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Mallory + Cody | Ole Miss Engagement
Posted on March 6, 2013
Cody & I have known each other for as long as I can remember. Even so, I can barely remember a time before Mallory was by his side. When he popped the question a couple of months ago at an Ole Miss game, I was squealing from behind my Facebook app. I am so incredibly honored and excited that they have chosen me for their wedding photographer!
Of course we had to go play at Ole Miss for their engagement session. It just wouldn’t be right if we didn’t!
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Photography | No People Required
Posted on March 5, 2013
Okay, one person is required: me, the photographer. Others are preferred, because I like to have someone to talk to while I’m shooting. 
While my heart lies with wedding & lifestyle photography, every once in a while I love to get out and shoot… stuff. I very rarely like taking pictures of flowers, trees, and the like, but I do love getting out at night (when I can) and shooting stuff just for me. I began this love two years ago when I took a stab at shooting lightning. There was an amazing lightning storm on our way home one night. My husband & I collectively decided that it would be worth it to go home, grab the cameras, and set up at a local park. I’m so glad we did!! Now I try to set up a tripod whenever I’m in a new place or just enjoying a peaceful evening outside.
I’ve decided to open up an Etsy shop with some of these nature/landscape shots. I would be honored if you’d check it out! It’s not much to look at now, but more items and more images will be added, I promise!!
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Charlee Tuesday | Hello Kitty Tea Party
Posted on March 5, 2013
This year, Charlee will get two parties. The one we had this past weekend was a smaller, family-oriented event. It’s where I went “all out” in terms of decorations, because I knew it would be easier to decorate at my mom’s house than it would to decorate at the park!! In a couple of weeks, we’ll go to the park with all of her classmates and friends and just let them all get hyped up on sugar and run around like crazy.
Instead of a lot of babble about the decorations and the party itself, I’ll just let you see the pictures. I didn’t take many pictures at all during the party because I wanted to just sit back and enjoy it. :)
Cake/Cupcake Toppers – Mama Fresh
Cake – Brandi VanDyke (; 256-740-1400)
^ Brandi also did her Angry Birds cake from last year! ^
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Charlee Tuesday | Thriller
Posted on March 5, 2013
You know, I always get so excited when clients’ children show me their real personalities. I love getting sweet shots of them, but I also love the ones that show who they really are!
With my child, however? Well, I see her real personality 100% of the time. I love it — I love her quirky, kooky, funny self. What I would also love is to have a huge canvas on my wall of my soon-to-be five year old that doesn’t look like she’s having a crazy episode. Just one. Is that too much to ask??
Instead, this year, it looks like we’ll have a Charlee rendition of “Thriller” hanging up in our living room.
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Charlee Tuesday | Dinosaur Tea Party
Posted on March 1, 2013
It’s so hard for me to believe that this was nearly a year ago… that my precious pre-schooler is almost a kindergartener.
True to Charlee’s style, she requested a pink, pink, PINK party this year. Hello Kitty + pink + tea party… what could be better?
Well, she threw a wrench in my plans this week when she declared that she also wanted Dinosaur Train to make an appearance at her party. I suppose dinosaurs can have a tea party, too?
I hope my girly-girl never loses her tomboy streak, and that she always remembers to stay true to herself.
*sigh* She’s almost five.
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Becky + Louie | Bahama Bliss
Posted on March 1, 2013
I had never been out of the country before. I know — can you believe it? I’ve been blessed with weddings in several of our wonderful states, but never had I even traveled outside the country. When Becky asked me to shoot her beautiful wedding in the Bahamas, I was so excited! As many of you know, being a destination wedding photographer is my dream. I knew one day it would take me out of the country, but I didn’t expect that it would be so soon!
Becky & Louie are such a wonderful couple. Although she is super-organized in every aspect of her life, she told me that she wanted her wedding to be anything but stressful. They chose an all-inclusive resort for the wedding and honeymoon and didn’t have to worry about a thing. In fact, just a few hours before their vows they were laying out by the pool, eating burgers and laughing with friends and family. That’s the way to spend a wedding day!!
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Bethany + Heith | Lawrenceburg, TN Wedding
Posted on March 1, 2013
Today, I’m catching up on blogging. I’ve neglected this way too much lately… so, for the next few days, expect a post every day. (I know — so exciting, huh!?)
What can I say about Bethany & Heith? Both were so laid-back on their wedding day. He helped set things up and goofed off with his buddies; she spent some good quality time with the ladies.
The details that went into this special day were absolutely amazing. If I were to put it in a few words, I’d have to call it a Vintage Christmas Wonderland. It was incredible!! From the homemade burlap boutonnieres to the china and the brooches, right down to the smells and sounds, this event was the epitome of a warm and cozy Christmas. I was so happy to be there!
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Kailey + Garrett | Huntsville, AL Wedding
Posted on February 1, 2013
To say that my December was a little crazy is an understatement!! On top of normal holiday festivities, trying to sort things out to get prints back from the lab in time for Christmas, etc, there were three gorgeous weddings to shoot! I typically try to stay at no more than two weddings per month, but what can I say? The holidays made me do it…. and I loved every second of it! 
There’s no better way to spend the holiday season than with people who are in love.
First up on that list are Kailey & Garrett. They had a whirlwind romance and he swept her right off her feet. From the gown to the cake, this event was a fairy tale!
Catering: Ashley’s Creative Catering
Cakes: Old Vienna Bakery
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Ashley + Rico: Married
Posted on July 3, 2012
I’m not sure that anything I say about this wedding could fully portray how much FUN it was!! The bride enjoyed a pedicure with her ladies while the groom was off playing a round of golf. They were both relieved and ecstatic to see one another during their private “first look” before the ceremony. The ceremony was filled with tears of joy, while the reception was nothing but dancing and laughter! I love seeing two people so absolutely in love.
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Catie + Mark
Posted on June 3, 2012
You may remember seeing Catie & Mark in a contest I held a while back. They’ve been planning their wedding while being miles apart, holding on to the promise that they’d get to be together when it was all over.
Their wedding day was absolutely perfect. With the heat index being close to the hundreds this week, I was a little worried! The day before, temperatures dropped… Saturday, it was perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. They were both excited to finally become husband and wife.
I was absolutely floored by all of the details that went into this wedding. To say the whole community came together for this is an understatement!!! Catie and her bridesmaids were joking beforehand that this was a bit like “Steel Magnolias”. I’ve gotta say, Catie & Mark’s cake was better than an armadillo.
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