Melissa and Chris: Engagement

I met Melissa about 3 years ago through our church ... we were both joining the same small group and were the "newbies" of the group together. I can't believe how the time has flown ~ it seems like just yesterday!

I still remember the night she casually mentioned that she had met a guy at the gym ... I was so excited for her! But not as excited as the day I got an email saying that Chris had popped the question while the two of them had been out for what she thought was a casual game of golf! It's been so fun to watch their relationship grow from the beginning and now leading up to their big day!

A couple of favorites from our afternoon together ~ I'm so pleased with how these came out!

A great workshop opportunity

There are a few moments that I can look back on that I know played an integral part in me becoming a photographer. One of those is from my senior year of college, sitting in my dorm room, and seeing Bryan Johnson's wedding photography for the first time. I was blown away and it made me want to pursue my love of photography more.

I know it's kind of late notice, but I wanted to give you guys a heads up about an AMAZING opportunity in Birmingham next week ~ Bryan and his team from A Bryan Photo are offering a workshop for photographers to learn more about shooting, running a photo business, etc. etc. I SO wish I could go!!


If you can at all manage to fly, drive, walk to Birmingham next week, it will be SO worth the effort. I have learned so many things from Bryan over the years that are an integral part of our shooting style and business. I can only imagine having 3 whole days to pick his brain!

Here's the workshop website to contact him to sign up ~ and will you send me your notes?

Kate and Johnny: Wedding

Kate and Johnny's wedding day was, well, not exactly as they had envisioned it. We had talked in the days leading up to the wedding of the beautiful outdoor surroundings at the church and how we would incorporate them into the photos. Kate loves the mountains and the church she chose was on the top of Signal Mountain, very near where her own parents were married and where she and Johnny got engaged.

We all woke up Saturday morning to rain and the thickest fog I have seen in a while. That wasn't exactly the plan, but looking back, the main thing that characterized the day wasn't the weather, but how incredibly ecstatic Kate and Johnny each were to be marrying each other ~ they each wore it on their faces all day long!

Oh, and the photos turned out pretty great, too ... here's a look at some highlights!




I love the feeling of the guys out in the fog ... so unique!


A moment of prayer before the ceremony:



Happy to be Mr. and Mrs.!!!


Love this!



First dance:



The highlight of the reception was when Johnny changed into a white tux and busted some amazing moves ~ a little preview of what the rest of the night was like!


Kate and Johnny ~ we loved being a part of your beautiful day! Congratulations!

Missy and Andrew: Wedding

One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to be a part of the weddings of friends and loved ones! Missy and Andrew are good friends from college which made their wedding day just that much more fun! We were so honored when they asked us to document their day!

It was a cold rainy day but I guess that means good luck? In spite of the weather, it was a perfect day with beautiful venues and a host of amazing vendors. Here are a few favorites!



I usually don't show many family shots on the blog but this one of Missy with her mom and sister is one of my favorites of all time:


Getting her veil ~ Missy's dress was the vintage dress that her sister wore at her wedding! She looked so classic.



The lucky groom:

Gail Vandygriff coordinated everything at beautiful Wightman Chapel and it was such a gorgeous ceremony!




After the ceremony, we headed over to Belle Meade County Club where Anita Hogin and Hugh Howser of h three events had a fabulous party waiting!

English Garden by Terry White did the flowers and he never disappoints!


First dance:




I love this moment:

And the fun final surprise of the evening was that the rain turned to lots and lots of snow while we were in the reception! So fun!

Missy and Andrew, we love you guys and are so excited that you are finally Mr. and Mrs.!! Congrats and thanks for including us!!

A Little Something

We are home once again from a whirlwind trip ~ Nashville, Chattanooga, London, Paris, rain and snow, photo shoots and family time ... it was a little crazy but so much fun! Lots of new stuff to show you all!

Here's a little something from Missy and Andrew's wedding to tide you over until the rest are ready to go! What a fun night!

Josh and Kaitlin: Wedding

Adam and I quickly felt a connection with Josh and Kaitlin from our first meeting one day last year at a local Starbucks. They are a precious couple that we have quickly grown to love and we feel so honored to have been a part of their wedding!

I love the story of how they met ~ their younger siblings were dating and dragged them along for a double date. And, as it was told at the wedding, it soon became obvious that Josh and Kaitlin were the ones that were meant for each other.

It was one of those beautiful January days in California and these two were so surrounded by such loving friends and family throughout the day. But the best part of the day was watching them interact and love on each other. What a great day of celebrating their love!

Here are some of my favorite images from the day. Enjoy!