Black Friday Special 2012

Stories Documented  //  22nd November 2012

We are super excited to announce our 2012 Black Friday Specials! Click here for more details! Happy Shopping! This year we have 4 specials read below for more details!

Special #1: Save 25% on All Canvas Gallery Wraps.

Perfect as a gift or to decorate your own home! Order now and we’ll email you to find out which photo you’d like printed on your canvas!

Special #2: Save $250 on a Lifestyled Anniversary Session.

Escape the everyday and soak each other in with the perfect date night to celebrate your love. Anniversary sessions last 2-3 hours and include full resolution images with license to print. Sessions must take place by the end of 2013.

Special #3: Save $750 on weekend coverage.

Your wedding celebration is more than just a single day! Let us capture the entire weekend from the rehearsal dinner to the post wedding brunch. Purchase this special to add 6 additional hours of coverage to be used however you wish throughout your wedding weekend (Friday – Sunday). We will also include a Liz and Ryan Signature Video Fusion Wedding Slideshow.Click here for a recent example.

Special #4: Free Destination Wedding Travel Expenses.

We LOVE to travel! And we LOVE to travel even more when we get to capture a love story while exploring a new destination! We would love to join you for your weekday (M-Th) Destination Wedding next year and capture your love story! Click here and send us an inquiry before Monday at 5pm and we will waive all of our travel fees for your 2013 wedding if you book us for any collection that includes a wedding album.

And don’t forget to shop small this year during Small Business Saturday!

 

Love Story: Susan and Fred’s Rustic Field Engagement Session

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  15th November 2012

For some, it may be “just” a hill. But for Susan and Fred, this is a hill where their dreams will one day come true. Since Susan’s early days, her parents have owned this property. And since that day, Susan has dreamed of living in a home on the hill.

As Susan and Fred make the final decisions that lead up to their wedding day, they have something extra special in the back of their minds. Their dream of starting a family and building a home on this hill is getting closer to reality each and every day.

Susan and Fred… we are so excited to have been able to spend our afternoon with you on this very special hill and we can’t wait to come back in the future and visit this very special home of yours! ;)

Love Story: Kara and Mike’s Baltimore Wedding

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  14th November 2012

They were nervous. This was the day they had been planning and dreaming about for quite some time. Their family and friends traveling from Pittsburgh, Erie, and Hawaii and all over the place were going to be in the same place at the same time celebrating their love together! They spent the morning practicing their vows and preparing for that moment they have waited their whole lives for.

As they made their final preparations and could see each other from afar, their nerves quickly turned to all out excitement. Mike was giddy. Seriously, he was ready to jump up and down with excitement. Their smiles grew bigger and bigger as they realized this moment had finally come.

Together, with all of their family and friends in one place, they were ready to vow their love to each other and get the celebration started!

Kara and Mike… we had a blast witnessing your love and joy on your wedding day! You bring each other so much happiness and it radiates through your smiles! Thank you for sharing that joy with us and giving us the opportunity to capture it for a lifetime to come! We wish you nothing but the very best!

Huge thanks to everyone who played a role in making Kara and Mike’s day so special!

Church: Our Lady of Good Counsel Church | Officiant: Father Zywan (Kara’s Uncle) | Reception Venue: 1840’s Ballroom | Caterer: Atlantic Caterers | Florist: Betty’s Gardens & Kathy Bigwood|  Bride’s Attire: Lily’s Bridal | Groom’s Attire: JoS. A. Bank | Hair: Andrea Malinowski (Friend) |  Makeup: Cara Gibson from Blush | Bakery: Yai Yai Bakery | DJ: C and J Entertainment | Wedding Bands: Dominion Jewelers

Enjoy more of Kara and Mike’s Photos in their Wedding Slideshow below!

Marielle and Ben’s Fell’s Point Baltimore Wedding

Love, Stories Documented, Wedding  //  9th November 2012

From day one that we met Marielle and Ben, we knew there was something special about them! Their style, their personalities, and most especially their ability to forget about what everyone else around them are doing and just do their own thing!!! We pretty much LOVE them! ;)

Prior to their wedding, Marielle and Ben shared with us some of the details of their day. They mentioned they were having pie instead of cake (AMAZING!); Marielle’s girls were wearing patterned black stockings (AMAZING!); They were getting married at the twilight hour and were excited for the nighttime photos! (AMAZING!) Yes, we were SUPER excited about everything that they had mentioned that made their day special! However, it wasn’t until their wedding day when we saw everything come together that we just seriously could not stop beaming!

