We are Grant & Sara Dotson. As a husband and wife team, we bring a unique perspective to photography, one influenced by life experiences as well as comprehensive art and design training. Our cameras are an extension of not only our eyes, but our minds and hearts, instantly capturing moments and emotions just as they occur. We enjoy getting to know our clients on a personal level and helping them feel that they're a part of a partnership. Every client is different, and our photographs seek to reflect each individual personality for truly unforgettable memories.
Photo of Grant: Courtesy of Jamie Weiss. Thanks Jamie!
We love unique locations for engagement shoots! So when Lisa and Jay suggesting meeting at a family cabin where there was a lake and a boat we were pretty excited!
Lisa and Jay are a couple you love to be around. They are confident in each other, and their love. They were all smiles and relaxed together. Grant really enjoyed the location and this shoot. We hope you enjoy the pictures…
Meet Lisa and Jay!
What a beautiful wedding!! Ashley and Matthew had a special day and every detail was stunning. They both were happy and relaxed and all of their friends and family were wonderful and supportive. I can’t imagine a better day for these two special people.
We started out at Hairbenders with Ashley and her girls and then were off to Second Presbyterian Church and the Council Fire Golf Club for the reception. Everything was beautiful…you guys should be proud of the wedding you put together!
We had a great day photographing this union, we hope you enjoy their story and their pictures!
What did you enjoy most about planning your wedding?
I enjoyed planning the little things that showed the personality of Matthew and I.
What are three words you would use to describe your day?
romantic, laid-back, fun
How did you decide on your dress?
I had it in my mind that I wanted a lacy, vintage style dress. I tried on lacy dress after lacy dress and just wasn’t in love. I decided to pick up a dress I thought I would never like, tried it on and was speechless. I guess the old saying is true, “when it’s the one, you just know.”
What was your favorite detail of the wedding?
That’s a tough one. Matthew and I have a love for classic cars, so I’d say driving away in the vintage Thunderbird. It was a true joyride.
What was the most memorable moment about your wedding day?
I enjoyed dancing my first dance with my husband. He’s not a dancer, so seeing his smiling face on the dance floor was a wonderful moment for me.
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future?
Matthew and I plan on staying home for a year to finish college and saving for a downpayment on our first home. We will see where life takes us from there! =)
We are so happy to be a part of Justin and Anna’s wedding! Justin was a groomsman in one of our former client’s wedding and we knew they would be a lot of fun and a joy to work with from the first phone call!
Grant had a lot of fun with them during the shoot, and I love the location that they shot at. Everything came together perfectly and we are excited to be sharing these pictures. Anna and Justin have a sweet story, a sweet relationship, we hope you enjoy!
How did you meet?
We met at Bryan College during Anna’s first semester and Justin’s last. We both sang in the choir and our initial interaction took place following rehearsals.
Anything special you’d like to share about dating?
We started dating during a choir tour to North and South Carolina, and we made the announcement to our friends on the bus ride home. During the two years that we have spent dating, we have enjoyed sharing our mutual love for music, hiking, cooking, and taking pictures in the car.
Describe your proposal.
Our proposal took place on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia, PA at Rittenhouse Square beside the giant Christmas tree. I described to Anna the extent of what she means to me, and asked Anna if she would be willing to begin a new stage of our relationship on the first day of 2011. Then I hovered on one knee (to avoid the slush on the ground) and asked her to marry me. She said yes, with all her heart. Our good friends John and Amanda, who live across the Delaware River in New Jersey, were two of several onlookers to the event. They joined us immediately following for a celebration dinner at Parc, a French brasserie along the border of the square.
What is your ring like?
My ring is channel set with a single princess-cut diamond. In two words it is simply elegant.
How would you describe the way you feel about each other?
There is no one else with whom we’d rather be, and we complement each other in many wonderful ways.
Justin helps me see the “silver lining” in every situation and makes me laugh even when I don’t want to. He treats me like a princess because in his eyes, I am one. He loves me at my worst, and I cannot imagine life without him in it.
Anna’s encouragement empowers me to do anything to which I set my mind. I can’t get enough of her contagious smile and I find attractive her love of life’s simple things. I treasure her careful wisdom and gentle spirit.
It’s so special to be able to photograph Sarah and Chis! We’ve known Sarah since our college days and were so very happy for her as things with Chris developed and now they are getting married in just one week! We love seeing our friend laugh and smile as much as she does whenever she’s around him.
How did you meet?
Sarah: We met through a mutual friend at my company’s golf tournament.
Anything special you’d like to share about dating?
Chris: Sarah is a very special person and very caring. When we started dating I was living with my parents (yes I know 35 years old) because I just got divorced…that didn’t bother her! I have 2 great kids age 12 and 8 that she accepted and my boys love her very much. Sarah has been there for me every step of the way. She listens and makes suggestions to issues that really she shouldn’t worry about, but she does! Without the support from Sarah, family and friends I would be a complete wreck and I am very blessed to have these people in my life. I am marrying my best friend! We can sit around and do absolutely nothing and be happy.
Describe your proposal.
Chris: I took Sarah on our anniversary to the place we had our first date. Very nervous, but got down on one knee and asked her to marry me.
Sarah: I almost ruined the proposal!!! I left home without my insulin pump, and we were going to eat pasta! I told him we would probably have to skip dessert and I would be ok, of course that is when he was planning on asking! Even though I threw him a curve, he asked and I said YES! Two things I will always remember: how nervous he looked, and the song Jolene being played by the bluegrass band in the background!
What is your ring like?
Sarah: I didn’t give Chris much help, he was on his own, but every time I look at it I think how I couldn’t have found a ring I loved more myself!
How would you describe the way you feel about each other?
Sarah: I have waited a long time to meet my best friend that I want to spend the rest of my life with. God had His plans for both of us, and I thank him everyday that His plans for us include each other! Watching Chris be a dad and love his two boys so much has captured my heart and I feel lucky he has enough room in his heart for me too.
Do you have any special plans for your wedding that you’d like to share?
Just excited about saying I do!
by Sara Dotson
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