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2011-10-12T12:05:00.002-05:00

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Kathryn & Jesse | Outer Banks Wedding

2011-09-28T06:00:00.000-05:00

We had been excited about Kathryn & Jesse's wedding ever since shooting their hotttt engagement photos! Kathryn glowed with beauty and joy as this was the day she was saying "I do" to the man of her dreams. People couldn't take their eyes off of her...especially Jesse...as Kathryn was absolutely stunning. Their wedding day was nothing short of magical. The ocean's waves peacefully swept the shore of the Kitty Hawk Pier as family and friends watched the couple tenderly exchange their vows. Their ceremony was in the early evening so the natural light was soft and perfect for their portraits. Kathryn and Jesse rocked the camera as usual kissing and smiling enthusiastically as they were now married!! It's always a perk being friends with the bride and groom and capturing fun memories while hanging out. David's family has been close to Kathryn's sweet family, the Nehers, since his childhood so he really enjoyed catching up with old friends and wished his older sister Melody could have been there as well to share the moment with their high school comrades.

Shout outs...
- Big thanks to Jessica Wineland for her awesome wedding coordinating skills in making the day flow effortlessly.
- Mad props to the amazing DJ Bruce for always being a blast to work with and keeping the reception a hopping dance party all night long.
- Kudos to Marsha of Great Cakes for designing a delicious elegant masterpiece for all to enjoy.

Kathryn and Jesse - thank you for having us as friends & photographers at your gorgeous wedding. You two are amazing. We're stoked for you and wish you both the very best in your marriage. Lots of love from us.

For more images view the slideshow below or CLICK HERE to download all the images to post on Facebook.

Kathryn and Jesse | Sneak Peek of their Kitty Hawk Pier Beach Wedding

2011-09-12T14:00:00.007-05:00

Sara & Luca | Switzerland Wedding

2011-08-30T20:49:00.030-05:00

switzerland weddings are definitely a favorite! the people are so sweet and genuine and of course the scenery is ridiculously breathtaking. we were looking forward to being enveloped in this fairytale land ever since sara contacted us with the exciting news that she and luca were engaged. sara has been following our photography for years and has been a huge encouragement to our hearts. we couldn't wait to meet her & luca. what a wonderful treat it was to be greeted by sara and luca upon our arrival with their warm smiles and big embraces. sara is stunning inside and out. she's sooooo sweet and bubbly...full of joy, life and an incredible love for God and people. luca complimented sara perfectly. his smile beamed from ear to ear at the mere glance of sara. together, they were absolutely charming. LOVED these two and wish we could have taken our new friends home with us.:)

their friends and families were a blast to be with as they cheered the bride and groom on throughout the day of joyous festivities. a cool factor about swiss weddings is that it's an all day celebration filled with games, dramas and fun! one awesome moment was when the groom was challenged to a jousting dual by a masked man. at the end of the dual, the masked man revealed himself to be one of luca's best friends surprising him by traveling across the world to be there! we loved every moment of this wedding and were thankful to be a part of this special day for such an amazing couple.

congrats, sara & luca!! we're so happy for you two and wish you the very best in your marriage!!

Sam and Tink | Nashvegas Engagement

2011-08-23T14:49:00.016-05:00

could sam and tink be anymore adorable?! these two are all smiles and hotness...and why shouldn't they be...they're engaged!! we first met sam and tink at a game night at tink's sister's house. what fun we had with guys vs. girls dishing out the smack talk all night long. (the girls just may have walked away with the winner crowns.;) tink & sam had gotten engaged that week and were still on cloud nine as they shared their magical proposal story at centennial park. we were honored that they asked us to capture them and had a ball doing it at some of their favorite nashville hang spots!

congrats on your engagement, sam & tink! we're soooo happy for you two!

Bill and Christie | Summit County New Jersey Wedding

2011-07-29T11:44:00.031-05:00

We love New Jersey weddings because it means we get to see loads of our amazing family!! David is one of 41 grandkids and his closest cousin Bill was getting hitched. David still remembers when he and Bill were kindergarteners swimming and fishing in the "Mary Street Pond" behind Bill's house and fun was their only agenda. Now Bill was all grown up and getting married! Bill had been dating his gorgeous bride Christie for nearly 7 years and we couldn't be happier that they were tying the knot. Christie is incredibly sweet, delightful and perfect for Bill. They complimented each other in so many ways. Friends & family came together to witness these two exchange their vows at the beautiful Catholic cathedral, St. Vincent de Paul Church. During the bride and groom portraits, Bill & Christie were all smiles as they kissed and laughed through the 100+ degree heat! True love folks. The Birchwood Manor hosted the elegant reception where everyone put their dancing shoes on as they kept that dance floor hopping ALL night long!

To view or purchase the photos from the wedding click here: http://pictage.com/1024595

The day after the wedding, David's extended family came together for a sweet little family reunion...of course, there is not really anything "little" about it with a group this size! Everyone had a blast hanging out, playing games, chatting it up and grubbing. By the end of the night, Gram and Pops may have been the only ones to survive the massive game of pushing everyone into the pool. If you were dry, swimsuit or not, one of your dear family members was going to ensure you met the splashing pool waves.:)

Michael & Ashley | Salt Lake City Wedding

2011-07-05T09:48:00.030-05:00

Michael & Ashley's wedding was an extra special occasion for us. Not only was it at one of the most stunning locations in Salt Lake City, UT but it was also my (Tammy) brother's wedding. What a joy to see Michael all grown up and getting married. In the midst of Michael going to school to be a doctor, he managed to find the girl of his dreams and whisk her away in his arms. We're so proud of Michael for his achievements, adventurous heart and for marrying such an awesome girl. Ashley is a sweetheart and a knock-out...beautiful inside and out. She is one of the most caring and genuine people you will ever meet. She is perfect for Michael and we're thrilled to have her as a sister!

Our favorite moments from the trip were spending time with family and becoming friends with new family. What a blessing to have so many amazing people in our lives. We wish we didn't all live so far away from each other but look forward to the next time we can all be together.

The wedding was held at Thanksgiving Point's elegant "Loggia", a garden wonderland in full June bloom. Thanks to Jessica, the incredible wedding coordinator, for her stellar help in making sure everything ran seamlessly.

Congrats Michael & Ashley!! We're stoked for you guys and love y'all so much!!

Ashley...Could you be anymore GORGEOUS?!:) Props to her sister Caroline on doing an incredible job on Ashley's hair & make up!

Michael was quite the handsome groom! Being a part-time model, he was a pro in front of the camera.

The Deveau clan...just missing our brother David. As you can see, somehow I missed out on the pool of tall genes ranking the oldest yet smallest sibling.;)

The dashing couple!!

David and I arrived a few days early and squeezed in a little Salt Flats adventure with the bride and groom to be. Such a cool spot!

Tricia Brock | "The Road" Photo Shoot

2011-06-28T11:40:00.001-05:00

What a blast it was to shoot the album photos for one of our best friends Tricia Brock. She recently released a new worship album,"The Road" which peaked at #2 on iTunes on release day! We are so proud of her! Tricia and her husband Nick have become some of our dearest friends over these past couple years & have been a huge blessing to us. Their friendship has encouraged, challenged and strengthened us as individuals and as a couple. It's a valuable & rare find to have true genuine friends in life and we are so thankful God put them in our lives. These two have become our family and are friends we can count on through the happy and rock bottom times. It was cool to see Nick & Tricia get to work together on this album as Nick was the master mind producer on it. This album is an authentic reflection of Tricia's heart & message that she lives out. She is someone that still gives, encourages and loves even when she is going through difficult times. You know when she says she'll pray for you she will. How fitting for the album to be titled "The Road" as it relates to the roads we all travel down and how along the way there is life, love & grace always available to us in God's open arms. Every song on this record is a powerful gem as they are filled with messages of hope, faith, forgiveness and reminders of God's faithfulness that will uplift and encourage your heart & spirit over and over again. It was stretching to narrow it down to a few favorites but here goes...

"Breath of God"...this song is a beautiful reminder that God's love is what ultimately gives us life and truly satisfies our souls. Beware...this catchy tune will stick in your head!:)

"The Altar"...this song is a lovely portrayal of restoration and healing found at God's altar...that secret place of freedom, grace, forgiveness & redemption where we can leave our baggage behind us and let God purify and renew our hearts.

"Broken For Love's Sake"...this song has an extra touch of beauty to it as Tricia sings the chorus with her Dad and this symbolism reminds us that God is our Dad on the road of life...how our Father's love helps us, keeps us and comes beside us through the trials and broken times in our lives & helps us to stand on our feet again.

If you haven't already, stop what you're doing and give yourself or a friend Tricia's new album, "The Road", here...ENJOY!

Jesse and Kathryn's Kitty Hawk Engagement Shoot

2011-05-30T08:12:00.020-05:00

During our visit to the Outer Banks to shoot Brad and Kristen's wedding, we also had the opportunity to do an engagement session with David's childhood friend Kathryn and her fiance Jesse. What a blast we had in Kitty Hawk starting on the beach where Jesse swept his fiance into his arms and carried her up the dunes. We went on to find an old winding road with a bridge over a green wooded canal. While they pretty much laughed the whole time, they had no problem turning their modeling faces on when we told them they were "...on the cover of vogue, GO!". We were amazed at how natural they were in front of the camera.

