What to Wear // For Family Portraits

What to Wear // For Family Portraits

When kids begin school again and you notice the word, “pumpkin”, on the Starbucks menu, we know that fall is coming… Fall changes the pace of our daily lives a little, doesn’t it? The fresh, cooler air makes us stop and just breathe it in…

How We Grew a Multicultural Clientele

How We Grew a Multicultural Clientele

I was born in South Korea and grew up there until I was eight years old.  Even as a child, I was fascinated with foreigners.  It was rare that I saw an American person, but when I did, I thought it was the coolest thing.  Through my dad (step-dad who was the only father I ever knew and called, "Dad") who was stationed in South Korea, I got to see so many Americans at the military base.  

Minneapolis Hospitality // It's a Real Thing

Minneapolis Hospitality // It's a Real Thing

If you’ve been following us on Instagram, you have probably recently seen what we were up to in Minneapolis. It was a short trip, but boy did we have fun and meet so many amazing people! We did so much that I felt like I was there for a week! You may be wondering why we even went there!

CO Backstage Pass - Two Light Tutorial // Anniversary Portraits Atlanta Skyline

CO Backstage Pass - Two Light Tutorial // Anniversary Portraits Atlanta Skyline

Through our business, we have had the privilege to connect with many people. Now, through our photography education business, CO Backstage Pass, we are getting to know more photographers more than ever before. We launched this business in March of this year… it has been a dream of ours for several years now.

#COKids Themed Portraits / Unique Memories For a Lifetime

#COKids Themed Portraits / Unique Memories For a Lifetime

As parents, don’t you want to freeze time sometimes?  Don’t you ever look at your child and wonder, “Wow…. I wish she could stay like this forever.” or “I really love the stage that he’s in right now.”  As parents ourselves, we too have felt that way many times and still do…. and you know as well as I that kids grow up fast and you want to do whatever you can to remember every stage and what they liked or were into during that time.  

How to Shop for a Wedding Photographer

You're engaged.  AWESOME! Now what?  Wedding planning!  How do you do that, you ask?  Where do you start?  There are books after books and blogs after blogs on how to do this correctly.  We've been there... we know! 

CO Designs // Shiplap Wall Gallery

CO Designs // Shiplap Wall Gallery

As photographers, it's the most heart breaking thing when photos just stay in hard drives.  Photographs are meant to become art in your home!  One of my favorite thing to do is help our clients design the empty walls of their home and make it come alive! Seeing our clients' expressions when they receive canvases, prints or albums is absolutely priceless! Your photographs are one of a kind, unique art that you should show off!  

Time to Give Back // Supreme Task International - Smash Hunger

Time to Give Back // Supreme Task International - Smash Hunger

"One day, if I ever make this much money, then I will give it to such and such...." was a thought we used to have.  But, we realized that giving doesn't happen under certain circumstances, it happens when you decide to.  With money, no matter where you're at, it's never enough because contentment comes from a sense of gratitude... in fact, they say, "More money, more problems", and that is so true. 

Connect Retreat 2017 // God Wanted Us There

Connect Retreat 2017 // God Wanted Us There

Online, it may seem that our business is everything to us.  It may seem that all we do is go to photo shoots everyday and that all we talk about are weddings and photography.  Yes, we of course love it and it's our passion to be in love with photography and our clients; however, there's something else that we love more and that's each other.  Without our marriage, none of what we do would even matter and it wouldn't exist.

Why We Started Working Out

Why We Started Working Out

We came to a point where we had to make a decision.  A decision for our health... We got tired of making excuses for ourselves.  Saying things like "I just don't have the time....", "I'm too tired to workout.", "I wish I had the leisure and the money to do that.", "I have three children... are you kidding?"  

Well, one thing I've learned over the years and especially in the years of running our business is that everyone has money and time for what's important to them.  You will always find the time and the money for what you want the most.