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renee + ben : the don’t give up session

hold on, friends. this is gonna be a long one!
forgive us for not being able to adequately describe what we are about to in words. you just had to be there to feel it…but we will try our very best to bring you into it, as we always do.
we did it. we...

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Tim Tab - I agree with everything... 100%. Can I come back next year? :)08/21/2010 - 5:11 pm

jenae - You guys!! You are truly amazing!! I loved seeing the images and reliving such a wonderful time. Thanks again for letting me be a part of your life for a little while. And thank you for sharing your knowledge. I learned,felt and came away with so much. much love-jenae08/19/2010 - 7:37 pm

Emily - Thank you again for touching our lives and getting us even more excited about marriage. LOVE the video of Ben & Renee... such an amazing experience to be apart of. :)08/18/2010 - 3:11 pm

Kevin - I see that Jer is a Canon user. Would you mind sharing what L lens you would recommend for 1500 and under? I'm thinking the 24-70 2.8. I want to go to the next one. Sounds amazing.08/18/2010 - 10:41 am

josh - cried. beautiful couple captured perfectly by the best08/17/2010 - 8:38 pm

Jenn - THIS is what I do what I do. THANK-YOU for celebrating and encouraging the beautiful stories of marriage and the leaps into forever. I'm also thankful for this song. I told my husband a few weeks ago that this has been added to the list of "our" songs.08/17/2010 - 8:14 pm

carly - well now i'm crying. i'm sitting here at work and crying. so fantastic to relive that small but fabulous slice of the overall amazing experience. miss you all.08/17/2010 - 7:24 pm

Melissa - such touching photos, so softly emotional. thanks for sharing.08/17/2010 - 4:50 pm

Andrea - Beautiful and Breathtaking in SO many ways! Also, isn't that just one of the best songs on marriage ever?!?!?!08/17/2010 - 2:21 pm

stephanie - beautiful words. beautiful concept. amazing photos. truly wonderful. keep spreading the love.08/17/2010 - 1:45 pm

ReneeW - Yes. And yes. Eff it was awesome. :)08/17/2010 - 1:44 pm

jessi - love it. loved it. love you guys. can't wait for the next one... :)08/17/2010 - 1:32 pm

I never thought my birthday blog post would look like this

it’s my birthday today. i have now lived 29 vibrant years. today is also an especially difficult day for me because just 2 weeks ago, I was in my parents room with my mom, jeremy and my dad, and I was holding my dad’s hand as he passed away. I cannot begin...

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Keri - Should be getting my daughter's grad present right now but so glad I watched your beautiful, touching video. So sorry you lost your sweet dad. I could tell he was the best grandpa ever. Hugs to you from the east coast. Dontcha just love blog stalkers and e-hugs. :) Have a wonderful day!06/21/2010 - 10:45 am

Molly - crying with you. and rejoicing that someday i'll get to meet your amazing daddy. what a blessing that the brothers got to spend time with him. i'm so sorry ash. i hope jesus is sending you constant comfort. i wish i was there to give you a huge hug. love you.05/09/2010 - 2:30 pm

Lacey - My heart goes out to you. I had a Grandpa who was my everything... I feel your pain. e-hug. This video is an awesome way for you, Jer, and the boys to remember him forever.05/06/2010 - 5:32 pm

arenda - oh, what a beautiful tribute to your dad ~ he has a really kind smile. i love the part where he's reading from henri nouwen. wishing you love as you grieve your loss.05/04/2010 - 3:00 pm

Jewel - Wow. Your pictures and words are such evidence beauty can be found in all things, including grief & saddness. What courage you have to share with such a transparent and genuine heart.04/30/2010 - 8:14 am

Giovanna - Ahhh....what a beautiful tribute to a life lived. The ache never goes away. It stays as a reminder that someday we'll all be reunited. Twenty-five years later I still miss my dad everyday and find so many things that remind me of him in my day. Lots of Love04/30/2010 - 5:44 am

jami nato - that video made me cry. what a great dad and grandpa. loved hanging with you and seeing you happy on your birthday. and side note: in the video, did i see you in a cheerleading outfit? sh-what? you make me laugh.04/29/2010 - 9:51 pm

Heather - So sorry for your loss, Ashley. What an amazing father and what an incredible treasure that video is. Hugs to you all!04/29/2010 - 7:26 pm