Of course David had to remind Kathryn of his childhood memory when she prematurely told her pre-school class mates what David's show-and-tell surprise was. "IT'S a BOW AND ARROW!" Many bursts of laughter were had at that moment. ;)

At the very end of the shoot a brilliant sunset was painted across the entire sky. We love using strobes to light their faces and balance the light against such an on fire background. Afterwards, we had some amazing food at Rundown Cafe and got to chat about their engagement story and their wedding plans. They were also buzzing with excitement about Jesse (soon to be a movie star) as he found out that day that he got accepted for a movie role being filmed in Charlotte this summer.

Jesse and Kathryn, we are beyond thrilled to come back to the NC coast this fall and shoot your Kitty Hawk Pier wedding!

Brad & Kristen | Outer Banks Wedding

2011-05-23T15:45:00.027-05:00

one of our favorite places to shoot weddings...david's homeland of the outer banks of north carolina. from the beach to the Aquarium it was non-stop scenes of amazingness. friends and family were buzzing with excitement on brad & kristen's wedding day. after all, these two had been dating for nearly 9 years! high school sweethearts. wow. while getting ready, kristen revealed a hand-written letter that brad had given to her when they first started dating. it was pricelessly romantic. brad said he couldn't wait to put a ring on her finger even then. of course every girl was oooohing and awwwing over it. a portion of the letter was read during the toasts and brad just may have blushed once or twice.;) brad & kristen were way too cute together and enjoyed every moment of togetherness. we loved how chill they were. one of the best qualities in marriage...to be able to relax and enjoy life with each other.

Brad's family has always had a special place in David's heart. From 6 year old little league baseball to high school wrestling, the Vuyovich family has been an extended family to him. What an honor to see Brad all grown up and married. David even had the pleasure of dancing with Donna, Brad's mom, as she insisted on stealing a special dance with him before the night's end.:)

It was a blast getting to work alongside buds and amazing videographers, Nic & Jess of Tight Productions.

Thanks to the brilliant wedding coordinating skills of Gena Martin & her assistant Danielle of Platinum Party Planning for their wonderful help in keeping track of all the details.

Brad & Kristen - CONGRATS!!! we wish you two the very best and look forward to seeing you at the OBX!

Cory & Audra | Nashvegas Engagement

2011-05-20T09:58:00.015-05:00

what an incredible opportunity it was to prance around our hometown of Nashville, TN taking photos of awesome new friends, Cory & Audra! they wanted to capture the heart of the nashvegas scene and came prepared stylish boots and all. many laughs were had as we got to hang out and capture their beautiful relationship. after the shoot, they introduced us to a yummy new restaurant, Far East, where we got to share our hearts and get to know each other. we're inspired by Cory & Audra's desire to serve and love on people all over the world. we know that they are going to do GREAT things as a couple and are excited about the impact their marriage will have.

Cory & Audra - you two are amazing!! we can't wait to shoot your wedding in October and meet all of your wonderful friends & family!!

Russ and Eve | Leesburg, VA Wedding

2011-05-13T14:41:00.013-05:00

Some couples just ooze personality, humor & life. Russ and Eve's relationship is all that and more. We had been told by friends that these two were the perfect match and they couldn't have been more right. They complimented each other in so many ways and best of all knew how to have FUN together. We've found that to be one of the greatest foundations in marriage…to freely and fully laugh and play with your spouse. Beyond their jest, their deep genuine love and passion poured out from their inspiring heart-felt vows at the ceremony. We loved when Eve said what a blessing it was to marry the man of her dreams and very best friend. Eve's smile truly was most radiant when Russ's name was mentioned or she caught his gaze. What a beautiful celebration of love their wedding day was. Their friends and family reflected who they were...genuine, happy, relaxed. We were honored to be a part of their day and enjoyed the perk of catching up with Teen Mania friends as well.

Congrats Russ & Eve! We are stoked for you two and wish you the very best in your marriage!

Matt and Maleah | our north shore buds

2011-04-21T09:45:00.003-05:00

meet our North Shore friends Matt and Maleah. whew what a BLAST we had with these two on our hawaiian adventure! everyday was a round of non-stop fun...laughing, playing games, surfing, swimming, camping, eating, exploring, sharing life. they lived in what we liked to call the "tree house"...a perfect haven tucked away in the lush green tropicalness of hawaii's north shore. many slumber parties were had there. we feel so blessed to have such amazing friends like them in our lives. our bonding began several years ago when we shot their wedding in the blue ridge mountains of north carolina. it's rewarding to become buds with our couples after shooting their wedding. We had the opportunity to do a little photo session with them one evening and even a sea turtle decided to join in our photo play time. Matt & Maleah are a riot of fun & a super hotttt couple. we sure do miss them way too much!

Brett & Talitha | Atlanta, GA Wedding

2011-04-06T15:11:00.013-05:00

what a fabulous start to the 2011 wedding season with Brett & Talitha! their spring wedding day was showered with sunshine, joyful family & friends, southern hospitality, and their endless smiles filled with pure love for each other. of course, since their wedding day happened to land on April Fool's Day, Talitha may have pulled a sly one on Brett with a whoopie cushion under his seat.:) oh how we appreciate humor. especially between couples! it was a treat to capture their wedding memories and work with so many incredible people. Tammy was even reunited with some old friends as Talitha's Uncle & Aunt's family used to go to church with her when she was younger. small world! big thanks to Talitha for her killer planning & attention to detail that made for a smooth relaxing day! thanks to Little Gardens' wedding coordinators Linda Langley & Courtney for seamlessly running the event. also, to Chris with Lethal Rhythms for his awesome dj skills.

Brett & Talitha - thanks so much for having us! you two rock! best wishes in your marriage!

Matt & Audrey | Hawaii Trip

2011-04-04T18:51:00.012-05:00

One of our favorite parts about Hawaii was spending quality time with friends. We even had the opportunity to live with friends while there. Matt & Audrey graciously opened up their new home to us and we had a blast. Of course, we had the best hostess in the world...Miss Audrey herself. We were ecstatic to say the least. Beach time, slack lining, hikes, games, yummy meals, movies and watching sunsets were all part of our weekly routines. Thankfully we were up on high ground, so during the tsunami craziness, we had a 20 person slumber party!

This is a little glimpse of their cute family. Matt, Audrey and little Andrew... thank you for opening your home and your hearts to us! We miss you guys!

Hawaii | Living the Dream

2011-04-04T15:32:00.024-05:00

most people spend their entire lives working hard to go on mini-retirements when they're older...much older. we have come to realize what better time to live the life you've always dreamed of than right now. thankfully we have been blessed to own our own business and instead of working for our business we have decided to make our business work for us. after working around the clock to the point of exhaustion and burn-out the past couple years, we concluded that is not how we want to live our lives. it was time for a complete paradigm shift....to live life slow, soak in the simple moments, enjoy deeply the relationships around us and bathe in the beauty of today. what better way to begin this lifestyle than to travel somewhere warm, beautiful and adventurous for the winter. our destination: oahu, hawaii. for two months we played, read, swam, surfed, hiked, camped, watched sunrises & sunsets and best of all...played with old and new friends along the way. we made memories we will never forget & are already planning and plotting for the next getaway. be encouraged. do what you love to do. have an adventure. allow your heart to live.

epic sunsets.

david doing his infamous backflip off the waimea bay cliff :)

couldn't get enough of these breathtaking views!

our crazy fun camping crew!

oh how we love the ocean.

us :)

more to come...

Norman and Candice | San Francisco Wedding Photography

2010-12-21T12:31:00.000-06:00

What a pleasure it was to capture the beautiful wedding of Norman and Candice! Candice has been one of my (Tammy's) dear friends since the good old Teen Mania days so we were stoked to meet her groom and be a part of such a special day for these two. Candice was a stunning bride that couldn't have been more happier marrying her best friend. It was a lovely time indeed shared with so many of Candice & Norman's wonderful family and friends.

Congrats Candice & Norman!! We wish you guys the best and hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!

We loved frolicking around San Francisco for the first time with our beautiful sister Robin and her boyfriend David venturing around seeing the sites, eating amazing food and of course visiting the legendary Golden Gate bridge. San Francisco was breathtaking and we can't wait to go back!

George and Vicki | Blue Moon Austin Ranch Style Wedding

2010-12-11T13:17:00.015-06:00

Just outside of Austin, Texas at the breathtaking Vista West Ranch, our dear cousin Vicki married her best friend George. It was the perfect fall day that segued into a nice crisp evening hosting one of the rarest of Blue Moons...hence the "Blue Moon" themed wedding.

Being the artist that she is, Vicki hand-crafted most, if not all, of the decor. From the flower arrangements to the table centerpieces, they were all her labor of love.

