Update

Wow...it's been a while. World's WORST blogger here...;)Things have been pretty busy around here but as I was working on photos tonight I remembered that I had quickly snapped a photo of a couple that I met with last month and thought i'd share. Pauline + Nick are getting married at a cute little beach house on the Gulf in June and me and my photo partner in crime {juliecate} will be capturing their big day. Anyway- this is the cute couple. They are super sweet and I cannot wait for their wedding!

Well- here's hoping to posting again tomorrow...I actually have a really sweet "Save the Date" that another one of our couple's sent us that I need to post on. So stay tuned for that;)
S

Save the Date

**I meant to post this 2 weeks ago- but I finally got around to gettng a picture of J+J's Save the Date. Thanks again for sharing this you guys- it's so awesome!!

So i's been a while since we've posted...and those of you who know us know about all of the crazy, EXCITING things that have been going on in our lives this year!! Because of these new things that are happening with us we are really not going to be doing much photography this year but there are still a few special things we are working on- one of those things being Jenn + Joel's upcoming nuptuals:) I LOVE when I get to see what couples do with the pictures that we take of them and this special treat arrived in our mail box yesterday (see below). I LOVE the way this turned out. It's classic and elegant- very much like Ms. Jenn! Thanks for sharing this with us you guys!
Susan

Jennifer + Joel Engagement

Last month Brandon and I got to meet with the lovely Jennifer + Joel at Ft. Barrancas in Pensacola. It had been at least 15 years since I had been out there and was so excited that J+J had chosen such a unique locale for their engagement shoot! Here's a sneak peak from their shoot. :) Have a great weekend!
S
P.S. Don't forget to click on the image to blow it up!


Jennifer is absolutely gorgeous!

Jessica+Shane Engagement

All the way back in December {which literally feels like forever ago!} Brandon and I got to meet up with Jessica+Shane for their engagement shoot at Grand Boulevard. Jessica+Shane are from Atlanta and we met them through one of our all time favorite couples Caitlin+Brandon H. I was so excited to finally meet them because I had heard so much about them from the H's- and everything they said was true! They are such a sweet, loving, and fun couple; definitely the type of couple that you would want to have as friends. So here are a few pictures from their shoot. This particular day was so, so cold and the sun was blaring. It made for a tough shoot but I am in love with the colors of the images and Jessica and Shane looked so great in the clothing colors they picked out! Jessica+Shane, thanks for letting us shoot your enagagement shoot. It was such a pleasure to get to know you guys, even if it was for only a short amount of time:)
xxx's-
susan
As always...click on the pictures to blow them up:)

Woman of Style II

A few weeks back I started a post that I am calling "Woman of Style." It's simple. It's inspiring (okay, in a shallow girly, fashion type way;)and it allows me to pick the brains of some of the most stylish girls I know! This time I asked my friend Beth to be my Woman of Style and I was SO excited to get the responses from her questions back. A little back story on Beth, she's a musician with an AMAZING voice and mad guitar playing skills. I met her almost 10 years ago and she's the one who set Brandon and I up on a blind date! Needless to say, I think she's absolutely fabulous! She's always so well put together and looks like she belongs in a fashion magazine. And the best thing about Beth's style?? She's totally into a bargain--who doesn't like a girl like that?!! Beth gives great tips and I'm thrilled to share with ya'll:)
Enjoy!

You have such great skin, what do you do to take care of it? (cleanser, moisturizer, etc…)
For most of my life I have used ivory or dove white bar soap to cleanse my face. It’s cheap and works well even with my drier skin. I use Nutive organic extra virgin coconut oil for a moisturizer. This isn’t something you’d find in the moisturizer section of Wal-Mart, but rather the cooking oil section of Publix. I like it because it has no added chemicals, keeps my skin soft, and one jar lasts me about a year for my face and body. It may seem oily when first applied, but quickly soaks into the skin.
Your style is very unique, where do you get inspiration from?
I am most definitely a style copycat. I take my cues from magazines, celebrities, movies, and random people on the street. Once I see something I like, I just try to mimic it as best as my budget allows. I am unbiased in where I shop, so if I find the black and white striped long sleeve shirt I’ve been looking for at Wall-mart or K-mart, so be it. I’m not looking for staying power in fashion trends. Fashion changes so often, I save the big bucks for items that I’ll be using for the next few years. For instance, my black fitted pea coat from Guess.
The color of your eyes are so striking and you always play them up with a great smoky eye! Where did you learn the technique and what kind of makeup would you recommend for someone wanting to try out some new looks on a budget?
Well, any of the techniques I use for eye makeup have come from searching looks on YouTube. They have great tutorials on how to do a smoky eye and in different color variations. Not to mention, if there is a particular actresses eye makeup I like, they have tutorials that will mimic the style. For instance, I loved Kristen Stewart’s smoky eye from 2008 MTV music awards, so I searched YouTube and found a tutorial. As far as the best, MAC has the best selection of colors for eye shadows and is definitely worth the money, but if you’re going for a cheaper brand, Revlon’s ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow in Sultry Smoke and Revlon’s ColorStay eyeliner in black, are what I use.

