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Will & Laurie | Exploring light and enjoying life | Charleston, SC

Because I love when our couples already know our hopes, dreams and hobbies when they first contact us, I’m going to try to share a post each week giving you the deets on what we’ve been up to, what we are loving right now or any other crazy topic I can think of at that time. This could be very boring, or very interesting. You guys let me know if you want them to continue or “please for the love” stop.

During our trip to Charleston for Carly and Todd’s wedding we made sure to head downtown for a stroll through history. As Will stopped me in every shadow to take a photo and play with the unique light in that town, I was in amazement of the historic houses and their incredible gardens (my newest obsession which I’m sure I’ll blog on soon). This was Will’s first time to visit Charleston, SC and we both left feeling like that city is a photographers dream with it’s crazy shadows, cool old architecture, ocean, spanish moss, and delicious hushpuppies. Enjoy a little tour of the city through Will’s eyes in the photos below.

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

Charleston Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Charleston, SC

We are off to the beach, see you next week!

Wedding Photography by Will & Laurie Noblit of Streetlight Republic | www.StreetlightRepublic.com | Nashville Wedding Photographers

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Nashville Wedding Photographer | New in 2012 | Fine Art Books

Our new sample album is in and I’m so excited to share it with you! This year we are going to be offering albums from two album companies to give our brides two incredible options. One of the companies offers a more traditional, thick paged, lay-flat album while the one I’m about to share with you is more of a fine art coffee table book. It is made up of 100 pages of archival, fine art silk paper which is hand-crafted to create the beaut you see below. You have the option of a leather or silk cover in several colors. Each album is custom stamped with the couples name on it and placed in a protective silk presentation box (also stamped with your name). The best way to describe the album, other than as “one bad mamma jamma,” is as a museum quality, coffee table photography book. I’ll stop jabbering now and let the photos better describe it. I’m pumped to show it off!

We used Lauren and John’s beautiful wedding at the Factory at Franklin as our feature wedding for this album.

Nashville Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Wedding Album

Nashville Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Wedding Album

The book laying in the pretty presentation box.

Nashville Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Wedding Album

Hand-crafted in Canada.

Nashville Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Wedding Album

Handmade end papers.

Nashville Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Wedding Album

Nashville Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Wedding Album

Full page layouts (my fav).

Nashville Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Wedding Album

Nashville Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Wedding Album

Nashville Wedding Photographer Streetlight Republic | Wedding Album

Can’t wait for your to see it!

Wedding Photography by Will & Laurie Noblit of Streetlight Republic | www.StreetlightRepublic.com | Nashville Wedding Photographers

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What’s fun | Pinterest | The new wedding binder

Pinterest = the new (and much lighter) oversized wedding binder

I can see an end to the mammoth sized Martha Stewart wedding binders that hold all the ideas for your dream wedding in the near future. Now you can just create a board for each subject and keep it all in order online. Paperless and clutter-less! I would have LOVED Pinterest when Will and I were getting married to show mom all the flowers, cakes and favors I liked without hauling that big ol’ book everywhere. However, that giant cluttery binder must have had some sentimental value to me because I STILL HAVE IT! haha (that’s it in the photo above). What a fun and stressful time those planning months were. I promise it is all worth it in the end! Seeing your cake that looks exactly like the picture you had stuffed in that binder, or the flowers that are even prettier than the bouquet you hoped for wipes all memories of back aches and headaches away instantly.

Even if you aren’t getting married, you can still Pinterest to organize your life on little boards or just play around and get ideas. Some boards I have on my page are recipes I want to try (mostly chocolate), a style board for inspiration when I need to recreate something cute to wear out of the same old clothes in my closet, ideas for deam projects around the house, and photo inspiration. I also have a few boards just for our brides of beautiful, cute or fun wedding ideas I see while I’m working (dresses, flowers, cakes, unique wedding ideas, etc). If you want to be my buddy on there and follow my boards I’m listed as Streetlight Republic.

Happy pinning!

