Inara Studios

last photo shoot for 2008

Marcia — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:28:12 +0000

Megan was my last portrait client for 2008 … and what a GREAT way to end the year! She was so fun to work with and completely open to my ideas. I am in love with her photos… and here is why:

Megan - you rock! I can’t wait to hear what you think of the images!! =)

Our Brand New Baby Niece: Lyric Elise

Marcia — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:38:54 +0000

Last week Cade and I traveled to Arkansas to spend Christmas with his family. His older brother’s wife was expecting their first little girl and we were so excited to be there when she arrived!

Here are some photos I took of Erin’s hospital room as well as the first time we got to see and hold Lyric. How fun!

What an amazing and beautiful miracle!

We are so excited to have Lyric be a part of our family!

Bella Family

Marcia — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:08:20 +0000

I love working with Bella’s family because a) they are good friends of ours and b) they are always open to my ideas. =) This year we did an urban, downtown Nashville family session to get ready for the Christmas season. I love, LOVE looking around Nashville’s streets and alleys for great spots for photos.

Look at the amazingly cute outfit Bella’s mom picked out for her!

Bella, you and your family are so bella. =)

wedding: Kimberly & Stephen

Marcia — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:20:17 +0000

Our 2008 wedding season ended with Kimberly and Stephen’s wedding on November 29. With black, white and touch of light blue, their wedding was a “winter wonderland”. A Delightful Day once again did an amazing job taking care of all of the details to make their wedding simply beautiful.

Ceremony: Wightman Chapel
Reception: Nashville City Club
Dress: Faccio Bridal
Cakes: Signature Cakes by Vicki
Wedding Coordinator: A Delightful Day

The chapel was beautiful with the two brightly lit Christmas trees.

The cakes were amazing! So, so beautiful!

Kimberly & Stephen: We really enjoyed working with you both on your wedding day and we wish you the very best! Way to go!! =)

baby girl in a pink tutu

Marcia — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:01:57 +0000

What a precious baby! Even though Caroline was super active and had her own ideas about what our portrait session should be like, I was able to get some great images! I absolutely love the outfits her mother picked out! So adorable!

If these don’t melt mommy and daddy’s hearts, I am not sure what does. =)

I love wide, open eyes…

On the move.

Jennifer: thanks for being patient! =) Can’t wait to hear what you think!

wedding: Shandus & Ryan

Marcia — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:59:55 +0000

Shandus and Ryan got married on November 22, 2008 at Saint George’s Episcopal Church in Belle Meade. It was a lovely wedding and the church was beautiful! Ryan and Shandus were so pleasant to work with! We were able to even do a few photos outside even though it was very cold outside.

Here are just a few of my favorite portraits!

Shandus & Ryan: congratulations! We are so happy for you and we wish you the best!

Inspired

Marcia — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:27:11 +0000

I love looking at other photographer’s work and hearing their thoughts and stories behind the images they take. It is so intriguing and inspiring!

Last night, Cade and I got to see Jeremy Cowart talk about his journey into photography. I was really surprised to hear that he became a very acclaimed photographer in only a few short years. His work is simply stunning!

After the event I was finally able to get my hands on Hope in the Dark, a coffee table book full of images from Jeremy’s trips to Africa with some reflections written by Jena Lee, from Blood:Water Mission.

If you haven’t ever seen this book or heard of BWM, I strongly encourage you to look into both. All of the proceeds from “Hope in the Dark” go to building wells to bring clean water to communities in Africa.

This book has beautiful images that will blow your mind and others that will bring a smile to your face! It doesn’t matter if you are done with your Christmas shopping or not, I strongly encourage you to pick up this amazing book and be INSPIRED!

little mr. Lucas

Marcia — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:29:46 +0000

Lucas was only shy for about the first minute of our session. Then, he was full of energy and was having too much fun going up and down the stone stairways at Percy Warner.

What a sweet family!

It was a pleasure to meet and work with you guys! I’m excited about seeing Lucas again when he turns 2!

P.S. Misty - your referrals rock! Thank you so much! =)

Featured in Ashley’s Bride Guide

Marcia — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:08:32 +0000

We are so excited to have Beth & Ravi’s amazing wedding featured in Ashley’s Bride Guide. I am so humbled and thankful that Beth named us as one of her three favorite vendors AND as the best value for the service! Wow! She and Ravi cared so much about their photos that they gave us a significant chunk of time to take amazing portraits before the ceremony! We had never had a bride allow that much time for photos before. I love it!!!

Future brides: Read Beth’s interview and take her advice. It is well worth it!!

Beth & Ravi: your wedding was indeed a special day and we LOVED working with you! Thank you both so much!!

East Nashville family session

Marcia — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:12:43 +0000

Last week, before I took a few days off to eat turkey and ham, I met up with this beautiful family to get some photos for Christmas. Since they live only a block from 5 points (which is a fabulous place if you’ve never been) we took advantage of the great, urban backdrops.

I had a lot of fun with you guys! Thanks for hanging out in the cold. =)