My Favorite Images Made in 2011
I have to say my photographic year of 2011 was a success! Going through my external hard drive of photo shoots, I am reminded of how blessed I am to share what I love with other people, and I hope to continue this always. For all who have made memories with me and my camera, may you always cherish them and I hope for us to make more. For those who have not, I hope to see you in my viewfinder in 2012. On my Facebook photography page, I have posted a couple of discounts, one which is going on 'til the middle of March!
Please take a gander as I share most of my favorite images of 2011 (some have not even graced the blog, so be sure to view all of them!) These images exclude my favorite wedding photographs:
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The most loving couple I have photographed yet.
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A new but short chapter to a girl who was in the Navy who shortly lived in Groton before departing for the west coast.
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My favorite bride I have photographed so far. Vintage elegance fits her so well.
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This lil' girl models wonderfully, and she doesn't even know it.
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One of my very favorite maternity shots. She was 19 weeks here.
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I never get tired of photographing these twins back home in SC.
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My favorite of one of my good friends in her wedding gown.
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I hope to photograph them again in the future. I loved their love together and how carefree she was.
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This baby did not want to sleep until about the last ten minutes of our shoot, and it was worth it.
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I want to do more boudoir shoots for others! Here is an example I was given permission to show last year, but never put it up until now.
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This lady was a diva at its finest.
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As beautiful as this image is, it was very itchy and hot! Alma worked it well!
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I unfortunately might miss these March flowers because I may not be in SC in time for them to be blooming, but whenever I have a chance, I always love photographing with them.
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They've been friends for a very long time, and I've known of them almost as much.
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I absolutely loved her look for this shoot.
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Even if this shoot was less than 30 minutes, I got some of my favorite shots because of the light and the couple in them.
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I also hope to do more photographs with men in uniform in 2012 as well!
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One of the prettiest couples I've ever photographed.
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I've known her since college and I hope to know her much longer! She's my favorite country girl, and before 2011 ended, her favorite country boy asked for her hand in marriage.
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This couple was very easy going despite the humid weather along with the rain which invited itself on this shoot. I am so happy I got to bring out my great uncle's chevy truck for this!
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My hairstylist is an ultimate dog lover, and this image fits her perfectly with them.
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One of my favorite families I have photographed!
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I see this being in GQ magazine.
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One of my favorite women I have had the privilege to photograph pregnant!
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I'm so proud to say I photographed this image with her. You are glowing gorgeous.
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My first dog portrait I loved. This year, we got a lab & mastiff mix puppy named Kronos. He currently is almost 50 lbs. and about 4 1/2 mo. old!
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Beluga whale
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This is just one of the images I'll always remember for my first time in Wisconsin.
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My favorite image I personally made with Kevin and I.
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I end this with my favorite self portrait I made of myself in 2011.
I had so many more favorite images, but I realized after 30 images, I needed to cut it short. I hope you enjoyed some of my favorites of 2011, and I hope for you to be in some of my favorites this year! Let's book a shoot and as always, military families receive $25 any portrait session!
Happy 2012. Happy love. Happy moments. Happy life.
Always,
Des'ola
Please take a gander as I share most of my favorite images of 2011 (some have not even graced the blog, so be sure to view all of them!) These images exclude my favorite wedding photographs:
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The most loving couple I have photographed yet.
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A new but short chapter to a girl who was in the Navy who shortly lived in Groton before departing for the west coast.
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My favorite bride I have photographed so far. Vintage elegance fits her so well.
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This lil' girl models wonderfully, and she doesn't even know it.
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One of my very favorite maternity shots. She was 19 weeks here.
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I never get tired of photographing these twins back home in SC.
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My favorite of one of my good friends in her wedding gown.
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I hope to photograph them again in the future. I loved their love together and how carefree she was.
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This baby did not want to sleep until about the last ten minutes of our shoot, and it was worth it.
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I want to do more boudoir shoots for others! Here is an example I was given permission to show last year, but never put it up until now.
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This lady was a diva at its finest.
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As beautiful as this image is, it was very itchy and hot! Alma worked it well!
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I unfortunately might miss these March flowers because I may not be in SC in time for them to be blooming, but whenever I have a chance, I always love photographing with them.
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They've been friends for a very long time, and I've known of them almost as much.
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I absolutely loved her look for this shoot.
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Even if this shoot was less than 30 minutes, I got some of my favorite shots because of the light and the couple in them.
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I also hope to do more photographs with men in uniform in 2012 as well!
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One of the prettiest couples I've ever photographed.
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I've known her since college and I hope to know her much longer! She's my favorite country girl, and before 2011 ended, her favorite country boy asked for her hand in marriage.
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This couple was very easy going despite the humid weather along with the rain which invited itself on this shoot. I am so happy I got to bring out my great uncle's chevy truck for this!
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My hairstylist is an ultimate dog lover, and this image fits her perfectly with them.
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One of my favorite families I have photographed!
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I see this being in GQ magazine.
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One of my favorite women I have had the privilege to photograph pregnant!
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I'm so proud to say I photographed this image with her. You are glowing gorgeous.
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My first dog portrait I loved. This year, we got a lab & mastiff mix puppy named Kronos. He currently is almost 50 lbs. and about 4 1/2 mo. old!
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Beluga whale
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This is just one of the images I'll always remember for my first time in Wisconsin.
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My favorite image I personally made with Kevin and I.
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I end this with my favorite self portrait I made of myself in 2011.
I had so many more favorite images, but I realized after 30 images, I needed to cut it short. I hope you enjoyed some of my favorites of 2011, and I hope for you to be in some of my favorites this year! Let's book a shoot and as always, military families receive $25 any portrait session!
Happy 2012. Happy love. Happy moments. Happy life.
Always,
Des'ola
Wonderful-simply wonderful!! I am constantly impressed by your skill and attention to detail, not to mention the beautiful images you create! I love how you capture something special with each photograph, about each person (and animal). Keep up the beautiful work, love. I am blessed to call you friend :)
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All of your photos are amazing! I can't wait to do a family shoot when the hubby and you are in town at the same time!
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So lovely to stare at for a long time.
Thank you for sharing!!!