Kelly & Tim's Beautiful Beach Wedding

Kelly and Tim got married on the Beautiful Isle of Palms. They are such a sweet couple and I was really excited that their Big Day had finally arrived. I meet Kelly and Tim back in July. We meet in Downtown Charleston for their "Get to Know You" Session. That is a complimentary session that comes with all of my Wedding Packages and is so Important. You can see their "Get to Know You" Session by clicking on that link at the end of this post. I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with them that day and knew that their Wedding would be So Beautiful and it was every bit of Beautiful and more.

This pretty bouquet is Kelly's. It, as well as the Matron of Honor's bouquet, were created by "Twee" of Jade Water Designs. She put together a stunning floral display on the yummy cake too.



Kelly's dress was simply elegant. It was a halter style dress trimmed with satin ribbon and a long row of sweet little buttons traveling down to her lovely trane.


I can only imagine how emotional a Mother can get on her Daughter's Wedding Day. Kelly's Mother, Betty, held it together, a huge task on your only Daughter's Big Day.

You can tell that these two share a very special bond.


This is little Miss Anna Grace. Love the Freckles! She was the perfect Flower Girl! Way to go Anna Grace!


Breath taking. Absolutely Magical!


Love it!


So POWERFUL! So Sacred.


I love this idea that Kelly and Tim chose to take part in during their ceremony. They each poured their own bottle of sand into a unity bottle representing becoming one. What a meaningful keepsake that they will have to cherish forever. I am sure that it will find a prominent place in the Wood's home.


Mr. and Mrs. Wood!!! Complete!!!!! Glorious!


Kelly was such a delight to watch. She was so full of Joy.


Kelly and Tim danced their first dance poolside under the palms. Perfect.


Kelly's Dad was so sweet and thoughtful. I loved how he dipped his daughter in their Father Daughter Dance.


YUMMY!!!!!!


Ya'll look SO GREAT TOGETHER!!!!!!


May your journey be Grand!


FULL of Passion!


And many more Gorgeous Sunsets!!!!!!



Kelly and Tim's "Get to Know You" Session.


CHECK OUT KELLY AND TIM'S SLIDESHOW HERE!!!

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Anyone Thinking about CHRISTMAS?

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Lilia Suzanne Highers

I am so excited to announce the birth of the PERFECT and BEAUTIFUL Lilia Suzanne Highers. She is the new daughter to one of my favorite cousins, Suzanne. She was born on August 24th, weighing around 6 pounds 9 ounces. Suzanne and her husband Bart have desperately wanted a baby for several years and found out a few months ago that their baby girl was on her way. CONGRATULATIONS Suzanne and Bart!!!!! I am so Happy for ALL THREE of you!!!! Lilia is a Lucky Little Senorita to have you for parents!


Just so DIVINE!!!!!!!


Photo by Lilia's mother, Suzanne Highers.

Please Pray that this Beautiful Family has a smooth transition in bringing Lilia home. She is still in her native country, Mexico and Suzanne and Bart are having the tremendous task of cutting through all the red tape. They could use all the prayers that they can get.

READ MORE OF THEIR STORY HERE!

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Spending some Time Downtown Charleston with Jill Higgins

Today in Charleston was PERFECT!!!!! Absolutely Beautiful Weather, Downtown Historical Charleston, Jill Higgins, Great Food, did I mention Jill Higgins, and just an all around GREAT TIME!!!! Jill just about got attacked by a Crazy Squirrel and I was not at all prepared for the Great Action shots that I SO regret Not getting of her running for her LIFE!!!! It was HISTERICAL!!!!!!!! We will just have to retell the story for those that are interested. I have posted below some of my favorites from our outing. Thanks Jill for a Great Day of Fun and Learning. I always learn SO much from you!



























Jill is probably going to kill me too, ;0 BUT I had to get her back for her posting a CRAZY one of me that I DID NOT APPROVE!!!! ;)

Kyla Makay

This is my BEAUTIFUL Daughter, Kyla. We had the special treat of spending some time just the two of us in downtown Charleston. It was a great time! Kyla had wanted a "real" session, like the one that I do for all my clients. And she got it! She was a FABULOUS model and tons of FUN!!!!!

It was neat for her to see that aspect of my life. And she, like many of those that I photograph, was a bit in question of some of the spots that I chose. But she was amazed to see how you can take a location that seems plane or even ugly and play on its unique characteristics to yield absolutely gorgeous results.

AND when you are dealing with a beauty like Kyla, it doesn't matter what she stands in front of, she will make it look unbelievable!!!

Often times, it seems like yesterday that I was her age. And now I have her!!!! What an AWESOME GIFT!!!!

I am EXTREMELY PROUD of her!!!! She has always excelled in school and is in the Gifted Classes, way smarter than I ever was! ;) Actually, I was always in the top group myself and graduated with College Prep Credits, I couldn't let you think that I was dumb. Hey, SHE GETS IT FROM ME!!! ;)

But this girl gets her looks from HER DADDY!!!! BUT SHE IS Prettier!!!!!!!!!

I can NOT believe how grown you are!!!!!!!!!! (wiping away my tears)

Matter of fact, when we ate after her shoot, THEY BROUGHT US 2 CHECKS!!!!!!!!!!
I was in SHOCK!!!

The guy waiting on us thought that she was in college!!!! I was truly blown away!!!

You are AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL KYLA!!!!! Inside and out!!!

Kyla is very artistic as well. I have to give her credit for finding some good locations herself. She has the eye too!!

I am training her so that she can help me with some of my "office work". She is ready to make some money because SHE CAN SHOP!!!!!

She is a WONDERFUL big sister to her Little Sister and Brother.
I LOVE YOU KYLA MAKAY!!!!!!

Your Dad and I got the Best when we got you!!!!

Keep Believing in yourself!!!!!!!!

Study Hard!!!!!!!!!!

Never FORGET that your Family Loves you more than You will ever know!!!!!!

And thank YOU for the day that I will never forget!!! A day with one of the most important people on this earth, YOU, Kyla Makay!!!!!



CHECK OUT KYLA'S SLIDESHOW HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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