During the portraits Vicki and George turned on their inner models. I remember telling Vicki "You're a model on the runway in Paris... GO!!!" and she went from pose to pose giggling in between. It was beautiful. She was gorgeous. We were thrilled to see her truly happy, and of course finally hitched. ;)

The highlight of the day was seeing her father, my great "Uncle H", dance with her and twirl her around like he was 25! (He is in his 80's.) My mom, two of my sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents were all there to celebrate with Vicki & George. We also met a bunch of George's fun loving family who just happen to be related to Willie Nelson.

A big thanks to the the staff at the Ranch. They were all very helpful and great to work with. What a wonderful place to have a wedding!

CONGRATS Vicki & George! We're stoked for you guys & can't wait to visit again in TX!

Since it was our first trip to Austin, we took a few free hours and drove to the SoCo area to eat at Magnolia Cafe. It's definitely a must for anyone traveling to Austin...we loved it!

Tanner and Cece | East Nashville Wedding

2010-12-11T12:24:00.008-06:00

What a joy it was for us to shoot our fabulous swing dance instructor's wedding! Tanner & Cece were married at the beautiful Victorian style wedding chapel, Top O' Woodlands, in East Nashville. It was the perfect setting for their intimate wedding shared with close friends and family. They were filled with love and excitement as they exchanged their vows and pledged their hearts to each other. Of course what better ending to their day than updating their facebook statuses to "married" to make it completely "official".:)

Congrats Tanner & Cece!! We're so happy for you two!!

Barry and Michele | Nashville Wedding

2010-12-02T13:06:00.010-06:00

Barry & Michele were such a sweet genuine couple. They traveled from South Carolina to share their Nashville wedding with loved ones. The vibrant fall colors lingered just for them creating beautiful scenery that enveloped their special day. It was a privilege to capture the memories of these two exchanging their smiles and "I Do's". Congrats Barry & Michele!

Thanks to our dear friend, Mel McGaughey, for all her help the day of and for recommending us to shoot this wedding! Be sure to check out her AMAZING portrait photography at www.thevelvettrunk.com.

Christian & Christina

2010-12-01T16:17:00.013-06:00

We had the opportunity to meet Christian and Christina while working with the brilliant Passion crew. What a treat it was to shoot their wedding and reunite with such a wonderful group of people! They did an amazing job at selecting the locations for their wedding which fit their style & personalities perfectly. The ceremony was held at the legendary OceanWay Studios and the reception at Nashville's live music venue The Rutledge. It was a grand time filled with love, laughter and joy.

Congrats Christian & Christina!! We wish you two the very best!!

David & Jennifer - Nashville Wedding Photography

2010-11-17T13:43:00.021-06:00

what better combo than a magical wedding day with the most fabulous bride & groom, jennifer & david! we've been excited about their wedding ever since having a blast with them on their engagement shoot. you can't help but fall in love with these two. every aspect of david & jennifer's wedding represented them so well. beauty. love. joy. excellence. fun. family. friends. they really are quite the perfect match...after all, they are "Mr. & Mrs. Wright". :)

david & jennifer did a phenomenal job in selecting each of their vendors to make their day extra special. this was one of the smoothest weddings we've encountered thanks to the careful planning & attention to detail by kristin, ashley & alex from Simply Stunning Events. of course with jennifer & david's love for music, they had an incredible live band, the justin caldwell band, to rock out the evening & keep the guests dancing through the night! thanks to andy & david, the killer videographers, for being so awesome to hang & work alongside!

CONGRATS, david & jennifer!! we're stoked for you guys and wish you the very best in your happily ever after. much love!

- david & tammy

Randy and Jenna | Belle Meade Plantation Wedding in Nashville TN

2010-11-08T16:27:00.008-06:00

One of the best feelings in life is when you enjoy doing what you do so much that you have a hard time calling it "work". Shooting Randy & Jenna's wedding was just that. It couldn't have been a more perfect day. A stunning bride, a handsome groom, and loving friends and family gathered at the magnificent Belle Meade Plantation to celebrate this amazing couple. A cool fact about Randy & Jenna is that they love horses. What better place for their reception than at a beautiful plantation style barn setting! It was a joyous occasion for all with dancing & good times that could have continued til sunrise. We loved how Randy & Jenna soaked up each moment with tears and laughter while letting each of their guests know how much they meant to them.

Randy & Jenna - we're soooo happy for you guys!! Thanks for making us feel extra special by sending us home with the "thank you" of delicious chocolate chip cookies...yummm!!

Thanks to Chris & Rachel Crosby for yet another rockstar recommendation!

Pete and Jourdan | Cheekwood Botanical Garden Wedding Photography

2010-10-31T23:58:00.015-05:00

What a treat it was to capture the momentous occasion of Pete and Jourdan tying the knot! We had been looking forward to their big day since shooting their lovely engagement photos. Their Nashville fall ceremony & reception were held at the enchanting Cheekwood Botanical Garden during the special Chihuly display featuring the artistic colorful glass sculptures that illuminate at dusk. Pete & Jourdan rocked the night away with laughter, music and dancing with their family & friends. Cheers to Pete & Jourdan! We wish you two the best!

Special thanks to the awesome videographer Brian Johnson of With This Ring Video for being so fun and chill to work with and also to David Nuding and the Blue Tone Music band for making the reception a PARTAY with their amazing tunes!

To view or purchase all the photos from Pete and Jourdan's wedding, please sign their guestbook here http://pictage.com/908931 and we'll let you know when they are online and ready.

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Daniel & Gina | NYC Wedding

2010-10-22T16:17:00.015-05:00

welcome to the big apple! we have never before experienced new york city quite as in depth as we did this trip. daniel & gina knew the ropes and all the hot spots as it's their home stomping grounds and daniel's business. if you would like the most exciting tour of New York you'll ever experience, go to showmetours.biz and be prepared to relax & enjoy a grand tour of NYC!! daniel and gina were fabulous! the rehearsal dinner the night before was filled with touching and inspiring speeches of how daniel & gina have impacted their friend's & families' lives over and over again. daniel & gina had a contagious enthusiasm. everywhere we went with them was a childlike adventure exploring the city & all of it's rich history. it was a joy to get a sweeter taste of the city, meet amazing people and be a part of a special time for such a wonderful couple.

thanks to naomi burt for her awesome videography skills. also, big thanks to Aundrea King for recommending us to shoot this wedding!

Scott and Mariam | Nashville Wedding

2010-10-15T10:32:00.011-05:00

We couldn't help but fall in love with Scott & Mariam and their wonderful friends & families. What a beautiful couple inside and out! You could tell they have touched so many lives by the people they were surrounded with at their wedding. It was a blessing to be a part of their special day that radiated love, joy, culture & beauty. Congrats Scott & Mariam! We wish you both the very the best!!

Thanks to our awesome friends TJ & Stacy for recommending us to shoot their wedding!!

David and Jennifer | Engagement Session

2010-09-14T14:55:00.004-05:00

what a treat it is to shoot nashville couple's weddings as it enables us to shoot fun engagement sessions with fabulous brides and grooms to be! david & jennifer were just that and more with their sweet personalities and endless smiles filled with laughter. we couldn't have asked for a better evening with such a charming couple mixed with a beautiful sunset, a little tennis paraphernalia & a trip to starbucks.

david & jennifer - thanks for being awesome! we can't wait to capture your special day with our lenses!

Pete & Jourdan | Nashville Engagement

2010-09-07T13:47:00.008-05:00

we've had the splendid opportunity to get to know pete & jourdan a bit from the wonderful community here in nashvegas. of course they both have their hands in the music biz in one way or another and are quite the match together. we were thrilled when they asked us to shoot their wedding and enjoyed some time capturing the fun pair for an engagement session in a secret nashville spot at sunset.

cheers to pete & jourdan...can't wait to shoot your wedding in a few weeks!

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Cece and Tanner | Nashville Engagement Photography

2010-08-31T11:40:00.007-05:00

We first met Cece when Tammy and I decided to get our groove on to Frank Sinatra..aka swing dance lessons! We have always wanted to learn and were stoked to be paired with our fabulous dance instructor Cece at The Fred Astaire dance studio. She was so sweet and patient with us as we clumsily tripped over each other multiple times. She really helped us have fun as we learned the basics....now we just need to find the time to practice :)

While being a dance instructor rockstar, Cece engaged in conversation with us and soon learned that we were photographers. Not too long after our dance lesson sessions, we received an email full of excitement from a certain engaged favorite swing dance instructor and were thrilled that she remembered us. We soon met her fiance Tanner and concluded that they are a blast together as we shared a fantastic evening and bottle of wine with them!

Congrats on your engagement! We can't wait to shoot your wedding in April!

New Jersey wedding | Michael and Michelle

2010-08-18T18:19:00.009-05:00

Oh how we love New Jersey weddings and the amazing people that comprise these celebrations. Most of David's extended family...as in 40ish cousins plus aunts, uncles & grandparents... live here along with their amazing community which includes our awesome bride and groom...Michelle and Michael. Their families are long time friends of the Molnars so it was a splendid treat getting to shoot their wedding. Michael & Michelle were super sweet and fun. They were happy to finally be together and begin their lives as Mr. & Mrs.!

One of the most comical events of the day was seeing Michelle's brother that couldn't be there on a cardboard printout gracing his way through the family photos and as a centerpiece at the reception. Classic.

