The officiant was speaking about love and unity as they were surrounded by all the people they love. A tear slowly ran down her cheek, then another, then another. Danny, who was smiling, suddenly realized there were tears rolling down her face. He then abruptly and gently reached across the unity table to grab her… Continue reading Tennessee River Place: Danny + Mandy
The crowd was silent. All the guests had rushed out of the rain and into the reception hall for the ceremony. The mood was reverent as everyone waited for the pastor to start speaking. The pastor looked up from his notes, gave a nod to the couple, looked out into the crowd and said "MAWAGE,… Continue reading Wedding @ The Venue: Charlie + Daryl
Tears of happiness mixed with tears of longing for missing loved ones were whirled together with lots of laughter and Tennessee pride at this amazingly beautiful wedding. I didn't have alot of time to get to know Stephanie and Chris but I can tell these two are a matched made in big orange heaven. These… Continue reading Rocky Top Wedding: Chris + Stephanie
I love great one-liners. Matthew and Lacy are full of them! These two are so in love and so sharply witty! I laughed so much during this session. We started out at Heritage Park and BOY OH BOY was the good Lord shining His beautiful light on us! I am a photography nerd and good… Continue reading Sunflower Engagement: Lacy & Matthew
Laughter. Giggles. Kisses. Crazy Faces. Those are all of the things that fill the lives of Chad and Haylei. When I met Haylei we had an instant connection. I don't know if it was the love of make-up or just the love of laughter and being silly, but we are sisters from other misters. I… Continue reading Chattanooga Engagement: Chad + Haylei
What a magical evening! Daryl and Charlie are one of those couples that when you spend time with them you instantly see how they were made for each other. Their playful banter, giggles, and chemistry is not something you see every day. It was easy to capture the spark between these two! We spent the… Continue reading Soddy Daisy Engagement: Charlie + Daryl
He smiled as he picked up the tiny American Flag is son had just dropped in exchange for a dum dum sucker. This flag that was so small but had so much meaning him. This flag that represented everything he loved and everything he would fight to protect. He smiled as he tried to take… Continue reading Military Families
He was nervous. He was excited. He couldn’t wait to see her. She came through door, looking absolutely stunning with the biggest smile he had ever seen. He lost it. She made her way to her groom, escorted by her cheerful brother Will. Will was beaming almost as brightly as his sister. When they… Continue reading North Chattanooga Wedding: Lydia + Christian
The sun was peaking over the water in the early morning. The birds were beginning to chirp. He was waiting patiently and expectantly and she was beaming with excitement. In moments they would officially be husband and wife and neither of them could hardly wait. What a wonderful wedding day! Angela and Reed had a… Continue reading Chattanooga Sunrise: Angela + Reed
Lauren and Matt are one of my favorite couples ever! They both have a dry sense of humor that keeps laughing and I'm blessed to call them family! This wedding was full of beautiful and adorable details! I especially loved the use of pink roses and beautiful floral designs along with splashes of sparkle. It was… Continue reading The Barn at BeechTree Farm: Lauren & Matt
I had the incredible honor of being a part of the union of Mike and Maria. This couple is nothing short of extraordinary. Maria is one of the most genuine people I've ever met. Her sweet nature is only matched by her husband, Mike. Maria and Mike share a love that is full of life… Continue reading Island Cove Marina: Mike + Maria
I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph this lovely couple and fur-family in the great state of Alabama! Birmingham, AL is a beautiful city with a rich history and unique architecture. Allie & Riley have a ton of style and a mutual love of the most amazing pastry that the Good Lord graced the planet… Continue reading Birmingham Engagement: Allie + Riley
Right away I could tell Mandy and Danny were a fun couple who knew how to make each other laugh. This engagement session was full of laughter and shenanigans. We started on top of scenic lookout mountain for some sweeping views and a picnic. Later we headed down the mountain for a romantic canoe ride… Continue reading Mountain River Engagement: Mandy + Danny
This is engagement session was all romance and style. The chemistry between Reed and Angela is nearly startling and the honoring of photographing this season of their life was a true honor. I had to stop in the middle of the session and really appreciate my job. I simply love seeing two people who are… Continue reading Chattanooga Choo Choo Engagement
It is a rare and beautiful thing to truly feel and see the love between two other people. As a wedding photographer I’m lucky, I see it more often than most. However I have rarely seen it at the intensity I saw it this past weekend. The amount love that comes pouring out of the… Continue reading Abby + Joey
He couldn't take his eyes off her face. This woman that he was totally and completely in love with. She was taking gifts out of a bag and showing them to him proudly and all he could do is stare at her. He touched her face and looked into her eyes as she said "Don't… Continue reading River Wedding: Matthew + Lacy
Hi! I'm Josh, a photographer with Sarah Larae Photography and brother to Sarah Larae herself. I did not know what to expect when my girlfriend and I booked our trip to Cumberland Island back in December. I had read about Spanish Moss hanging from White Oak trees and wild horses that roam the island. However,… Continue reading Josh’s Corner: Cumberland Island
Josh and I were married in Asheville North Carolina (blog post to come) on May 7, 2018 in a private ceremony. We ran off into the North Carolina mountains and said our I dos with only an officiant and photo/video team to be witnesses. While this was always our dream, we didn't want to miss… Continue reading MY WEDDING RECEPTION!
This engagement session was such a blast! We were blessed with a gloriously beautiful evening on the tip top of Lookout Mountain. This couple, Ashley and Kentavius traveled from Huntsville, AL to Ashley's home town of Chattanooga for their engagement session and I'm so glad they did! This couple has been together for almost 10 years… Continue reading Sunset Rock Engagement
