Our dear friend Josh married his bride in April – in Charlotte!
My parents kept Fitzy while Jared and I splurged and stayed at The Westin!
I very rarely get to go to a wedding as a guest – so it was a welcome break – but I HAD to bring my camera – just for a few shots!
I LOVE THAT SHOT – but I couldn’t decide which one – so you get both!
Dana – you looked GORGEOUS! We are so happy for you both!
*B* came a little earlier than expected – not long after our maternity session actually!
Her big brother has the BEST cheeks in the world!
There is just something special about a daddy and his little girl!
She was such a perfect little model!
I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!
Jessica & Scot – I can’t wait to watch your baby girl grow this year! Thanks again for asking me to capture this time for you!
I met Jessica through FACEBOOK – I think? I lose track after all this time!
We met for their maternity session on a WINDY day – but we made it work to our advantage!
Isn’t she BEAUTIFUL!
He has the BEST CHEEKS EVER!
Pregnancy is so amazing and beautiful – I love when couples want to capture that!
Jessica & Scot – thank you SO much for asking me to capture the first year of your little miracle!
Make sure to check the blog Tuesday for her sweet face!!
*B* and Jared went to high school together. I worked for her dad straight out of college as a secretary. When we met – we hit it off right away!
My sister and I went to visit *B* and her ever expanding family in April – such sweeties!!
*R* – she is such a little momma – just like I was!
*M* on the left – she is a crazy spirit – just like my sister – and *B* herself – which is why my sister and *B* hit it off even better than we did!
The twins were born mega early but are doing so awesome!
Little *W* – he is such a button!!
Little *N* – she is so precious!!
*B* – thank you so much for having us!!
We love you guys!!!
I have never in the history of this blog been this far behind – although I have a very good reason. An almost walking baby!
Melissa contacted me and said that she knew I had to be their wedding photographer! The first time I met her was her wedding day!
It was a cold day – but that didn’t matter! I love weddings where ALL that matters is the marriage – not the food – not the party – not even the dress – just LOVE!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE her dress!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE details!
GORGEOUS!!
I love to catch the bride and groom in those little moments right after they say their vows!
I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THOSE SHOTS TOO!!
GORGEOUS!!!
I can’t help it – I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE those ones too!!
And those ones!!! I love when the bride and groom are really really close during the first dance – it makes for great pictures!
I truly hope we have a little girl someday – look at that bond!!
Melissa & AC – thank you SO much for asking me to photograph your wedding! I pray that your marriage is blessed beyond belief!
Jared went to my wedding on Saturday with me! He is such a good guy. I was SO sick – on Friday I woke up with a little sore throat and by Saturday morning that little sore throat had turned into a BIG sore throat. I felt like I was swallowing glass ALL DAY. I have never had to bring my own six pack of water and box of tissues and cough drop stash to a wedding. And you know that sudden urge to cough – which is what I did all day – that you CANNOT hold – yea – that happened during the ceremony. Fitzy is equally sick – poor guy – all these weather changes and then trying to make him social and expose his little immune system in turn exposes you to all the other little sickies. He stayed with my parents all day – THANKS MOM & DAD – and got the grandpa and grandma cuddles he so needed!
ANYWAY – as you know – we’ve had some pretty rough months – YEARS – in our married life. Things that we have learned from and grown closer because of – things that have made us so mad at each other and things that have caused us to fall in love more and more.
On the way to and from the wedding we talked about what God has for us. Our ministries. And blogging is a big part of that. We write about almost everything – except our marriage – our struggles – our joys – our fears – our hopes – our expectations – what it’s like to invite God into your marriage. After writing the blogs about the P word from a he said – she said perspective we tossed around the idea of doing more postings like that. I have a list of topics we can touch on – but then we had a better idea – what do YOU want to know!
Cus you know – Jared and I are EXPERT marriage advice givers. Riiiight.
We got SO many responses from the P word blog that we thought – why not give this a shot. YOU pick the topic. Jared will write about it then I will give my version – or vice versa.
We have a few ideas already but really wanted to see what YOU are struggling with – it’s probably some of the same stuff we are. Here’s the thing – marriage isn’t easy. And I’ve had enough conversations to know that Jared isn’t the only guy that does what he does – or doesn’t do. Men and women are SO different but God MADE them to compliment each other – a matching set.
We will be keeping it real. We will be getting ugly sometimes – cus life is ugly sometimes. You might cry. You might stop reading. You might get mad. You might be encouraged to work on your relationship that’s been crumbling. You might be led to ask Jesus into your lives AND your marriage.
So – comment – email – facebook – whatever – but tell us what topics YOU want to read about! And keep an eye out for the NEW website we will be using to host these discussions!
barden photography is THREE this month! I cannot believe that it’s been three years of doing what I absolutely LOVE! Three years of sharing our lives with you and capturing the moments in yours! Thank you SO much for all the prayers – support – love – encouragement – I could NOT have done it without your beautiful faces!
I only have about 10 open spots for weddings in 2013 – when you book your wedding THIS month – you get EITHER a free 20 x 30 canvas OR a free 30 page (12 x 12) wedding album OR 10% off your entire package.
I must have the deposit in my hand by 4.30.2012 and which special you want to take advantage of!
Thank you again for all your love!!
I met Amanda in college – I can’t even remember how! We reconnected on fbook (which I am off again) and she took advantage of the 2000 likes special!
We met in Watkins Glen on a BEAUTIFUL February afternoon!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT SHOT!!!
I cannot take credit for that shot on the left – Danielle Dickerson did one very similar that I saw and I had to try it! Thanks to Danielle for the inspiration! I still like hers better!
LOVE THOSE ONES!
OH WAIT – and those ones!
The shot on the left is my NEW favorite!!
Thank you so much for asking me to capture your engagement! I cannot WAIT to see your wedding photos!
I love this family! I love watching *L* grow and change!
LOOK AT HIS ARM ROLLS! I LOVE IT!
He is so happy and chubby! (Remember that chubby is a HUGE compliment)
TOO CUTE!!
OH MY HEART!
Lauren – thanks so much for asking me to capture your growing boy! I will see you in 3 months!!
Megan is an awesome friend and fellow photographer. She is also an awesome momma!
I spent some time with her and Seth celebrating their little guy and getting some cute shots of him!
WHAT A SWEET BOY!
OH MY!
Hi little man!
Josiah – you are so loved and so blessed! I can’t wait for you and Fitzy to grow up together!!
