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John + Amanda | Stone River, Columbia, South Carolina Wedding

Jul 11, 2016

Weddings

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If you were to open up the Facebook app on my phone and scroll through my feed, you would see TONS of pictures from fellow photographers. Some would be local, while others would be images from photographers around the world. I am in a BUNCH of photography groups on Facebook and I just LOVE it. I love showing support to other photographers, so when the groom’s daughter found me on Facebook in a photography group and wanted to hire me, I was SO EXCITED. Being chosen from a long list of other photographers is pretty cool!

When I showed up to Stone River and met Amanda and John, I knew it was going to be a good day. (Side note: when I introduced myself to John, I shook his hand and said, “Hi My name is John!” Oops. Embarrassing!) They were both so laid-back and easy-going, and I knew their wedding would be that way too. They weren’t stressed or worried about anything. They just enjoyed the day with family and friends, and it turned out so beautiful! Enjoy my favorites and be sure to comment below and leave them some congratulatory love!

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I just LOVE this venue because it over looks the city of Columbia. Just gorgeous, even with the rain clouds hovering above!)

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I LOVE this shot of him helping her up the steps. So sweet and dreamy. <3

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Is this not the best-dressed family formal portrait you’ve ever seen?

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Yet again. Even more extended and these guys had their outfits on POINT!

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Wedding Vendors:

Wedding Coordinator/Florist: Amazing Moment Weddings

Venue: Stone River

Caterer: Hudson’s Catering

Cake: Chocolate Nirvana

HMUA: Crystal from Bella Nova Hair Designs

Dress: Essense of Australia

DJ: Stevie Mac

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  1. Wonderful pictures I love her bouquet!

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