The collection of memories from eight years of dating unfolded on one of the most gorgeous mornings to ever grace East Tennessee’s presence. She woke filled with anticipation at 5 a.m. with a morning scheduled with hair, make-up and the official putting on of the dress she will never wear for another day as momentous. [...]
Category Archive for ‘Love’ 
life in all its busyfullness
I woke up Wednesday morning, jumped on I-75 and headed to Knoxville. Saw my Mom for a minute and left late to meet Natalie (my sister-in-law).
We rushed to the alterations place with my gas light on and then *barely* made it to the nearest gas station. I bought a cold Diet Coke and Mentos.
Made it [...]
bear with me…
When I make posts such as this one I’ve just got to ramble for a bit. It’s therapeutic and for whatever reason writing truly helps me process…
Back in 2002, I sat in my future husband’s family kitchen surrounded by his parents and four younger brothers. We were eating soup and it was the slightest bit [...]
Inspired
Thank you to my lovely friend, Cheryl Weaver, this delightful couple came into my life a few months ago. Scott and Chelsea were looking for a photographer for their ‘09 wedding and since Cheryl has yet to plunge into that world (you should & I know you’re reading this!! she referred them to me. I [...]
Kimberly & Michael …their story…
Kimberly contacted me only months after I launched my website last year. As I prepared for the launch of my new business I said numerous times to numerous people that I would not be doing weddings. So, when Kimberly’s email titled ‘Wedding Photography?’ came in I knew I’d have to disappoint someone. I was surprised [...]
Love & Lost Diamonds
“Hey, do you have those earrings I handed you?” “Oh, sure,” I quickly answer. Really inside I was trying to remember just what earrings she was talking about. It was day three of the bike tour (I was doing this shoot at my stopover in Nashville) and I had officially gotten less sleep than I [...]
a ditz, a love shoot & a good cause
I called Emily (my best friend & ass.) Thursday night from the Atlanta airport in a total panic. My Starbuck’s grande, decaf, skinny, no whip, cafe’ mocha didn’t look all that appealing after my goose bumps turned to sweatiness in a moment’s time. My flight to Memphis had left without me (or I had stopped [...]
Hard work pays off
It’s not easy having a healthy, successful marriage that exists for the sole reason of loving and serving the other person despite your own wants and desires. I’m 5 years in and I know I’m pretty lousy at it. Luckily, I’m married to someone who’s way forgiving and gracious. (Don’t tell him I said this [...]
Don’t listen to me. I’m crazy.
What happens when you stomp your foot over and over while yelling, “I am not a wedding photographer” only to find yourself a few months later retracting every “I’m not a wedding photographer” statement ever yelled? Well, you’ll find me.
I have said forever that my photography passions lie with families & children. Then I did [...]
It was dirty & smelly…
…and perfect for some back-alley, urban-style engagement photos. T & L wanted to get some good photos of the two of them since there won’t be any fancy wedding photos. They’ve decided to spare themselves the money and headaches for a bona-fide Las Vegas elopement. Cheers & blessings to you both!
{Down one of the alleys [...]