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I SOOOOOO wish . . .

. . . I could post some favorites from the bridal session I had with Tabitha this afternoon!!! I must wait, however, so that Mike doesn't sneak around and get an early glimpse of his oh-so-beautiful bride-to-be :). She and I spent a couple of hours at The Standard at the Smith House downtown today. Mike and Tabitha's reception will be there, and it was a great location for the bridal portraits. Tabitha's wedding gown is gorgeous, and she was simply stunning. With a beautiful location, dress and bride, the session was so easy and fun! I will be photographing their wedding in a couple of weeks, so I'll be sure to post some of these fabulous portraits after their big day! I can't wait to share, so stay tuned!

On a side note, our family is in the process of moving. We closed yesterday and will be painting and packing this week. We'll actually move next Saturday (the 10th). It's going to be a crazy couple of weeks, but I'll try my best to answer your calls and emails as quickly as possible. Thanks in advance for your patience!

i got to second shoot!

I got a call Saturday morning from the very talented Matt Andrews asking if I could come second shoot at a wedding he had that afternoon. His original second shooter got food poisoning the night before and couldn't make it. I, of course, was happy to oblige, and I had a great time at Kevin & Christina's wedding! It was truly an honor to be a part of their big day! I enjoyed second shooting because I was able to focus more on the details and the spontaneous moments. Here are a few I like . . .

I couldn't decide if I liked the color or the black & white version of this one better . . .

You know I always find kids to photograph . . . no matter where I'm shooting! This was the sweet flower girl, who did a fabulous job, I might add!

I found this sign in the reception hall, and I thought it was too cute . . .

Matt let me play with his fisheye lens . . . very cool! I want to pick up one of these for myself!

The groom's mom was so cute, and she had some GREAT dance moves . . . seriously!

You can't have a reception without the cha-cha slide! Here are Kevin and Christina having some fun on the dance floor.

Thanks, Matt, for giving me this opportunity. I don't know that I want to do wedding photography full-time at this point in my life, but I admire those photographers who do. It's hard work, but it's such an honor, too. I had fun and hope to do this some more in the future.

Wall Displays

I've had several clients ask me for recommendations on arranging their photographs recently, so I am now offering a tool to help you visualize your prints displayed on the walls of your home. When you book a session, I will include a few wall display ideas in your proofing gallery. This will simply give you ideas for grouping and arranging your images. You can view the full collection by going to my website and clicking on the "wall display" gallery at the bottom of the home page. Here are some that I especially like . . .

sisters . . .

I had the privilege of photographing these sisters yesterday. There's something really special about sisters. I have one myself, and I love her to pieces. There are things about me that only she understands . . . simply because she was there, and we went through life together. We shared a room, and I have fond memories of late night giggles and cuddling :). She always amazes me, and I am more proud of her than she knows.

These two girls were precious. The younger one, "A," wasn't really up for sitting and having her picture made (what 14 month old is?!), so I chased her around and got some good ones :). "B," on the other hand, was a perfect little poser! We had to tickle her and make her laugh to get some natural shots. She's my new little friend . . . we had fun exploring together!

This is "B's" signature sideways look :) . . .

. . . and check out these baby blues!

Kim, I knew you'd like to see a sample from the session. I'll have your gallery up soon and will let you know when it's ready. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to photograph your girls!

sweet baby boy

Remember this cutie from a few posts ago?

Well, she's now a proud big sister! I snapped some photos of her baby brother this week, and here are a few of my favorites. Isn't he sweet?! . . .

He was SO good during the entire session, and he was ready for a nice, long nap by the time we were done!

I had a session this morning with a couple of sisters. I had a great time with them and can't wait to post some of my favorites! Stay tuned . . .

Now Offering . . .

. . . Fine Art Gallery Wrap Canvas Prints! (Wow, that's a mouthful!) I just purchased one of these for myself, and tears actually welled up in my eyes when I opened the package. I knew it was coming and knew exactly what to expect. It just exceeded my expectations and is now PROUDLY displayed in our home.

These are my boys, and I have loved this photograph since I captured it almost two years ago on our annual family beach trip. They were three and five then, and they would still actually hold hands! I had a print of this image framed and hanging in our home, but I wanted a more durable, beautiful way to display it.

Let me explain how a gallery wrap canvas works. The image is printed [onto canvas] larger than the final size and wrapped around a thick wooden stretcher frame. Framing paper covers the back, and metal hangers and bumpers are applied to the corners making it completely ready to hang. It is sprayed with special laminate designed for canvas prints, protecting it from scuffs, scratches and UV rays.

The texture of the canvas is elegant and timeless, and I truly believe this is an exquisite way to display your favorite images in a classic, yet modern, way. It is an investment I'm very pleased to have made. I can't wait to purchase another one! We're moving into a new home at the end of this month, and I'm already trying to decide on the perfect place to hang this one.

One thing to keep in mind when ordering your prints is the print size. Many people think in terms of 5X7s and 8X10s. These are great sizes for certain places. However, if you wish to display an image or a group of images on the wall, I would highly recommend that you consider larger prints. The image above is a 16X24, and it looks great hanging alone on a smaller wall space. If there is an image from your session that especially tugs at your heart, think about a larger print or one of these beautiful canvases.

Just so you know, I also offer traditional canvas prints that are not wrapped. These are printed in much the same way. However, the image covers only the front of the canvas. The canvas is stapled to the sides of the stretcher bar and therefore must be framed. If you love custom framing or feel that a more traditional look suits your home better, this would be a great choice for you. And as always, should you have any questions about either of these products, please feel free to contact me.

Stay tuned . . . more information regarding wall displays coming soon!

little princess

I had the opportunity to photograph this cutie Saturday. I first photographed her when she was six weeks old, and now she's ONE! She lives in Memphis, so I don't get to see her very often. I was amazed at how much she had changed since I saw her last (when I traveled to Memphis to photograph her baptism in September). She's such a sweet little girl, and she was a trooper during the session. This is a sneak peek for her parents. It was really good to see you all again! I'll have the full gallery ready for you very soon!