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THE GARDNER FAMILY

Today I get to share images from a special family's mini session. I photographed Kelly and Bob's wedding almost five years ago now (!!!!). Since then, they've added a couple of precious kiddos: Claire and Weston. : ) Weston is only about a month old in these photos, and Claire is such a sweet big sister to him! Both of the kids stole my heart. I love watching families grow, and I'm so thankful that I get to continue to capture special milestones. Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0001Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0002Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0003Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0004Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0005Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0006Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0007Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0008Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0009Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0010Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0011Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0012Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0013Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0014Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0015Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0016Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0017Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0018Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0019Washington-DC-family-photographer-Gardners_0020

KELLY + BOB - Michels Center Wedding

This couple is OH-so-adorable...

Kelly and Bob were married at the Michels Center in Greenville, North Carolina. I met Kelly through one of my good friends, and I'm so glad that I did! : ) She and Bob were such a pleasure to work with and to photograph. Witnessing all the sweet, tender looks between them throughout the day made my heart so full for them. They are truly a match! Now on to some of my favorites from Kelly & Bob's "Happy Day," which they should totally trademark. So cute. Congratulations!

I love it when the groomsmen are totally willing to be goofy - I get some really fun shots!

Kelly & Bob opted to do a "first look." This allowed them some private time to see each other before the ceremony, and it allowed me extra time to capture moments of them together. Win-win! : )

You rock, ladies! Loving Kelly's expression here...

The heat that day made it a little difficult for Bob to get Kelly's ring on... : )

A cricket hopped inside the many layers of Kelly's dress during portrait time. I dubbed it good luck... ladybugs, crickets... same difference, no?

The traditional wedding cake and the gluten-free extra cake topper!

The couple's friend, Keegan, played and sang Wagon Wheel (originally by Old Crow Medicine Show) at the reception. So good!

I thought this one of the garter & bouquet winners was a fun twist from the traditional bride & groom photo..