polite little blog readers you oblige. We are just so happy to be doing this together and feel like God has lifted a veil lately (no pun intended) and allowed us to take it to the next level. This is definitely an art medium that is ever evolving and we want to make sure we are pushing each other to learn more and edit more creatively, etc….so we love when people get excited about our work. Not blowing smoke…I hate a kiss butt. Seriously, don’t like it, don’t believe it when people do it. Just sincerity please.
So last minute I decided to stay in Richmond for three days to catch up on some editing while cashing in on some free babysitting at the awesome bed and breakfast known as my parents house. They have a crazy awesome house. I pretty much get my own wing…so call me stupid, but I know a good thing when I see it. It is a Monday afternoon and I am sitting in Panera..BY MYSELF…drinking coffee, eating a cinnamon crunch bagel (heaven in bread form) blogging and editing and my children are getting mad love and attention from Papa and grandma. This is good. This is really good for me.
So off I go…time to edit schmedit. Miss you guys.
I just looked at the pictures from this wedding - stunning. Love the one with him on top of that overpass thing looking down on her. Glad you survived the wedding and get some time to yourself!! Take care!!
that sounds absolutely wonderful! ahhh, i have 3 shoots/ week editing, Noah-man, and a big 31 week belly to boot. Too bad both my in-laws and mom live 10 hours away.
enjoy your time to do uninterrupted editing, i know how hard it is to do with little ones begging (yelling) for your attention.
glad to hear you are doing well!
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!
seriously AMAZING photos and your edits are getting out of control! if you get pregnant a few more times you’ll be able to get hired at a NY retouching studio. i’m just saying.
i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee them kel!!!! you guys are getting out of control good. seriously. i am in love with YOU, nevermind the pictures. hahaha…..
Yep. Awesome. Wish I had known about you in 2005 when I got married! And now I wish you lived closer to do some baby photos!
The sharpness in your detail photos is amazing. Best I’ve ever seen!
Kelly! HOLY COW! Seriously. I think your pictures are getting better with each new shoot! I’m in such awe of you guys talents. I love photography and I long to be better, but I’m afraid to do anything more than snapshots of my family. Such courage you two have to start your business and then just trust God by letting it grow and grow! Incredible!
i LOVE the cinnamon crunch bagels from panera! the best. i also love all of your pictures. you and your husband are a great team. my husband and i are starting to move in that direction again. we are tired of seeing so little of each other do to work… so we’ve decided to work together. we’ve done it before, which is what makes working apart so difficult these days. i just wanted you to know that you guys inspire me!
seriously - you guys are amazing and getting better and better. i love it!
soooooo glad you are getting some time to yourself at panera, no less. gotta love the cinnamon crunch bagel. mmm….i may have to get me one of those bad boys…(you know when you’re pregnant and someone suggests something and you salivate until you get it? yep, that just happened).
Those are so beautiful. Almost makes me want to get married so I can hire you.
Cool. I love that moment. The feeling I got from that picture is so unique. You know I love you guys and your work.. bring on Kellan… bring it, I say!
Oh, and, enjoy your time of rest!
Stunning photos! I just looked on Flickr, not on your studio site, so they weren’t in their full color glory, but what beautiful locations (beach, church, street)! I’m jealous they’re not MY wedding photos.
You don’t have to pay for comps. from me. They are absolutely gorgeous. Your fav is my fav too. If only I could reincarnate my wedding, I’d have you there doing the photos for sure. I know you travel but the burg is lucky to have you.
That photo is AMAZING.
Those are great photos! Keep up the good work! Isn’t it just so exciting to do what you love and get paid! Enjoy the time of rest while you can!!!
Way to go Kelly! You deserve it! (I am currently doing the exact same thing!:) )
I just wanted to tell you that my friend just got married and had some famous photographer fly in from Nashville to do the wedding. I just saw the pictures - soooo not impressed. The whole time I kept thinking how you guys are such better photographers. Props to you! If I get married again we’re gonna talk….
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Ya’ll are so talented.
Totally confirm everything wonderful said about your photography–some of the best I’ve EVER seen. That shot is gorgeous, you guys should be so proud. Wish we were still in Lynchburg to see the ad, that’s awesome. Major skills
Where were you when I was getting married? HUH???
Oh I’m so happy it all worked out! I’m totally bummed we missed you but it sounds like that would have been one more thing to push it over the edge maybe. We have 2 more years here so I’m hoping someday….
The pic? Dreamy. I wanna melt into it.