Adam proposed to Alyson at Arrington Vineyards, so it was a meaningful spot for photographs. We basically swam through the venue (it was so humid!) and they ran, kissed, and frolicked through the vineyard as we made these photos. You’ll see what I mean as you scroll down.

Alright, time to meet Adam and Alyson–!

This b-side photo was just TOO funny not to include!

This is the bench where Adam proposed to Alyson! You can read about it here.

It was a lovely day with a lovely couple…what more could a photographer ask for?!

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Meredith and I (& her awesome parents) strutted Vine Street in downtown Chattanooga before heading over to the walking bridge for this photoshoot. Her parents were great company, and brought the awesome yellow chair you’re about to see (thanks guys!)

Funny story (my favourite kind of story, duh) time-
While shooting on the walking bridge, a cop on a Segway stopped behind me.
“You girls taking pictures?” he asked as he hopped off the Segway.
“Oh no,” I think to myself, “I’m going to get scolded. I hate when this happens!”
Living in Nashville has left a bad taste in my mouth as far as getting in trouble for taking photos. Everyone I go someone comes up to me yelling “Excuse me, there’s a professional photography fee you need to pay!” That kind of thing never happened to me in Cleveland (I’ll take a farmer chasing me with a shotgun over an administrative assistant trying to charge me money anyday! And yes, I’ve been chased with a shotgun before).  And so, after replying in the affirmative, I brace myself for the scolding.
“You want to use the Segway for a photo?” he offered.
“Whaaaaat?!??! How random and amazing! Sure, why not?”
So Meredith hopped on this nice police officer’s Segway and we took some shots.  I was tickled pink!
And now I’m more convinced than ever that Chattanooga (ahem, Cleveland) is the best. Simply the best.

I now present to you the amazing and lovely recent UTC graduate- Meredith!

Meredith and her mom have matching tattoos!

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What an amazing family!  The Richards are all people who, when you leave their company, you realize that you’re still happy from being able to spend time with them. It’s like an afterglow, and it’s great.  Jennifer and Travis are laid-back, fun, quick to smile, and Mason….as you’ll see from the photos below, Mason is totally adorable. He’s also the happiest child I’ve ever met–nothing but smiles and laughter.

Here they are!

The older I get, the more important I realize family photos are. I love going home and looking through my mom’s photo albums! I love seeing my family grow, get older, and change hair styles!

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Due to life’s complete awesomeness and unpredictability– I am now moving back to Cleveland, TN in ONE MONTH!  I can’t believe how smoothly (and perfectly) everything worked out. Since my Spring/Summer is completely booked up, my move won’t affect anything except my level of excitement. Hip Hip HOORAY!

These next 2 photos are my all-time favourites. Coolest kid ever!

Their wedding day was smooth sailing as their closest family and friends came in to town to celebrate their marriage. We had our First Look downtown Nashville, TN and the weather held up beautifully! Miranda (who I finally figured out looks JUST LIKE Ginnifer Goodwin– Snow White from the tv show “Once Upon a Time”? Am I right or what?!) looked stunning in her wedding dress (wedding dress no. 1, that is!), birdcage veil, and blue accented jewelry. Ooooh! I can’t wait for you to see her!

I can’t over-state how much I enjoy and like this family. Miranda, Jason, Ethan, and Luke– I think the world of all of you and am honoured that I was able to photograph you all!
Without further ado, here is Part One of Miranda and Jason’s wedding!

And lots of thanks to my girl Ally for assisting me!

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Emilia’s graceful, fun, grounded, and an awesome girl to hang out with. Gosh, what I wouldn’t do to have her long hair for just a day!
Emilia was awesome enough to come out and model for me on Marianna‘s Shadow session. The three of us hit up Shelby Park, talked about cameras, settings, posing. We walked around, we screamed about spiders (seriously, spiders were pretty much everywhere and I couldn’t handle it), and I made these photos of Emilia and Marianna.

Marianna came all the way from CALIFORNIA to do this Shadow Session. I was honoured. She’s a super rad girl with a great photographic background (formal education and experience) and I can’t wait to see what she does in the future!

I met Laura years ago at a cook-out in Virginia. I photographed her sister Kristen’s wedding last October (you can see Kristen & John’s wedding photos here: Part I & Part II) and fell in love with their family and friends. I am so, so, so excited to photograph Laura and Thomas’ wedding this summer. I love staying in family circles!!!

Without further ado, come on and meet Laura and Thomas!

This is probably the prettiest engagement ring I’ve ever seen. Yellow gold is the best (personal preference)…Mmmmhm!

(This shoot was kind of a big deal because Thomas was my first ginger! I was so excited!)

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Take a look at these rockstars!

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