This sunrise engagement shoot was steeped in love, tradition and family.  Amelia and Josh are so sweet.  When they suggested having the shoot at Nana’s property, how could I even begin to refuse.  These two met through Facebook and after chatting, Josh drove to meet her.  Their connection was instant and before he left, he […]

Sunrise engagement kissing couple

Sunrise Engagement: Amelia + Josh

Engagements

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Grandview: Chattanooga Wedding Venue

The Grandview-Chattanooga Wedding Venue is beautiful.  The building is stunning and the views are gorgeous.  Annarys and Eric picked the perfect venue for their amazing wedding.  These two are such a sweet couple.  It could not have been a more beautiful day for them.  They feel in love with this location on a family trip […]

Grandview-Chattanooga Wedding Venue: Annarys + Eric

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Downtown Chattanooga Engagement Shoots never disappoint.  There are so many amazing options and ways to create what works best for each couple.  Jessica and Jacob choosing to be along the river during sunset was a perfect backdrop for this sweet couple. These two have been friends since High School.  After losing touch for a few […]

Downtown Chattanooga Engagement Couple

Downtown Chattanooga Engagement: Jessica + Jacob

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Bride and Groom The Read House

The Read House was the prefect location for Nardine and Justin after their beautiful wedding ceremony.  It has such a nostalgic feeling and some great spots for some stunning pictures.  This couple is gorgeous.  They are genuine and you could see the deepness of their love for each other. Their ceremony was steeped in tradition […]

The Read House: Nardine + Justin

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My 35mm – My least favorite “favorite” I love my 35mm 1.8 because it is so versatile.  Especially in wedding photography you often don’t get a lot of choices.  Sometimes your getting ready space is tiny and I need something that wide just to take photos with good composition.  I also love that it has […]

My Three Favorite Lenses

Photography Education

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  A Solid Contract, Insurance, and Business License We have all done it.  We have all made the mistake of booking a client without a contract when we first start out.  However, most of us learn quickly that this is never a good idea.  I even tell people that if your photographer DOESN’T send you […]

10 Best Practices for Professional Photographers

Photography Education

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Downtown Chattanooga Engagement Shoot and they are dog lovers?! Sign me up, always.  These two are so fun and having that dog lover connection with them was even better.  Ryann and Connor have known each other since middle school, became good friends in High School and college is where the love story really began. I […]

Kissing Couple Downtown Chattanooga

Downtown Chattanooga Engagement: Ryann + Connor

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Florida Wedding Bride and Groom

This Florida Wedding on the water was special in so many ways. We work together at the hospital and I have known Caty for a long time.  I was honored when she asked me to shoot their engagement and wedding.  She is one of the most fun and genuine people I’ve ever met. Simon is […]

Florida Wedding on the Water: Caty + Simon

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Lookout Mountain Engagement pictures are always a favorite.  Especially during the golden hour.  Mirisa and Elizabeth are the cutest couple and brought so much light to this amazing evening. One of the things I love most about their story is that they started as friends. Then became best friends and then their relationship just naturally […]

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Lookout Mountain Engagement: Mirisa + Elizabeth

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Exactly 1 year, to the day, apart Max and Shooter met each other on the rainbow bridge.   Shooter was my best friend.  Max was my baby.  Needless to say this year has been very, very hard for this dog-friendly wedding photographer. Shooter was so special to both of us. He was my husband’s dog first.  […]

Memorializing Max & Shooter

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Love Stories

Getting to shoot these high school sweethearts engagement pictures already had this photographer stocked for their wedding day.  

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Howe Farms

Highlands Chapel

Caty & Simon got married at her grandmother's private estate inside the Sandestin resort in Florida.  They fell in love chatting by the water so it only made since they say their vows here too.

Florida

Sandestin Resort

It's not every wedding that starts with a luxury car in a venue styled like a tuscan villa and ends with karaoke and fireworks!  This wedding was EPIC!

Howe Farms

The Woodlands