August has arrived and Photography by Chanda is filled with questions – How can it be August? How can it be 10 years of marriage for me and Randy? How can it be almost back to school? How come time flies by so fast? I’m sure most of you are asking yourself similar questions as summer draws to a close and nearly three quarters of the year is over. Talk about things moving fast. But not too fast as we’ve literally captured so many moments that are proof positive that we’re all have a GREAT time in 2013!

Family vacations are a popular theme during the summer and we very much enjoy getting to delight in capturing faces filled with the rest and relaxation vacations promise. When you think of going on vacations generally most of fly the friendly skies. But for us, well in particular me, we’re mixing business and pleasure taking to the air one of our own, Pierce, to Orlando for a talent competition. We couldn’t be more proud as this little man, the youngest sprout at five years old, takes GOLD! These pics shot by their photographer

I guess this award confirms to us that he really loves the stage, cameras, videos, etc… We will see where the stage takes him. If you’re interested, I created a FB page for him so you can follow him. Exciting times to come!
A new lil client with the last name Kool joined us this month. Despite the rain, this little cherub loved it as much as we did. Take a peek at him. Just one look and I’m sure you’ll agree that he is too cute!

He is cool just like his last name lol and loves starbucks! lol as you see from the cup that is how he took his first steps at only 9 months old.We have the good fortune of documenting families not only as they arrive but as they grow in size, age and maturity capturing all the fun things the years have to offer. It’s a part of our jobs that we truly enjoy! Here is a Luke, who is now 4 months old – see him here with his big bro Andrew and big sis Ava.

What a bunch of cuties! Totally adorable! We’ve been documenting them for years and never want to leave this house…too much fun. Always! as you see so much fun we put them to sleep! lol
August new additions we’d like to share with you – The Kamont Family would like to introduce Tyce along with proud brother Zach and of course, big bro fluffy..

Totally sweet fam. that i have been documenting since Zach was a lil sprout at month old. A pair of newborn twin girls who are now finally home in Greenville, SC! Yippeee! This family of five including furry Walter are truly breathtaking.

We’ve never had a dog that would lay there and just let two babies poke at him with not so much as ruffled fur or a growl. It was something to watch….see for yourselves.  Been Blessed documenting all these yummy babies and bumps…”O” speaking of bumps… Brandy got to document momma Jodi and their new addition to there family bebe boy … She might look familiar as we have been documenting her loves for a lil bit now and yes her wedding… Look at her… Her body is made for holding babies…

We cannot wait to see miles just days away he will be here… and just stunning pics by our Brandy.  Dawson blessed us this month as well; his grandma is his biggest fan and called and said i need you to take my grandson photos… asap….. I see why… take a peek at this happy gorgeous boy!!!!

So yummy that we have been to be apart of their lives and document them…
Let’s see, what else has August brought to us? We celebrated my god daughter’s 4th birthday a bit early this year. Brandy took some snapshots to show you how gorgeous she is growing! Marie the cat from Aristocrats was her theme…Good thing i was able to pick up some things at Disney in Orlando since you cannot find anything here…

i love this shot of her and her mother…speaking of her mother Brett Panzik we are coming really close to the date for her to compete in the title of Mrs. North Carolina…Truly proud of her and her platform that she is raising awareness for a personal one indeed it is infertility and been documenting her out and about these last couple of months as Mrs. Charlotte with the sponsors that have been helping her…

I have to share this beautiful story about being a god mother. This lil guy, Reid, asked me if I could be his god mother…MELT! What an honor! here he is in case you forgot his sweet face…

I feel so blessed to have so many babies above and beyond my beautiful boys at home. Rounding out the month with another celebration as one of our own here at Photography by Chanda had a big birthday this month too, Dawn’s daughter Scarlet turned 2!

Happy birthday gorgeous girl… i remember her birthday like it was yesterday with me and her sister in the bathroom playing with the camera taking pics as momma was pushing… a beautiful day it was indeed and still to this day she brings so much joy to any day with her love of fashion, shoes, and love of food! My kind of girl…
As most of you read last month, Randy and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. Here are some pics from the party that we had on a boat on Lake Norman. Shot by our John… some of you have had the pleasure working with him with us…He has his own biz Johnmullayphotography out of charlotte. I am so proud of him… from me just teaching him to him taking on his own style and craft it is so rewarding to see someone that has a passion like myself and eat and breath it everyday…. enjoy John’s work here…

The theme was Vintage and guests came dressed as a wedding character. We awarded prizes for the best costume ,,, As you might see my twin… and Randy’s twin…. YES Dawn and Thomas took home first prize they came as the photographer look at her bows, hair, ice cream and Thomas nailed Randy… truly amazing couple costume to the highest…The night was fun-filled with games, caricature artist and of course, pictures. We have so many thank you shout outs – John for taking amazing pics, Matt Francis for recording the night on film, Amy for creating a gorgeous and delicious cake, Katie for her fabulous event planning and music that kept everyone active. I cannot end without thanking my amazing husband Randy who gifted me with a 1975 triumph spitfire. For those of you who know me well, that’s my favorite vintage British car. Now I feel spoiled to the max. Xoxo thanks hunny! For the venue Brian Brady that owns yaghta yaghta yaghta always a true joy to work with him and his passion for boats, charters, and the water.
Closing out this news month’s news with the reality that summer’s over and it’s time for the kiddos to head back to school – Alex is a Senior, Preston is in 3rd grade, Pierce in Kindergarten and lil Pax still smiling at home. This year we were blessed to get Pierce and Preston into Corvian Community school! OMG,  and they have asked me to teach photography to third graders… a special treat indeed … the kids are going to have a blast to learn an amazing outlet to express yourself… looking back, August was amazing month indeed! Xoxo, Me