Sarah and Rob: The Engagement

There's a first time for everything. The first time you fall off a bike, the first time you kiss, the first time you call your mother from college because you have no idea what a bundt pan is...and for us, the last session of 2010 held another first: engagement session with a dog!

Sarah first contacted me and genuinely touched my heart. Taking the time to tell me why she wanted us as her photographers, Sarah reminded me of why we shoot weddings and why every smile, every kiss, every dance, every tear, every hug just draws me in. As we got to know Sarah, Rob and their furry little baby Bourbon, and argued about the importance of that extra berry in the four berry smoothie I couldnt stop smiling. We have awesome clients. They're the type of clients that we can just relax with and be silly and talk about our perfect day. They're the type of clients that turn into friends...that on their wedding day, we feel like part of the family, struggling not to cry as the father daughter dance begins, feeling as if we've invested in their story and wishing them all the best.

Sarah, Rob, we cannot wait to join you on your wedding day! And tell Bourbon that he will be missed...his monstrously large nose included!

Dwell in Possibility...
Cassie

Kayla and David: The Engagement

I think I owe them quite a few cups of coffee...or sweaters and scarfs or maybe new toes and fingers. Because folks, it was that cold. Andrew and I rolled up to Rosemary Beach and looked at the thermometer on my car...38 degrees. Yup, it was cold.

Despite running noses and near freezing temperatures, Kayla and David looked as though they were pros at posing for a magazine. I mean really, David had the Abercrombie face down to a science. And Kayla, she has that casual elegance that just blows me away. After we defrosted in a nearby cafe for breakfast, I entered people watching mode. Andrew took over the majority of the conversation and I watched.

I watched as David gave his bride to be the only chair and stood next to her as they enjoyed their breakfast. I watched as they answered Andrew's questions and retold stories and histories of how they met. I watched as Kayla would glance up at the man that chose her to be his own and smile...the more I watched, the more anticipation built up on what their wedding day would hold.

Dwell in Possibility...

Cassie

Kristi and Matthew: The Engagement

I watched as they both turned to yell at the TV screen and then nonchalantly turn back to us, chatting away as they picked up another slice of pizza. The four of us chatted over beer and pizza about four different football games {Kristi pretty much lives and breathes college football}, their love of country music, vacations they'd taken together and the Guthries Drive Thru Window. Kristi and Matt laughed a little and looked at one another when we asked how long they'd been engaged...because you see, three years is a long time. "we wanted to be sure there was no doubt that this is what we wanted, forever". The air was cool, the pizza was amazing, and our clients were, well, they were amazing.

Kristi and I met a few months ago - well, met if that's what you want to call countless emails and Facebook messages. When we finally got our schedules together to meet in person, I arrived like two hours early. Why? I was terrified. Through the coffee shop window, I quickly began to master my nerves and fears as I watched Kristi get out of her car. I struggled to put on my "I'm a strong independent woman" face because frankly, it's hard to do that when you have someone who thinks you're the sun and the moon. I was afraid. What if I didnt live up to this person she made me out to be? What if she really didnt like me that much once she met me in person? When she came through the door, her smile immediately set me at ease as she rushed to hug me. Over the course of our conversation about all her wedding plans and details, I realized something. She was giving me the greatest gift I could ever ask for; Kristi gave me the gift to be incredible. She tore down any barriers I had about my limits or what I could be as Cassie Olimb photographer and gave me the permission to be amazing.

Dwell in Possibility...
Cassie