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01.31.2011 | Happiness Project | 19 comments

Our kids have been driving us bonkers. They are either best friends or mortal enemies. I am either hysterically laughing at them or they are driving me so crazy I want to run far far away.

But, despite the tears, screams, fits, and random tantrums.

They have always been and will always be our greatest and sweetest little blessings. :o)

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Tweets that mention FROM OUR BLOG! Kids -- Topsy.com: [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Matt Sloan and Angie Sloan, sloanphotogs. sloanphotogs said: FROM OUR BLOG! Kids http://bit.ly/g72SPn [...] (31/01/11, 10:42)

KELLI TRONTEL: seriously adorable. (31/01/11, 10:57)

denise bovee: i feeeeeel ya!!! the good out weighs the bad though :)..sometimes...haah. Love these pics!! wish i had some of me and my girlsss!! (31/01/11, 10:58)

Nancy: These are so precious~~~Reminds me of the feelings I had with FO?UR!!! These are the best years of your life--enjoy them. Soon they will be grown and gone~~~*sob* (01/02/11, 03:14)

johnwaire: i love these, can relate in every way and have the tired eyes to prove it :) (01/02/11, 05:03)

crystal Cummard: wow, this doesn't make me miss you guys at all :( very cute (01/02/11, 06:06)

Rich Park: beautiful pictures for a beautiful family! everyone is so happy in these shots! (01/02/11, 06:31)

Stacie Lang: You guys are the cutest, we miss you guys!! (01/02/11, 07:12)

Jill Candland: Loving the awesome windows in your home. Love these shots. And I get your explanation. Truly get it. (01/02/11, 07:46)

Alyssa Lang: You're so pretty Angie :) (01/02/11, 08:01)

Mai: These family portraits are so beautiful. The little jumper jammies are too cute!! (01/02/11, 08:16)

Josh: Love em! (01/02/11, 08:09)

Angela Cheung: Love these pictures. You guys have the most adorable kids. And how cute are you Angie!? Love the hair. :) (01/02/11, 09:40)

Natasha Thompson: You said my thoughts!!! I've only got one, but feel exactly the same way! I've been following your blog for awhile and admire your style a lot. And this post is the sweetest one! (02/02/11, 05:57)

Ulmer Studios: These rock! Absolutely love the realness of it all! Beautiful images as always! (02/02/11, 06:42)

molly: these are so very sweet! love the window light & all the smiles. (02/02/11, 01:21)

Joanna: I can't handle this! Angie, your hair is ridiculously TOO CUTE! (03/02/11, 09:50)

Lyndzee Ellsworth: These shots are incredible. There's nothing more special than a mommy and her babes. The amazingness of the second to the last image SCREAMS at me. PLEASE please puh-lease get that on canvas!! (14/02/11, 05:27)

Christine C.: Precious. LOVE the photos of the 3 of you on the window sill. (19/02/11, 01:44)

01.31.11 | Happiness Project

Kelly + Ryan’s Wedding

01.31.2011 | Weddings | 5 comments

Kelly and Ryan had a sweet intimate Wedding. One of the coolest things about their Weddings was the venue. It was held at an art studio in Prescott Arizona. Kelly called and asked if she could get married there and they said sure!!!

Amanda + Levi

01.21.2011 | Engagement Session | 20 comments

We shot this engagement session in Oak Creek Canyon by Sedona, AZ. It was awesome because when we started, it was snowing pretty good. :)

This session was also featured on Forget.Me.Knot.Weddings.

Also, Amanda made these moss monogram letters. She has a cute Etsy shop where she sells them. :)

sonya at zenobia studios: winter/fall shoots are absolutely my favorite! what a beautiful couple and session! <3 (21/01/11, 09:31)

Ravyn: You guys are amazing. For real. These photos are gorgeous. There is about 4 inches of snow on the ground right now in Indiana, and this session makes me miss the Fall! The 3rd to last is my favorite! (21/01/11, 09:37)

Tweets that mention FROM OUR BLOG! Amanda + Levi -- Topsy.com: [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Matt Sloan, Angie Sloan and Amanda Woodcock, GJ. GJ said: エンゲージメントフォトセッション。芝生の文字いいなー。Amanda + Levi | Sloan Photographers Amanda + Levi | Orange County Wedding Photographers - http://t.co/3zGnBcH [...] (21/01/11, 09:51)