The dance party was a riot, so much that Tammy's foot encountered its first dancing high-heeled stabbing to be followed by someone twice her size landing on the same foot. We are thinking combat boots may be next on the list for wedding attire. ;)

Big thanks to Katie for scouting out the scenic location for bridal party portraits!

Congrats Michael & Michelle! We wish you guys the best!!

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TJ and Stacy | Dallas, Texas Wedding

2010-08-06T16:11:00.000-05:00

TJ and Stacy, the fabulous NYC engagement shoot couple, were ecstatic to tie the knot! They had patiently waited for years for God to bring that special someone into their lives and when their paths crossed, they knew their time had come...they were meant for each other. Seeing them together reveals why it is definitely worth the wait as they are absolutely perfect together. There was excitement brewing in every conversation and smile that day. The girls giggled and prepped while the guys watched the finals of the World Cup via a groomsman’s iPhone.

The couple chose to have their special moment seeing each other for the first time that day in the beautiful hotel gardens. Stacy gracefully glided down the stairs to TJ embracing him with a great big hug. There were tears of joy...tears of excitement...tears of laughter. Ahhh we love this moment when the bride and groom get their first glimpse of each other...just them...in love...in their wedding day story. TJ couldn't take his eyes off of his stunning bride, Stacy. She was gorgeous!! Of course before departing the hotel, we had to sneak in some fun photos of these two having a pillow fight and jumping on the bed. Yeah!!

The ceremony and reception were held at the breathtaking Stonebriar Country Club. Family & friends came from all over the world (Dubai, India and the US) to celebrate with the couple. What fun it was to see old friends from our Teen Mania days! Everyone had a blast into the late evening dancing, laughing & dressing up for the photo booth...good times!

Thanks to Stacy & TJ for making us feel soooo loved and appreciated. You two are doing and will continue to do great things! CONGRATS!!

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Scott and Mariam | Dazzling sunset Engagement photos

2010-07-28T18:55:00.006-05:00

We all met up in the early evening to catch those warm summer colors for a delightful engagement shoot. Scott and Mariam immediately started cracking up and having fun in front of the camera. One couldn’t miss the fact that they are head over heels in love. It was perhaps a bit hot outside but they rocked the engagement session regardless! At the very end of the shoot the sunset graced the lovely couple and wowed us all with its vibrant shades of reds and oranges.

Thanks to TJ & Stacy for recommending us to Scott & Mariam! We are super excited to shoot your wedding this September! Congrats again you guys on your engagement!

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Ryan and Ashley | Franklin, TN Wedding Photography

2010-07-23T13:59:00.010-05:00

We were pumped that our friends Ryan & Ashley's wedding day had arrived. The boys played pool while the gals got all dolled up. It was time to get hitched!

The church was nestled in the woods of Franklin, TN which made for a sweet spot for some creative photos of the lovely couple and their awesome bridal party. Ryan & Ashley were a charming pair and tons of fun. Their daughter Lily was the cutest flower girl ever making her debut down the aisle in a wagon escorted by the ring bearer.

Their beautiful homestyle reception was outside on the lawn of The Cool Springs House in Crockett Park. It was a perfect evening of celebration filled with laughter, dancing & love.

Cheers to Ryan & Ashley!! We are soooo happy for you!!

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Downtown Atlanta Wedding Photography | Robby and Cecily

2010-07-16T17:47:00.020-05:00

we first met Robby and Cecily at Rich and Lauren Coleman's lovely beach wedding a little over a year ago. Cecily was one of the sweetest people we had ever met and Robby's amazing voice serenaded everyone at the reception that day. they were such an awesome couple and we loved becoming friends with them so quickly. of course, we were beyond stoked when they asked us to shoot their wedding!

their day was laced with beauty, smiles & joy that radiated from the bride & groom's excitement in becoming husband & wife. their friends & families made us feel like family and we all had a grand time.

After the reception they braved the evening heat in Hotlanta's Piedmont Park. We shot an epic photo session of the newly married couple against the backlit Atlanta cityscape. They giggled, embraced & laughed with each other as the vibrant colors of the setting sun kissed them. Robby couldn't help but grin at every glimpse of his adorably stunning bride! they were ecstatic to finally be married!!

Robby & Cecily - we are so happy for you two and hope to see y'all in Florida soon!

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Abraham and Sarah | Downtown Raleigh Wedding Photography

2010-07-12T15:51:00.017-05:00

It was a lovely summertime afternoon in Raleigh, NC when Abraham & Sarah exchanged their wedding vows. They were married at Calvary Chapel where the groom's brother, one of the church pastors, officiated the ceremony. Abraham's parents traveled all the way from Puerto Rico to witness the marriage of their son to his beautiful bride. After the ceremony, there was a window of rain showers but we were still able to sneak in some stunning portraits of the bride and groom. We all took covering under the the trees with just enough time for Abraham and Sarah to shine & work the images like rockstars.

The reception was held at The Mint Restaurant in Downtown Raleigh hosting a cozy, awesome vibe with fantastic food. Tammy and I loved that the couple was able to walk around and connect with all of their loved ones at the reception. Afterwards, we fired away a few extra set-ups of the couple at The Mint and in the hotel's exquisite lobby.

Our good friends Nic and Jessica McLean of Tight Productions Weddings drove in from the Outer Banks to capture Abraham & Sarah's wedding story with their sweet videography skills. We had a blast tag teaming the coverage of the day with these two. They are fantastic to shoot alongside with and do AMAZING work!!!

A big thanks to our dear friend Shelbi who works with Sarah and recommended us to shoot the wedding!

Congrats Abraham & Sarah! We wish you guys the very best!!

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Wilmington, NC Wedding Photography | Rob and Liza

2010-07-01T16:36:00.032-05:00

could a couple be any cooler than Rob & Liza?! they set the bar high when it comes to being playful, chill, adventurous, a riot of fun & madly in love. they’re the kind of people that make you laugh & enjoy life just by being around them. we love it when amazing couples also become our friends. and we love it when the couple invites us to go skydiving with them the day before the wedding (even if we didn't get to go).

their families & friends felt like they were our family & friends. not to mention the location was INCREDIBLE. this wedding was actually one of the last weddings to take place at the Orton Plantations Gardens. scenic settings truly make a wedding day a whole new level of awesome. (ESPECIALLY for the photographers!)

CONGRATS ROB & LIZA!!! Thanks for being fabulous YOU!! How about you guys renew your vows soon & we'll do it all again, k?:)

as you would expect at an outdoor June wedding, it was a wonderful sweaty sticky day. thankfully there were plenty of battery powered fans which helped keep everyone a tad bit cooler. Liza even dazzled Rob with her fan-blowing skills!

what an epic spot for a ceremony nestled under the canopy of a gigantic oak tree with its bangs of hanging spanish moss.

we couldn't help but linger and take some killer awesome bride & groom portraits at the Row of Oaks, the long dirt road entrance with massive oak trees and spanish moss dangling from them. we were in love with this area from the moment we arrived.

The bride & groom along with their bridal party sported TOMS shoes as their rockin feet attire. this means that at least 15 kids were given free shoes from TOMS just from the wedding party buying those shoes. pretty cool.

such a stunning bride and dashing groom!

It was a short stride over to the hoppin' tent for THE dance party where everyone celebrated with great joy and rob & liza pulled out their sweet dance moves!

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Gabi & Cat | Baltimore Wedding Photography

2010-06-16T17:02:00.016-05:00

you may remember the awesome fall engagement photos from when gabi popped the big question to cat. david had the opportunity to not only take photos but also to be a part of their romantic proposal.

well now their anticipated wedding day had finally arrived and we were thrilled to be a part! after all, they had been together for 6+ years!! they couldn't have picked a more epic location for their wedding & reception than the historic castle style venue, St. John's Church of Baltimore. at every glance, one could appreciate the brilliant character & style which allowed us to almost overlook the fact that it hosted no AC on a hot summer day. thankfully there were giant fans and fun people that made you forget that sticky feeling.:) gabi and cat were an incredible couple surrounded by wonderful friends and family! by the end of the night, we walked away with many new awesome friends. thanks for finding us on facebook everyone! we hope we get to come back and visit you all soon!

gabi & cat - congrats on your marriage!! thanks for having us...you two rock!!

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Wedding on the Outer Banks of NC | Drew and Kira

2010-06-15T09:30:00.002-05:00

Tis the season for the beach & weddings. We had the privilege of coming back to the OBX to shoot the fabulous wedding of Kira & Drew! The weather was perfect as it is many days in the month of May on the Outer Banks. I (David) knew Kira in high school as she was a great friend of my older sister Melody. It's always fascinating to meet the person your friend decides to spend the rest of their life with. I wondered what Drew would be like since I hadn't met him in person yet...and of course, Drew is perfect for Kira! I love it when I get to see many friends I haven't seen in years all gather in one place. In some ways it was a mini-reunion. Their families and friends were simply wonderful and knew how to have a good ole' time!

The ceremony took place at St. Andrews by the Sea which was very special to Tammy and I because it was where we had our wedding reception 4 years ago! Drew and Kira's reception was at the stunning First Colony Inn outdoors under a lovely white tent.

