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
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
You have had a long and emotional day and now you are ready to PARTY! You want to celebrate your relationship and love with all your friends and family in a way that is amazing and true to who you are as a couple. I talked with Keenan Daniels, The MillionDollaMan and incredibly popular event… Continue reading How To Avoid A Boring & Confusing Wedding Reception
Penguins! That was the word of the day for this engagement photo session. Melissa and Alex were the lucky winners of my engagement session experience contest so we had to do something fun and different. Melissa has a love of penguins so we headed to the Tennessee Aquarium! I grew up going here on field… Continue reading Tennessee Aquarium Engagement: Alex + Melissa
I had the pleasure of interviewing Kate Harper with VLove Events on Instagram Live. She had alot of great tips and advice for brides. They were so great I decided to put a few great tips together for the blog. Make sure you follow me on Instagram so you can tune in for my next… Continue reading Why you need a wedding coordinator
If you are looking for the perfect venue for a woodsy, whimsical fairytale wedding I have found the perfect place for you! Sitting at the base of a mountain in a magical forest sits this wonderful event and wedding venue, Candlelight Ridge. The trees surround a gorgeous, tented pavilion with the cutest stone cottage you have… Continue reading Candlelight Ridge: Vendor Open House
He pulled her close and whispered in her ear and she giggled with the enthusiasm and happiness of her 18 year old self. He looked at her like a soldier looked at home after a long time away with love, admiration, and longing. As they walked down the street of their hometown, Chatsworth, Georgia, Jud… Continue reading Venue 208 Vow Renewal: Sherri + Jud
