05/17/2013 · 1:54 pm

Christen and Eric’s Country Club Wedding! {Hickory, NC Wedding Photographer}

There’s something in the way he looks at her…

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Christen and Eric,

There’s just something about you. The way Eric looks at Christen is captivating. Christen, you are so full of life! Eric, you are so steady! I can almost see your future and the amazing home you will share together! I am so blessed to celebrate your day with you! Thank you for inviting me in and trusting me with such beautiful memories! I cherish you both!

with love,

Sarajane.

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05/15/2013 · 11:17 am

Ask Sarajane Vlog: Wedding Client Management! {Asheville, NC Wedding Photographer}

I have used the same system for organizing my wedding clients for a few years now. It’s great for me to be able to see everything in one place and not get overwhelmed by the details of each client’s needs. If I can see it all on paper I can stay on top of it. If I’m relying on my own memory, well, I’m screwed.

So, I thought it would be nice to share with you my system for wedding client management. That way you can maybe save some time and cut out some trial and error!

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with love and client management,

Sarajane.

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05/14/2013 · 4:03 pm

Office Before! {Asheville, NC Boudoir Photographer}

Today is my first day working in the new office! This is also my first day ever working in my own private office! What what? My last space was a shared space. I LOVED it, but, I’m feeling super grown-up right now. I love my new building, it’s much more welcoming to my clients, there’s a chocolate shop downstairs, and they’ll deliver coffee to my door…

So, I may have put my desk together before starting my work day today. It may smell like paint in here right now, and I still have boxes and papers stacked up everywhere.

But, it’s mine. I can decorate it however I like. I can play whatever music I want. I can have as many clients in a day as I’d like, and I can look out these huge windows into an alley where I’m certain I will see some interesting happenings.

This is my first of many posts sharing the progress of this space! I can’t wait to have it all done. I’m even meeting with my lovely friend Megan an interior designer to chat about what we can do in here! Until then, here it is the blank canvas!

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I even have my own bathroom this time! No more needing a key y’all!

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with love,

Sarajane.

 

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05/07/2013 · 12:28 pm

Another Website Preview! {Asheville, NC Wedding and Boudoir Photographer}

Guys, things are just changing like crazy over here! I’m painting my new office and building my new website and it is just all sorts of delightful! I can’t wait to share my before/after shots of the new office and to launch the new site, SO SOON! Until then, here is another little preview from the new site!

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with love and changes,

Sarajane.

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05/03/2013 · 9:22 am

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Medlin! {Greenville, SC Wedding Photographer}

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Courtney and Adam,

Your wedding {reflecting your relationship} was just FUN! I loved being a part of your day and seeing how much the people in your lives cherish the two of you! Being your wedding photographer was an honor and I wear my sunglasses everyday!

with love,

Sarajane.

ceremony location-City Church / reception location – Zen /
Wedding Coordinator – Wendy Norris / Cake Artist – Granny/ DJ – Complete / Bridesmaids Dresses – Jcrew/
Men’s Suits – Men’s Warehouse/ Music – David Walker / 

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05/02/2013 · 12:13 pm

Spring, Alarms, and The End of Office Limbo: This is the Good Life! {Asheville, NC Wedding and Boudoir Photographer}

If you’ve asked me how I’m doing lately it’s likely that I’ve responded with something like, “I’m good, looking forward to moving into my office. A little weary of working from home.” Something along those lines. I’ve felt so out of order working off of our kitchen table with all of my business things packed into the guest room. But, with that in mind I have a lot of things to be happy about and it’s ’bout time I share that instead!

1. My new alarm clock App!

I downloaded Sleep Cycle last night and I’m already in love. It’s designed to track your sleep patterns, report how well you slept, and to wake you up gently at the perfect time in your sleep cycle. This morning it woke me up right as I was waking up naturally. It felt like a gentle reminder to start my day. Instead of my normal alarm clock that wakes me up when I tell it to and is usually about 15 minutes after I’ve already woken up and found a way to fall back asleep just enough where it’s annoying to hear my alarm.

It’s $.99 and totally worth it!

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2. Spring.

I’ve been a fan of spring for a while. Let’s be honest, there’s something beautiful about the first warm day of the year! I have had many a Fall fan try to waiver my Spring allegiance. But, I’ll take flowers, 70 degrees, green, and floral prints over crisp breezes, leaves, and pumpkin spice any day of the year!

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3. Savannah, GA.

I’ve been to this little southern gem so many times in the last few years. Some for work and some for fun! I was there this week last year with the beautiful Katie Ringley doing her bridal portraits and I am heading down this weekend for a little break from the ordinary with my dear friend Lindsay Lee! I can’t wait for sitting in parks and eating at Zunzi’s!

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4. My new office!

I’ve signed the lease for my new office! It’s downtown still just a little more private and in a more inviting building! I’ll be sharing before and after pictures as soon as I can! I’m painting tonight and moving in on Tuesday! Hooray for the near end of office limbo!!

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with love and the good life,

Sarajane.

 

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05/01/2013 · 3:35 pm

Is That a Life Lived at All? {Asheville, NC Boudoir Photographer}

There’s something freeing about being flawed. I’ve not always allowed people to spend enough time with me to see my flaws. It seems easier to attempt perfection. Not because I necessarily want anyone to think I’m perfect. But, because in all honesty, I want to be as close to perfect as I can.

Letting that pursuit go. Just being another flawed human being. That’s a huge relief.

There’s no pressure to be more than that. There are no failures because we all fall a little bit short sometimes. If/when we make a mistake.

Well, it’s just OK!

It’s OK.

One day I’m going to pass from this world.

The story that I leave behind will hopefully be filled with ups and downs. Strengths and weaknesses. Failures and triumphs.

Times where I chased my dreams-often foolishly. Sometimes successfully.

But, a life lived perfectly without impulse or hiccups.

Is that a life lived at all?

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with love and perfection,

Sarajane.

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