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I saw a quote on Twitter today that I really think captures the essence of this season: 'Christmas waves a magic wand over this world and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.' -Peale
To me, Christmas time is fabulous. It's cheerful and generous and all kinds of warm and fuzzy. It's filled with singing and laughter and big bows and delicious food (that turns into delicious leftovers). It's like living in a Hallmark commercial, for a month or so.
Ben and I have had such an amazing time with our loved ones these past few days, and the fun isn't over yet! We have more celebrating and travelling and good times to come, and we feel extremely blessed to be able to share the holiday season with one another. Spending time with Ben that isn't interrupted by the normal hustle and bustle of life is one of the things I love most about this time of year. :)
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So in the spirit of this season of giving, we want to offer some new eye candy. :)
Chaundi and David wanted to take part in our Love Through the Lens project, so they booked one of our December sessions. I could literally write an entire blog post (we're talking pages) about Chaundi and my relationship. Pages, people. But I will spare you the lengthy story (even though it's a good one!) and just keep it short and sweet. Well, as short and sweet as I can do.
Chaundi is one of my first friends. No, really. The phrase 'we go way back' defines us. We were BFF's in diapers on the playground, and now we're all grown up and we still share that truly amazing bond. Our friendship is one of those that always picks up where it left off. Those are the best kind, if you ask me. Life may take you in different directions (in our case, it took us in several different directions around the state of Florida :)), but when you meet back in the middle, everything is right where you left it. The friendship moves through the book with you - instead of getting snagged up on Chapter 4 or 5. That's our friendship. She is a thick-and-thin, remember-when-this-happened-in-middle-school, never-going-to-grow-apart kind of friend. She's not blood, but she may as well be because she's family in my book.
David entered her life circa 2003, and he's stuck around ever since. :) I don't think I could describe their relationship more perfectly than Chaundi did when she wrote me an e-mail to set up their session. She wrote, 'I asked David to describe our relationship and his response was 'respect, honor, and passion.' I agree with him, but I would also add cheerful and spontaneous! You know firsthand that I love to laugh, and he has that same spark for life.'
Just like their self-description, Chaundi and David provide balance for each other. 6 years together has built a solid, loving foundation for their relationship. Being around them, you can tell that they adore and admire one another, and cherish the bond that holds them tight.
I truly believe that their session around the lake captured the respect, honor, passion, cheerfulness, and spontaneity that makes their love unique. :)
Chaundi and David - I had such a fabulous time with you guys! Your love is genuine and inspiring. You made my job so easy because you are completely comfortable with yourselves, and each other. Thank you for being true to who you are as a couple - it's absolutely beautiful! Love you guys! :)
Here are a few favorites from the day:
Oh. Did I forget to tell you? Chaundi is amazingly gorgeous.
FAVORITE. And probably one of my favorite photos we've ever taken.
Cheerfulness? Check! :)
Guess I've been drawn to swings lately. They seem to pop up in our sessions pretty often. Swinging is fun!
The lighting was a little harsh here, but I had to include this one. Chaundi and David definitely had 'looks' that they gave each other throughout the session. I'm sure David knows what this 'look' means. ;)
So cute. :)
My camera loves you both.
A special request. :)
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Comments
So beautiful. Just gorgeous. If/when Chaundi and David tie the knot - they are going to have beautiful babies! :)
(12.25.09)I'm sitting here screaming "OMG"!!! I love them all! I defiantly think you did an amazing job of capturing the "respect, honor, passion, cheerful and spontaneous" nature of our relationship. I can't wait to put the photos up in my house and office! LOL
(12.26.09)@Ms. Tina- Thanks!!!!! :)
There are no words for how amazing I think these are! Amy your work is incredible & Chaundi you two look great!
(12.26.09)I love these pictures!! I don't really know David, but Chaundi I know as a beautiful baby and now as this incredible, beautiful young lady. Wow! so much emotion in all of them.
(12.26.09)She is GORGEOUS. What a beautiful couple/story/session!
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