The wedding was beautifully coordinated by Karen Kelly of Coastal Events.

Rick Ostlund and The Crowd Band had everybody dancing until the city noise ordinance made them stop!

Catering was provided by Kelly's Restaurant.

Dorothy Heath Morris from Bells and Whistles OBX arranged for the beautiful flowers and bouquets.

Congrats Kira & Drew! Thanks for having us! We wish you both the best in your marriage & careers as lawyers!

Cape Hatteras Engagement Shoot | Rob and Liza

2010-06-09T11:28:00.016-05:00

For those of you who are new blog friends, you may not know yet that I (David) grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Outer Banks coastline in Kitty Hawk, NC. It doesn't take much to convince us to come back for a shoot and stay a few extra days to spend time with our AMAZING family and friends!

Rob and Liza made the 3+ hour trek from Raleigh just to hang out and do an OBX engagement shoot. I AM SO GLAD THEY DID because we had a blast at a remote beach area I have come to love. As soon as the first photo was snapped, we were having fun. I didn't even have to tell my normal corny jokes to get them to relax.;) They started making goofy faces and rocked the shoot from the start. It was EASY...TOO EASY! What an incredibly beautiful evening it was capturing this couple as the sun set in the western sky.

After the shoot we went to Rundown Café, one of my favorite hometown restaurants. We all had great seafood, drinks and even better conversation getting to know each other. The evening was topped off with some brilliant live music at a local open mic night.

Since around 90% of our weddings are Destination Weddings, we rarely get to connect with the couple in person before their wedding. It is a rare treat to meet them, become instant friends and get fun creative portraits before the actual wedding.

Tammy and I can't wait to meet Rob & Liza's families & friends and spend their wedding day with them on the southeast North Carolina coast! If their wedding is half as fun as their engagement shoot was, it will be one of our favorite weddings of all time!:)

See you guys on Saturday!!!!

LIVE SLOW.

David and Tammy

Rainbows & Engagements | Randy and Jenna

2010-06-07T13:41:00.008-05:00

a few months ago, we had the pleasure of meeting Randy & Jenna over Starbucks coffee. the interesting part about this initial visit is that it was Randy's FIRST time ever in a Starbucks!! whoaaaaa! we felt honored to share in this experience with him. many laughs were had & we were instant friends! next thing we knew, we were playing in the fields doing an engagement session of these two lovebirds. while we were shooting, a surprise thunderstorm entered the scene. before we escaped to our dry cars, we noticed an epic full-length rainbow in the background and couldn't leave without snapping a few shots! braving the giant rain drops, we were able to snag a few more photos before the downpour unleashed itself. as you can see, it was definitely worth it!!!

Randy & Jenna - we are super excited about shooting your wedding in October!!!

big THANKS to Chris & Rachel Crosby for recommending Randy & Jenna to our photography!

Hilarious Music Video from the Downtown Toronto Bride and Groom!

2010-05-31T16:19:00.000-05:00

we thought we'd share this ridiculously funny video Ben and Amanda made to be featured at their reception. "Party on my wedding day" we love it!

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NYC Engagement Session | TJ and Stacy

2010-05-28T10:22:00.008-05:00

why hello to the big apple! Tammy and I were stoked when Stacy & TJ asked us to shoot their engagement photos in NYC! what a privilege it was to be driven around to some of the most iconic NYC spots...thanks to Stacy's sweet hook ups! We have known Stacy since the good ole' Teen Mania days and are super happy that she and TJ have found each other! You two rock!! We can't wait to shoot your awesome Dallas wedding in July!

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Downtown Toronto Destination Wedding | Ben and Amanda

2010-05-21T09:27:00.013-05:00

We would like to think we were there when the initial fireworks between Ben and Amanda went off. Their love began to bloom into something more official about 2 years ago when we were shooting Ben's brother Jay's wedding at the Doner farm. But the truth is that Amanda had eyes for Ben over 10 years ago and during all those years that Ben may have played hard to get, he never met another girl that could hold a candle to Amanda's awesomeness.:) Thanks to Amanda's patience...her dream and their destiny has finally come true!

The most remarkable moments of the day were during the 2 hours that loved ones shared their heartwarming and humorous stories of the couple's youth and their coming together. From these epic toasts, we learned that Amanda told her family way back then that she would marry Ben. Her college roomies revealed how Amanda would date "Ben look-a-likes" but that none of them would quite measure up. It was also a treat to see & laugh at their creative music videos including several embarrassing photos and video montages of the young bride and groom. Thanks to technology, one of Ben's best friends attended (sort of) via skype in New Zealand. They also had a life size cut-out of him for photos and the dance floor!

Another cool fact that made us smile...the reception, which was held at The Old Mill Inn & Spa, was very dear to the Doners as it was the same location that Ben's parents, Rick and Dale, had their reception many years go.:)

The Doner family has a special place in both of our hearts. I (David) was roommates with Ben for the year that we spent at Teen Mania's Honor Academy and we became close friends. We've shot a couple of destination weddings in the Toronto area nearby the Doner's farm where Tammy and I have enjoyed some incredible late nights playing crazy competitive games as well as snowmobiling and other adventurous activities with Rick, Dale, Ben and newlyweds Jay and Beth. This family is definitely one of our favorites! We were so blessed and honored that they would ask us to share in their family breakfast time on the morning of the wedding. We love you guys!

Ben & Amanda - We are soooooo happy for you two! A big congrats and best wishes from us!!

Wow Amanda....so beautiful!!

What a blast we all had taking romantic photos of you two in Downtown Toronto! Such a charming pair!!

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The Yellow Flowers ENVELOPED Them....

2010-05-19T14:56:00.011-05:00

The flowers were in full bloom as they radiantly lit the field that enveloped this lovely couple. The sky even transformed from a gloomy morning to a fantastic sunset for Ryan & Ashley's engagement session! We enjoyed getting to know them, hearing their stories & laughing with them. I had previously met Ryan while doing a photo shoot for his band Portraits of Dale this past fall. They sneaked in a visit to Ashley's hometown of Franklin, TN for a bit of wedding planning and a chance for us to snag some amazing photos of these two!

Although we would love to shoot their wedding, we were already booked on their wedding date and have not yet figured out the superhero power of duplication.:) BUT thankfully one of our awesome Bloom Photographers, Shannon, is available and is the perfect fit for them.

Ryan & Ashley - Congrats on your engagement!! Shannon is stoked to shoot your wedding this fall!

ah Looooove!!:)

Our Associate Photographer Company | Bloom Photographers Debut

2010-05-13T17:37:00.002-05:00

We are excited to announce the inception of Bloom Photographers, an associate photography company created by US . We have hand-picked some incredible photographers with amazing hearts to be a part of the Bloom Photographers' team including Shannon, PJ & Daniel. Feel free to check out their individual portfolios & learn more about them at:

http://BloomPhotographers.com

We are stoked about what they each uniquely bring to the table with their exceptional photography styles, level of experience & awesome personalities and for the excellent services they will provide to all of the bride & grooms they have the pleasure of working with.

CHECK OUT THE FIRST BLOOM PHOTOGRAPHERS WEDDING ON:

http://BloomPhotoBLOG.com

photo by Shannon

photo by Daniel

photo by PJ

When flying to Canada, don't forget...

2010-05-10T13:57:00.012-05:00

YOUR PASSPORT!!!! :)

On the evening of our anniversary, we arrived at the Nashville airport Canada bound to shoot another Doner family wedding! (We don't typically accept jobs on important dates but when the clients are amazing friends of course we will sometimes make an exception!) Since we fly domestically often without a passport, it completely slipped Tammy's mind that she would need it for a short 1.5 hour flight to Toronto... well we soon realized that she didn't have hers and there wasn't enough time to go back home to retrieve it and still make the flight. the pressure was on. would we spend the rest of our anniversary together or apart?

I called one of our best buds Nick Ray with ModerNash.com and asked if it was at all possible for him to drop whatever he was doing, break into my house, grab Tammy's passport and rush it to the airport so we could make our flight. because he is that awesome he flew over there without hesitation and with literally only 3-4 minutes before the plane would take off, we boarded the flight...a very sweaty pair indeed...but we made it! what a blessing to have such dedicated friends that will be there for you anytime. thanks Nick! it was a joy to see our good friends the Doners that night and spend the next morning with them before their son's wedding. The wedding was AMAZING and we can't wait to share the photos from it!

we had a blast celebrating our 4th anniversary at one of our favorite restaurants, J. Alexander's and watching the epic flick, Iron Man 2!

on Sunday we were reminded to LIVE LIFE SPONTANEOUSLY when our next door neighbors and great friends Matt and Hilary Barnett asked us last minute if we wanted to see a movie with them. we said why not? in order to make the movie though, we would have to leave right away and were already relaxed and in our pajamas for the night. what did we do? well we went to the movie in our PJs of course...

(iphone photo)

4 years ago today...