Tricia - what a beautiful tribute--I'm so sorry for your loss-I don't think there is anything harder.04/29/2010 - 4:30 pm

bobbi - amazing video. i love your dad for you. ashley, i'm so sorry... death sucks, big time. sending rainbows, huge hugs and amazing thoughts your way. love, madame president. ;)04/29/2010 - 9:13 am

Jaquilyn Shumate - So beautiful. I cried through the whole thing. I am so sorry for your loss. But he is not far from you. God is real. Love is real. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!04/28/2010 - 9:34 pm

jen berry - ashley. the opening of this tribute is incredible. chemo is so destructive and to see how your father's spirit still shines through is incredible. It's a testament to how amazing he was. So many good thoughts for you, your family, your mom. Not knowing you in person, but only from your blog, i can see so much of him in you. He must be so proud. Have a beautiful birthday full of love, and laughter and found memories of your daddy.04/28/2010 - 9:34 pm

Alison - Happy birthday, Ashley, and thank you for posting this video. It's nothing short of a masterpiece, much like your dad's life, it seems.04/28/2010 - 7:14 pm

Anna - Oh Ashley. I am so, so incredibly crushed for you on this day...by the loss you're carrying now...and yet, what a beautiful spirit your father was! I can only wish that my own dad had been half the man yours appeared to be. I am happy that you were blessed with such love in your life, but so sad that you're in this struggle. So I hope you're able to give yourself some time to just...*be*...in this. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. And it takes a long time, so don't feel like you need to be "over this" at any point. Just sending you lots of light and love right now. Blessed birthday to you, talented beauty.04/28/2010 - 4:33 pm

Angie Baxter - Oh my goodness Ashley, what an amazing man. How lucky that he was your father and your boys knew him. So sorry for your loss. xo04/28/2010 - 3:13 pm

Angie - Ashley! What a handsom guy your Dad is. You have so many of his features and it looks like you got his vibrant personality and love for life! Thank you for sharing with us what an incredible person he is. I hope your Birthday is full of Love, laughter, joy and peace with your gorgeous family! Love you!!!!04/28/2010 - 2:09 pm

kristin fulghum - happy birthday ashley. praying for you and your family!04/28/2010 - 1:52 pm

becca spears - happy happy birthday Ashley. May your 29th year be one of whimsy, abandon, and joy that you would not expect. And, Kent, hearts are aching far and wide for missing you and also for the wonder of your life. Much love from me to your whole family ash.04/28/2010 - 1:03 pm

Carrie Parsons - Thank you for your beautiful gift on your birthday. My day is better for watching your video tribute to your dad. Happy Birthday!04/28/2010 - 12:55 pm

susan parsons - Oh, Ashley ~ I'm so glad you posted that! You are right - death can't kill love...love is stronger than death! I will watch this often, remembering the great man your dad was, and is now! Greater still! Because he is now everything God created him to be ~ seeing fully, being fully known, worshiping his creator and redeemer without restraint! Loving you on your birthday! mom04/28/2010 - 12:45 pm

rachel - makin' me tear up at work. :) i appreciate the legacy he's left without even meeting him. love you ash.04/28/2010 - 12:13 pm

Dev - micah-angelo! I love that I have this to watch and laugh and hold dear memories of your dad in my heart. Happy Birthday, my best friend, I love you!04/28/2010 - 11:36 am

Heather Cole - absolutely speechless. I'm overcome with emotion right now and I just wanted to say that this video is sooo amazing. Thank you for putting it together because I know it was hard. Happy Birthday my love. I love you.04/28/2010 - 11:19 am

becca - this is the best. what an amazing guy. blessed to have known him for almost a decade.04/28/2010 - 11:05 am

Our pre-Christmas vacation of Radical Badicalness :)

The Parsons 2009 Winter Vacation from THE PARSONS photographers on Vimeo.