Jake~: Beautiful...loving, peaceful with a scent of security. I love them. Great job you guys - another success! (21/01/11, 10:05)

nadia: I love the leaves, that gorgeous quilt, and that sunflare on the black and white photo is breathtaking! They are super cute too. (21/01/11, 10:40)

Ariel Renae: Gorgeous engagement session! Love every single photo! (21/01/11, 01:17)

imthiaz houseman: what a great session! and the moss letters are so cute. (21/01/11, 01:33)

Abra Michelle: BEAUTIFUL and FUN! Love it. You guys just get more awesome. :D (21/01/11, 05:54)

Lyndzee Ellsworth: I love everything about this session. Well done homies,,, well done. (21/01/11, 08:55)

Samantha: You two are adorable :-) Amanda, who makes your boots or where did you get them? They are too cute! (22/01/11, 04:32)

Miliana: This shoot is amazing!!! We can fell their love! (23/01/11, 07:26)

Millie: Really you guys?! This sessions is so inspiring! You guys really know how to set the standard :) (23/01/11, 12:54)

Mai: wOw!! The guitar shots particularly touched me; this reminded me of my husband who is also a musician. This shoot as a whole has such a lovely rustic feel. (23/01/11, 03:36)

alec vanderBOOM: YO YO YOOO! Great photo session. Love the warm colors and the epic locations. Way to tell a great story. (25/01/11, 01:06)

Christian: I absolutely LOVE your photography! From the colors to the composition, everything is so thought out and beautiful. Great work. (26/01/11, 06:51)

Stephanie Lyell: this is an amazing shoot...I love your work! (31/01/11, 06:22)

Shelley: Amazing. So lovely to look at. (01/02/11, 04:59)

molly: you guys are freaking rad! i love these! xoxo. (02/02/11, 08:14)

Amanda + Levi | Sloan Photographers Amanda + Levi | Orange County Wedding Photographers: [...] had the best time shooting their engagement session. We knew their wedding would be awesome. These two are to cute for words and we loved the time we [...] (15/06/11, 01:12)

01.21.11 | Engagement Session

Mignonne Giveaway

01.17.2011 | Weddings | 7 comments

Our talented Friend Jenn owner and creator of Mignonne is having a giveaway over on Forget Me Knot Weddings. Be sure to head over there and leave a comment for your chance to win.

Here are a few of her pieces we have worked with. They are so beautiful. :)

Tweets that mention FROM OUR BLOG! Mignonne Giveaway -- Topsy.com: [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Matt Sloan. Matt Sloan said: FROM OUR BLOG! Mignonne Giveaway http://bit.ly/eBXJqf [...] (17/01/11, 10:58)

Leslie: Gorgeous!! I love them all...especially the photography!! You two are so talented!! (18/01/11, 06:04)

lauren: talent beyond belief... magical (18/01/11, 07:13)

Mr. Haack: first one is out of control!!!! (18/01/11, 04:48)

Stephanie: They are super cute! Miss you guys! (19/01/11, 06:15)

Vegas Wedding Photographer - FogartyFOTO: love the giveaway - her work is exquisite - matched only by your photography. sexy, elegant, organic. (22/01/11, 09:34)

Anneli - A'la Foto: Stunning pictures! :O) (11/02/11, 02:22)

01.17.11 | Weddings

Courtney + Noah

01.12.2011 | Weddings | 19 comments

Courtney & Noah had an early morning wedding at Paramount Ranch (Where they shot Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman). It was perfect weather and such a great time spent with them and their families.

Post was recently featured on one of our favorite bridal inspiration blogs Green Wedding Shoes.

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KELLI TRONTEL: WOWZERS!!!!! Amazing details. Gorgeous setting. You guys nailed this....awesome job! (12/01/11, 01:52)

Tweets that mention FROM OUR BLOG! Courtney + Noah -- Topsy.com: [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Matt Sloan. Matt Sloan said: FROM OUR BLOG! Courtney + Noah http://bit.ly/dYeJsI [...] (12/01/11, 02:15)

Emily: This wedding is amazing. Love the details. You did a great job. (12/01/11, 03:23)

Terry Bibbens: wonderful photography! Congrats on great work. Terry Bibbens (12/01/11, 03:39)

Ryan Wilkes: Awesome wedding pictures and video. Great work! (12/01/11, 03:53)

Trisha: what a sweet sweet couple. thanks for sharing! (12/01/11, 08:23)

megan: love love love the photos!!! courtney is so beautiful and the photographers completely captured an amazing day!!!! i love the detail shots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great job sloan photographers!!!!!!!!!!!!! (12/01/11, 08:42)