You are quite the lipstick connoisseur, what is your favorite lip product?
If you’re looking for longevity, it would be Cover girl Outlast all day lip color. It really does stay on all day and they have a large selection of colors. Also, the top coat that comes with it is a great lip moisturizer on it’s own. However like most lip stains, it does dry the lips some, so I wouldn’t recommend it for someone with dry chapped lips. My favorite all around lip product is, Neutrogena’s Lip Sheers. It goes on and feels like Chap Stick, it’s glossy but not sticky, it smells good, and the colors aren’t’ too overpowering. Also, it’s an SPF, so it’s fine to wear to the beach in the summer.
What is your most coveted fashion piece/accessory?
I would say my most coveted fashion piece would be a thin black military styled jacket I got in Atlanta about 3 years ago. It was more than I would have normally spent, but I fell in live with its simple style, and it’s the perfect fit and cut. I’m not really sure that anyone covets it, but I know I get a lot of people asking where I bought it and how much they like it. I love it because it’s simple, unique, and has stayed in style for the last 3 years.
Best cheer up…a good meal or a great day of shopping?
Great day of shopping most definitely! Of course, this must include an iced coffee beverage and my IPod set too my favorite tunes:)

Mr. & Mrs. Houston part 2

A few weeks back we got to shoot Caitlin and Brandon's wedding out in Sandestin. They were married on beautiful, Crystal Beach and had their reception at the Destin Culinary Center. Words cannot express how much Brandon and I have come to love Caitlin and Brandon! We met them over a year ago when they booked us to shoot their engagement and wedding and in that time we have gotten to know them (me especially since Caitlin and I talk almost everyday at work!)and they are such a sweet and fun couple! Their wedding was not only a celebration of their love for each other but a celebration of the love that they have for their families and their friends. Ya'll, your wedding is one we will remember always. You guys are back from Hawaii now (for an amazing recap on their honeymoon-check out Caitlin's blog and I'm so excited for you guys to switch gears from wedding planning to domestic bliss;)! Enjoy a few more picture from your wedding, these are some of our favorites! We got to shoot a couple of B&C at their B&B the morning after and they look so much in love, I LOOOVE these pictures!


Garter toss!

Mr. & Mrs. White

This last weekend our good friends Austin and Beth met Brandon and I at Baytowne Wharf to snap a few pictures of us for our five year anniversary. It was such a great surprise to me (since B did not let me in on the secret until we had gotten to Baytowne). During the shoot we turned the camera on A+B for a few fun little shots. Just to give you some insight into these two...#1- they did not come dressed up for this- they both have a unique fashion sense and could have an impromptu photo shoot any day of the week. #2- They are both musicians so we never had to prompt them to do anything. We pointed the camera in their direction and it's like they turned into professional models...it definitely makes a photographers job easy. Here are the links for A+B's musical projects: Austin&Beth
Thanks again guys!
S

5 Year Anniversary Wrap up!!

This last Friday was our 5th anniversary and what a great weekend of celebrating it was! I was fortunate enough to be off all last week and I took that time to study for a test I had to take early Saturday morning. So instead of celebrating on Friday night (when I knew i'd need a lot of rest) we celebrated on Saturday. I should mention one of my favorite parts of the weekend though was when we exchanged gifts on Friday and had a peice of the top layer of our wedding cake that I had re-created (flowers and all!), that was so special! So anyway, i'm such a horrible story teller...Brandon told me that he had some special stuff planned for Saturday and that when I got home from my test that I needed to hurry up and get gussied up quick like. So I raced home got a shower and threw on my new Express bandage dress, black Nina heels, and wrap (because it was a brisk 55 degrees outside). So where did we go?? Brandon took me to Baytowne Wharf and our awesome friends Austin and Beth met us there to take pictures of us! It was so much fun and that is what I really, REALLY wanted for our anniversary (not that my new ring wasn't highly appreciated!!!). Ironically, Brandon and I have very few pictures of the two of us together. I am including some of the pictures that A+B took of us and will blog some of the pictures that we took of them tomorrow! After our photo shoot at Baytowne we went to a special dinner in Pensacola at our favorite restaurant, Jackson's. YUMMM-O!
So another anniversary down and another year that I can say that I love my husband even more than the day we got married. I wouldn't have thought that possible on our wedding day five years ago but it's true and it makes me even more excited about what our future holds. Have a lovely evening blogland, it's time I go catch up with my hubby before bed!
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Sneak Peak of C+B's Wedding

This last weekend Brandon and I got to document Caitlin + Brandon's wedding which took place at Crystal Beach in Destin. The day was absolutely GORGEOUS! It was a little cold...a little windy...and Caitlin was...more than a little sick...however by the smile on her face I don't think anyone could have thought the day was anything BUT perfect. I have SO much to say about this last weekend but I will save it for my next blog post on this wedding. There are a TON of amazing pictures that we will be sharing with you all. In the mean time we want to share a few (Caitlin needs some pictures for her facebook;)! C+B, we love you guys. Enjoy!
oh...don't forget to click on the picture to make it larger:)

I LOVE this picture of Caitlin!



Brandon hanging out with his guys before the ceremony...



My Brandon caught this sweet picture of Caitlin during the ceremony stealing a glance at her soon to be husband...

Mr.& Mrs. Houston taking their first steps as man and wife!

This was the rather large (18!) bridal party hamming it up for us after the ceremony;)

This is one of my Brandon's favorites of all time. The father daughter dance that brought Caitlin and her papa to tears...

And because Caitlin + Brandon are truly the coolest...they let us come shoot them the morning after at their wedding night hideaway, the beautiful Henderson Beach Inn.