2010-05-06T10:35:00.011-05:00

we walked barefoot on a sandy beach and said "I do"...the ironic reality is that we never actually said “I do” in our vows.... figuratively we did but somehow the two words that we had jokingly expressed we wouldn’t forget were missing from the ceremony script. we exchanged our vows at the altar and just after the beautiful kiss moment we smiled & whispered to the minister…we never said I do.:) But in our hearts, where it mattered most, is where we pledged it…”I DO”. Forever. To each other. To us. To love, life, companionship, dreams, hopes, fears, adventures, romance, joy, pain. Through the good and the bad, the laughs and the tears, the successes and failures. We would fight for US through the trials and storms. be each other’s top cheerleader. Encourage each other. Protect each other. LOVE. It has been an amazing 4 years of learning how to really live this thing called marriage out. Learning to be completely transparent, honest and vulnerable is not always easy but is necessary to have a healthy strong marriage relationship. To live life from the heart & dream together has been an exciting challenge. An incredible journey where we are continually discovering new things about who we are, where we’re going, how to love and be all that God has created us to be. We wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for our relationship with God and allowing Him to continually change us and be first in our lives. We are thankful for amazing friends & family that have walked with us along the way. Your spouse is worth fighting for, believing in and loving daily.

it has been a fantastic ride... we will walk barefoot on many more beaches with each other and say little soft "I Dos" forever.

(photo by Sarai Strikefoot)

We just picked up an amazing marriage book that we highly recommend to married folks if you want to grow even deeper and “find the marriage you’ve dreamed of” as the book portrays….check it out!

Brandon and Jenny say "forever" in the midst of the storm

2010-05-04T15:49:00.018-05:00

big thanks to our dear friend and former bride Rachel Crosby for having an awesome sister, Jenny...the beautiful bride to be!

the forecast was 100% rain in Hendersonville, TN on Brandon & Jenny's big day. you would have never known as Jenny was just as relaxed as if it was sunny and 75 outside. with her amazing sister and mother handling all the details, she knew everything would come together and at the end of the day she would be married to Brandon enveloped in the presence and love of dear friends and family. we LOVE it when our brides are this chill and sweet!

thankfully, the sky opened up in between the ceremony & reception to take some pretty darn awesome portraits. i mean how could you not get anything but AWESOME with this charming couple?! the reception was a never ending party as brandon's friends were everything but reluctant to take the mic and sing their favorite song karaoke style to the entire reception hall while all the girls and others danced the night away.

what a fabulous group! congrats to Jenny & Brandon! you two were fabulous! we wish you guys the best!

ah Looooove!!:)

Flexing seemed to be the fun theme of the day as Jenny had done a great job of working out before the wedding. Who wouldn't be proud of those guns?!

Daniel and Sarai get hitched in Sacramento California

2010-04-05T16:22:00.014-05:00

what a pleasant arrival into Sacramento greeted by our smiling lil sis, Robin. we decided to seize the day by taking a relaxing afternoon drive through Napa Valley. it was our first visit to this beautiful area. although we didn't do any wine tastings as the vineyards were closed by the time we arrived...(we missed it by a half hour, shucks.)...we had the most amazing dinner composed of wine, cheeses and great conversation at the Auberge du Soleil. this restaurant is set on the mountain side with a breathtaking view of the sun's final rays of warmth stretching along the vast rows of Napa Valley's vineyards. sipping wine here at sunset is an absolute must before you die. a big thanks to Rod Arnold for the recommendation!

wedding time! it was a gorgeous spring day in Northern California. the sun was shining. the flowers were blooming. the breeze was blowing. the kiddos were outdoors playing. the frisbee golfers were throwing. (everyone bravely took photos despite the flying discs coming towards them!) Sarai and Daniel were laughing & enjoying each other. they were an adorable couple full of life, love & joy.

it was an honor to meet the families of some of our dear friends. the hejnys and the stamps. special thanks to Rachael Stamps for hooking this all up!!

Cheers to Daniel & Sarai!!

San Diego "I Do's" | Michael and Jennifer

2010-03-12T16:58:00.013-06:00

Back in one of our favorite places...sunny San Diego, CA...although the sun did decide to hide while we were visiting.:) We were honored to be a part of the second Valdez family wedding of Michael & Jennifer! What a fabulous couple surrounded by one of the most beautiful loving families you will ever meet. This day was marked with sincere joy, love and excitement souped up with a hott limo ride and the breathtaking San Diego skyline as the ceremony backdrop.

Thanks to Ricky & Tiffany for inviting us to shoot the first Valdez wedding! It was great to catch up and see you two as married folks!

Congrats to Michael & Jennifer!!!

GOING TO AFRICA!!!!

2010-03-02T17:00:00.001-06:00

Hey Folks!

Hope you are well! In two weeks I will be heading to Africa to take photos and volunteer in western Uganda with an AMAZING non-profit organization, Global Support Mission (http://globalsupportmission.com)!

Global Support Mission (GSM) exists to see a movement of compassion, wipe out hunger, disease and extreme poverty. They train, equip and resource leaders in developing nations who are working to end extreme poverty in their own communities.

GSM accomplishes this through programs like KnowThinkAct.com, which enables groups or individuals to give directly to the need of their choice, and 100% of the giving goes directly towards that need. (GSM pays the CC fees, and wiring fees out of pocket.)

This fall my friends and I gave $1400 for my birthday to dig a well in Uganda through KnowThinkAct. 100% of that $1400 goes directly towards digging that specific well. I feel honored to be able to HELP physically dig this well while in Uganda!

On this upcoming trip, I will be taking photos to help bring further awareness to the needs in the developing communities in Uganda. I am both honored and humbled as GSM has also asked me to serve on their board of directors this past year. This will be my first trip to see face to face what we are doing. I look forward to bringing the moments of hope and love back to you via the images that will be captured.

Will you help me get there? Your prayers and/or financial support are greatly appreciated. (All donations are tax deductible.)

You may donate online here:

http://www.globalsupportmission.com/donate/one-time

(please email me david@davidmolnar.com and let me know if you donate online)

For those who can sponsor me $50 or more, I would love to send a print from the trip to you.

You may also mail a check (payable to Global Support Mission), but please don’t write my name on it! (My ID is 10016.) All checks may be mailed to:

Global Support Mission
1262 2nd Avenue S
Nashville, TN 37210
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Thanks for considering this! I look forward to sharing the stories & images with you upon my return.

Best,

David Molnar
david@davidmolnar.com

Ryan and Tara | Gainesville, GA Wedding

2010-02-17T13:09:00.014-06:00

love begets love. this awesome couple was introduced to each other as they walked down the aisle at one of our favorite weddings... Matt and Lauren Papa's famous "Wedding In The Rain."

our estimated 4-hour drive to Gainesville turned into 10-hours because of the wonderful southern blizzard that hit with a mix of rain, sleet and snow. brrr! but it was worth the drive to see Tara's smiling face the next morning, preparing to wed the love of her life!

Ryan and Tara were so much fun! the spectacle of the entire reception was the homemade wedding cake that Tara made from scratch, which was almost as beautiful as the blushing bride herself! the speeches from family were heartfelt and hilarious, leaving everyone rolling with laughter. we got to see this awesome couple walk down the aisle as strangers two years ago, and we were honored to be a part of them walking down the aisle two years later as bride and groom! congrats to you two!

p.s. we love shooting Atlanta area weddings as we get to sneak in a fun trip to H&M, Ikea & Trader Joe's.:) what better shopping combo than that?!!!

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Fall 09 Favorites

2010-02-02T12:13:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year! Thanks to all of our wonderful 2009 brides & grooms for an amazing year! Here are just a few of our favorite photos from this past fall. We'd love to know which one is your favorite!

Looking forward to all of the fabulous 2010 weddings!

Will and Liz | Nashville Wedding

2010-01-19T15:05:00.013-06:00

Will and Liz have a special place in our hearts as Will was our first ever photography intern a few years ago. he excelled in everything he did and has become quite the amazing photographer himself. Check out his photos here: willknowles.com

We can't go without mentioning the especially humorous moment during the toast where the bride's sister/ MOH disclosed that when she first met will, she knew it was love at first sight... for her and will! haha! everyone was rolling with laughter as she talked about her highschool crush back in the day. so classic!

Will, we are proud of you! Liz, welcome to the family! we are stoked for you two!

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Nick and Courtney | Vibrant Fall Kentucky Destination Wedding

2009-12-01T15:09:00.021-06:00

This destination wedding took us to the beautiful town of Ashland, KY, tucked away in the most vibrant fall colors we have ever seen! Nick and Courtney were longtime sweethearts. As in, they have been together longer than before David and I even met! They were excited that their wedding day had arrived and we were equally as stoked for them! It was a special day for these two indeed as their dear family and friends joined in the celebration of Nick & Courtney tying the knot.

Nick & Courtney - Congrats to you guys!!! Thanks for being so amazing & fun!!!

For all of you music lovers, be sure to check out the rocking tunes of Nick's talented band, "Our Hearts Hero".

Big thanks to wedding coordinator, Jenni Roberts, for helping the day flow so perfectly and to Jeremy McKnight the videographer for being so great to work with and shoot alongside!

the guys were quite the rockstars sporting their chuck taylors!

kudos to the happy couple!

of course the best part about a lovely fall day & a fun bridal party is playing in the leaves!

