Our 12 Favorite Shots from 2012!!!

2012 was a great year for the girls of La Bella Vita! We got to meet so many new friends, welcome several new babies into the world, hear lots of "I dos", and see hundreds of awesome smiles! 

We have put together a collection of some of our favorite shots from 2012.  We chose some of them because of the obvious beauty but others because of the memories behind them! We hope you enjoy them as much as we have! And we hope everyone has a wonderful 2013!!!

Yep! We loved this one so much we used it for our Business cards! 

Stealing a kiss- There is just something about a cute little boy and girl and a sweet Georgia Kiss!

And the sun just makes a picture 1000 times better!! Ahhhhhh

Forsyth Park in the Spring is soooo pretty and when you add true love....Perfection!

 

Who can resist a brand new bundle of Joy!

 

One of my favorite things about a wedding is a father and his daughter!

How sweet is this! 

That moment when your priest walks in on you in a veil and UNDERWEAR! Priceless!

If this doesn't make you smile then nothing will!

One of our signature pics ( the Rawwwwrrr pose) 

This shot was definitely worth getting up at 5am to catch the sunrise at Tybee!

We have seen this shot several times but never been able to get a bride that was willing to do this yet so we decided it would be fun to do it ourselves......IT WAS!!!

Playful Engagement shoot at Tybee

We had a blast with one of our engaged couples out at Tybee a few weeks ago.  They are so playful with each other and we feel in love with them almost immediately.  We are so excited about covering their wedding next May. We asked Kristin about how her and Joshua met and this is what she had to say.......

"I am from Cleveland, OH, a total city girl.  I moved to Savannah 7 years ago and absolutely love it.  It is sooooo beautiful here and I love love love the beach!  Plus, NO SNOW!!!  :)  I do miss the hustle and bustle (shopping, activities, etc.) of the city sometimes but I wouldn't dream of leaving my new beautiful surroundings.  

Joshua was born and raised in the Savannah area, Port Wentworth to Richmond Hill.  He is a true Southern Gentleman.  He hates the beach (well, our beaches - he likes tropical beaches with white sand and blue waters but who doesn't) but sometimes he'll go with me (that's how much he loves me).  

We met while working at a restaurant (a second or third job for each of us) called Sam Snead's in Pooler.  We were quick to become friends!!  Unfortunately we were both in relationships at the time.  But that's what helped our friendship grow and when things didn't work out in our other relationships, we started dating.  We fell hard and fast!  

I have a wound-up personality.  Always on the go and must get things accomplished!!  Josh on the other hand is very laid back, mellow and easy going.  What we love most about each other is that we perfectly balance one another.  He helps me slow down, take a break and relax a little. And I give him the motivation, kickstart he needs sometimes to get going.  Its wonderful to be marrying my best friend!  "

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Introducing Mrs. Lee

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Sneak Peak-Shelby and Josh

This classy with a touch of country wedding took place in my hometown of Millen, Georgia.  Hanging Rock Plantation usually plays host to hunters the majority of the year but Shelby Burke had a mission to turn this hunters paradise into a beautiful wedding wonderland. With the help of friends and family that is exactly what she did.  The big day was extra special for me because I have known Shelby since she was a little girl.  Her family attended the same church as my husbands family and when I began my photography career, her family was one of my first family portrait shoots.  I have watched her grow into a beautiful young lady and was very honored to be covering this special day for her.  We have put together some of our favorite pictures from the day of the wedding and will also be posting some of our favs from her bridal shoot soon! Enjoy!