Revisiting the Past

During recent job searching work from previous days has surfaced as the need for writing and photography samples arise. In light of the happenings I though it would be fun to share some of my most recent favorites. These are all from my work at VIP Williamson County magazine. I hope you enjoy this bit of history. (P.S. I apologize for the poor scan quality)

Quite possibly one of the hottest shoots I have ever done...aside from the botanical garden photo below...airport hangers hold an astounding amount of heat in case you were wondering. (This is VIP Murfressboro)

This is the one and only shoot I did at VIP that had an animal involved. Go big or go home you know? She was well-behaved.

Don't they look great?! It was a scorcher and they were troopers.

A Little Nature

When it comes to flowers I am a typical girl. I cannot get enough of them. These bundles of grace are even more beautiful to me in nature. Something about seeing the beauty of them away from humanity and anyone that would nurture them...amazing. I am reminded of God's creativity in nature. It is one thing to be surrounded by palatial meadows or awe-inspiring mountains, but for the meadows and mountains to be filled/covered with flowering vegetation?! Oh man...gets me every time. I love attention to detail and to me this is the most impressive form. On a recent trip to Cades Cove I captured a little bit of the detail I love. The rhododendron. Feast your eyes on her beauty.

Another portrait, Another album, Another chance to help

Stephen Gordon. What. A. Guy. He has been a great friend to Byron and his songwriting has provided a fun creative outlet for him too. Stephen needed a keys player some years ago and Byron has been able to contribute to his musical endeavors. It has been so much fun to see things from start to finish. Speaking of finish...another album is almost complete and with that comes a time to help make the art happen.

Visit Stephen's Kickstarter and help him raise funds for production and touring. This way he can come to a city near you! He is a little over halfway there but needs your help to make it happen!

New Life

I love to photograph expectant mothers. The beauty, joy and excited anticipation that surrounds them during a photo shoot is the best. Even better is when they call a month or two later to schedule the newborn photo session! Babies. Really, who doesn't love a baby? Those chubby faces and little legs...and the tiny fingers and fingernails! It is truly amazing to observe their small beginnings and watch the growth.

Thank you to the mothers who have recently invited me into their lives to document these sweet memories. I can't wait to share more with them.

First up, Heather and Adeline: 

Next, Ashely and Giles:

To end this post, Julie, the beautiful mother still waiting for her twin girls:

Turner + Rash

First comes the engagement pictures...

 

Spring makes photography so easy.

...then the rehearsal dinner at the lodge...

This poor child came all the way from NYC. You must understand the look on his face.

 ...and the lovely vows.

I have never seen a more beautiful backyard wedding. The ceremony was brief but the party went well into the evening. The gazebo was adorned with the most amazing display of roses and orchids, finished with a chandelier!

As with any wedding there are hicups...with this one, the brides shoe broke! Thankfully it was pre-ceremony and there was a backup pair of shoes. However, this groom was going to make sure his bride's day was perfect, even if it meant sewing her shoe back together with the needle and thread he normally uses for his fly fishing lures. Cammi looked stunning in her Priscilla of Boston gown and her perfectly-fitting, nude slingbacks. 

I am so glad my once neighbor, Cammi, allowed me to be a part of their nuptials.

things have changed

after enjoying weddings from behind the lens i finally learned how all of my clients feel thanks to Eden Frangipane (www.edenfrangipane.com). we finally tied the knot!! i couldn't be happier. what a fun time, but what a busy time.

all that said...i have made it to the other side and my life is somewhat orderly now. i have a new name, a new full-time job, a new job at home and a new desire to do even more with my photography. a lot of my work has not been shared with you all and i am so excited to do so! there have been so many new a fun things documented recently and am looking forward to backtracking and recounting stories. i hope you enjoy this fun knew journey and hopefully more time will be available to devote to my adoring readers. :-)