Lauren Stephanoff: Beautiful people + perfect setting = awesome time, photos, & memories....thanks for sharing! (12/01/11, 09:18)

danielle: LOVE IT ALL!!!!!! (12/01/11, 10:28)

Christiana: Love is the air - and you captured it! You guys are brilliant! :) (12/01/11, 10:33)

Rachel and Manny: Great pics! We're so happy that we got to see all of this up close! What a fun day! (and of course we love that we made the cut too!). See you soon! (12/01/11, 11:36)

Diane Nye: What a perfect wedding! The setting was beautiful and every detail so perfectly incorporated!!! The photographer and videographer did an amazing job!!! Captured it all!!! Then, to watch their exceedingly awesome video immediately after the reception, was the very best way to end the perfect day!!! An amazing job by all!!!! (13/01/11, 07:39)

Kara Rush: It's Courtney!! I went to school (and on an awesome trip to Prague) with this gorgeous girl! Courtney, if you are reading this comment, I just want to say that you look amazing. I'm sure you had a big part in all the beautiful details of your wedding day. Congrats! And of course, the photo's are SA-weet! (13/01/11, 09:18)

Cody: Awesome pictures of an awesome wedding! (19/01/11, 07:16)

Sally: Beautiful wedding and gorgeous photos and video. I loved listening to the story of how you guys met!! (21/01/11, 04:36)

r ggreengard: great & artistic photografts of a great wedding (29/01/11, 03:24)

Lauren Sullivan: I LOVE the tree and fingerprint idea!!!! Would I be able to get in touch with the bride/groom on how the tree was created and the paint that was used? Would love to do something like this for my wedding on 9-24-11 in Ca. Thanks in advance! (27/02/11, 11:17)

A Guest Book That Will Last A Lifetime! « Wedding Blog • It’s a Bride’s Life • Real Brides Blogging til I do!: [...] and I are seriously considering the thumb print tree wedding guest book. We both love trees and think this would fit perfectly in our new home! You [...] (13/07/11, 05:02)

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01.12.11 | Weddings

Jackie + Brandon’s E-Session

01.11.2011 | Engagement Session | 12 comments

Met these two from Kelsey & Jim Bob. We LOVE this bunch. They are such a cool group of friends and we are so blessed to know them all. Jackie is also an incredible singer/song writer.

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Drew Renner: Our favorite post of 2011. The colors, the lines, the couple... all so stellar! (11/01/11, 04:38)

Tweets that mention FROM OUR BLOG! Jackie + Brandon -- Topsy.com: [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Matt Sloan. Matt Sloan said: FROM OUR BLOG! Jackie + Brandon http://bit.ly/eXYSCC [...] (11/01/11, 04:49)

Aubrey: I love this shoot + that car!! (11/01/11, 05:23)

stas: great pics you guys (11/01/11, 07:17)

Josh: I am running out of different ways to say you guys are awesome :) (11/01/11, 09:49)

the barbers: whaaaaat! these are completely amazing, especially the first two frames with the car. love it :) (12/01/11, 12:41)

Savannah Kenney: Love these! The light is so beautiful! Such a happy couple too! (12/01/11, 04:45)

Mai: Completely AWESOME, Sloans!! Love the car shots! Stellar work. (12/01/11, 05:05)

Jackie L.: Thank you for making our vintage vision come true! We've received SO many compliments on our photos - folks are blown away by your awesomeness! Your reassurance that everything would turn out beautifully despite the rainy day was greatly appreciated. See you soon Sloans! (26/01/11, 09:44)

Kirsten Mavric: My goodness, how DO you get your whites so white!??? (28/02/11, 02:40)

Jackie + Brandon’s Wedding | Sloan Photographers Jackie + Brandon’s Wedding | Orange County Wedding Photographers: [...] through the sweet and amazing Kelsey and Jim Bob We got to know these two a bit more at their engagement session and we continued to fall in love with them and all of their awesome friends. Jackie and Brandon [...] (17/08/11, 05:15)

real wedding | brandon + jackie « Something Turquoise {daily bridal inspiration}: [...] to have been a part in this group’s weddings. We got to know these two a bit more at their engagement session and we continued to fall in love with them and all of their awesome friends. Jackie and Brandon [...] (08/11/11, 04:59)

01.11.11 | Engagement Session