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Jordan and Jen – Sweetheart Session – Portrait, Wedding and Engagement Photographer

sabrena — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:12:30 +0000

Jordan and I used to work together years ago. He was the graphic designer for our publication and adamantly insisted that there should be no photos of people smiling in the publication and really in life in general. It was the cause of great glee when he messaged me all the way from Hawaii because all he wanted was some good pictures of him and his then girlfriend (now wife!) smiling together. So, with a big smile on MY face I spent the afternoon with these love birds trying to explore downtown Lynchburg in a new way!

Paul and Jenny – Savannah Engagement Photographer

sabrena — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:15:09 +0000

Jenny and Paul, what can we say about Jenny and Paul. I’ve known Jenny for nearly a decade and in that time we’ve taken over a thousand pictures together. Typically with much eye rolling and complaining on her part. Admittedly, I’m a little obnoxious about pictures of my family and friends, but STILL! I was thrilled when she and Paul asked us to be their engagement and wedding photographers. The session went on with lots of laughing, crazy facial expressions and promises of “just a few more shots.” These are some of my favorite images from their engagement session in the Carolina pines!

Washburn Family – Lynchburg Family Photographer

sabrena — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:56:59 +0000

This wonderful family invited us over for pictures to celebrate being together as brother Jonathon prepared to go to the Middle East for work. It was an easy session even with the family pets sitting obediently in the frame! I loved that Mama and Papa Washburn invited their other “children” into one of the shots as well. What a special group of people!

The Godbys – Lynchburg Photographer of Love

sabrena — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:00:57 +0000

During 2008, I visited my University’s gym almost every morning, before 8 am. Yes, even now I can’t fathom where I accessed that kind of drive inside myself but alas, I did. Many of those mornings I was greeted by the smiling Meredith! I imagine I wasn’t very cheery but am glad that didn’t keep her from contacting me about a couple’s session for her and Kyle. We planned it months in advance, only to be rained out on our first attempt and waited a few more months for the perfect Fall weather. It was well worth the wait as beautiful leaves and crisp weather definitely worked in our favor.

Meredith’s family has been a part of the Pepsi corp for several generations so we incorporated classic Pepsi paraphernalia into their session!

It was a great session, hopefully next time they’ll bring their sweet puppy with them too! I so enjoyed the beautiful Christmas card they sent featuring one of the images as well. That’s one of the best perks of my job!

Aaron and Ryane – Bristol Wedding Photographer

sabrena — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:31:08 +0000

We made our second annual trip to Bristol, VA, for Aaron and Ryane’s wedding. Did you see their sweet engagement session? Look here if you missed them! We love making the trip to Bristol because we get to see so many of our friends/previous clients like Ryane’s bridesmaids Johnna and Candace! There was so much to love about Ryane and Aaron’s celebration including lots of fun details which Ryane credited to many hours on Etsy. The girls were amazingly kind and supportive and Aaron’s guys were the picture of chill as we tromped around in the heat for their photos. We were worried about rain but nothing could stop this celebration years in the making!

Random fun fact: Aaron and my husband Josh have the same awesome wedding band.

She has been tying his bow ties for years so it was only fitting that after much double checking of the blindfold, she tie bow tie his for their wedding day!

She spoiled her groom with some sweet Ray Ban sunglasses. Suffice to say, he liked them.

One of my very favorite bridesmaid photos I’ve ever taken.

Phillips Family – Lynchburg Family Photographer

sabrena — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:13:22 +0000

As I get older I begin to understand how valuable it is to have all of your family in one place. I was thrilled with the Phillips family contacted me because they knew their crew would all be together and they wanted to honor their parents with beautiful family photos to celebrate the occasion! I think we came out with a few framers from the bunch!

The Mast Family – Lynchburg Family Photographer

sabrena — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:23:42 +0000

Years ago, when S. Carter Studios had barely formed, Stephanie and Joshua asked me to do a session for them. I still distinctly remember being so nervous! Fast forward to Law School bringing them back to Lynchburg and the happy news that they were expecting. We all agreed they needed a last few pictures as just a family of two so we returned to the same place we’d gone on our first session! They have a natural, sweet way around each other and it made my job quite easy!

Stephanie looked fabulous. Seriously, baby William could have come any day when we were taking these pictures!

This one is my favorite.

Then fast forward a few more months and the Masts asked me to take some new photos of their family of three! It was a very cold day and William had his game face on. I think he’s just practicing modeling!

and, just because I think it’s an awesome picture I want to brag on Stephanie for a minute! She took this great photo of her sweet boy!

Pilley Family – Lynchburg Family Photographer

sabrena — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:25:47 +0000

I love when kids get together to surprise their parents with photos. I don’t have kids of my own now but I can’t imagine anything I would like better than beautiful pictures of my kids! I was more than happy to oblige when the Pilleys got together to surprise mom!

Love this of two sisters being fun with their brother, it reminds me of my family!

A beautiful lady with a baby boy bun in the oven!

The Barnhouses – Lynchburg Family Photographer

sabrena — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:52:28 +0000

Do you remember this face? His precious toothy grin and bright blonde hair coupled with his giggles and super fast running skills made our mini session quite an adventure. He has photographers lining up to take his pictures, so glad we could get in on the action! Here’s a little then & now action.

I think we can also see a point here for why you should have regular portraits done of your little ones! They grow so very fast!

And a call for parents to be in photos with their children! They want to remember you at that time too! I can promise firsthand that their children will cherish it as well!

I hope to be a part of many more of these family photos!

The Roberts – Lynchburg Family Photographer

sabrena — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:40:38 +0000

This family had us laughing the whole session. What a great group to work with. They all looked great but the little guy stole the show. Enjoy a few photos from their Fall mini session!