Wedding Photography by Will & Laurie Noblit of Streetlight Republic | www.StreetlightRepublic.com | Nashville Wedding Photographers

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Personal Post | Brain Blockage and A Little Red Bug

This week has been tough on a right sided brain user like me. Figuring out taxes and going to ALL DAY tax seminars has put a serious damper on my creativity and fun level. I mean, it has killed my creativity so much I couldn’t even think about a topic to write a blog post about! In an effort to perk me up and get my brain working again, I packed up my office and headed outside to work today. As I lay there staring at a blank computer screen, I was so frustrated and still blocked up.

I decided to take a break and see what the dogs were doing. When I turned around there was a little lady bug on my leg. Her colors were so vivid against the brown winter grass. Her spots were in perfect unison on each of her shiny wings. All I could think about in that moment were all the cool shots I could get if I just had my macro lens with me. As her wings started fluttering and she flew away I couldn’t help but smile. I was back.

Sometimes all it takes to get your sanity back is to step outside and BE IN THE MOMENT for a second. No cell phones, no email, just you and a little red bug.

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I’ll leave you with one of our favorite prayers from my great, great grandfathers book of prayers.

I thank Thee just for life,

The chance to live,

To be alive! So great Thy gift,

If Thou dost nothing give

Beside, it is enough

To Breathe Thy air,

To walk this mountain sod

To feel the play of mighty winds,

To look Thee in the face,

And call Thee God!

              — R.S.C.
Hope you have a fun weekend!
 Wedding Photography by Will & Laurie Noblit of Streetlight Republic | www.StreetlightRepublic.com | Nashville Wedding Photographers
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Nashville Wedding Photographers | A little about us | Will & Laurie

Part of choosing a wedding photographer is choosing the perfect people to spend one of the most special days of your life with. We will be with you through the nervous jitters, happy tears and excited little jig you do just before you leave for the night. We feel it’s very important to share with you as much about us as a individuals, as a couple and as artists as possible. So, I bring you, without future ado, a post all about Will and I.

Nashville Wedding Photographers Streetlight Republic | Will & Laurie Noblit

As a couple:

We love to laugh. I think we unintentionally compete daily to come up with the most random, funny statement. We are almost never home. Traveling is one of our favorite things to do. We love art, visiting museums and staring at the sunset arm in arm. When we are home, we’re out hiking with the dogs or enjoying a glass of wine by the campfire. We cook together (our recent favorite book is “Mastering the Art of French Cooking“). We love going to the movies and sharing a giant tub of popcorn. We dance in the kitchen with no music on. We spoon with our dogs. We listen to music when we’re trying to be creative. We are a tad addicted to Mountain Dew. We hold hands in the car. We get excited when the mailman comes. We love spending time with our families and friends. We sometimes sit in the living room with no TV on and laugh uncontrollably at the dogs rough-housing.

You can find out more silly info about us on the Laurie & Will section of our website: www.StreetlightRepublic.com.

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As photographers:

Will is an artist. He loves style, movement, light, composition…creating art. He amazes me at each shoot with his way of making couples, families or kids feel at ease in front of his camera. He is awesome at getting the pose he wants without actually posing anyone. He plays with light and movement to get the perfect photo. He uploads the photos to the computer as soon as we get home, no matter how late it is, because he is too excited to see his favorite photos from the day.

Nashville Wedding Photographers Streetlight Republic | Will & Laurie Noblit

Laurie: I am all about some romance. Passionate kisses, tight embraces, the little glances you occasionally send your new husbands way. I get giddy when I get to see passion flying out of your photo. I also love freezing moments in time. The tear running down your cheek during your daddy/daughter dance, the way your dress spins wildly out of control on the dance floor, your husband laughing so hard with his buddies that he’s bent over slapping a knee (That knee slapping thing really happens!).

We both love capturing photos that show feelings and emotions. We love becoming good friends with our couples. Getting to know you and adding your personality to your photos. We love going to weddings and being around all the laughter, love and happiness. It is our hobby, it is our passion, it is our love.

Nashville Wedding Photographers Streetlight Republic | Will & Laurie Noblit

Wedding Photography by Will & Laurie Noblit of Streetlight Republic | www.StreetlightRepublic.com | Nashville Wedding Photographers

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