Marielle and Ben were in their element and their beaming smiles said it all! As Marielle shared her gift that she had purchased for Ben and it was a GIANT Star Wars Lego set (that any kid at heart would dream of!), we knew this day was absolutely everything that they had wanted! They did it the way they had dreamed it to be and we could not be more excited!

Marielle and Ben… you two inspire us! We love love love that you live life the way you want to! ;) Thank you for giving us the honor to capture your amazing wedding day! We had a blast right along with every single one of your guests! Love you guys!

 

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make Marielle and Ben’s wedding so perfect!

Ceremony and Reception Venue:  Frederick Douglass – Isaac Myers Maritime Park | Caterer: Rouge Catering | Stationery: Sarah Rosenthal (friend of the bride) | Florist: Divine Design & Events | Officiant: Cantor Ann G. Sacks | Music: Aran at Ridiculous DJs | Transportation: zBest Limos | Hair: Angel at Studio 921 | Bridal Gown: Bliss by Monique Lhullier from Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection | Groom’s Attire: Brooks Brothers | Bowties: Knot by Tiffa (LOVE THEM! Made by Tiffany- Marielle’s MOH!) Bridesmaid’s Attire: Maggy London from Nordstrom | Groomsmen’s Attire: Black by Vera Wang from Men’s Wearhouse | Wedding Bands: Smyth Jewelers | Photographers: Liz and Ryan

 

 

Love Story: Heidi & Tristan’s CT & Watch Hill, RI Engagement Session

Engagement, Love, Stories Documented  //  7th November 2012

A few months ago when we began planning Heidi and Tristan’s engagement session, Heidi expressed her concern about the cold weather. They were a little concerned with what the weather might be like in late October in New England. Understanding their concern, Ryan and I quickly remembered back to that same weekend last year when we found ourselves in a huge snowstorm in Boston. What are the chances that would happen again? Thinking the chances were slim, we planned ahead promising to make the most of whatever the weather may be. Little did we know, Sandy had a challenge for us.

As we arrived in Mystic, CT, last Sunday (a day earlier than planned), we turned the corner and saw Heidi calmly resting on Tristan’s shoulder.  No one else was in site in this absolutely adorable coastal town.  As we parked our car and opened the door to a huge wind gust, we were greeted by a police officer with a megaphone warning us (and all of the other people who had already left town) of the mandatory evacuation that was in order for 7:00 p.m. in that exact area.

Ryan and I looked at each other. After a minute of silence where I think we finally came to terms that Sandy was actually real, we looked at each other and said, “are we crazy?!” The real answer is probably yes… but it was also at that exact moment that I found myself thanking God for the adventures in our lives and for placing Ryan by my side to show me calmness whenever I start to worry.

We met up with Heidi and Tristan on the street corner in front of Bank Square Books. We had a very similar moment where we all acknowledged the fact that we were a little crazy! But, at the same time, we promised to make the most of it as we recognized how blessed we were to have those few hours ahead to soak in the gorgeous New England coast. We took in the beauty right along with Heidi and Tristan as they shared a cozy date at the Watch Hill Yacht Club that included some of their New England favorites… Dunkin Donuts, of course, along with hot cocoa!

We finished up Heidi and Tristan’s engagement session with a glass of wine and hot cider at the Ocean House in Watch Hill, RI. We reflected on the beauty of the area with a sense of nervousness of what Sandy may bring. However, we left with a sense of confidence that whatever Sandy delivered, the loved ones beside us are the only things that truly matter.

I have to admit… I am a little emotional as I write this post. Knowing there are so many people who are still deeply impacted by Sandy… our hearts are heavy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who was affected by Sandy. It is our prayer that everyone (especially those that were affected by Sandy- and especially especially those in the Mystic, CT and Watch Hill, RI areas) can use these images as a source of inspiration and hope as they work to rebuild the beautiful surroundings in their lives! But most especially, we hope the images provide a source of comfort in knowing that all that really matters are the people by your side.

Heidi and Tristan… we are so grateful for you. Thank you for sharing your favorite New England treasures with us on this incredibly memorable adventure!