Cotton Dock Bliss

Sara and Jessie had a BEAUTIFUL outdoor wedding and reception at the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation this past weekend.  It was laid back and happy - just as a celebration should be.  The groomsmen were in flip flops and the bridesmaids in flats (they are LOVING you, Sara!)  The weather was perfect and just warm enough to set the mood for a little Firefly Sweet Tea for the guests.  Congratulations you two....thanks for a good time!  Pictures will be up soon.

Children's Miracle Network

One of my favorite things to do to help "give back" is to take pictures at the MUSC Children's Hospital.  My husband and I had the benefit of the hospital with two of our children when they were little bitty babies so I really enjoy giving a little something to the parents in there.

A picture I took about a year ago was submitted into the Children's Miracle Network international photo contest by the Children's Hospital.  Back in March, I was thrilled to receive an email saying it had placed 3rd!!  Yesterday, I got an email showing me what the Children's Miracle Network is going to do with the photo......it will be the WalMart and Sam's poster for their May campaign!!

Perfect Day!

Congratulations Mike and Michelle!!  Their wedding was outdoors set right by the water in beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina.  The weather could not have been better.  Michelle ordered simple and she got it and it was perfect.  The biggest frill of the day was her arrival on a fire truck.....but he's a fire chief...so pretty cool don't you think?  Other than that, the day was unpretentious and completely about their commitment to each other.  Cheers to a long, happy life together.

BIG TV DAY in our household....LMN"*"

Today, at 4:00 sharp.....my whole family tuned in to watch a big talk show on NBC.  Darius Rucker was a guest on this "O" so famous show.  This appearance has been a longtime dream of his and a much deserved opportunity.  What I didn't know is THAT IT WAS AN UNREALIZED DREAM OF MINE THAT CAME TRUE TODAY AS WELL....my photography was shot behind him as he performed.  The whole show was incredible and exciting and I am thrilled for him.  He could not be more humble and deserving of all of his success.  

I, on the other hand, could not find a mountain high enough TO GO UP AND SCREAM to the whole world a big WAHOO! that I just had a handful of pictures shown on the LMN*... show (due to an agreement I had to sign I can't mention "as seen on HER show"....you know, Miss LMN*....

Thank you, Darius and Beth, for such a great opportunity.  (It really was so very cool to see my name flash up in the credits......)

Red, Red and more Red

A sweet family from North Carolina was down in Charleston for the Easter weekend.  I got to hang out with them on Good Friday on a playground downtown.  The weather was perfect for the children to have a good time before having to sit still in a noon church service.  

The seven year olds are twins and their baby sister is a little red-headed fire ball.  She is on the go all the time leading her mother to tell me that she is a bigger handful than the twins were put together!  They are all super sweet and cute and the red hair is the BEST!  

I hope your Easter weekend in Charleston was great!

Blast from the Past

 Last week my cell phone rang and much to my surprise it was the sweet husband of an old high school friend.  He was calling to schedule a surprise shoot because they were coming to Charleston this week.  Monica and I were cheerleaders together in high school and have not seen each other but twice in 20 years.  Each time was at our reunion so I was excited to get some one-on-one with her family. 

That phone call is all it took for me to dig out my fine, 100% acrylic High School Cheerleading letter sweater and greet Miss Monica and her family.  I had a great time with them yesterday.....and boy did I see so much of my old friend in her sweet little girl.  

Jenna and Bo Tied the Knot!!

Jenna and Bo had one of the most beautiful weddings this weekend and I was fortunate enough to be there to document it all.  From the bride to the flower girls....and the food to the dance floor - it was FANTASTIC!  I watched the personality of the night change about every hour and a half and by the end of the night it was flat-out pure happiness for all!

Jenna and Bo took the night for what it was....a celebration of their lives together.  There was no stress before the ceremony, nothing but hugs and kisses for each other afterwards and fun and happiness to end out the night.  Congratulations to you sweet Jenna and Bo!  Your pictures will be up soon.