Robert & McKenzie, 5 Year Anniversary
June 16, 2008 | Filed Under engagement, family | Leave a Comment
I was honored when McKenzie asked me to take some photographs of her and her husband Robert on their 5 year wedding anniversary. I just had no idea that it was going to be gloomy and rainy outside for the morning. We made the best of the weather we had out at Turner Farms and ended up with a sweet collection of images that I think they will treasure.
I love how you can see raindrops coming down if you look closely.
Thanks for hanging in there with me “Brian” and McKenzie (for some reason I kept calling Robert by the name “Brian”). Talk to y’all soon!
Kelley & Johnnie, Engagement Pictures at Old Fort Park, Murfreesboro
May 29, 2008 | Filed Under engagement | 1 Comment
Aren’t these two an adorable couple? They kept me laughing and having fun, even though it was a hot, sticky and bug-filled night at Old Fort Park in Murfreesboro. More favorites…
Thanks so much guys!
Mother’s Day Specials…
May 7, 2008 | Filed Under babies, celebrating adoption, destination wedding, engagement, family, kids, mini session, personal, senior pictures | 1 Comment
This is my favorite picture of me and my daughter. It was taken by our dear friend Andrea when Norah was about 8 weeks old.
Coming up on my first Mother’s Day I am feeling a lot of things. I feel so blessed to be a Mom. I feel care and concern for Norah’s first mom. I feel respect for my own Mother, Mother-in-law and Step-Mom. I feel happiness for my friends who are also celebrating. I feel hope for those still longing to become a Mom. I feel nostalgic in remembering my grandmothers.
Back to that image of me & Norah…Something else I love about it is that I own it. Andrea still retains the copyright, but also gave me permission to use it as I desire. I have the digital file, backed up in a couple of places in my home, and out there on the web, and I KNOW that I will have it as long as possible. I could make a large print, a canvas, a photo purse, jewelry, a scrapbook - anything - to preserve and display this moment forever. As a Mom, when I have photos made of my daughter or my family, my number one priority is the digital files.
SO, my Mother’s Day special is this: to offer you the chance to purchase a DVD of high-resolution digital files from your portrait session for $100. Any portrait session that I have ever taken, from 2004 when I officially launched this business to the present. If I have shot your session but haven’t released it yet, you can still go ahead and purchase your files. OR, if you would like to purchase your wedding negatives, you may do so for $500.
The details: You must contact me to complete the purchase by the end of the day on Friday May 9. DVD’s and reprint releases will be mailed out on Tuesday May 13.
Email me to let me know you’re in! Hope that helps make your day extra-special!
Josh & Jessica, Engagement Photos at Turner Farms
April 22, 2008 | Filed Under engagement | 2 Comments
This post is near and dear to my heart because this kid guy is like a brother to me.
Josh is my brother’s best friend. His grin says a lot about him, I think. He is one of those guys who is friendly to everyone he meets. He is kind-hearted, fun to be around, and genuine. He is also handy with computers. And he is in love.
This is the lucky girl, Jessica.
Josh & Jessica met me out at Turner Farms for their engagement session and we had a ball. It is so fun to be silly with the ones you love.
Can’t wait for this wedding - Jessica has chosen a color palette of pink & navy and though I haven’t known her for very long, I know the details are going to show off her flair for things with style.
To view Josh & Jessica’s complete gallery of engagement pictures, please click here to register.
Rebecca & Dan, Engagement Photos in Belle Meade
April 22, 2008 | Filed Under engagement | 1 Comment
Rebecca and Dan chose the Belle Meade entrance to Percy Warner Park for their engagement session a few weeks ago. It was a really calm and clear morning - perfect for hanging out for these photos.
Rebecca & Dan will be married in a couple of weeks at Belle Meade Plantation. They have some killer vendors that I cannot wait to work with, some for the first time and others again. I don’t know if I am more excited to see these guys have such a fun day, or eat yummy wedding cake by Dulce Desserts! That is who did our cupcakes for Norah’s Adoption Party and the icing was heavenly.
To view the rest of Rebecca & Dan’s engagement photos, please click here to register. Enjoy!
Jeremy & Jenny, Engagement Pictures in Downtown Nashville
March 8, 2008 | Filed Under engagement | Leave a Comment
Meet Jeremy
and Jenny
These guys chose to do their Engagement Session in front of the Flying Saucer restaurant and Union Station in downtown Nashville. The place holds special memories for them from when they began dating 6 years ago!
