Ann Blair and Kemp
February 5th, 2010
I heart Christmas weddings. There’s something so sentimental about them. How sweet it must be to have your anniversary and Christmas day right close to each other. That just means an extra excuse to do something cool together and get away from everyone. Well, at least that is what I would do. I do realize Christmas was totally 6 weeks ago, but in the world of wedding editing that is not very long.
This wedding was particularly bitter sweet for me and for a good reason. Ann Blair is the last of a rather large group of friends who have been getting married to one another over the last couple of years. I first met all of them at Meghan and David’s wedding down in Savannah. She so took a chance with me because I had only shot like 10 weddings at that point and I was so stinkin scared the whole time. I guess I hid it well because before I knew it, her friends were booking me and so the story goes. Who knows, maybe they have other friends that are still going to get hitched. So you see this wedding meant a lot to me and although I’m so very happy for Ann Blair and Kemp, I’m also sad about not getting to see everyone at the next wedding. Hopefully as they all have children, I’ll be able to see them once again.
Amy Clifton helped me out as a fabulous second shooter for they day. Please click over to her blog to see her images from the day. Thanks Amy! I hope to return the favor.
Much love to you all, Olivia
Tina and Dusty…so lovely
January 28th, 2010
Tina and I met freshman year of college. My bff, Allison, was at Clemson and I was at North Greenville College, which is now a university (crazy) and Tina was her roommate. I instantly liked Tina the moment I laid eyes on her. We had so much stinkin fun together freshman year. I spent all my time at Clemson since North Greenville was such a suitcase college and I wasn’t about to drive home to Columbia every weekend. Anyway, you get the picture. So after all these years we’ve remained close and I’m so happy to be apart of this new beginning in Tina’s life.
Some of you may recognize Tina as my assistant and second shooter in several weddings this past year. The girl has a great “eye” and I took full advantage of it. Wouldn’t you? I hope she’ll be joining me again this year for some Saturday adventures. 
So I bet you’re wondering about this shoot…well it’s an “after wedding shoot”. Tina and Dusty actually tied the knot in a destination wedding last December, but some unfortunate circumstances occured that left them with not quite the memories they had hoped for. She can tell the story way better than me. That being said, I did this shoot for them. Honestly, I can totally relate. On my honeymoon to Costa Rica, my carry-on bag was stolen at the airport right after we landed. It was horrible, but that is a whole other post for another day.
Tina and Dusty, I had the most wonderful time with you guys. I look forward to many happy years ahead watching your love for each other continue to grow. much love, Liv
If you’re interested in an “after wedding shoot”, let me know. They are super fun and relaxing. Cheers!
Thank You!!
January 26th, 2010
This post is so long overdue, but I wanted to make sure I did a special “thank you” post to all my 2009 couples. You guys rock and have made having a baby in this biz very easy on me. Every time I look at her sweet little face I am grateful to be able to work from home and care for her. Matt and I were totally ready to do whatever it took for me to stay home once we had children. We knew the risks when I left BOA to do photography fulltime that it would be scary and that we may even loose our house over it, but we agreed that living in a sweet little apartment and for me to be able to stay home with children was what we both wanted more. In the end, obviously God worked everything out for us and gave me the clients I needed to make our dreams come true. Not a day goes by that I take what I do for granted. I am truly thankful and humbled. So to all my couples of 2009, YOU have made all this possible for my family. Much love, Olivia
