a rehearsal dinner - red, white, & black

Last Friday night I had a lot of fun hanging out with Jessica and Chase along with their family and friends. They wanted me there to capture the rehearsal dinner because they had planned out a lot of fun activities with great detail. When I got Le Jardin Blanc I was thrilled with all the details and knew that the next day would be just a beautiful. Chase is 3rd generation firefighter in his family so the theme was red, white, & black with firefighter gear for decorations. Jeri the owner of Le Jardin Blanc also brought out the croquet set for the wedding party to play. Then after dinner the fire pit was lit and everyone enjoyed making their own smores' for dessert. It was a lovely evening and I was glad to be a part of it.



This is how Chase greeted me. He knows how to pose for the camera! It looks like Ike, the pastor, was saying a little prayer for him :)




The lovely Jessica practicing her walk down.


Jessica was getting a little distracted at first but then it was serious business making sure Chase new how to light the unity candle!


Chase secretly wanted to be Miss America and has the hand greeting perfected :)


The great little details!


Firehats were part of the center pieces!






Jessica and her girls!


Chase and the boys.




Look at what a cute couple they make.






The perfect smore! They were Delicious




Check back soon for the actual wedding! I will have them up soon!

christy and cory - wedding

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of joining Christy and Cory on their wedding day. It was great day and their friends and family were so wonderful. Everyone was relaxed and ready to party! Here are some of my favorite images of the day and if you want to see more here is the slideshow!





I love this moment between Christy and her mom!


The beautiful girls!


She has the most gorgeous blue eyes!


Loved all the spring flowers by the church!












I love this one between Christy and her dad, so sweet!


Usually I don't post too many dancing pictures but I couldn't resist with this one!

chase and jessica - engagement

Last weekend I had the pleasure of doing engagement pictures for Chase and Jessica. They are getting married in May and the wedding is going to be so beautiful!

We meet at Chase's grandparent's home and it is such an amazing place full of "picture" opportunities. In fact, about 5 or 6 years ago when I was first starting out I did another engagement session there, for Chase's sister. It was fun going back and creating a whole new set of images.

For Chase and Jessica it was important to include their puppy dogs. I love when couples want to bring their own special uniqueness (is that a word) into the session. Anyway one of the dogs got away and started runny through the tall grass and Chase went after almost stepping on a hugh snake in the process. That night I went to sleep having not so nice dreams of snakes! - Thanks Chase :)

Anyway here are a few of my favorites! If you want to see more click here for the slideshow!


I am glad I found out about the snake after we did these pictures :)





Love the back lighting!



This one shows Chase's goofy side. He was doing this stuff all throughout the evening.



Fun on the swing!





I love how Jessica is looking at Chase - so sweet



The dogs did so good!



Last one of the night!

christy and cory - engagement

I always love when I get a call from someone that I know from my past. Christy called me and told me she was referred to me by Sandra Cook, her caterer! We talked on the phone for a few minutes and realized that we had gone to high school together and she graduated just a couple of years behind me. So I was excited to meet up with her and finally meet Cory her fiance for and engagement session in Smyrna at the new Smyrna Jubilee. She and Cory are so sweet and perfect for each other. It was great hanging out with them! Here are a few of my favorites from the session.

Shelby and Clint featured in The Knot!

Just a few days ago in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas festivities I got "The Knot" in the mail (I think it comes out to the public in January). It features a couple of mine, Shelby and Clint, in the just married section. Here is the article page with a few of the pictures I took from the wedding day, but if you want to see what other goodies are in the magazine just go out an buy it!

The George Family

Here is the third family I did a few weekends ago. I love being able to see the same families year after year. The families get bigger by numbers and the children grow up. This family has just gotten more beautiful! The little boy Cade is just a heartbreaker don't you think! This year I actually get to see the George Family twice because on Christmas Eve day I am doing another session with them and their extended family that will be in town! Here are a few pictures to look at!