A Chattanooga engagement with multiple locations?  I live for it.  From Signal Mountain to downtown, Chattanooga really gives us all the backgrounds we could ever want. Marli and Neil have known each other for over 15 years. Their relationship just evolved naturally and they really are the sweetest.  I love that Marli says that when […]

Our photography clients are more than just people.  They are the heart of our business and if you are working with them in a way that fosters an ongoing relationship, they truly become part of our lives. What you gift, cost, etc. is different for each photographer. I look at gifting as a way to […]

A surprise proposal followed up with the cutest engagement party!  This was such a great day and this party was so amazing!  As Hayden’s dad said (about her mom) “Dabney loves making the ordinary, extraordinary.”  Literally, that could not be more true.  Every detail of this engagement party was just perfect. As you can see, […]

Let’s talk photography myths.  I am here to debunk the top 5 things I have heard as I have come up in the industry. First, photography myth one: You have to have a REALLY expensive camera.  Expensive, doesn’t mean amazing photos.  When you are first starting out, you don’t know if you will love this […]

Love is in the air! A chance to shoot another Chattanooga Proposal? Absolutely!  I will always be a champion for love and I love the chance to capture these moments.  The look of surprise and just the utter love and joy that comes throughout the whole proposal is so beautiful. Brian and Katie are such […]

Let’s take a minute to talk about how to make a wedding look more high-end.  Photography is usually the most expensive thing at the wedding. We, as the photographer, can make a lower budget wedding look high-end. It takes patience and work. This is actionable advice that can be huge for you and your business. […]

I am always ready for a Chattanooga Engagement.  Shooting destination engagements is a blast, but this is home. No matter how many times I shoot at a location, each couple makes it feel brand new. Darien and Matthew were so fun to shoot. We had the best time hitting up some of the best spots.  […]

We all have programs and apps that we love to use.  Today I want to share my favorites and what I think is 100% worth the money to help improve your workflow. First, Photo Mechanic.  This is a culling software and this allows me to cull through images lighting fast. In all the softwares I […]

These are some of the tips and tricks I have learned through the process of working to get published. When you are shooting a wedding, there are things you can do throughout the day that will make the submission process easier. Publications want things that will inspire other brides and even other vendors.  “Pinnable” images […]

Downtown Chattanooga is a beautiful place for a proposal.  When I was asked to shoot it while it happened of course I said yes!  Wesley proposed to Hannah on the beautiful walking bridge by the Hunter Museum.  It was so sweet and Hannah was so surprised. Of course Hannah said yes. Their parents were waiting […]