Courtney was such a stunning sweet bride!!!

yes! bride and groom chucks! this makes our hearts happy.

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Travis and Maggie | Fall Wedding

2009-11-21T11:40:00.007-06:00

Travis and Maggie.

Wow what can we say about our good friends. The thought of these two makes us smile. Travis and Maggie's engagement was splendidly short and sweet. Just the way it should be. From the first time Travis introduced us to Maggie, we could tell he was obviously head over heels for her and we could easily see why...she was amazing, beautiful and genuine. What a perfect match!

Their wedding day was backdropped by the stunning fall colors of Leipers Fork, TN. A location just far enough from Nashville to not receive cell service... (And definitely not 3G...haha.) It was an intimate wedding composed of close friends and family that were very dear to the couple and traveled from all over including Uganda. We were truly honored to be a part and also to get to shoot alongside one of our favorite people, Jeremy Stanley, as he captured the wonderful moments on video.

Travis is one of the most giving people you will ever meet. In his young 20's, he founded & became the executive director of an awesome non-profit organization called Global Support Mission that helps reach African villages with God's love by meeting real needs in pro-active ways. Check out their signature program Know Think Act where groups /friends can give to a specific need and the locals in Uganda will carry it out. We are excited to see Maggie come alongside Travis and be his teammate in loving these people and growing the organization even more with her amazing logistical skills.

Love. Friendship. Color. Congrats you two! We are so very happy for you!!! Looking forward to more cliff jumping adventures and married couple hang time soon!

Travis spent 3 days hand crafting this incredible stage and backdrop!

This umbrella was quite the helpful prop while it was misting. Of course, Maggie rocked it!

shhh...suprise DC engagement shoot = awesomeness

2009-11-17T08:03:00.009-06:00

the DC proposal - gabi & cat

the only time i was more nervous about a proposal was when i asked my wife tammy to marry me. gabi contacted me to take engagement photos of he and his soon to be fiance, cat, with a special twist to the request...not only would i surprise his fiance by giving her & gabi an exclusive photography lesson as part of this special day but i would also help initiate the moment that would cue gabi to drop a knee and pop the question. whew what an honor! and of course as the best engagement stories go...she said "yes!" DC couldn't have been more stunning with the blend of fall colors enveloped in the magnificent scenic background of this couple's engagement spot.

gabi & cat - thanks for being so awesome & kudos on your engagement!

Eric and Elisha | ten ten wedding

2009-11-13T11:17:00.015-06:00

What does fabulousness, beauty, guns, smiles, Sean Hannity & a puppy all have in common? Why Eric & Elisha’s brilliant wedding of course!!!

You may remember the sneak peak of this wedding from our previous blog or from the teaser link on Hannity.com ... It is now our pleasure to present to you the full feature.:) This wedding had FABULOUSNESS written all over it! From the stunning location, to the first peaks of colorful fall, to the giddy laughs & heartfelt emotion wrapped in the arms of love by wonderful family, friends & of course an absolutely AMAZING couple - this was definitely a day to remember. Eric & Elisha were charming, romantic, genuine & a neverending blast! Their thoughtful planning paid off as every moment seemed to flow so smoothly and each detail beamed with excellence. Their friends and families represented the very essence of who they were and you just knew how proud their families were of such a dynamic pair.

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These hotties were incredibly easy to shoot as they played & enjoyed each other all day. There was no questioning it as every expression gave them away...these two are undeniably in LOVE. My how we love love and especially people in love.

The beautiful vibrant flower bouquets were created by one of our dear friends, Anna Boon. Great job, Anna!

Their bridal party was a riot of fun - composed of sassy gals mixed with men & their oh so manly guns. Oh yeah!

Special thanks to the Butlers for hosting this lovely wedding at their beautiful home!

The ceremony displayed the perfect picture of this couple’s love for God, their families, friends & most importantly each other.

Their adorable little puppy, Guinness, joined in the celebration and also made a special appearance in the couple’s exclusive photo shoot.

Elisha’s dad (and his comrades) was a star on the dance floor as he continued to surprise us all with his happening moves and hilarious personality!

Eric & Elisha departed with style with their very own fireworks show! What a perfect ending or beginning rather to their happily ever after.;)

Big thanks to Chris & Rachel Crosby for recommending us.

Eric & Elisha - thanks so much for inviting us to capture your memories with our cameras! Cheers to you both!

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James and Alyson's Wedding

2009-10-23T11:41:00.015-05:00

ahh... tyler, texas! we have so many fond memories from this place...including where tammy and i first met & where i officially asked her to go steady with me.:) it's always icing on the cake to see great friends (lots of teen mania peeps!) along with meeting new ones on a wedding shoot day. new to tyler since we left is the exquisite Villa di Felicita, the perfect setting where james and alyson exhanged their vows & danced the night away with their wonderful guests. they were a brilliant couple & their friends and families were a blast.

Congrats James & Alyson!

Sam and Wiktoria's Wedding

2009-10-19T12:29:00.004-05:00

Sam and Wiktoria - pronounced "V"-ictoria as David quickly learned;) - celebrated with friends and family on the edge of Old Hickory Lake at Hendersonville, TN's historic Rock Castle. Sam pursued Wiktoria, who is originally from Poland, while she was working in the states for a summer abroad. (Apparently so did several other guys and Sam won out!) Since her visa went through so quickly and smoothly, they decided to move the wedding date forward so they could marry even sooner. We were introduced to this couple by some dear friends, Jaz and Anna Boon. (You may remember their lovely fall wedding photos from one of our previous blog posts.) Jaz also had the honor of officiating this wedding. It was a happy day and Wiktoria was definitely a beautiful model bride! Thank God for holding off the rain so this wonderful outdoor ceremony could take place.:)

Thanks to Sam & Wiktoria for letting us share in this amazing experience! Congrats and enjoy!

Eric and Elisha | Sneak Peek Wedding

2009-10-14T12:35:00.008-05:00

We had such an amazing time this past weekend shooting Eric & Elisha's wedding and had to share a sneak peek of their photos. Enjoy!

nothing can stop LOVE. not even the RAIN.

2009-10-13T14:12:00.006-05:00

Since it has been raining alot in Nashville lately, we were reminded of one of our favorite weddings that actually occurred on a rainy day! We thought it would be fun to repost this wedding slideshow again! Enjoy!

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i didn't have to encourage them to enjoy the day to the fullest.

they ran, they played and they danced as the rain kissed their faces.

these were truly those magical moments that just don't happen on sunny days.
it was so beautiful!

Casey and Ashley | Birmingham, AL

2009-10-03T14:34:00.008-05:00

what a treat it was to shoot the wedding of Casey and Ashley...such a sweet FUN couple! they were married at the delightfully historic Rucker Place in Birmingham, AL. it turned out to be a beautiful day indeed (the rain held off just in time for everyone to move inside after the outdoor ceremony)! thanks to all of their families and friends for being so awesome!

wonderful people.
lots of love, joy & smiles.
congrats to you both!

the fun never ends with these two! we could tell they will live a life full of laughter!

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2009-09-28T15:21:00.004-05:00

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Jeff and Jessica | Houston Wedding

2009-09-22T14:06:00.022-05:00

jessica was one of the sweetest & most thoughtful brides we've had the pleasure of working with. her excitement to marry jeff overflowed into every form of correspondence while her careful attention to detail and gifted talent at event planning made us feel at ease and quite taken care of. we knew jeff had to be stellar to be marrying someone as amazing as her. :)

St. Paul's United Methodist Church was scenically captivating and the perfect setting for an enchanting wedding ceremony. jessica beamed with beauty and joy...her time had arrived...she was marrying her prince.

they were a rockin' couple as we're pretty sure they could have danced all night long with their never ending energy & spunk that kept that ballroom hopping. their families and friends celebrated alongside them making it an unforgettable evening. congrats jeff & jessica!

Videographer Rob Cross from Don't Get Married Without Me Video Productions was amazing to work with!

Robin Janson from Rock n Robin DJ Services kept the dance party going!

Adam and Brittany | Kitty Hawk Wedding

2009-09-10T17:27:00.015-05:00

adam & brittany were a fabulous pair. they were excited their day had finally arrived, excited they would be saying "i do" to their best friend, excited to share this magical day with their family & friends, excited to go surfing on their honeymoon, and excited to be in love with their love. it was a day of beauty enveloped in detail. everyone pitched in giving it that special touch of an intimate family affair. we were so happy that brittany found someone as perfect for her as adam and were honored to capture the moments that would narrate their wedding story forever.

we had been counting down the days for this wedding weekend to be immersed with dear family & friends and of course the breathtaking ocean in david's hometown land of the OBX. brittany's family, the diggs, is a legendary family in the surf community all around the world. the diggs and molnar families have been great friends for many years and all the kids have grown up with each other. it was a splendid kitty hawk wedding with a good ole classic reception in the diggs' beautiful country backyard. the dance party under the tent decorated with stringing white & suspended sphere shaped lights proved to be the happening place to be as everyone joined in and showed off their hot dance moves. DJ Bruce really got the party going! good times indeed!

congrats adam & britt! so stoked for you two!!

