Emily & Jason Make Fireworks

Tears, lots of happy tears, laughs and fireworks. Emily and Jason were wed in hot style as the golden glow of the setting sun washed the scene. A huge fan of outdoor weddings, I really enjoyed all this natural lighting and high emotion at Jason's family home, the venue for their wedding day.

Emily's mom and dad were all smiles, all day. The leis they presented to each other are a nod to Jason's Hawaiian heritage and a nice touch.
The colors Emily chose were earthy and fall feeling; just right with the nip in the air after the sun set.



Apparently, Jason is a big fan of fireworks, as I heard someone say this was the first time he wasn't taking care of the lighting.
Terry and I just really felt at home and well cared for from the moment we got there. Thanks guys. We wish you the best of everything.

Wedding Book Designed

I completed Jordan and Michael's wedding book in record time as I need it to show at the Best of Clarksville March of Dimes fund raiser next week. These are three of the images included and the complete book is on the slideshow here: Evans Rye Wedding

This is my image from Jordan's bridal session at Smith Trahern Mansion.

This one of Mikey was taken by Shea Halliburton.

I thought it was too cute and he is such a sport.

And this nice image of the ceremony was taken by Beth Waynick from her post in the balcony.

I just love it.

Love Lee & Lindsay

OK, now there's polite and then there's just too polite.

We had dinner with Lee and Lindsay tonight at Chili's (one of my favorites) and as we were chatting after our meal and my dessert...I know, I'm a sucker for chocolate, Lindsay casually mentions that I PUT THE WRONG NAME ON HER CD! The label says Lindsay and SAM! My last two grooms were Sams, so I made Lee one, too! So, of course, I'm dying and apologizing and they're all laughing at what an idiot I am.

I know it just killed Lindsay to say anything because she is so sweet. But, now, really that's just too polite. At least it's easily corrected and they get to keep the first CD to remind me of my faux pas.

Here are some of the images from the engagement session of LEE and Lindsay.

And here's the link to their slideshow of images: Lee & Lindsay

Sweet Porter

I did some creek photos recently with a very sweet little boy. Porter loved the water and was completely soaked in no time. He can't quite walk yet, but let me tell you, that boy can get anywhere he wants to go!I've been playing around with some textures and LightRoom presets also. Great fun and very addicting to alter images so easily.

Ooooh, I was a thumb sucker, too. I think it's so cute.

Bethany and Cecil

Well, as long as I'm up all night anyway, I might as well blog too!
Pictage, my lab, is now partnered with weddingwindow and I offered a hosted site to my new year's bride Bethany and her future husband Cecil. They did a bang up job with their design. Check it out here: Bethany and Cecil. They're in Houston, so I don't have any engagement photos to post, but they have a ton of themselves in the 'photo album' section. It's really a great way to keep their friends up-to-date. I was really hoping to hear from them after hurricane Ike blew through.
They are to be married in January in Dover, TN after a 'pre'-ception in Houston on New Year's Eve. I can hardly wait! I hope the area in still intact.

Clarksville Brides Bridal Show

Terry and I enjoyed a Sunday afternoon talking to future brides at the Clarksville Bridal Show yesterday. They are always so excited and enthused about their upcoming weddings, it's contagious!This is my Jordan in her gown and veil from Bride's Boutique.This is Lorri Vogel's fabulous creation for the cake dive. It's always so sad to see it torn to pieces. Kat Coffen of Selah Style presented the gown fashion show for a nice sized audience. It's always the hit of the event.

My buddy Beth of Turning Point Productions hosted the Show with Lorri Vogel of A Country Chapel and Kat Coffen of Selah Style.
I missed Lorri, but I got her husband Bob chatting with one of my grooms, Mark. He and his lovely wife Kassidy were married at A Country Chapel and it was beautiful.
And here is my sweetheart manning our booth so I could stroll and take pictures.
And this little cutie is getting a head start on her honeymoon planning!

Here's my slideshow of the event:

Bridal Show August 08

Shelley and Sam Hot Fun

It was so hot the day we took Shelley and Sam's engagement photos, we really cut the outdoor images to a minimum. And you know how I love outdoor shots, so I'm hoping for cooler weather on the wedding day. Since it's only 2 weeks away, I guess I may have to resign myself to indoor shooting. Pooh.

They are such a cute couple, I know the wedding will be sweet. Here are a few more from the e-session: Shelley & Sam