Tessa & Marshal

After meeting with Tessa and getting the "low down" on how they were planning their wedding, I knew this was going to be a great day. Talk about details! I wish I could post a hundred pictures here on my blog, there were just so many wonderful things that came together to make for an amazing day: Vintage books, goodie bags for the kids, horseshoes, and so much more! Enjoy these favorites of mine from the day!

Little Haley, only 5 days old!

Isn't she adorable!!! I have never seen a newborn hold her head up like this before, she was totally working it for the camera! We were so excited to welcome Haley into the world, and I am so happy for Matt & Heather, congratulations again!!

Tessa & Mark

Meet Tessa and Mark, a super-fun couple getting married this fall. these two were naturals; did an awesome job and looked great! who would have thought they've barely been in front of a camera before :)







This shoot was bittersweet for me - it was the last one for me this summer since I'm now on maternity leave. Will definitely miss being behind the camera, but having a baby bump makes it difficult to get around during a shoot. Things like getting on the ground for the shot, climbing fences, and all the other fun stuff I get to do as a photographer will just have to wait till this fall!

Meet the Gates!

I think anyone that knows them would agree, Rachel and Lee are wonderful. I've known them for a few years now, but this was the first time I had the pleasure of meeting Lee's family. We took these photos down by the River Park in Chattanooga, it's a really great area and makes me wish we lived a little closer.





This dock was definitely moving while we were out on it - glad I had a firm grip on my camera!

Cohutta/Big Frog Mountain Bike Race

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Senior Portraits | Crystal

Talk about Spunk! I really enjoyed the enthusiasm Crystal brought to this portrait shoot. We had such a beautiful background at the Kilpatrick Springs Farm in Sweetwater Tn, but there were the sharpest little nettles scattered everywhere! I mean these were seriously dangerous. My hand was throbbing hours afterward from touching just one of them. But Crystal braved the ground and looked absolutely beautiful for the photos!

Senior Portraits: Taylor

We headed out to Guthrie Pumpkin Farms for Taylor's senior photos. Love the location and the Guthries are really wonderful people!
Taylor is a highschool Cheerleader and all smiles, it was really a fun shoot. She looked great, and was able to keep from being distracted at the pumpkin farm by all the kids running around, shouting & laughing behind me! Man I wish I had some audio from all the commotion : )

Connecticut Portraits: Rowlands Family

The day after steve and I arrived in Connecticut, I met up with the Rowlands for their portrait session. I had a great time - this place was just beautiful - I have plans to return the next time we're in the area and hike some of the trails. This was a super cool covered bridge in connecticut, located at the Southford Falls State Park. Props to the Rowlands for choosing such a great place for a photo-shoot! Why? Because back handsprings are fun! that's why, and if anyone was wondering how it's done, you now have a step-by-step way to practice

Outer Banks, NC Wedding - Kip & Jeremy

I think everyone was relieved when Hurricane Earl decided to stay away from the beaches in North Carolina. Kip and Jeremy's wedding date was just three days after the storm passed! You would have never know it though, the weather was perfect for their special day! I'm still working on the photos, but wanted to post several because I just couldn't wait : ) Congratulations Kip and Jeremy!

Model Photo-Shoot: Erica

Erica is a tattoo model that I met a while back. She's gradually adding to her sleeve and works very closely with a tattoo artist to create some really rockin tattoos. Check out these shots from her recent photo-shoot.