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of you have gone to a cafe or coffee shop or restaurant and have decided on a WHIM to try something NEW?!  Whenever this happens to me I feel like deep down, I’m being a rebel! A few weeks ago I decided that I wanted to try a little something NEW at STARBUCKS! What?! Breaking away from my regular order?! Yes. I cheated on my carmel iced mocha and I found something NEW that I like! It’s healthier too! I even have Michael buying “Trenta”s of this new drink!  Ps. When did “Trenta’s” become an option?! Those cups are MASSIVE!! So here’s the deal… because I realize “Featured” posts are BORING… we’re spicing it up a little bit!!

 

I want you all to leave your FAVORITE starbucks order in a comment… and if your fav order just so happens to MATCH my NEW favorite order… you’ll be entered to win a starbucks giftcard! I mean really, how simple is this?! Tell me what you drink at Starbucks and you put yourself in the running for some free $$$ to the most addictive coffee shop known to man! Winners will be announced on the Wedding Wednesday post this week! (Leave your email in case you WIN!)

 

On to other news… I just want to say a HUGE thank you to those bloggers and editors that have allowed my work to be displayed in their magazines and  on their sites. I’m HONORED. Thank you times a million!

 

The Wedding Planner did an article on my good friend and cinematographer Josh Gooden and used one of my images I shot during my promotional film!  And Shoot2Shoot is a NEW resource for photographers who ARE second shooters and who are looking for second shooters! I was able to do to a write up for them so check them out and leave them some LOVE!
Probably the most EXCITING blog post I’ve ever written. I was FLOORED when she asked. I still don’t really know why she would ask ME… but I’m honored… and I had my sister spell check my post like 600 times!! Thanks Jasmine for allowing me to fill in while you’re on TOUR for THE FIX!!   And thanks to United with Love for showing off Ryan and Shannon’s DC engagement!!! Woohoo! And Channel 12 highlighted Matt and Brittany’s big day from 2011!   I’ve been working with DESIGN AGLOW to help them fill in their promotional images for their new product lines! I’m so excited to see my beautiful couples on their site! Be sure to check out ALL the amazing resources they have for photographers!! It’s unreal!! 
 
I absolutely LOVE the way this blog tells STORIES of their featured couples! Heart Love Weddings featured Mandy and Josh’s vintage engagement session AND Evelyn and Nathan’s rustic fall wedding! THANK YOU GIRLS!!! And thanks to Smitten Magazine for showcasing Matt and Rebekah’s beautiful day!!!!  The Wedding Channel was so sweet to feature David and Courtney’s Elegant Winter Wedding!!!  And I was so excited to be selected as a TWO BRIGHT LIGHTS Editor’s Choice Award Recipient!  You can find the remaining features here: A LowCountry Wedding,  Wedding Photography.com , Homeketeers
Last but not least! If you’re a bride who’s freaking out about RAIN…. this post should help from Bayside Bride!! 
 

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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