Ervin + Katie | E-Session

03-04-2010

The sun was up but the temperatures were down. In fact, it was down-right cold! We had to stop occasionally to warm cold noses and hands, but Ervin & Katie were troopers toughing out the cold morning. The good thing is that we moved around a lot and even ran a little which warmed us up. Katie wanted to have a country setting for her session and having a barn would be an added bonus. The location was perfect for their day. Katie was smiling and laughing so much and her beautiful smile was captured in many of the photos. Ervin was full of ideas and suggestions and really was so much fun to work with. I even joked and asked if he wanted to assist me on other shoots!

Below are a few images from the session followed by the slideshow. Enjoy.

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~lisa

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Chris + Katie | E – Session

02-12-2010

We were bound to have a blast after having to reschedule Chris & Katie’s engagement session 5 times! Crazy South Carolina weather has made for some frustrating photo shoot schedules this winter, but this day could not have been better. Fluffy clouds, beautiful sun and warmer temperatures, but most of all just a lot of laughs – a perfect day. We started at Katie’s home, then headed to Anderson University and then proceeded to downtown Anderson. We could have played downtown for a long time as the location choices were endless!

I am sharing a few photos and the slideshow. Enjoy!

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Chris & Katie, I had so much fun with the both of you!

Thank you for stopping by!

~lisa

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Matt Stillwell Promo Shoot | Portraits

01-26-2010

Picking just the right location for promo shoots is part of the fun. After listening to a few of Matt’s songs, and talking with him a bit we decided on a location and set a date to do the shoot. Thank goodness my ‘good weather dance’ worked as we had comfortable temps and big puffy clouds which make for dramatic backdrops. Matt probably had no idea that we would climb walls, walk over piles of junk, hang on bridges and climb fences, but he did all of it with a smile. Oh and of course a few laughs as I jumped right into a huge fire ant hill! I managed to compose myself as I slapped my legs silly until they biting bugs were off me. Thanks Matt for making the day super fun!

Be sure to check out his website here.

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~lisa

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Jana -
Gorgeous light, Lisa. And he’s hot too! What a great combo! Awesome stuff! Way to go!!!
1-29-2010

ohana photographers -
lovin that 3rd shot lisa!
2-6-2010

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Sunny Ledfurd Promo Shoot | Portraits

01-26-2010

Working with other artists always pushes me to try something fun and new. Sunny Ledfurd’s manager contacted me to do a shoot for his latest promotions and images for his new website and I was thrilled. We decided to meet at a bar & grill in North Carolina that Sunny frequents which turned out to be a fantastic location. The people in the background look like we planned them to be there, but they just really fit for the shoot!

Be sure to take a look at Sunny’s new website and hear a bit of his music.

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~lisa

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Jack & Brice | Portraits

01-26-2010

There is nothing better than having repeat sessions with little ones because once they feel comfortable, it just opens up the day to have nothing but fun! Jack & Brice were going about the morning just as kids do…running around, playing and laughing, all while I am trying to capture every smile and funny sweet face. A game of chase is always interesting with big camera in hand, but always fun. Just wanted to share a few from the day.

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~lisa

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Adam + Amanda | Engagement

12-31-2009

One good thing about having an engagement session at Clemson just a few days before Christmas is that we were able to have the campus all to ourselves. The morning started out rather chilly, but we started moving fast to get the blood flowing. Adam & Amanda showed up with Monster Energy drinks in hand and big smiles. Our first stop was the stadium. I was NOT used to seeing the stadium without all those orange chairs, but being that the football season is now over the chairs have been put away. The sun was both challenging and fun to work as it stayed at an angle most of the time we were out shooting. A couple of times I was bound and determined to shoot into the sun and saw blue dots for awhile!
Adam & Amanda are such an amazing couple with super fun energy. I found them laughing, sharing stories and sneaking a few kisses in between our shots. You may notice that there are several photos of the two of them on the ACC initials in the stadium. That is because after they get married their initials will be ACC, so we had fun playing with that a bit.
After shooting at Clemson we headed to Adam & Amanda’s new home to meet up with their sweet dogs, Scoobie & Banjo. My favorite photo is of Amanda howling with one of them while Adam and the other are watching and smiling. The day was so much fun and I cannot wait to see Amanda again for her bridal session. Enjoy the slideshow just below the posted images.

