2016 started off with a bang! I'm so excited to share my first wedding of the year. And if this is any indication of how the year will go, all I can say is there will be a lot of emotion in 2016. This gorgeous couple tied the knot on Jan. 2nd with all the laughter and tears I think anyone could have in one day. And just wait until you see how the Lee reacted to seeing Kayla walk down the aisle. Priceless!
So, I didn't get to share a recap of 2015 this year - I honestly just ran out of time. But I'm so excited to share my first full post in a while because the amazingness that was Brittnie & Alex's wedding just could not wait to be shared! I'm in love with this day, with these people and these images. Old hollywood glamor at the Southern Depot on New Year's Eve = perfection and it was so much fun to capture. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do.
2016 is off and running too and started with a bang. Check back often for updates!
Happy 2016, friends! I'm so far behind and I've got SOOOOOO much to share because that camera of mine and I have been spending LOTS of time together. But for now, enjoy the gorgeousness of this sweet Christmas wedding...
I get to photograph the most beautiful couples and the most beautiful weddings...
And a little sneak peek at this gorgeous day too...
So, I'm a little behind these days and trying to play catch up means that I haven't been able to blog all of the gorgeousness that I REALLY want to share. But I have to post a few from this amazing wedding that happened a few weeks ago with colors galore and most adorable bride and groom. I promise to be back to blogging like crazy one day soon...
I'm in love with this wedding. Karlie & David wanted to elope but couldn't' stand the thought of not having their family with them so they got married at Springtree Farm in Crossville. And I think my heart just skipped a beat driving on property - the fall colors were this photographer's dream and Karlie was all about the photos - even if it meant dancing in the rain. She's my kind of bride I tell ya.
Here's why I have the very best clients...because they say things like, "I'm actually really happy it rained today."
Can you tell that I've been busy? Here's another preview of another gorgeous day...
How adorable is this family? I love that the colors are starting to come out and that the smiles on this super cute family just shined with them!
Here are some of my quick favorites from this gorgeous wedding on Saturday!
Watch out blog followers...there's so much hotness in this post you might actually get burned! Ok, that's obviously not possible but seriously, how gorgeous is this couple? It really doesn't hurt that Savannah, GA isn't too shabby either and made the perfect backdrop. I'm a little bit obsessed with these photos and how they turned out. Can't wait for this wedding next May!
Lauren & Jared were married last weekend at the home that Lauren grew up in. It might not look like it - to me it looked like a gorgeous plantation with beautiful barn for the reception area. But that's because Lauren's dad built it for this special occasion. You could still smell the newness of the barn inside! But the thing I noticed most about this day was that this family just seemed like they had a lot of love for each other. There were a lot of tears - like a LOT of tears - but so much happiness! Even through the rain, there was joy. The rain just didn't let up all day but it was truly a beautifully day nonetheless...
When Allie's mom saw her completely ready and dressed in her gorgeous wedding dress she simply said, "I can't believe I made something that beautiful." And I feel like that sums up this wedding perfectly. It was completely beautiful in every single way and full of family love. The weather was just amazing and even a little windy which Allie really wanted because she's awesome like that. I'm so excited to share this southern wedding with magnolia tree leaves and horse hair layers in a wedding dress. And watch out because there are a lot of photos :)...
I'm so thankful that I got to photograph this wedding! I've known Molly since she was just a sweet little blonde girl in elementary school and guess what - she's still just as sweet as she can be. Seeing her in love was just beautiful. It was an emotional day for these two but they had extra love and arms to hug them through it and even 2 butterflies that helped walk Molly down the aisle (if I'm being honest I totally missed it the first time I saw those photos but once I did I couldn't get over it). The Reserve at Bluebird Hill is one of the most gorgeous places in East TN to get married and I just loved that it was such a perfect backdrop for this love story - even when it poured down rain for just a few minutes.
May you guys have lots of happy years together - you deserve it...
I love a gorgeous wedding in downtown Knoxville and this day was just that. On the first football Saturday of the year, there was no one around so we had the city all to ourselves during game time. That is kind of the best! Amy & Brian now reside in Cincinnati and will probably find themselves in various cities throughout their married life but no matter where they go they will always take a little bit of Knoxville with them. Enjoy this downtown wedding!
When one of your bffs has a baby, this is the magic that gets to happen. I love this family so, so much. Half of these ideas were big sister Madeline's so I'm just going to hire her as my assistant so I can see her more. She's one happy big sister...
Katherine & Greg were married a few weeks ago in their backyard and I've thought about that a few times since. How fun is it that on any simple day they might just look out the window of their house and immediately be reminded of the day they became one. There aren't many people who can say that! This gorgeous couple had the most fun facial expressions to capture so I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed capturing them...
Oh my sweetness, look at this face! You'd never know that little Sadie was quite the party animal during our photo shoot. Looking at these photos make me smile because even though she's only 7 days old you can see such a big personality...already. I kind of love it. And I also love that after 4 years of marriage I got to photograph Abby & Chris again with their new little bundle of joy. Such a special time with so much love.
I think that the heart of Knoxville got just a little bit bigger this past weekend. The community and love that was shared was inspiring to capture and I'm so thankful that I was able to document this day for so many reasons. I'm going to be a little wordy with this so bear with me.
A little over 2 months ago, Yoga teacher Betty Kalister was killed in a plane crash along with her husband and daughter. It was her dream to see Knoxville host an outdoor yoga event like so many other cities do and a few years ago she did just that. So in honor of her memory three amazing women and fellow yoga teachers decided to host one in her honor - Jill, Catherine, & Jen. This year it doubled in size so I'm going to estimate there were 350+ people there. Amazing! I hope this grows year after year after year.
I didn't know Betty well, but as a member of Real Hot Yoga in Knoxville I had the privilege of taking a few of her classes. And I definitely got to see the heart that she left in the hands of those who remain here. The week that she died was a very emotional one. I remember going to a class with Micole and she set an intention for the class, as she often does. Love. Simply Love. Thru a few tears she challenged us to lead every movement with love because we are never guaranteed tomorrow and, God forbid, our last action or our last word should be anything but love. I think I have carried that with me or thought about that every single day since. It's not a new concept and it's certainly not something I've never heard before but something about the way that message got carried into my heart - it never left. Couldn't we just all use this reminder every single day? It's something I'll day after day continue to strive for - even when I'm frustrated or angry.
Real Hot Yoga is a place I absolutely adore. One of my favorite classes, taught by Emily, ends with this - take a moment to thank yourself for giving back to you so that you can give back to others. SO THAT YOU CAN GIVE BACK TO OTHERS. Isn't that just beautiful? This has been the reason that I continue to go back week after week. So I can give my very best to my family and friends and to my clients. This year, I've been really consistent with going to yoga 4 times a week and I can feel it in my energy level all the time. On Saturday it felt like the hearts of every yogi were this open. They held hands and swayed together. They opened their faces to the sun. And they laughed with strangers. So that they can give back to others.
Even not knowing Betty, I felt that she would have been so proud of this event. It was the Knoxville Community at it's finest and I'm so excited to share these images from such a great event...
The fabulous owner's of Real Hot Yoga, Cyndi & Aaron...