Pat and Megan | Atlanta Wedding

2009-09-03T10:42:00.021-05:00

pat & megan's friends scrambled to get out of sight as the two walked into a dazzling room filled with glowing candles, rose petals and large windows that boasted an enchanting view of downtown atlanta. after 3 1/2 years of dating, pat asked his lovely fiance megan to marry him.

on their wedding day, pat and megan laughed, made crazy faces and poked fun at us for using the word "interact" so much during their portraits. megan was a stunning blushing bride with an endless smile for her charming groom at her side. their hilarious group of friends and family kept us on our toes as several hysterical moments, which we will not mention in full detail, happened one after another.;)

Pat's father officiated the beautiful ceremony full of joy & emotion as he gave his son away to his gorgeous bride at the King Plow Arts Center in Atlanta.

between us doing double takes with pat's identical twin sisters and his dad getting funky on the bongos alongside the amazing cover band "funk sandwhich", the reception was a non-stop dance party! this was the second time we attended such a crazy fun party as ben & kelly (ben was pat's best man and they co-lead the worship band "unhindered" together) had the same group of friends & live band present at their wedding.

congrats to you two!

p.s. thanks to the Lewis and Barrett families for taking such great care of us! we loved getting to see our atlanta crew! they really have become a second family to us!

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Ricky and Tiffany | San Diego Wedding

2009-08-17T15:13:00.012-05:00

traveling to shoot a fun couple's wedding in sunny san diego hardly seems like work to us with all the perks that southern california has to offer...great friends, the amazing beach, delicious food and nearly always perfect weather!

we knew this wedding would be awesome when we received the coolest invitation we had ever laid our eyes on. tiffany had a special gift for attention to detail. from the unique yellow color of bridesmaid dresses to the clever cutouts of birds silhouetted by the stringing lights…she really pulled it together remarkably as all the specific details fit together perfectly...including the most important detail - her amazing groom, ricky. they were a brilliant pair and were surrounded by wonderful friends and family. we even had the opportunity to take the bridal party to mission beach to take photos where the couple had scouted out a cool alley and lively carnival. congrats to you two!!! We hope you enjoy your new life together in the amazingness of southern california!

the next day at cardiff state beach we enjoyed crystal clear, warm water and even a few small summertime waves with our good friends nathan & elaine, william, eric and several others! we definitely miss it!

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Recent Fun

2009-08-09T23:01:00.006-05:00

adventure
friends
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these are a few of our favorite things...

Percy Priest Cliff Jumping from David Molnar on Vimeo.

Ben and Kasey | Atlanta Wedding

2009-07-23T11:51:00.022-05:00

red radiant roses framed the cascades between the garden and the terrace of the grand historic mansion at the Atlanta History Center. everyone gazed in awe as kasey and her father gracefully walked down the steps to the garden where ben anxiously awaited his bride. the entire setting was peaceful, serene and beautiful.

smiles and cheer filled the stunning reception ballroom as ben and kasey laughed and celebrated with those dearest to them. congrats to you two!!!

a special thanks to janice blackmon & crew of Watermark Weddings for running such a smooth event!
also, to dustin of Indy Productions for working side by side with us as he captured the day on his amazing film. be sure to check out ben and kasey's trailer dustin made from the wedding....brilliant!!!

kasey was introduced to our photography by some of our dear friends evan and rebecca. (we love making friends with our wedding couples!) thanks guys!

Rich and Lauren - Beach Wedding in NC

2009-07-14T14:39:00.016-05:00

family and friends gathered on the soft white sand while rich and lauren happily exchanged their vows on what turned out to be a breathtaking outer banks beach day! we absolutely LOVE beach weddings...the cool salty breeze, sand between our toes and the scenic ocean backdrop proves to be one of the most delightful settings we could ask for. moments before the ceremony began, the cloudy sky broke into a brilliant and beautiful sunshine on the celebration as the clouds along with the deeper blues floated as if painted by a master painter on the background. the breeze and the sun created the perfect temperature and the smiles from rich, lauren and their loved ones set the stage.

many years have gone by since rich and i had our initial photography conversations. having become quite the photographer himself www.colemanshots.com, i was honored that he would ask me to shoot his wedding. congrats to both of you!

p.s. they changed their facebook status from "engaged" to "married" at the reception....too clever!

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Heath and Lori | Nashville Wedding

2009-06-26T15:00:00.001-05:00

lori has been one of tammy's dearest friends since the big move to nashvegas 4 years ago. while lori was patiently waiting for her prince charming, tammy revealed to lori the secret of how all her previous roommates had gotten hitched after living with her. lori concluded that they must be roommies then. so when david would venture off on his photo trips, tammy would stay at lori's house and they would enjoy fun nights of girl time. not too long after this, lori was introduced to heath.:) the initial introduction was short and sweet but a few days later lori received a special "hi" message in her myspace inbox from a certain someone...(back of course when myspace was cool). haha. the excitement at the office was unforgettable as all of the girls bantered back and forth about how to respond, how long to wait til responding and what to say....this happened several times as the myspace conversations continued up until heath courageously asked for lori's digits. woohoo...the girls were oohhing and awwwing about each tiny detail that lori unveiled to them about heath. in a matter of no time, lori and heath were dating and their beautiful love story continued to unfold. we absolutely love these two together and treasure our times hanging with them as there are always many laughs, yummy food and crazy fun game time to be had.

lori and heath were one of the happiest couples we have ever seen on their wedding day. it was the perfect day that they had anticipated and daydreamed about. heath couldn't help but smile at every glance of his stunning bride as lori glowed with excitement and joy that radiated deep from within her heart.

it was a splendid treat to spend the day with such amazing family and friends. oh and of course the reception had no lack for funky swinging & dancing...it was a PARTAY!

we're super stoked for you two and wish you the very best!!!

special thanks to stacie for all her help with the details...oh and yes, olivia, for shadowing us with her smiles at the reception. too cute!

p.s. we think someone in the family may have gone broke as they offered a dollar to lori's nephew, drew, for each smile he produced in the photo sessions. a good many smiles were given by drew that afternoon.;)

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Ben and Kelly | Atlanta Wedding

2009-06-19T18:53:00.000-05:00

patiently waiting in the front of the church, ben anxiously gazed forward until kelly had him turn to face her for their first special moment together. big smiles and embraces were exchanged as they knew this was their day that their dreams of becoming husband and wife would come true. ben then walked her over to the piano and serenaded her with a song he had written that began with "You are my answer... to a question that has been on my mind so long." he had written the lyrics on a painting displayed next to the piano. it was sacred. it was beautiful.

despite the cranky old woman who kicked me out the sanctuary and into the balcony, the ceremony was beautiful! tammy hid in her spot in the front and discreetly caught some amazing shots. (the lady insisted on no pictures of the ceremony...psshhh) we always attempt to shoot the wedding in the most discreet way possible and make all efforts to be out of sight while still getting amazing shots. I guess she didn't quite understand that and must have been used to the way things had been in the late 1880s when she was born.;)

because of this amazing couple and their ridiculously fun group of comrades, atlanta has pretty much become our second home. ben and the rest of the guys in the band unhindered along with some of our incredible friends from passion and many others came together and danced to the tunes of the outrageously entertaining band, funk sandwich. the reception was held in a ballroom at the historic Biltmore Hotel in midtown atlanta. at your average wedding, 10-20 people get down and crazy on the dance floor. well, at this wedding it was more like 200+ folks getting more crazy than we have ever seen! we LOVE IT when people cut loose and have a ball! cheers to ben & kelly!

p.s. jay, you were missed!

Aaron and Jenna | Redding California Wedding

2009-06-09T23:18:00.001-05:00

it was the wedding setting utopia in breathtaking northern california with the still snow capped mt. shasta rising out of its own reflection at the other end of the lake. the trees, the mountains, the grass and the lake framed the couple as they exchanged rings and read their heartwarming and humorous vows to each other.

aaron and jenna could not be more perfect for each other. i can say that because i have known jenna her whole life, her mom taught me preschool at her house, i own a rental property with her brother, my little sister was the maid of honor and jenna is practically my little sister too!

tammy and i felt so honored and blessed to be a part of such a dear friend's intimate wedding! it was an amazing experience to be on the other side of the continent and feel so at home and around so many people very dear to us. my entire immediate family was present and my nephew was the ring bearer! jenna, we are proud of you for picking someone whose name is always followed by a long list of uplifting adjectives.:)

congrats you two!!

Eric and Caroline | Philadelphia Wedding

2009-06-08T14:47:00.000-05:00

david and eric met years ago and david hasn't been able to stop laughing at their cheesy jokes ever since! now that we have met caroline as well and have seen them together, we foresee that we will both be chuckling every time we think of them! they are a hoot and quite the charming couple. congrats you two!

the wedding took place outdoors at the beautiful Tyler Arboretum.

we were very impressed with the air these ladies obtained.

we grin every time we see the photo of eric and his dad (middle below). quite possibly one of the most hilarious moments we have experienced in shooting weddings.

oh how we love L O V E...

the sunset blew us all away!

oh and there just may have been a little bit of dancing. ;)