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Thank you for all of the love and support this little corner of the internet has received over the past several years. As friends and family members were getting married, their weddings fueled the inspiration for this blog. But as seasons of life change, my focus, along with those nearest and dearest, shifted away from the wedding planning stage and I began to neglect this blog.

I have decided to indefinitely retire Calligraphy by Shannon in an effort to pour my attention into my lifestyle blog The Scribble Pad where I will be merging past and future inspiration boards and parties. You will still be able to place orders for calligraphy, custom invitations, and hand stamped items through my etsy shop. And as always, you can stay in touch with me under my moniker, The Scribble Pad on my blog, etsy shop, facebook, and even twitter! I look forward to sharing this new adventure with you.
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Showing posts with label Photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Photos. Show all posts

Christmas Photo

Among the many things we crammed into our weekend with family over Thanksgiving, the annual Christmas photo may have been my favorite!  Here we are looking our finest:

Yuletide Tree Christmas
Make a statement with Shutterfly Christmas photo cards.
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Does your family have Christmas card traditions?  Will you be sending cards through the post this year, or opting for an electronic version?

Click here for instruction on how to get a $25 giftcard to Shutterfly by sharing a Christmas card project on your blog.
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Antique Picture Frames = Awesome Photo Booth

Can you imaging your wedding guests creating a lifetime of memories with a masterpiece like this?





Found via: A Cup of Jo
Pictures by: Kiss the Groom
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Wanna Get Away?

...and no I am not talking about a South West Airlines commercial.  I am talking about your wedding photos!  Have you thought about how you will be leaving your ceremony or reception?  Here are some stunners:

Kate and Scott's Fantastic Smooch!



Probably the cutest punch buggy ever! 
Photo by: Tony Hoffer


Transporting your guest by school bus or trolly?  Don't foget the photo op!
Photo by: Joy Moody


Whit and JD's Big Kiss!
Photo by: The Smiths


Don't these pictures make you want to hop in a car and practice kissing?

Just don't forget to ask your photographer to capture the moment!

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Jen and Jared's Wedding Photos


Do you remember Jen and Jared? They are the couple that had a wave crash over their engagement photos! Well, here are a few of their long overdue wedding photos:













For more information about their photographer, visit: www.photographybybmh.com

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The Smiths: Family Portrait Session



My favorite photography duo has come through for me again! My family decided to throw a last minute surprise party for my dad has he hit a major milestone. (literally only a week's notice) So we needed to figure out a way to get Dad out of the house. Michael and Lindsay immediately came to mind! In a pinch (from Hawaii) Lindsay was able to pencil us in after an early portrait session that same day.

Communicating via facebook and e-mail, we were able to line everything up and keep the surprise on the down low.

Michael and Lindsay were troopers and drove through snow to meet us and help us keep Dad otherwise occupied while friends set up at the house and guests began to arrive. Here are just a few of my favorites, including fantastic shots of the actual surprise!






and the Surprise:










P.S. Their wedding photography is out of this world!
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New Photographer: Smith Photo Studios


After invitations and stationary, the second most important part of any event is the photography. I have developed a growing list of photographers I have worked with and grown to respect. All of their info is on the right side of my blog.

I recently added a new photographer, actually two; a husband and wife team from Pennsylvania, Michael and Lindsay of Smith Photo Studios.


These two young photographers are growing their business like crazy right now! They have only been doing wedding photography for a few years, but have already turned around some fabulous work. They are a terrific couple and would be certain to capture the memories of your special day. Oh, and one more plug, Linday and I grew up together, so I am particularly excited to be featuring her on my blog!

Even if you are not in the Pennsylvania area, check them out as they have frequently traveled the eastern seaboard for weddings!

Here are some of my favorite photos they have taken:

I love the rough contrast of the brick and cobble stone to the warm embrace of this couple!


A spiral staircase + a bride! What could be more fun?


This uber creative shot is fantastic...but I am not sure if my arms bend that way!


This was featured as a "sneak peek" for a wedding, and could not have enticed me more!

I love how these fancy groomsmen look infront of the tudor!

Don't you love these photos?!? Check Michael and Lindsay out at Smith Photo Studios.

They also publish a great blog: http://smithphotostudios.com/wordpress/

And you can be a fan on Facebook!




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Real Couples: Sara and Caleb

Do you remeber all the way back to October when I shared the calligraphy I did for my friend Sara's wedding? I even gave you a Sneak Peek of her photos in January! Well, about that sneak peek...I am just now, in April finally giving you a few of their wedding photos! Here are the pictures Sara sent me of their beach front photo shoot:





Their wedding was an absolute blast! It encorporated Sara and Caleb perfectly, from their laid back style, to their love of the outdoors and travel. Their cake topper was a pair of hikers! They had dancing, a candy buffet and a make your own sundae station for dessert. They invited guests to sign their skim board, and collected cards in a lobster trap. I was so greatful to be able to join them for their special day!












To see more of their wedding photos visit: Kristen Dawn Photography

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Snowy Wedding Pictures


It is snowing again in DC today! Though it made my short commute rather ugly, the snow looks beautiful. The city seems to be a peace with a white blanket covering the stately buildings. In honor of last nights snow fall, I thought I would start March off with more engagement shots in the snow:





All images courtesy of Hoffer Photography.

Seriously, would you ever think to have you engagement pictures taken while snow boarding? What an awesome couple! These pictures turned out great, and reveal more about these two than typical engagement shots would.
Did you have unique engagement pictures? What ideas did you incorportate into your wedding to reveal more about you?

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It's Snowing in DC...

...only a little bit, and it hasn't been sticking. Even still, it puts me in the mood for a tremendous snow storm, and time at home to be bundled up with hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire. Wishful thinking on my part, but we can enjoy the winter season through pictures. Check out these great engagement shots of Becky and Jason in the snow!

Becky and Jason look like they planned to have their engagement shots taken in the snow all along. Rather then cancle their photo shoot, they had fun with it and worked the camera!


Photography couple Tony and Amy Hoffer always take fantastic photos. One of the things I love best about their work is their creative ring shots. This give the word "ice" a whole new meaning!

To see more of Tony and Amy's work, visit their blog or website.


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Engagement Shoot: Jen and Jared

Is it snowing or raining where you are today? The weather is gross here in DC, wintry mix. I cannot wait for the warm spring sun and outdoor wedding season to return. In the mean time, I will be bringing you warm and sunny pics from beaches all over the US. First up is an engagement photo shoot from West Palm Beach, Florida. Here are my favorite pictures of Jen and Jared:


Jen and Jared took some great shots on the beach, but it started to get dark, so they went back for another fun filled day of photos, an outfit change, and quite the adventure.



Jen and Jared's photographer kept on shooting as they sat on these rocks...

...and as the wave crashed over them!
It made for some wonderful pictures, and certainly lots of laughs.

Clearly Jen and Jared embraced the waves!

To see more of Jen and Jared's photo shoot (including the non-beach shots) go to: DB Images Blog.
To learn more about the photographer visit: DB Images.

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