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Jeff Short - That looks so FUN! I love the way you guys do family :) My favorite part of the video: definitely the overalls. Nice touch. :)12/21/2009 - 2:31 pm

jac kaiser - love love love love.12/21/2009 - 1:39 pm

Anna - Ahhhh! So much fun. What a great way to celebrate the season...plenty of family time and killer friend time to help invigorate the spirit. Love it. So glad you all had such a blast. So fun seeing all of the kiddies loving on each other!!!12/21/2009 - 1:26 am

Heather - Love it! Was that the Polar Express train in Durango??? We're going on it next week and we're so excited! Looks like so much fun! Merry Christmas to you guys:)12/20/2009 - 6:13 pm

Cameron Ingalls - amaaazing...... Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. wish we lived closer!12/20/2009 - 2:29 am

josh solar - Love it! Can't wait to see you all on Monday :)12/19/2009 - 8:28 pm

graham - i loved this. it brought joy on this cold, winter day. like warmth radiating from the computer screen. thanks for sharing!12/19/2009 - 3:07 pm

Ashley + Nathan : Married in Cabo…highlights

ashley+nathan: cabo wedding highlight slideshow from THE PARSONS photographers on Vimeo.

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Eric Benjamin - The Wondertwins of Fantastic Photography strike again. That slideshow is sick!11/07/2009 - 10:45 am

Anne - Gotta find myself a man first, but I'm sure as hell using you two for my wedding! You cease to impress, you just get better and more creative. Awesome job!11/03/2009 - 9:34 pm

Nathan - Once again...I can't stop watching this. You 2 did such a fantabulous job capturing the moment...I find if I watch this first thing in the morning...I'm got perma-grin all day. Thanks again Parson's...you're simply amazing.11/03/2009 - 10:01 am

MoJo aka Jolene - my comment goes on Erik and Ashley's photos...not this Ashley. sorry. Something b urped and I ended up here.11/02/2009 - 8:17 pm

MoJo aka Jolene - As usual, Josh Solar, is incredibly observant. I agree with him. Last shot. Chills. Amazing. It's an image that makes you believe in love.11/02/2009 - 8:11 pm

Ashley - I've only watched this like 200 times in the last five days. Ash and Jer...you are AMAZING!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving us the "magic" of our wedding for us to enjoy forever!11/02/2009 - 5:26 pm

Dev - awesome, awesome, awesome!11/02/2009 - 11:27 am

Chris H. - Trying to figure out what is more awesome, the slideshow, or your idea to do it? I will go with BOTH!11/02/2009 - 9:45 am

Michelle Figg - I am STILL crying like a baby!!! Ashley...you are a grown up and VERY beautiful bride and Nathan you are a very lucky guy. I wish you both the very best!!!!! I wish I could have been there to see you. Love Always----Michelle Figg10/31/2009 - 9:46 am

Debbie S - You guys are amazing photogrs!10/30/2009 - 2:49 pm

Kriea - Wow!10/30/2009 - 10:38 am

josh elliott - what water have you been drinking? I want some... amazingly creative idea with the polaroids...amazing. ya, keep a look out for biters of that idea.10/30/2009 - 1:44 am

Linda - Oh my goodness, these pictures are wonderful! I can't wait to see more!10/29/2009 - 10:19 pm

alysia - Dang!!! I'm blown away!10/29/2009 - 8:36 pm

Josh - You guys killed it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the polaroids. We were going to do that next weekend, but some thief is using it now:) I love your slideshows!!! Great post...10/29/2009 - 7:08 pm

Muffin - Watching this brings a huge smile to my face and brings back all the memories of that joyous day! Totally amazing!10/29/2009 - 6:28 pm

Heather B - Parsons- Hey guys! It's Heather from Frankly Basic. Your pics of Ashley & Nate's wedding are KILLLERRRR. I had NO idea I was in the presence of such talent! I'm getting married you know... ;-)10/29/2009 - 3:43 pm

Emily Johnson - The Parsons are absolutely INCREDIBLE! Beautiful pics! Just Gorgeous!!!10/29/2009 - 3:20 pm

imthiaz houseman - not only do i love the way they look at each other, the photos are amazing...you guys did such a great job.10/29/2009 - 2:17 pm

Nathan - All I can say is WOW...I can't stop watching this...you guys are simply amazing.10/29/2009 - 2:09 pm

heather broom - I've been a fan of y'all for a while now, and the polaroid intro just blew me away! LOVE IT!!!10/29/2009 - 2:00 pm

Anna - Ohhhh, the joy! Such remarkable joy. And great song!!!!!10/29/2009 - 1:28 pm

