S. Carter Studios

Travis and Danielle

One of my favorite things about this beautiful gift of photography God has given me is the opportunity that I have to meet and spend time with people I wouldn’t usually cross paths with. Travis went on a life changing trip to Brazil with me and dropped in, Travis-style, to visit his stunning girlfriend Danielle. They asked me to take a few pictures of them. We had a great time!

Posted on August 25th, 2008 by sabrena
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Welcome David Josiah Rawlins

Another Light Ministries future staff member was born yesterday! My roommate Angi and I went to meet him and check on his parents. We’re so thrilled to have a baby boy around and honored to get to see him on his first full day in the world!

Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by sabrena
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A Debut

Earlier this year I was introduced to Emily and Stephanie of Soiree magazine. I have really enjoyed working with them as their Advertising Designer. The magazine is best described by it’s own terms, “Virginia Weddings with style.” Some of the very best photographers in the Central Virginia area advertise and now I am joining the ranks. You can see this advertisement in the Fall.Winter 2008 edition!

Posted on August 21st, 2008 by sabrena
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Introducing Mia Donald

The world welcomed Mia Joan Donald on August 10, 2008. She came almost two weeks after her due date! I was priveleged to see the newest Donald family member and took a few pictures to document the occasion.

Posted on August 12th, 2008 by sabrena
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The Mengs

It all started two years ago when my friends Brittany and Aaron got engaged. She asked me to take her wedding pictures. I had never taken wedding pictures before and knew that she was taking a risk. I agreed! When you’re starting out in this business you need about three couples to take a risk on you and the first is always the diciest. Brittany and Aaron have been blessed with beautiful twins, Benjamin and Micah. I’m so happy to have them in my life so I can learn about how babies work and grow! I am also glad to have been able to take pictures to help keep a record of how beautiful they are. I hope you enjoy!

Posted on July 29th, 2008 by sabrena
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Mark and Maria

On a beautiful Monday afternoon I spent some time with Mark and Maria. They are a wonderful couple and their love is evident in each glance, kiss and embrace. I am really looking forward to their wedding in October when we get to do it all over again!

Posted on July 25th, 2008 by sabrena
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Wayne and Lacey

The final wedding of the summer, number six of six weekends in a row, took me to Rockwall, TX. I had never been out of an airport in Texas and really enjoyed the beauty of a new place! The Dowlings were married at the Hilton Bella Harbor which was an exquisite location. I loved being able to represent my family who wished they could have attended. Wayne and Lacey were wonderful to be around and made me feel like an important part of their special day!

Posted on July 17th, 2008 by sabrena
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Mackenzie and Courtney

I spent the 4th of July in Ohio at the wedding of Mackenzie and Courtney. It was by far one of the most creative and unique events I’ve been a part of! The couple was lucky to be surrounded by hundreds of family and friends and all four pastors that had been a part of their lives. Blue and Green decorations were everywhere including 143 blue and 143 green balloons used to decorate the foyer. I’ll never forget my first experience in Ohio!

Posted on July 14th, 2008 by sabrena
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Nate and Bekah

I have known of Nate for six years. On June 28th he married a very dear friend of mine named Bekah. I can’t describe how wonderful it was to spend four days in Alabama making new friends and seeing old ones. Nate and Bekah were married on the shore of Lake Martin in Alabama and getting there was a 12.5 hour adventure! I wouldn’t trade my time spent with both families and the gift of being able to be a special part of this day for anything. I am so excited to see what God does with this couple!

Posted on July 7th, 2008 by sabrena
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Daniel and Ruthanne

It was so nice to spend a weekend at home and be able to take photographs at the wedding of Daniel and Ruthanne. I had taken their engagement photographs several months before and it was so exciting to see all the plans we had discussed brought to life! The two were married in Madison Heights Virginia at a beautifully well-kept historic church. Having been dating EIGHT years, since they were seated together in 8th grade, the couple was happy to finally tie the knot. Congratulations Bradleys!