hey....there we are again!

We found ourselves again in the latest issue of theknot! That's us in the upper right hand corner!


Also, check out the ad on page 176. Maria is a fantastic wedding coordinator and we're really excited to be shooting her beach wedding in October! It's always flattering when a wedding planner chooses you to shoot their wedding!

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loveShoots featured in theknot magazine!

We were so exicted when theknot magazine asked to use some of our photos for a story about engagement photos.

Our "loveShoots" are fun, creative shoots of you and your sweetie. What are you into? Skydiving (mel will be the one in the air, I will be the one on the ground!), surfing, picnicing at the park, going to the theather? We work with every couple to come up with a location and feeling that reflects your relationship and interests. We can conjure up as much serenity or adventure as you require!

Christmas with the Harrells

Santa fever was in the air at my house....



The first stop on our holiday tour was in Richmond.






Then it was time to get ready for Santa! The excitement was almost unbearable!



I just dictated what Liza wanted to say to Santa. Evidently they talk in code.



Santa brought her a doctor kit. As much as she plays with it, medicine could be her calling.....



Or she could be a photographer like mommy. Nonna gave her a digital camera for kids, how cool is that?



Liza wanted a "real live baby sister" from Santa, but she got a baby sister doll instead. The doll made Liza just as happy and now she does not have to share her toys!



Our final stop was to the in-laws. We had a Turkish themed Christmas, with lots of presents that came from our trip to Turkey in October.

This tag is similar to Turkish tiles and the sticker is an "evil eye", it wards off evil!




Yai ya and Grandaddy got "baby sister doll" a stroller!




Poppy and Liza dressing "Baby Sister Doll"



Liza's favorite pastime, reading with Granddaddy

happy new year!

Hi Everyone

Well, we both had a great holiday season and can't wait to see what adventures the new year will bring! We've already got trips planned to Mexico and Portland, and a rapidly filling 2007 wedding season! We're just waiting on those weddings in Hawaii and Italy to come through. No seriously...call us :)

We'd also like to send a special thanks out to our blog-stalkers! We really appreciate your support, and we do read all of your comments, so drop us a line or two! Your dedication may end up paying off because we'd like to give $207 off to the first bride to book in 2007. Give us a ring, and let us know- you saw it here first!

Happy New Year!

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Yes, that's a word. Really. I looked it up.

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my favorite things

Sara and I are off to our holiday frivolities until Dec 27th. Until then, enjoy this video from my most favorite Christmas movie of all time.


My modern favorite- this epic 42 song Christmas album by Sufjan Stevens.


Or better yet, you can stream it from your shiny new MacBook Pro that Santa brought (hint, hint)! Click here.

Have a safe and happy Christmas!
Sara and Mel

Christmas Stroll

My friend and I took our small crew of "younguns" to see Santa at the downtown Christmas stroll. Much to our dismay, St. Nick was not there, but we were able to keep the kiddies distracted with wagon rides and "shopping". Shopping with two 2 year olds and a 3 years old is really more like herding cats through a china store!

The girls at the Mulehead Cafe.


This is the safest kind of shopping with kids!




The wagon ride was chilly, but fun!

Curious George Goes to the Dentist

My own little "Curious George" had her first visit to the Dentist!

At first she was a bit nervous, but then we practiced opening wide!


She was the best patient ever! The most exciting part was going to the treasure chest for a prize.

Candy Canes and Silver Lanes!

We just photographed the Dunlay family for their Christmas Card. We had a great time playing with the girls at the Dunlay's gorgeous home at Lake Jeanette. Everyone made our job easy, I mean, come on, would you look at this family, they are all so photogenic!


Santa bring on the presents!


Kate is in the giving spirit.

There has got to be rewards after a photo shoot!

crystal + steve

We were really excited to do a loveShoot for Crystal and Steve! We've worked with Crystal on several occasions while shooting at the Hayloft and we knew she'd look great in front of the camera! What a cute couple- they must still have that newlywed glow!

If any of you Brides out there are still looking for a venue, give Crystal a call, she'll take good care of you!

Crystal, Steve and the very handsome, Frank. Smile Frank!


Sara in action








I love this car!




Steve does his best James Dean impression. That's hot.




Nice. You can thank Sara for capturing this proud moment. Hey, at least I didn't rip my pants!

Christmas is in the air!

Future J.Crew catalog models, Caroline and Tate stopped by our farm for a Christmas Card Photo shoot this weekend. Decked from head to toe in the latest fall fashions this super-cute sibling unit knew how to work it! Tate was twirling his little sis around to make her laugh and a little bribery of left over Halloween treats helped too!