Traci Mersch - WOW........I love the way that you two look at each other!! The pictures are perfect and captured a lot of looks and love. Congrats FOREVER!! Love Ya Cuz, Traci10/29/2009 - 12:26 pm

Amanda - The pictures are AMAZING! You captured the day exactly as I remembered it - full of love and anticipation.10/29/2009 - 12:05 pm

Kent - Ashley + Nathan in Cabo have shared their beauty and joy with us through images to be cherished for a lifetime. Thank you Parsons for enriching us!!10/29/2009 - 11:06 am

Mary Costa - You are photographing the wedding of my dear friends Liz & Christopher next summer, and they first introduced me to your work. Week after week I am blown away by your innovative style and by the emotion you capture in all of your images. This post is certainly no exception - the polaroid transitions at the beginning are so creative! As someone who dreams of being a full time wedding photographer someday, I am so grateful to you for sharing and for providing constant inspiration. Thank you.10/29/2009 - 10:00 am

nate - you guys are straight KILLIN it!!!!10/29/2009 - 9:51 am

Poser - Are you kidding with that intro?? DUDE! That's awesome. You better not make me and Sean look bad ;)10/29/2009 - 9:38 am

punambean - Love the polaroids! What a great idea! And also, gorgeous as usual!10/29/2009 - 9:38 am

gRip - WHO ARE YOU GUYS?!? that was the sweetest intro i've seen. i loved the polaroid exposures. well done my friends. well done!10/29/2009 - 9:37 am

Emilie - i love it!!!10/29/2009 - 9:35 am

Jeff Short - Wow! Amazing work, guys! You are both so blessed with talent!10/29/2009 - 9:29 am

sean - um,that's awesome.10/29/2009 - 9:28 am

kelsy nielson - You guys know this is super awesome, right? Love the beginning...love it a lot!10/29/2009 - 9:26 am

because sometimes, we just can’t wait…Kim + Dean : highlight slideshow

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Suzi Swartzendruber - this is the most beautiful story I have seen. it is so intimate i feel as if I was really there. thank you for sharing this art with us. i'm blown away.02/10/2010 - 4:25 pm

Rachel - I have goosebumps! I've been on your blog for the last 45 minutes -Love all your work, it's so raw and beautiful. SO glad to have come across your blog.12/14/2009 - 7:10 pm

becca - i suppose i have to get married someday so i can be blessed with what a talented family i have.10/22/2009 - 12:47 pm

katie falk - i love!10/20/2009 - 2:54 pm

Cathy - Amazing you guys. I love love loved this slideshow. Beautiful, emotional, and real.10/19/2009 - 8:54 pm

Anna - Shivers. Absolute shivers. I proclaim my love and affection for the two of you now and forever, because honestly? The word "stale" is just not in your vocabulary. You kick it up a notch every.single.time. And it's not ever about obtaining a certain look or keeping up with a running theme in the world of photography...every story is different. The emotion is pure and evident in every single session. I'm just so amazed by you and love to remind myself (every time I see your post) to slow down and really take in the moment. You both are so brilliantly alive and present.10/16/2009 - 1:15 am

The Carters - So amazing! This definitely captures Kim + Dean! Love it!10/15/2009 - 11:23 pm

g.rip - wow. that was amazing. who knew highlight slideshows could be so phenomenal. i mean, i guess it was OK...! rockin job guys. like always.10/15/2009 - 10:37 am

jen berry - i sit, as always, with the lights off (i know sounds creepy) and watch your photos. it is necessary. it is without distraction. it allows the emotions to pour. i know you have been given a gift, becuz your photos are full of introspection, beauty and love. I hope you are in LA one day. I would love to have photos of my husband and I. We eloped. He got cancer. And now he's almost beaten it. we are ready to commemorate. you guys rock.10/15/2009 - 12:32 am

Kylee - Everytime I see your work I feel like I'm getting to see something beautiful and personal. Love every image. Thanks :)10/14/2009 - 11:39 am

edakiss - Completely powerful. totally awesome. SO EMOTIONAL! LOVE IT! Best work yet :)10/14/2009 - 9:28 am

alec vanderboom - i love you guys. master storytellers10/14/2009 - 12:22 am

Clayton Pearlstein - I stumbled onto your blog through Jeremy Lawson's and have enjoyed it thoroughly. I really love the toning of your images and the creative compositions you use. One of the composition techniques I like especially is the use of obstruction in the foreground. You guys do a great job. Thank you for keeping this blog up as inspiration to people like myself. Clayton @ pearlsteinphoto.blogspot.com10/13/2009 - 10:18 pm