I was drawn like a magnet to this old train car.
The weather was gorgeous.
These two are my favorite portraits.
Then we went over to the Bicentennial Mall for the rest of the session. It is not as pretty over there this time of year as it is in the summer, so we took a few more and called it a day.
Practicing for that first dance at the wedding.
Thanks so much guys! See you soon!
Michael & Cortney, Engagement Photos in Franklin
February 24, 2008 | Filed Under engagement | 1 Comment
Are these two not the cutest couple?
We had fun out at the Factory for their Engagement Photos.
It was a little chilly when we ventured outside. But they stayed in good spirits about it.
This is one of my favorites. Love everything about it.
Cortney says that Michael runs up behind her and does this often.
They took some dance lessons a while back. They were enjoying a dance under this nice chandelier.
A chat at the Soda Shoppe.
Thanks so much guys. Michael & Cortney are going to be married in Murfreesboro this June. To see all of their photos when they are released, please click here to register.
Megan & Erick, Engagement Pictures in Downtown Nashville
February 20, 2008 | Filed Under engagement | 2 Comments
Megan and Erick braved a chilly grey morning to meet me downtown for their engagement pictures. We wandered around finding fun new textures and spots to shoot.
They are getting married on April 19…
A favorite
Another favorite. I told you a lot of laughing.
I love that yellow bag.
This is a good one for your parents…
Erick liked the fountains on Legislative Plaza
I liked this spot too.
Thanks so much for hanging out with me guys. If you want to see all of Megan & Erick’s photos when they are available, please click here to register.
Katie & Travis, Engagement Pictures at Turner Farms
February 14, 2008 | Filed Under engagement | 2 Comments
I love shooting images of people who are special to me. Katie and I went to high school together and I have fond memories of time we spent taking colorful notes in AP Government/Economics. I got a chance to meet Travis at our 10 year class reunion this past summer, and little did I know I would be photographing their wedding less than a year later!
Katie & Travis met me out at Turner Farms (where by the way, we have 10 newborn AKC lab puppies that will be up for adoption in 6-8 weeks!) on Saturday. We had a blast just wandering around and we laughed non-stop!
See what I mean? I love it when I get to hang out with people who have the same sense of humor as I do! This totally captures their fun personalities!
Love this one.
Roll in the hay
Love this one too
Katie & Travis will be my next wedding to shoot so stay tuned for the images in early April. To view all of their engagement pictures when they are available, please click here to register.
Jeff & Anne, Engagement Pictures at Radnor Lake, Nashville
October 12, 2007 | Filed Under engagement | 3 Comments
I met Jeff & Anne for the first time this summer on a special day - it was my birthday, AND it was Norah’s first day of Mother’s Day Out. My appointment with them as they interviewed me to consider hiring me to photograph their wedding in November was the delightful distraction that helped me make it through leaving Norah with “strangers” for the first time.
I was thrilled when I got word that Jeff & Anne had selected us to cover their wedding. We quickly decided on an October Engagement Session to take advantage of the cooler weather and changing leaves. Our original session was supposed to be last Thursday, when if you’ll recall, it was 90 degrees and raining off and on all day. We were all so pleased to wake up to Fall-like weather this Thursday, and we knew our session would be just perfect!
A few of my favorite images from our shoot at Radnor Lake in Nashville.
Neither Anne nor I planned well on our shoe selection for the day. Her heeled sandals and my flip flops were not quite adequate for hiking the trails! But we survived.
My second favorite image from the day
We got off the trail to create this one. 
This is my # favorite image from the day. One thing Jeff & Anne enjoy is praying together. I will interject that time spent in prayer with your husband (or wife) is more intimate than any other “married activity.” This shot doesn’t necessarily capture what they look like, but it captures their essence.
I had a lot of fun playing with the golden sweet light from the setting sun.
Quick clothing change and a few more shots.
Anne’s face just radiates joy, and Jeff’s antics keep her laughing… Actually, Jeff and I are both comfortable with being a little dorky at times. It’s okay - we can handle it.
I am really looking forward to the wedding guys. It will be my last one of the season and I know we’ll finish strong. Talk to you soon!