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~lisa

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Merry Christmas 2009

12-25-2009

Merry Christmas everyone. The holidays are a special time of the year and they hold so many different meanings for all of us, but the one common thing we all share is the love for our families and friends….a time to get together and celebrate. Another year has come and gone so very fast and what an amazing year it has been with so much to be thankful for. My children, who keep me running around like crazy, smiling, laughing, saying “you have one more warning…” and most importantly, wanting to be a better person with each passing day. My family that supports me and loves me on my good, bad and crazy days. My friends that still ask me to get together even though this last year I have not been the best at making time to get together due to crazy schedules, but I promise to do much better because I really do need all of you. My clients…without all of you, my job as a photographer would not be possible. Honestly, I adore my clients SO much that I really consider all to be friends THANK YOU to each and every one!!

Today has been so much fun. I am a bit sleep deprived, full of great food, and finding myself hearing “you’ll shoot your eye out…you’ll shoot your eye out..” in my head as we have all watched “A Christmas Story” about 8 times, but so happy to spend the day with my family.

I am looking forward to 2010, my mind is buzzing with ideas for Lisa Carpenter Photography. I am looking forward to meeting many new clients and seeing familiar faces as well. All the best to you and yours.

~lisa

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Hung Do Chi -
Thanks very much for this!!! Happy new year

Hung Do
http://www.henritours.com
12-26-2009

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The Hrubala Family | portraits

12-09-2009

The Hrubala’s are a family that I have had the pleasure of knowing very well for years. Watching the kids grow up and taking their pictures along the way has been so much fun. The first thing I thought of when we were meeting for this session was that I wasn’t chasing kids around, in fact they were coming to me!! “Miss Lisa, how about over here?” or “Can we take this photo?”. I loved every minute of it and am excited to share some of the images.

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~lisa

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Aunt Beth -
My beautiful Beth, how I wish I were close enough to be an
active part of your fantastic family. I keep the pic of you, Leigh, and Charles, Jr., when you were toddlers on my
refrigerator. My, how we have all changed! Your mom and I
keep in touch via email, but hope to get in a visit in 2010.

All my love to you and yours……..
12-17-2009

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The Eskew Family | portraits

12-09-2009

A day in the park should be filled with running, playing, laughing and exploring, which is exactly what we did for the Eskew’s family session. Josh & Rebecca brought extra clothes, toys and Blake’s big stuffed animals which was perfect. Being that we were following little Blake’s lead, the bags of stuff pretty much stayed…in the bags We all had a great time and got a great workout too! Enjoy the slideshow below the posted images.

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~lisa

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Tim + Ashley | wedding

12-02-2009

Starting the wedding day off at a little bed & breakfast, 605 W. Main Street was a perfect beginning to the day ahead. The girls spent the night there which made it easy to get ready in the morning. I met Tim & Ashley back in July when we did our full day engagement session at The Cradle of Forestry located in the mountains of North Carolina. When Tim mentioned in the questionnaire that he loves how Ashley turns and looks at him with her pretty smile, I quickly noticed what he was talking about. Ashley has such big and beautiful eyes and she looks at him in a way that says it all…that she loves him.

We met up again in October for Ashley’s bridal session which turned out amazing. I was unable to post any of the photos prior to the wedding ‘just in case’ Tim happened upon my blog! So, I will be sure to post them next. Once again, after spending so much time with my bride, mother of the bride and groom, I begin to feel like they are friends when we get to the wedding day which makes the interaction so natural and fun.

The morning of the wedding Ashley was having a bit of the bridal jitters worrying that everything would be perfect as she planned, so I would look at her, rub her arms and say “breathe…this is your day to enjoy”. And enjoy she did, right there along with Tim. Tim and Ashley, I am so happy for you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this fabulous day, it’s such an honor!

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