Aaron Thompson

Jessica & Nick

2008-03-06T16:41:00.022-05:00

Jessica & Nick and I headed to downtown Charleston last weekend for their engagement session. I really enjoyed getting to know them... They're such a happy couple, and I'm looking forward to their wedding in April.
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Tessa

2008-03-06T16:19:00.008-05:00

Tessa is trying out for a role in the Disney film "High School Musical 3" and will be submitting photos for casting. These are a few of the photos from our session.

Mike Colon & Bob Davis - MasterClass Workshop

2008-02-08T21:09:00.001-05:00

Just got back from a workshop in Charlotte with two outstanding photographers --Mike Colon and Bob Davis. These guys are known and respected by wedding professionals all over the world. It was an honor to meet them, and I was especially impressed with their enthusiasm for sharing their experience.
That last photo there is a shot I took of Ruth, a fellow SC photographer... Hi Ruth!

We Stand for Kids

2008-02-02T14:14:00.000-05:00

We Stand for Kids is an organization that provides mentoring services for children of incarcerated parents.

This past week I had the opportunity to work with Rev. Michael Bond and others to promote a community awareness event for We Stand for Kids. The event was a big success! What stood out most for me was hearing a few of the children share their experiences... Here's the slideshow I helped put together for the event:
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Amy & Joseph

2008-01-21T17:49:00.000-05:00

Amy & Joseph were married in Gatlinburg, TN and had their reception back in SC at Southern Wesleyan University. On the day of the reception, we had a mix of snow and rain...but that didn't stop us from getting some great photos together.
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Lucy & Ben

2008-01-04T18:19:00.003-05:00

This was a beautiful wedding out in Myrtle Beach! I was the videographer. Click below to see the video clips...The second clip shows the band "Triple Lindy" of www.triplelindy.net--I really like their style and versatility.
Video 1 - Wedding Highlight
Video 2 - Triple Lindy

T.L. Hanna Cotillion Photos

2007-12-03T14:24:00.000-05:00

Hey guys,
Here are the photos from before the Cotillion.
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Midori & Ryan's Wedding Video

2007-11-23T12:04:00.001-05:00

Here's a short clip from Midori and Ryan's wedding video.
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Christmas in Georgia

2007-11-21T13:16:00.001-05:00

Every year hundreds of people have the opportunity to see the Biggar Family in concert. Their biggest performance is their annual Christmas concert series "Christmas in Georgia." You can learn more about the Biggar family by visiting their website at www.christmasingeorgia.com
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New Website is Live!

2007-11-02T23:55:00.000-04:00

After weeks of work, lots of coffee, and much input from others...my new website is finished. You can visit the site by clicking the link below. A special thank you to all who were a part of making this happen.

www.simplyelegantstudios.com

Tara & Phillip

2007-10-27T05:01:00.000-04:00

Tara & Phillip, you guys were great, and the photos turned out well!
Check out the slideshow.

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Kala & Ben

2007-10-27T04:57:00.000-04:00

Kala and Ben and their two little girls were adorable. My favorite image is probably the one of little Ava getting ready. It's the second image posted above.

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Amira & Marco

2007-10-27T04:53:00.001-04:00

Amira and Marco,
I appreciate the opportunity to photograph your wedding. Everything was so beautiful, and it was good to meet your relatives from Germany. Maybe I’ll have the opportunity to visit there in the future.

And in German…

Amira & Marco,
Vielen Dank fuer die Moeglichkeit Eure Hochzeit fotografieren zu duerfen. Eure Hochzeit war wundervoll und ich habe mich gefreut Eure deutschen Verwandten kennen gelernt zu haben. Vielleicht habe ich auch eines Tages die Moeglichkeit Euch zu besuchen.

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Shannon & Matt

2007-10-27T04:44:00.000-04:00

Hi Shannon & Matt. I hope you guys enjoyed your photo shoot. Thanks again for showing me around Charleston... That pizza place--what's the name?--was excellent!
Shannon, I know your mom is going to love these images. She's probably my biggest fan.

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Leslie & Mike

2007-10-27T04:41:00.001-04:00

I still can't believe some of the images that were taken during Leslie & Mike's engagement shoot at Falls Park. These are probably some of my best engagement images to date. Leslie & Mike came all the way from Michigan for the shoot... Just kidding. They're from Michigan :)

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Jessica & Derek

2007-10-27T04:38:00.000-04:00

Jessica and Derek's wedding was beautiful. The weather was perfect, and I loved shooting in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Princess Bella

2007-10-27T04:27:00.000-04:00

It's Princess Bella...in and around Chris Taylor Memorial Park in Anderson, SC. We didn't exactly finish the photo shoot because Bella stubbed her toe. But everything was okay with a kiss from her Dad and a magical band-aid.

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George C. Biggar, Jr.

2007-10-27T04:18:00.000-04:00

This is a memorial tribute to my grandfather. I thought today would be a good day to post this. It's Father's Day, and it would have been my Gdad's 79th birthday this past Friday. That's my Grandmother on the right.

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Elizabeth & Josh

2007-10-27T04:14:00.001-04:00

Here are a few photos from Elizabeth & Josh's engagement shoot in downtown Augusta, GA.

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Midori & Ryan

2007-10-27T04:07:00.001-04:00

Midori & Ryan's engagement shoot was a bit of blur, as we raced against the clock to keep shooting while it was still light out.
The occasion calls for Matthew West's new song..."The Light of Eternity." I love this song!

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Ashton

2007-10-27T03:22:00.000-04:00

Adorable Ashton. What else is there to say?

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Tessa

2007-10-27T03:20:00.001-04:00

It's Tessa...at her best and to the melody of the song she loves...

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Friday at Gma's

2007-10-27T03:11:00.000-04:00

My latest photo shoot was quite interesting. There were FIVE children. So much was happening, I honestly didn't know if I would do a good job of capturing it all. Thanks to Mrs. Warren for her patience.

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Tara's Photo Shoot

2007-10-27T03:09:00.000-04:00

Tara won a modeling contract in Atlanta and will be considered for Seventeen Magazine. Here are a few photos from our shoot.

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