A fine art photographer specializing in young families and intimate gatherings

Brandi & Ryan- Greystone Stables Rustic Wedding

Brandi and Ryan were one of the first couples to book me when I started doing this full time, and that will always mean so very much to me. I had the best time getting to know these two over their engagement period as well as their wonderful families! These two have been together for quite some time and their love for each other was never hard to see. The thoughtfulness they have for each other is something we could all use a little more of.

This was the 2nd wedding of ALL TIME at Greystone Stables, which also makes it pretty cool. There were so many cool details for the Big Day, from the HUGE chalkboard program to the custom cuff links Brandi had made for her groom. Brandi had the handwriting of Ryan’s late father engraved on the cuff links and when he opened that box their wasn’t a dry eye around. I have been so lucky to have couples that truly understand the reason for the wedding, and these two were no different! They wanted more than anything to have a beautiful marriage.

We started the day off downtown at Salon 387, and what a cool place that is! The guys were getting ready at the house where the girls would join them to put on the final touches. The couple said “I Do” on the lawn under the garland archway while quests sat in antique church pews and witnessed true love! We stole the couple for a few more shots immediately following the ceremony and then it was off to the reception.

I had the pleasure of working with some of my FAVORITE vendors in the industry as well. I will list all the fabulous people at the bottom of the post!

Thank you Brandi and Ryan for not only being wonderful clients, but thoughtful friends!

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VENDORS:

Location: Greystone Stables

Videographer: 314 Productions

Hair & Make Up: Salon 387

Wedding Gown: Ballew Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: Ballew Bridal

Suits: Joseph A. Banks

Florals & Decor: BettsMade

Styling & Coordinating: BettsMade

Catering: Me and My Tea Room

DJ: Deep Blu Entertainment

Cake: Kelli’s Cakes & Confections

Wedding Program: Haley Kilpatrick

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Laura+Brandon {Married} | Heartwood Hall Wedding

Laura and Brandon will be one of my favorite couples of all time. They were both so laid back and a dream to work with. I love working with couples I’ve known for a while, but there is something so special about a couple you do not know at all choosing you to document their wedding day!

I fell in love with Laura and her mom the first time we met at Starbucks and I was so honored to get to join in on all the fun! We meet a week before the wedding to do some beautiful bridal portraits for Laura and she told me how she WON her wedding gown! YES, she won the beautiful gown she wore on her wedding day.

The guys and girls all got ready at the same hotel and then headed over to the Church to make them official. After the beautiful ceremony we all headed over to the lovely Heartwood Hall for formal portraits, cocktail hour, and the fun reception.

We had a blast working with the Hardin House team on this beautiful wedding as well as many other amazing vendors.

Laura and Brandon, thank you so much for being so wonderful!

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30A Beach Maternity

If you know us, you know we love the beach! My little family of 3 was blessed to take a short trip down to 30A before baby #2 arrives and we stayed at my in-laws gorgeous new beach house (If anyone wants a great house to stay in right by the beach let me know)! While we were down there my sister came down with my parents as well for a few days of R&R. It was the perfect time for some maternity shots and what is a better location than the white sandy beaches of 30A?

Here is some background on the bumps… Kamille and I are both in the wedding industry and own our own businesses, so family planning is important. You can’t be a wedding photographer and have a baby during peak wedding season, and the same for wedding planners, well God had other plans.

It was my mom’s birthday and we were all together celebrating at Kamille and Brennon’s house. My mom opened the gift from Millie Drew (my adorable 1st born) and it was a picture of her with a big sister shirt on. I found out on Christmas Eve that I was pregnant and was totally shocked, “What was I going to do? I have all these weddings booked and I can’t turn people away?” So we kept the news to ourselves until I was around 11 weeks and we told the family. Everyone was super excited, but Kamille and Brennon were being a little strange. I thought she was mad at me because I was going to have to cancel a few weddings, but I was confused for sure. I wanted to talk to her about this pregnancy and all that good stuff but I just kept to myself for a while until one night right before my older sister Kinsey was scheduled to have her 3rd baby boy.

I get a text from Brennon asking if he could come by and get some tools he had left at the house. I said sure and MD would be so excited to see him. The doorbell rang and in walks Kamille and Brennon with a baby toy chest that said, “Baby Martin September 2016.” For about 15 seconds I was thinking, “Oh thats sweet they named our baby,” but then it hit me! HOLY CRAP! HOLY CRAP! HOLY CRAP! Kamille and Brennon were going to have a BABY! I literally lost it, and all her weirdness made perfect sense! I was hyperventilating with excitement, and I honestly peed my pants! Yes, that really happened.

When then all got in our cars and drove to my older sister’s house so they could tell them the news and we could all be pregnant together! It was such a fun night and has been such a fun and exciting season of life. I have been pregnant with both of my sisters and can say its the best thing in the world to go through this journey with your best friends!

Kamille and I are due 2 weeks apart! She is having a little baby girl, Maddox Akers and we are having either a boy or a girl… We shall see!

I hope you all enjoy the prettiness you are about to witness!

Kamille and Maddox, you are so loved!

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Garavelli ONE Year Wedding Anniversary

Get ready for some cuteness overload… Mary Clayton and Chris are adorable and I was able to document their ONE year wedding anniversary!

It was a hot June afternoon, but that didn’t stop them from snuggling up with some year old cake and fancy champagne! I went to college with both of these wonderful people and was in the same sorority as MC. We hadn’t seen each other in person in a while so it was so fun to catch up.

If you are married and don’t do at least one photo session a year, I highly recommend changing that! These are such precious times that deserve to be captured! I hope you all enjoy this adorable session! Thank you MC and Chris for allowing me to celebrate with y’all!

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Emily+Tyler {Married}

Emily and Tyler said “I do” this past April at the beautiful Memphis Botanic Gardens, but before all that I had the great opportunity to get to know these beautiful souls during the months leading up to the BIG DAY.

We met at Starbucks and discussed all things Emily dreamed of for her wedding. She was right up my alley with an outdoor ceremony planned and lots of pretty floral details. Tyler sat there and just grinned and agreed with whatever his love wanted and it was the sweetest thing EVER. Did I mention Tyler is also HILARIOUS, and we discovered that he sometimes works with my husband so it was just an overall great first meeting. I was hoping to have them as a KNP couple and was giddy when they asked me to tag along for their wedding.

Emily is one of those people that photograph so easily. She is a natural in front of the camera and one of the most beautiful brides I have ever seen! She was made for that beautiful gown she chose from Maggie Louise Bridal and she lit up when she put it on!

It was a absolutely PERFECT day! The weather was just right and the golden light during their ceremony was magical! Emily and Tyler made bride and groom portraits a priority so we did a first look and a sunset session for this special couple!

These two knew how to throw a party as well and they seriously danced and laughed the whole night along with their friends and family! It was a true honor to be with them and document such a beautiful start to their marriage. Thank you Emily and Tyler for being so wonderful!

Enjoy!