So what is a "First Look" exactly? It is arranging for the bride and groom to see each other prior to the ceremony. It is sort of a ceremony on it's own. They way I handle a first look is so that it is a private, intimate moment for the couple. Probably the only private,… Continue reading To Do or Not To Do: The First Look
Every contract I sign has a guarantee. I promise my clients they will see all their photos within 30 days AND have the ability to download them. You might have noticed the average turnaround time for wedding photographers is 4- 8 weeks, sometimes longer. How do I do this so quickly? Am I a wizard?… Continue reading How to Edit Quickly and Deliver Wedding Galleries in 30 days
This hockey, chacos, coffee and dog loving couple made this beautiful Saturday even better! Jordan, Chad, and the stunning Petra are the pawfect (ha!) little family to be. How cool is that Jordan has a dog named Petra? We started with coffee at the new Mean Mug coffee house on Chattanooga's north shore and then… Continue reading Coffee, Cliffs, & Chacos in Chattanooga: Chad + Jordan
Aureleia and Colton told me that during their pre-marital counseling with their minister he talked about marriage being like a river. He said that the river flows over the rocks and bumps and always keeps moving forward. I thought that was such a beautiful metaphor and made this engagement session on Snooper's rock along the… Continue reading Snooper’s Rock Engagement: Aureleia + Colton
I have always been a bit of philosopher and dreamer and have also had a creative side to me. I have also always loved math and science and logic. My brain is pretty equal-sided. Which is a big reason why I love photography. To be a great photographer you need to have skills from both… Continue reading Finding My Calling & My Road to Photography
Riley looked at Allie with intensity and tenderness. They were on the dance floor and as I followed them through my viewfinder I got chill bumps. There is no question he is the love of her life and she is the woman of his dreams. To watch them dance was fascinating and fun. Rarely do… Continue reading The Gray Dove: Riley + Allie
There are SO MANY choices to make when you are planning a wedding. You have to pick vendors, then you have to pick packages and price ranges and then you often have to pick more details based on you budget and what they offer. It’s crazy! To make things harder, most of us don’t have… Continue reading Wedding: Splurge vs Save
Sydney watched her father standing with Carla as the officiant was speaking. I could tell from her face she was so happy for them. It was chilly, but she was willing to brave the cold to be there close to her father and the man who raised her. The officiant was speaking about how happy… Continue reading Bluff View Wedding: Carla + Scott
Kelsey took a deep breath. She looked out and saw her Dad, her hero, facing away from her and waiting to see her. This is her wedding day and she was simply glowing. Her Dad turned around and instantly tears welled up in his eyes. Kelsey looked into those tear filled eyes and through her… Continue reading Howe Farms Apple Barn: Cody + Kelsey
Through the crowd of wedding guests on the dance floor I caught a glimpse of Chase's face as he was dancing with his new bride. Kelsey was laughing with her sister as she danced with her new husband, but Chase was staring at her. Chase is a introverted guy and sometimes it is difficult to tell… Continue reading Walnut Hill Farms: Chase + Kelsey
This styled shoot executed and conceived by Christan C George Photography was nothing short of amazing. The Gray Dove provided the perfect backdrop to showcase the amazing talents of all these vendors! Bonnie the Bus is a new photobooth experience in the Chattanooga area. This is a feature your wedding guests will never forget! Bonnie… Continue reading The Gray Dove + Bonnie the Bus
It was hot. Matt was in a suit. I know he was sweating, but I also know he knew it was going to be worth it. He was about to lay on eyes on his bride. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, we heard "Matt, turn around". When he turned around he could clearly… Continue reading The Views at Sunset Ridge: Matt + Rachel
I had a great time with Carla and Scott for their engagement session! We had a great time pretending to "drunk walk" and laughing along the Chattanooga riverfront! I can't wait to photograph their wedding on the other side of the river next month!!!
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
What a wonderful evening this was! We have had what seems like years of rain and the sun opened up with some wonderful warmth for this engagement session. Brandon and Courtney have been through ALOT in the last 6 months or so and I can't think of two better people who deserved this perfect engagement… Continue reading Downtown Chattanooga Engagement: Brandon + Courtney
What a fun day this was! I had the pleasure of spending a few hours with Kelsey Hood and her staff at Mrs. Bridal. I am so envious of their job in so many ways. They get to assist ladies in picking out the most important dress of their lives! I simply love this stylish… Continue reading Mrs. Bridal Fashion Preview: Ooltewah Bridal Market
Dont Worry! Relax! I'll guide you! Your photographer should tell you what to do and use their expertise to make sure you feel comfortable while looking great! But here are some tips! Ladies should shift their weight to the foot furtherest from the camera and shift their hips back. This makes you hips look smaller… Continue reading Pose Like a Pro on Your Wedding Day (Or any other time!)
Divorce. That's not something you would expect the hear from a wedding photographer. This blog should be sunshine and roses and nothing ever goes wrong in marriage right? Nope. That's not real. That's not authentic and that's not my story. I want to tell you my story because I want to be honest. My divorce… Continue reading Lessons from A Divorced Wedding Photographer
I've photographed a lot of engagement sessions and weddings and I've learned some things. I've learned that all couples are different. They have different ways they interact and levels of intimacy, affection, and playfulness. THIS couple has a ton of natural chemistry. The best way I can describe it is they are wrapped up in… Continue reading Creekside Engagement: Hugo + Laura
