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This adorable couple is getting married next month on a beach in Florida (so jealous)! To celebrate their engagement, they wanted to do a portrait session here in Nashville. I really love working with couples even though we don’t photograph weddings anymore. This stage of their love is so beautiful to capture!

In the planning stages of each session, I always ask if there are any special props that the couple would like to incorporate. Guess what they brought along? Their jeep! So fun!!

Congratulations to you both!! May this be the beginning of the best years of your life!

5 years ago this summer, Cade and I began our photography business. We photographed many weddings together and really enjoyed getting to know each bride and groom. As time went on, I began getting more and more “little people” clients and I quickly realized where my true passion lies. =)

I am SO pleased to announce that after many months of planning and preparation, we are switching the focus of our business to:

Baby and Children’s Photography

There is something about the innocence, laughter, curiosity, and utter cuteness of babies and kids that grabs my heart! And as you already know, we are expecting our own baby girl this June, thus the timing couldn’t be more perfect! =)

As we make this transition, there are two small changes that we are implementing immediately: 1) Upon booking your portrait session, the complete session fee is due in order to hold your date. 2) There will be a $30 rescheduling fee for any date changes that are not related to sickness or bad weather.

Both of these new policies will help me to schedule our business and personal lives in an efficient manner so that I can continue to provide each of you with the best service possible. I want to be one of Nashville’s favorite baby and children’s photographers, but I also want to be an amazing mommy to our daughter!

Thank you (from the bottom of my heart) for your continued love and support!

Now… if you’d like to, go check out our updated website that is full of new images and info!

What a delightful family, what a delightful time of year!

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you.

Craig and Jenna got married fifteen years ago this summer. As a way to celebrate this special anniversary, Jenna contacted me about doing a portrait session of just the two of them. I absolutely loved working with them and capturing their relationship in photographs! You guys are so fun and adorable!

P.S. Thanks for the tips about Italy. I can’t wait! =)

A few weeks ago Lacey contacted me about doing a portrait session of herself and her younger sister, Leah. As we began planning the details, I found out that her mother has gotten their portrait made together every five years. I was so excited and honored to be a part of this tradition! Both Lacey and Leah are super sweet and so natural in front of the camera which meant that this was a super fun session!

They described their relationship as super close, best friends! Can you tell?

(I miss my sister so much! Love you, Beth!)

Another adorable couple… with really fun personalities! Neither Kathleen nor Mike are from Nashville, therefore they wanted to do a very Nashville themed engagement session and I am thrilled with the urban results.

I just realized that almost all of the images I posted are kissy-kissy. Hum. These just happen to be my favorites. What can I say? =)

We LOVE word of mouth referrals and Tracy and Josh are a perfect example of this. We met them while working with Stacey and Daniel two years ago, and we are honored that they have asked us to photograph their upcoming September wedding. It’s going to be a fun reunion of friends!

For their engagement session, we decided to go to the amazing Carnton Plantation in Franklin. Even though it was chilly, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer day in February. We laughed a lot as we walked around using every corner of the property. I am so pleased to share just a few of my favorites…

These blue skies take my breath away.

We are really excited about the wedding! Just a few more months to go…

Josh and Alix were referred to us by a very special, 2008 bride and groom. (Chris & Caroline, you guys rock!!) In their consultation we asked them to tell us about their wedding plans - especially the things they were really excited about. Josh’s answer really surprised us. He said, that one of the things he was the most excited about was their engagement session. How fun!!!

Even though we accidentally chose the coldest day to be outside, the two hours flew by and I couldn’t be happier with the results. These two were SO much fun to photograph!

Josh & Alix: We are so excited about your wedding. Bring it on!

I love portrait sessions that aren’t necessarily about any particular life event but “just because we want it”. How fun! These two are so cute together!

Most of the leaves around Nashville are now on the ground. Fall is coming to an end and I can’t believe we are in December already! Don’t forget to check out our facebook fan group for news on the LAST sale for 2009!

Sarah and her brother met me last week to get some updated photographs as a surprise for their mother. How cool and sweet is that? I can’t wait to hear what she thinks! You guys rock!