Last month Lara commissioned us to make a Documentary About Love, to document the final days of her pregnancy, her family’s anticipation, and introduce Grace to the world through a video birth announcement featuring “first photos” of baby Grace at the hospital, courtesy of Nancy Ray Photography.

We joined Lara in Grace’s nursery to discuss her excitement and hopes for their baby and their family. She showed us photos of her own mother and grandmother (whose voice you will hear on the video!) and opened up about her growing connection with Ari and the importance of her dear friends as role models in motherhood.

Lara: we couldn’t be happier for you today! We just know Grace will learn so much from you about the importance of family and God and will know the true joy of loving parents and doting “aunts”. I know the girls at Southern Weddings are already bursting with excitement to meet your little one! Thanks for being an inspiration to so many, in countless ways!

For more Grace goodness, visit the Southern Weddings blog and read Emily Ley’s post on Lara Casey’s site for their special announcement of Grace’s birth!

Philip and I are grateful for our opportunity to spend 2 days at HUGS Camp this past July. We made new friends, witnessed a stellar talent show, and experienced God’s love over and over again. It’s truly a place like no other; hard to describe in words. We’re hoping our film can give a small glimpse of  how beautiful HUGS camp truly is. Thank you to Meaghan Kelly and the welcoming staff and campers. We’re honored to have met each of you.

To learn more about HUGS camp, see photos from the week, or get involved, please visit their website: www.hugscamp.com

Song: Vitamin String Quartet : “Yellow”

Chad gifted Katie with this film for her birthday in April. They’d already hired us to film their wedding and he surprised her with their own Documentary About Love, which they’d show at their rehearsal dinner! We got a sneak peek into their lives in Raleigh, filled with heated games of Uno, their sweet dogs, and dates to North Hills. Getting to know them this well before their wedding was so much fun, because when this weekend rolled around we were genuinely excited to see our new friends say “I Do.”

Cinematography: Philip Henry of Inkspot Crow Films
Photography: Kathleen Oehler Perez of Azul Photography
Caterer: Premiere Catering & Events
DJ: Randy Bennett of Joe Bunn DJ Company
Entertainment: Pirate Magician Captain Kid & Parrot Jax

So,  in the midst of grilling out and celebrating the holiday (Happy 4th of July everyone!),  Philip and I decided it was high time to draw for the winner of our Documentary About Love giveaway (which ended on June 30). We were so excited to draw Trish’s name from our list of entries! I wish we’d filmed the drawing because someone may think this was rigged, based on the outcome. You see, Trish is one of my dearest friends and we can’t wait to film a Documentary About Love with her and Jarrett! I’m inspired by the way Trish lives her life to the fullest and it will be so fun to capture their love for nature, cycling, their community, and especially their love for each other! Congratulations Trish! Thanks to everyone who entered our first contest!

Ironically, this Japanese song is so fitting for this film. Philip picked this song because of its boisterous, fun tempo and melody. When he realized the song was actually sung in Japanese, we laughed! It was almost like Tess talking to us! We didn’t know what she was saying, and it didn’t really matter, because we could tell she was bubbling with joy and love.

I must confess that I’m a bit biased here, but Virginia and Henry are the cutest kids in America, and Holly and Billy are the role models MacKenzie and I look to when the time comes for us to start our own family. I could not be more proud to call them family and to introduce them to those of you that haven’t yet had the privilege of meeting them.

So much of the love we capture is on wedding days, but this film documents a different form of love. We did our best to provide a snapshot of the anticipation and entirely unique set of emotions that accompanies the week leading up to the birth of a child.

A Documentary About Love tells your love story. We believe in all forms of love and want to capture yours on film. Whether you are celebrating 50 years of marriage, preparing for life together, enjoying your days with your favorite pet, or welcoming a new baby to your family, we work to capture the spirit of your love in a short film set to one perfect song. Your film will be shot on-location, at a spot that is as genuine and quirky as you are.

We want to spread the love by capturing yours on film- for free! To enter, follow these easy steps:

STEP 1: Become a Fan ( if you’re not a fan yet, click below)

STEP 2 : Copy and Paste this to your Facebook status:

I want to win a Documentary About Love from @Inkspot Crow Films

That’s It!  Cross your fingers and wait til July 1 when we draw the name of one lucky Inkspot Crow fan!

*This time around we’ll be filming in a neighboring state (NC, SC, VA or TN). Don’t live in the South? Pay it forward! Tell your Southern friends about our contest and help them win a Documentary About Love!

Music: The Beatles-”Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da”