Watch me grow!

So, it’s already been 6 months since my little muffin was born… it makes me emotional to even say that out loud.  So much has happened since his birth and yet it feels like it was last week.  He is such a joy and so completely happy most of the time.  His crooked, little smile is infectious, he spends most days squealing at the TOP of his lungs, and he is oh, so ticklish.  We have daily fits of hysterical laughter and I LOVE it.  Everywhere we go I hear, “Oh, he’s a big boy!”  Which is true.  He’s also as solid as a rock and strong, I tell ya.  I love to daydream about how these physicalities will manifest themselves in his activities and interests as he gets older.

Since life with two kiddos is so much more busy than I ever imagined, I haven’t gotten to tackle Gavin’s photos the way I could with Estella when she was younger.  So please forgive me for the amount of photographs in this blog post!  Here is my little man over the past six months….

juliet – so so so so sweet!!!!! i just love your little fam. :D

Laura + Matt: Wedding {Columbia SC wedding photographer}

What do you get when you combine an amazingly creative and stylish bride, a couple who is head over heels in love, and a beautiful venue on New Year’s Eve?  You get the wedding of the year!  Seriously.  I was so blown away by how Robin Cannon (wedding planner extraordinaire) took Laura’s vision and transformed 701 Whaley into the most beautiful and magical space.  Talk about a WOW factor!

I have had the pleasure of working with Laura and Matt for the past year and a half as they planned their big day, and during these many months, I have become so very fond of my new friends.  They are so warm, sweet, fun, and TOTALLY hilarious (ahem, Randall)… just an incredible couple who radiate love to everyone around them.  They always trusted me, which as a photographer, is the greatest gift from your clients and helps me to do my best work.

Laura and Matt, I love you two, and am so honored that you chose me to share your day with.  I wish you ALL the best and hope that we always keep in touch!  You know you’ve always got a sushi date if you need one.;)

Ceremony: Whaley Street United Methodist Church

Reception: 701 Whaley

Event Coordinator: Robin Cannon

DJ: Dave Gilbert with Partytime DJ’s

Caterer: Capital City Catering

Florist: American Floral

Lighting and Draping: Ambient Media

Cake: Parties To Go

Bridal gown: Bella Vista Bridal

Bridesmaid dresses: Nordstrom’s

Shoes: Badgley Michska

Chandelier: Gallery 802

Laura Power – Holly, these are amazing! Matt and I are loving them! Thank you so much for everything. You captured everything perfectly! You made us look good! I am definitely down for a sushi date anytime!

Laura: Bridal {Hunting Island & Old Sheldon Church Ruins}

Working with Laura has been the greatest experience and now that she is finally Mrs. Power, I can share her breathtaking bridal portraits.  This session is easily one of my all time favorites!  I am in LOVE with the locations we found and her dress.:)

Jacqui – Holly these are gorgeous! I LOVE the ones with her standing in between the two fallen palm trees….and the one with her sitting on the “doorstep” at Sheldon Church….just breathtaking! xox

Laura – Holly, Thank you so much for everything!! You were so amazing to work with and went over and beyond on everything you did! Can’t wait to see wedding day pics!! :)

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