And then in February, I ate chocolate!

 

I know some people shun Valentine's Day as a silly "holiday".  Whatever...it's a license to eat chocolate!  I mean, what's not to like about that?! Especially since my Christmas cookie hangover was just wearing off.  But I digress...😊.  

What else did I do in February?  Headshots, Couples in Love💗, Adorable Babies, and a sweet Journey's End session were on the agenda for the month of love and chocolate, and I am here for all of it!  Maybe most significant, to my Mama heart, I got to share my daughter Erin's engagement portraits, heart eyes all the way.😍

I was - oh so excited😍 - to shoot these Engagement portraits for Erin and David.  I am thrilled that David is officially going to be a member of our family!!  The plan was for a sunrise shoot on the beach, but the fog wrapped this gauzy swirl around them, and it was just magical.

I kicked off the month with headshots for my best friend of 51 years (okay, and we had a fabulous shopping trip as well!).  Rhonda is a long time Creative Memories consultant and the 'bestest' BFF in the world!

This sweet family was the 'Ronald McDonald House Gala' featured family this year and they stole my heart!  Look at that adorable smile!!

Need something printed?  Kathleen Hoover, owner of PAG Marketing and Southern Press Printing is easily accessible in downtown Cola.  Local and fast!

 Madison, also of PAG and Southern Press Printing

Need some great window coverings?  That's what Robert with Budget Blinds of Forest Lake Columbia specializes in!

Need promo products for your next event?  Gracey with Mike Willis Promotions is my go to for all things branded!

Sending Dane and Anastasia off to their wedding with all the best wishes of love and laughter for a lifetime.

Love seeing friends enjoying baby love - all day long!!

I got my Dachshund fix with Laverne and Shirley😍

Elle, is always here for your mortgage needs at Mortgage Options Inc.

I've had such a great time with Cameron, 2023 JSP Senior Model Team, this year!!  One session to go and then I have to let her go be a college girl!

 

Warren & Logan | Proposal at the River | Columbia SC Photographer

On a picture perfect spring day in May, a man in love with a beautiful woman, asked her to be his wife.  I can tell you that everyone who saw this fairytale proposal play out on the banks of the Congaree River, on Sunday, May 31, was cheering him on and had tears in their eyes when she said YES!!😍 Warren, you should know that Prince Charming couldn't have done it better himself and the fact that you added an adorable pup to the story...well, that was just icing on the cake.  

A couple of weeks ago, Warren found me on IG (thank you hashtags for paying off!!) and messaged me to see if I had space in my schedule to capture his proposal on Memorial Day weekend.  I was absolutely charmed from the word "proposal" as he laid out his plan, and stealthily sent me pictures of the two of them and his adorable pup, Reilly.  On the "Big Day", when Danny (hubs💘) and I got down to the river, I showed him their pictures and then staked him out at a picnic table so he could watch for them. Meanwhile, heart pounding as the 6:00pm hour drew near, I went down the board walk, under the bridge, to my designated spot. I sent up more than one prayer that no one would step in front of me and that I'd be in the exact right place to see her face and that they would get to be in the spot he had chosen, all by themselves.  As you will see, it all went as planned. 

We spent the next half hour or so making the most of those "just engaged" smiles with a mini engagement session.  I found Logan so easy to talk to, and just lovely, and I can see why Warren is completely smitten with her.  Warren and Logan are on the way to their happily ever after and I'll be charmed forever for having seen their proposal through my lens.💓

 

Fran & Spencer | Engaged | Janice Sanford Photography

I knew this engagement session was going to be a special one, because Fran is a sweetheart and she is totally smitten with her guy.🥰 Seriously, just look at these two!💓 Fran and Spencer brought some serious magic to their engagement session, not to mention they came prepped with not one but two fabulous outfits!😍 It only takes spending a few minutes with them to see that they just fit so well together as a couple. This has already been an exciting year for them with both a surprise romantic proposal (way to go Spencer!) and the purchase of their first home.  Fran owns my favorite coffee shop in Columbia - Blum Coffee - on Divine. If you happen to be in Columbia don't miss it...it's the best!!!  OK! Now, you're off to enjoy this beautiful session and then to get some yummy coffee.😃

Stephanie & John | Engaged | Janice Sanford Photography

 When you ask your couple how they met and the answer is "On E Harmony, on Valentines weekend" you just know that their engagement session is going to be something special💘  I'm a hopeless romantic and this session pulled all my heartstrings. I love it when my clients really show their personal style for their engagement session and these two nailed it! The first time I met Stephanie she was dressed as Cinderella and she's definitely found her Prince Charming in John.  Stephanie and John are both cosplayers and they love to get dressed up!  What a perfect combination for making your engagement session special and unique.  I messaged Stephanie after their engagement session to ask how John proposed to her and when I read her answer I knew that she was beaming as she relived it through words. They are that kind of couple - crazy in love and ready to tie the knot!  Can't wait until their Roaring 20's themed wedding in October!!