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The Mengs – Lynchburg Family Photographer

sabrena — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:38 +0000

Oh the precious Mengs! If you’ve been reading for a while you’ll already know Brittany and how we were roommates in college and that she and Aaron were my very first wedding. You’ll remember her being my first baby bump photos and these precious photos of her twin boys from way back when, and then from a little later than that! We took some new photos this Fall and it’s just amazing to watch these boys grow. Enjoy just a few shots from our fast paced and chilly session!

Also, if you enjoy crafting, upcycling, funny kid stories, honest discussion of motherhood and fresh menu ideas you should follow Brittany’s blog.

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!

DJ and Danielle – Lynchburg Wedding Photographer

sabrena — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:28:12 +0000

DJ and Danielle’s wedding and reception were full of bright and colorful details and people! Not surprising after their sweet and relaxed engagement session. It was a cultural experience to see their families soak up the Southern weather and wedding traditions! There was loads of laughing, dancing, singing and celebration and even a surprise choreographed dance by Danielle and her father. My wonderfully talented husband joined me for their Old Pate Chapel wedding and Boonsboro Country Club Reception. Enjoy a few of their images below or click here to see their whole gallery.

In addition to offering a candy bar to their guests DJ and Danielle made donations in their guests’ honor to the Freedom 4/24 organization. If you haven’t heard of it, please check it out!

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!

Devin and Katelyn – Virginia Wedding Photographer

sabrena — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:09:52 +0000

Fireworks! Do you remember their amazing engagement session? I anticipated their wedding day just as much and Devin and Katelyn did not disappoint! First of all her dress was incredible, full of detail, completely regal and gorgeous! His expression as he saw his bride during their first look was priceless and then instantaneously they turned back into their model selves! Their wedding and reception was at the beautiful Berry Hill Estate. It did not disappoint with many places to take amazing photographs. Looking back you may not even remember that it rained on their wedding day for several hours. We had just the right amount of timing and lighting to get some of our best images of the year!

The reception was sweet and intimate, with one of the best seating arrangements I’ve ever seen (head table nestled between table rounds in the center of the seating rather than awkwardly placed at the front) but it had it’s hilarious and entertaining moments as well. Enjoy this snip it of their wedding or click here to see the full gallery!

Peter and Sarah – Charlottesville Wedding Photographer

sabrena — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:11:12 +0000

As soon as Sarah and Peter were engaged, I was hoping I could some how be a part of the celebration. As I got to know Sarah and hear about her relationship with Peter I knew their wedding was going to be a full on party celebrating God’s work in their lives and a break of a crazy time for them academically and career wise. I don’t know that I’ve ever been happier to know that a couple was escaping to their honeymoon than I was for these two!

Sarah’s family worked together to craft many of the details you’ll see below! Hand painted signs and personally crafted wreaths are just the tip of the iceberg. We’re talking an awesome guestbook, incredible dessert table and live Karaoke to end it all. It was a crazy, hot day and night but I wouldn’t have missed it for the world! You can view the full gallery of their images here.

Each of the women who walked down the aisle before Sarah carried blooms that created this gorgeous arrangement that was placed in front of the alter.

There are over 300 years of lasting marriage on both sides of their families. This is my favorite “husbands kiss your wives on the cheek” picture that I’ve ever taken. So many generations, promises and role models!

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!

Danielle and DJ – Lynchburg Engagement Photographer

sabrena — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:23:20 +0000

We dodged the rain drops to to pull of this beautiful engagement session with Danielle and DJ! The weather held off until the very end and we couldn’t have timed it better. Thanks to our friends at Green Needles Christmas Tree Farm for letting us borrow their beautiful fields of ready to cut flowers for the scenery!

The Copenhavers – Lynchburg Family Photographer

sabrena — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:44:00 +0000

Oh those Copenhavers. Three years after our first family photo session we reconnected with the Copenhavers and their family of four! Don’t they just look like a postcard family! Thanks for letting us be a part of preserving this time in your family!

Claire is such a wonderful big sister!