A fine art photographer specializing in young families and intimate gatherings

Erin+Jeff {Married}

I’m so thrilled to share Erin and Jeff’s beautiful September wedding with you all. If you want to talk about a sweet couple it is these people! I met Erin in college and we had some fun memories from those years together as Alpha Gams (we also were known for getting into trouble, or maybe that was just me).

I was so excited when Erin called me to tell me she was engaged and wanted me to shoot her wedding! I met her fiance’ Jeff at the engagement session and I knew right then why Erin feel in love. Jeff adores Erin and is absolutely the sweetest guy in the world. I was so happy that they found each other.

We started the day off at Erin’s Matron of Honor’s house where the bridal party got ready for the big day. They sipped on some bubbly while getting beautiful. I then hopped over to the groom’s house where the same thing was happening but rather than bubbly the boys were sipping on whiskey. Everyone was so calm and ready for the festivities to begin.

Erin and Jeff were both really excited to have first look and wedding party pictures outside but it started to rain as we were making our way over to the church. Erin was still calm and collected but I knew what she was thinking. Erin got her dress on and we did her daddy/daughter first look and what do you know… the rain stopped. It was wet outside, but she was awesome and was good with doing them outside and boy did it pay off. The lighting after the rain was just beautiful and they had the sweetest first look.

The ceremony was beautiful as friends and family watched them vow to love each other for all their days. Once the couple kissed for the first time as husband and wife we made our way to the beautiful reception area. BettsMade did it again, and seeing the bride and groom smile from ear to ear with excitement when they saw everything was just perfect.

The party was an absolute blast and I wanted to get out there and dance with them, and I think I did when the Alpha Gam song came on! I’m not sure I’ve ever laughed so much at a reception. These people knew how to dance and have a good time.

As the night came to an end the guests lined up outside with Grizz Growl towels and led the couple out in Memphis style. What a wonderful day to have been a part of! Thank you Erin and Jeff. I am so blessed by you both and all the support you have shown me! Love you guys dearly!

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Amazing Vendors:

Wedding Gown- Barefoot Bride

Bridesmaids Dresses- Bella Bridesmaid

Tuxes- American Tuxedo

Florals, Decor, and Coordinating- BettsMade

Catering- Dickson’s Custom Catering

DJ- Jamie Baker

Make-Up Artist- Kasey Acuff

Hair Stylist- Veronica Farmer

Videography- 314 Productions

Photo Booth- Hotshots Photo Booth

Cakes- Cakes by Carolyn

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Katie+Jon {Married}

It has been a little time since I blogged a wedding or engagement session but I am going to try and get a little better about that starting NOW. I am excited to share Katie and Jon’s Como, Mississippi wedding with you all. It took place in the coolest small town in the middle of beautiful October. The day went off without a hitch thanks to the planning and styling from the one and only BettsMade team. Katie was relaxed and happy the whole day which made my job so easy. Her groom, Jon was focused on one thing… his beautiful bride. Jon’s family grew up in Como and started their family business there as well. It was the perfect backdrop for this wedding. The couple wanted to keep it simple with no wedding party and focus on each other and it was truly special. Katie and her mom got ready together and relaxed before the couple’s first look in the Como Inn’s private courtyard. Both the bride and groom are beautiful people, but when you put them together they are just STUNNING. The ceremony took place in the old Episcopal Church at the end of town that was built in 1872. Immediately following the ceremony, Katie and Jon led family and guests to the reception at Main Street Gallery. The couple danced the night away with friends that were shuttled in all over the mid-south. It was such a fun wedding and I am so grateful to have been invited to tag along! I hope you enjoy Katie and Jon’s small town October wedding!

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Aimee + Derek {ENGAGED}

This couple is too much fun! I met Aimee about 6 years ago when we were hired at FedEx. We hit it off immediately and both discovered a desk job wasn’t the place for us but we toughed it out together. This was when I officially started my dream of doing photography full time. Aimee left to follow her dream of teaching, training and riding horses and I shortly followed her to start my photography business.

Aimee reached out to me in the summer and said she was ENGAGED and wanted me to do an engagement session for them! I was so excited to hear from her and even more excited for the great news.

If you need an example of an awesome guy look no further than Derek. He LOVES Aimee and I am so glad she found a guy that is worthy of her! We had so much fun laughing and playing during their session and talked about plans for the wedding day. I was lucky enough to get to capture their beautiful ceremony this October and I can’t wait to share it with you all soon!

Thank you Aimee and Derek for allowing me to share this special time with you both!

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Garner + Hunter {engaged}

I have to say I was just over the moon excited when Garner contacted me to shoot her wedding to the love of her life Hunter this coming December. Garner is classically beautiful and her taste and style match just that, so I can only imagine how amazing the BIG day is going to be.

Garner and Hunter met in college and have been together for quite some time. They both currently live in New York City and are planning their dream wedding from afar. Since they are several miles away she wasn’t sure if they would be in town for an engagement session, but I suggested we meet at talk details and snap a few images during our little meeting. I am SO glad we did! They may be my most favorite session to date! I feel like engagement sessions should be fun, romantic and dreamy… This one checked all those requirements! The light and the backdrop was totally perfect for these two.

There was seriously not one bad shot from these guys. They were just effortless in front of the camera and that makes my job easy. I want my couples to look back on this time of planning and preparation and remember how much fun this season of life was. I feel like these images show just that. Thank you Garner and Hunter for trusting me and allowing me to tag along with you guys on this fun ride.

Makeup by the talented Jena Bruback

Excited to work with BettsMade on another wedding!

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Caitlyn+Dane {married}

I am so excited to share Caitlyn and Dane’s wedding at the beautiful Greystone Stables. There are so many wonderful things that go along with this wedding. It was the first wedding at Greystone Stables, I was able to work alongside my ENTIRE family and I was able to document one of my dear friends saying “I do” to the love of her life. The day was absolutely perfect!

I met Caitlyn in college and we even lived together for a while. My younger sister Kamille and Caitlyn hit it off immediately and became instant friends. I have so many fond memories with those two and my bests friends Audrey and Leigh Anne. Caitlyn is easy to be friends with… she is so laid back, funny and caring! She has that southern charm that no one can resist and that twang that always brings a smile to my face.

Caitlyn and Dane met in college at the University of Memphis. Dane is one of those guys that just wants to make Caitlyn happy. They are head over heals in love with each other and you could just see it all day long. The most favorite part of the day for me was the First Look. It was such an intimate and special time for them to be together, exchange letters and take it all in. They totally forgot that we were even there and just focused on each other and the importance of this day.

The day was full of special details all brought to you by the talented BettsMade . The ceremony was picturesque, looking out over the lake with old church pews and a floral arch. Whiskey barrels, string lights and wooden spools made for a perfectly rustic outdoor wedding. The DJ was on point and had the guests dancing the night away! I will say it again… It was just perfect!

I am so thankful that Caitlyn and Dane asked me to be a part of their wedding day! I hope you enjoy a few images from this beautiful wedding.