This almost never happens but I was looking through some old photos a few weeks ago and I was reminded again of just how important it is to document our life.  In an attempt to change our ways, out came the camera on our beach vacation this past week.  I was vigilant and even took it to lunch and dinner with us – a big bulky 5D with a 16-35 lens sitting in my lap because there was nowhere else to sit it.  I looked like the most hardcore tourist in southern Alabama but it was worth it!  We went on vacation with our friends and we have the pictures to prove it!  Our life, or some extreme derivative of it, has been documented.  See, as we are all photographers who like being behind the camera, we took being in front to an obscene form of ridiculousness to compensate for our “in front of the camera” insecurities. :o)

It started off rather tame.  Mac much?

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Once we decided to go out to the actual beach, things deteriorated rapidly… :o)

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Peter Frog of Dove Wedding Photography

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Fun in the Sun Phil of Phindy Studios

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and Shark Boy — otherwise known as my husband

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Peter was a brave soul and got into the cold ocean!

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What’s a day on the beach without a good parade march?

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Like the good wives that we are, we were all around to take embarrassing photos :)

Mindy, get to posting what came out of that camera! ;o)

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If you haven’t seen enough of us yet, go check out Whitney’s photos on their blog

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They may not be an accurate depiction of our everyday life but they make me laugh. :o)  More to come soon!

I am loving the diversity of our couples this year!  Julie and Craig’s session was one that I especially couldn’t wait to do!  They are just so cute and so retro and SO in love!  Julie says that they were meant for another era and I totally believe it.  In honor of such, we visited some of our favorite old school locations for their session.   

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Oh laundry mat.  How we love thee!

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I had to add this one because I love her expression – it’s like a full heart worn on your face. :o)

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Hope you enjoy them!  Thanks for dropping by! :o)

– Mel and Sean

Now that Chris and Adrienne have seen their images, I am so excited to get to share more with you!  These guys are just so stinkin’ adorable that I can hardly stand it!  Seriously, don’t you just love them already? :o)

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This is going to be the biggest. canvas. EVER hanging in their stairwell.  I can’t wait to see it!

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When I think of the Grand Canyon, I think of warm desert but NOooo!  It is cold up there in January!  Observe…

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Chris is always doing this completely cute thing where he kisses Adrienne on the forehead.  I love it!

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Still cold but getting warmer…

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and then just a couple of hours to the south – warm weather and lush greenery.  This is my favorite part about the west!

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Adrienne has the best laugh!  It comes from deep inside her and shows all over her face. :o)

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Thanks for looking! :o)