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Category Archives: resources for photographers

renee + ben : the don’t give up session

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Posted in DON'T GIVE UP project, about our life, lifestyle portraits, married couples, movies/slideshows, resources for photographers, we shoot photographers, workshops

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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by the parsons

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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

sleeping in isn’t as cool as it sounds…

Thursday, August 5, 2010 Posted in DON'T GIVE UP project, about our life, business news, resources for photographers, workshops

this morning in Colorado, 19 photographers got out of their cozy bunk beds at the don’t give up project, and went outside to watch the sun come up.
it was epic.
we are overwhelmed.
several double rainbow moments happened.

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by the parsons

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jarrod renaud - ohhhh ohhhh ohh. how did i miss this! And i live in colorado! hope you guys pull off another DONT GIVE UP dealio!08/06/2010 - 5:15 pm

helen - double rainbow all the way "weekend" -- ya'll are the bestest.08/05/2010 - 9:35 pm

carly - pure bliss08/05/2010 - 12:00 pm

Randi Trumbo - Amazing Photograph... saving as my screen saver! Thank you for sharing.08/05/2010 - 11:31 am

The DON’T GIVE UP project

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Posted in about our life, business news, resources for photographers, the don't give up project

We’re so ready to welcome a house full of amazing people for the first DON’T GIVE UP project. Here’s a sneak peak of the view from the deck. Is this real life????

And a little video of the bags for the participants - 100000 thank you’s to Ben Welstead of Bink Shirts.

Don’t Give Up...

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the parsons - hey erin! the song is "walking the dog" by fun. :) great album!!08/13/2010 - 1:48 pm

ericamay - i love the bag-making video!!! so cool! way to go, ben!08/12/2010 - 7:52 pm

Erin Lavigna - Those are sweet! What is the song that's playing?08/04/2010 - 4:57 pm

Heather - If you need help bringing extra bags home just hit me up with a few on Saturday. I'd be very happy to steal one... I mean help you guys lighten your luggage ;)08/03/2010 - 1:48 pm

Nicole - I love those bags! Wish I was a participant with one of those!08/03/2010 - 12:57 pm

THIS IS HAPPENING PEOPLE : ATTENTION, PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Posted in resources for photographers, the don't give up project, workshops

we’re going to Colorado.
we’re taking 12 photographers with us.
click on the image above.
you might be one of them!

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Souder Photography - We took their one on one workshop and it was amazing... There can't be a better team of photographers... Anyone can take a photo, but they get behind why you are in the first place... A seriously emotional experience that we will never forget!!!05/31/2010 - 11:27 pm

The Mops - AMAZING05/27/2010 - 10:42 pm

arenda - awesome video! you guys are some cute snugglers. wish i could join ya - maybe next time...05/27/2010 - 1:49 pm

Jewel - this sounds super rad. although i would love to meet ya'll (cause I hear so much about you from becca s. & others) i will be venturing through the canadian rockies on my honeymoon. mmm : )05/27/2010 - 8:56 am

Emily - I can't wait either! :)05/27/2010 - 8:15 am

Jeff - Can't wait :)05/26/2010 - 11:29 am

coming soon…photographers, you don’t wanna miss this!!

Thursday, May 20, 2010 Posted in business news, resources for photographers, the don't give up project, workshops

coming soon… from THE PARSONS photographers on Vimeo.
the don’t give up project…coming soon
we’re not gonna give it all away, but if you are a photographer and you love us, you might want to clear a few days in your schedule the first week of august. check back soon for all the juicy details! ...

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the parsons - h+k, thanks! the music is Jonsi :)05/20/2010 - 9:27 pm

Coker - sounds exciting, can't wait to hear the rest!05/20/2010 - 9:08 pm

H&K - Hey guys! love it! Is that Octopus Project??05/20/2010 - 7:33 pm

penny - eee!05/20/2010 - 1:48 pm

dave - this teaser is tickling.05/20/2010 - 11:58 am