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Our couples are at the heart of our photography. We love capturing the dynamic between two people. This year did not disappoint. Aaron’s Picks: I can’t believe we’ve reached the end but here it goes. All of our couples are amazingly special to us and choosing these ten was extremely difficult because of that....
The people you love the most… besides each other Aaron’s Picks: I made the mistake of reading what Heather wrote about wedding parties before doing it myself. So now you get this. Wedding Parties are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. Okay, I apologize for that. I really...
Everybody get down tonight … get down tonight! Aaron’s Picks: We had, by far, some of the best parties ever this year! That made choosing much harder than in past years. Enjoy. #1. Heather’s Picks: This year’s reception picks were all about fun, activity and atmosphere. We witnessed some great parties and here’s...
They say the devil is in the details. When you’re planning a wedding, sometimes it feels that way. Aaron’s Picks: After about three attempts to write what I think about shooting detail images I’ve realized that I’m incapable of writing today. So this is what you get: Shooting details is kind of like shooting...
And now for the main event! Aaron’s Picks: It’s a little funny that our biggest staple as wedding photographers is the most difficult for me personally. If you’ve ever been shot by me you know that structure isn’t exactly the driving force so working with the most structured part of a wedding day can...
Get your hair did … then get married. Aaron’s Picks: I’ll be honest, this is really Heather’s category. Guys just don’t take that much prep time so I’m usually off doing other things that get me in trouble. It’s also fun b/c this is where our picks really start to differ. I guess marriage...
People in love before they put on wedding gear = win! Aaron’s Picks: I love weddings but engagements are by far my favorite group. Nothing beats photoshoots without limits and most weddings just don’t fit in that category. It’s also one of the hardest to narrow down. I could have easily done a top...
It’s been a few weeks since we closed the books on 2009, but it’s still fresh in our mind. We decided a few years ago to recap the closing year with a Best of series from everything we shot. It’s always and interesting and a much debated topic in the Hawes household. While Aaron and...