Anne - Wow, I wish I could take as extraordinary photos as y'all do! Truly enjoyed these, can't wait to see more!10/13/2009 - 8:21 pm

thomas nash, photographer - Wow. You guys 100% nailed this wedding. I am entirely blown away!10/13/2009 - 2:02 pm

auntie k - WOW...talk about capturing the love and the feeling that kim and dean wanted. photogs did an amazing job. kim and dean...you really were JUST AMAZING!10/13/2009 - 11:36 am

Andrea - Absolutely beautiful. These pictures fit Kim & Dean so well.10/13/2009 - 11:33 am

ashley - awesome.10/13/2009 - 8:35 am

bethany - dang. what a bride. she pulled off a sweater and cowboy boots like it was a veil and stilletos. i love how un-typical and blessedly real this all is.10/12/2009 - 10:11 pm

Kelley WC - omgoodness...what an incredible wedding - and you guys did an AMAZING job capturing it!! absolutely beautiful (and well worth the freezing ;)10/12/2009 - 8:00 pm

cj - incredible we were blessed with the break in the weather to capture the most beautiful story-your work (passion) is nothing short of amazing!10/12/2009 - 7:52 pm

Taylor Tholen - the only thing that could have made me feel more like i was there again is if there was an arctic breeze coming from my computer. Thankfully there was not. This slideshow is fantastic... great job capturing this beautiful wedding.10/12/2009 - 5:35 pm

Dev - wow, guys. I have never seen anything like these pictures. in 4 minutes and 17 seconds I felt like dean and kim became my lifelong friends and I was able to sit front row at their ceremony. truly incredible. you have such an ability for capturing emotion and sincerity and it's a gift to anyone blessed enough to follow your blog. love you both! ps: I would like to submit an official request for a parsons family pics post. pps: I totally love that every time you post a vimeo, at the end of the show, a picture of ash from the infamous "new years video" pops up! lol!10/12/2009 - 3:27 pm

wendy - Incredible, I'm blown away by this slideshow.10/12/2009 - 2:32 pm

d+k bow. - consider our worlds rocked. dean+i watched it this morning with our cups of coffee. its the best present we could have received. we don't even know how to thank you. you captured everything and we will never forget any details of our day thanks to these amazing pictures. love you both.10/12/2009 - 2:29 pm

megan welker - ok. thats it. you two are freaking amazing!!! love love love this story :)10/12/2009 - 1:34 pm

bob - Wow, you caught the feeling and spirit of the wedding on film and it shows. I absolutely love what you have done.10/12/2009 - 1:10 pm

adriana - love the country wedding!!! and the dress!!! can't wait to see more.10/12/2009 - 12:49 pm

josh elliott - Oh my gosh you two! These are amazing! God has blessed you both with amazing talent and an understanding of love that shows through your images. GREAT work! Just great!10/12/2009 - 11:23 am

imthiaz houseman - amazing work. love it!10/12/2009 - 11:14 am

hili - you are fantastic story tellers. i just love what you do.10/12/2009 - 11:13 am

josh solar - Love it guys! Beautiful work.10/12/2009 - 10:12 am

lexi - AMAZING! It was such a touching ceremony and you captured them perfectly. I love your shots. THANK YOU !!!!!10/12/2009 - 9:54 am

the parsons - teresa, anytime you need paps, we will gladly be those paps. :) you were a riot, and thanks for making us feel so welcomed and a part of the family of friends that kim and dean have!!10/12/2009 - 9:44 am

Teresa Gabhart - thanks for making Kim and Dean's special day so amazing... you guys were not only so easy to work with, but your photos are amazing. when i reel in the sucker who wants to marry me, i'm calling you guys! thanks again for being our "paps"10/12/2009 - 9:31 am

Dave - It's beautiful, emotion clenching. What a wonderful way to start a week. You guys are well gifted in this art.10/12/2009 - 9:03 am

Emilie - OMG!!! This is the best slideshow ever!! So touching and full of beautiful photos!!!! Love it all!!!10/12/2009 - 8:57 am