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This summer we filmed two weddings at The King’s Daughters Inn and we. fell. in. love. The inn is personal (the owners and staff are so kind!),  responsible (sustainable building practices and local products) and is packed to the brim with character and warmth signature to Durham’s Trinity Park neighborhood.

Innkeepers Deanna & Colin have breathed life into this iconic Durham home and I can’t think of a more perfect place to celebrate an intimate wedding or a weekend getaway. Philip and I recently spent a night at the Inn for our “stay-cation” .  I should note that the comfort of their beds is only outmatched by Deanna’s scrumptious breakfasts (best pancakes ever!). ENJOY!

 

What’s not to love about Heather & Jen?  The founders of Bull City Pet Sitting constantly keep us smiling.  We first met these two fantastic women when they came over to meet our family (us and Charlie, of course) prior to taking us on as clients.  They won Charlie over immediately (what is it about those treats!?) and of course, we were soon to follow. We love the way they combine their extensive knowledge of animals with down-to-earth charm. Like us, they adore Durham, NC and have quickly become the favorite among discerning pet owners who must part with their furry friends for a day or a weekend. Personally, I don’t know what we would have done without these two this year! It’s always the biggest treat to return home after a trip or from a long day of filming, and read the hand-written notes from Heather or Jen. They detail their visits with Charlie (which usually includes plenty of cuddling, belly-rubbing, and walks in the neighborhood) and their words give us such comfort. We love leaving Charlie in such capable, loving hands!

This film is dedicated to Calvin, who passed away this winter. A long-time friend of Bull City Pet Sitting, Calvin was fondly known around Old West Durham as “The Mayor of Englewood”. I’m so grateful we got to meet this sweet pup, and document his affection for Jen & Heather.

“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight”. ~Kahlil Gibran, shared by BCPS on the day Calvin passed.

We’ve “known” Graham and Samantha for a while now, but didn’t actually meet them until this year, which is hard to believe! We knew them as “Grahamantha” and only through the kind words, fun anecdotes, and photographs shared by my sister, Meredith Perdue. They visit Meredith & Cain on their trips up to Maine and she photographed their lovely Chapel Hill wedding last year. Finally, last April we worked with Graham at this sentimental (and very adventurous) Chapel Hill farm wedding when he was shooting alongside Cindy Giovagnoli with Cuppa Photography. Everything we’d heard about Graham was true! He is kind, humble, and generous (offering for us to try the sweet Zeiss lens he brought to the wedding).
Fast forward to this fall when we finally got to meet the love of his life, Samantha. If you can’t tell from their engagement photos, these two are made for each other, truly! Samantha is warm; she makes you feel comfortable immediately. In fact, during our promo shoot I kept forgetting that I wasn’t there just to hang out with her!
We’re so grateful these two asked us to make a promo for Graham Terhune Photography!   Check out Graham’s “Behind the Scenes” blog post from our shoot! The day we filmed was a gorgeous, warm November day in Chapel Hill. We filmed near their home as well as on Franklin Street and the iconic UNC campus. Big, big thanks to Mignon and Thomas for allowing us to tag along on this photo shoot, and for being such great models for this film!

Please check out Graham’s blog post of this promo film too!

If you’ve never had a waffle at Jubala Coffee in Raleigh, NC, close your laptop and go get one right now. Nancy Ray would echo that sentiment. We met her last summer at Jubala, one of her favorite haunts, to sample the famed “pour-over” style of coffee, to indulge in a golden nugget of a waffle, and to discuss a promo film to coincide with Nancy’s re-branding launch.

We also got to meet Nancy’s husband and photography partner, Will Ray. We discussed the music of Josh Garrells, their adorable “puppy” Winston (despite his size, we assure you he actually is a puppy), and the brand Nancy planned to launch this fall with the help of luxury wedding guru Lara Casey of Making Brands Happen fame.

We were thrilled to see Nancy’s new website and branding yesterday, and are so happy to finally be able to share the fruits of our collaboration with Nancy and Will. We hope this short film gives you a glimpse into the personalities and lives of Nancy and Will. We’re so glad to call them friends.

Music: Gold Motel : “Perfect In My Mind”

Last year we introduced you to Reality Ministries with this film: Reality Ministries : a story in five acts. This year, Jeff and his outstanding team hoped to share an in-depth look at Reality through the words of its participants, founders, volunteers, and staff. Our personal awareness of Reality Ministries’ reach in the community has grown since last year as well. Philip and I spend one afternoon each week at Reality, volunteering as tutors for middle and high school students from Durham School of the Arts. We relish this time to connect with Durham’s youth, and truly feel more energized and connected with God’s Kingdom when we walk through their doors.

Highlight of filming at Reality this year: dance class with Real Friends on Thursdays! Their joy and reckless-abandon while dancing is truly inspirational!

To find out more about what Reality Ministries is doing in our community, and how you can support or get involved, please visit their website: www.realityministries.org or call Julie at 919-688-7776.

Song: Josh Garrells : “Farther Along”