Archive for April, 2010

So the weather last Saturday in Panama City did not want to cooperate.  If it wasn’t rainy it was tornado force winds!  We just couldn’t win.  The ceremony & reception took place in Channon’s parents backyard and just before we got there they made the decision to move the ceremony under a tent where the reception was going to take place.  It was well put together because Channon’s mother definitely has an eye for decor and colors.  You might also remember Channon from some other weddings we’ve photographed, she is friends with two of our other brides who were in attendance!  
More of Channon & Daniel will be following, they have decided to do a Mr. & Mrs./Family (they have the most adorable baby boy) Session… so look forward to those!


One of Channon’s super talented friends made these hair pieces for each of her bridesmaids… they are the perfect touch!

Doesn’t Channon look gorgeous for just having had a baby?!? I can only wish to look that good even without having a baby!




The chandelier was such a beautiful touch, they put these up in various places under the tent. I was in LOVE!


Channon’s father made this arbor from a picture she found in a magazine, of course it was supposed to be outside but it was just as beautiful inside.





Channon’s brother and girlfriend…

Channon having fun and Daniel with his new Mother-in-Law!

We have SO MANY sessions to blog right now, but as always weddings take precedence on the blog. We had two this weekend, so stay tuned for later this week in order to view more wedding fun!

Lindsey, what can I say, I really get to know our couples a lot through the additional sessions. I had the pleasure of having two sessions with Lindsey, an engagement session and a bridal session. I really love spending time with our wedding clients before the big day, I get to know A LOT about them through the interactions and the process. At the bridal session I was able to meet Lindsey’s mom, Karen. She was beyond awesome, and now I know why Lindsey is such a sweet person. Keith is such a sweet guy!!! Lindsey found someone absolutely perfect for her. They are SO cute together and I wish them the BEST!

Let me introduce the series of images by saying: The day was so windy and sprinkled rain the entire day. Luckily it didn’t make it past sprinkles, but of course that limited our frolicking fun on the beach during all the portraits. Mother nature makes me sad sometimes, I don’t think she got the memo about Lindsey and Keith’s wedding.

All the attendants were so much fun. The guys as always were funny and the ladies were so cute and helpful.

Have a TON O FUN on the honeymoon, see you when you get back!

Day of Coordination: Morgan Burleson- 850-625-0607
Decor/Floral: Kirby from Blossoms in Panama City
Cake: Cakes by Tanis
Salon: Indulgence Salon

Lindsey got ready at Indulgence Salon in Panama City Beach. This salon is AWESOME! They were so much fun.



Getting Ready at the Boardwalk
My favorite detail shot!!!
Colorful shoes and beautiful flowers. Kirby Holt from Blossoms did a wonderful job on the florals and decor at this event.

The first look






All the beautiful bridesmaids and Lindsey. Keith has identical twin sisters, so the three of us swapped stories about growing up looking EXACTLY like someone else. The ladies had a great time the entire day.





Swoon, the first dance…

Everyone looked like they were having A LOT of fun. It was such a great time.
One of the groomsmen dancing
This is now officially a requested shot when there are sparklers at the wedding. I enjoy doing it! Maybe I’ll try doing something other than “LOVE” next time!
Keith requested a photo at the end of the night of everyone left.

Lindsey was married today!  So I am posting her bridal portraits.  I have been patiently waiting to show these, because Lindsey is stunning. The four of us (Lindsey’s mom accompanied us) drove to Seaside, FL.  We kept finding some really cute spots around the little town sandwiched between Watercolor and Seagrove, FL. If you have never been you should really visit, actually on second thought don’t visit, I enjoy having Seaside all to myself!

The wedding photos will be coming shortly!!!













These two have been apart for quite some time. Garrett living in Jacksonville working as a helicopter pilot in the Navy while Jackie has been at Auburn. She finally found an opportunity in Jacksonville and will be completing the move in a couple weeks to Florida! It was tricky planning this shoot since Garrett will be leaving before the wedding (and coming back for the big day), and currently they only see each other on some weekends. So we had to plan accordingly. I am so happy it worked out when it did because the afternoon was glorious!

Jackie had given herself homework and the two of them went out on the Friday before the session to scout out some great spots. And boy did she!!! These two are beyond cute together. By the end of the session these two were like seasoned pros in front of the camera. Looking through these images to pick out some for the blog entry I could see the way Garrett looks at her, and it was just so heart warming.

I don’t know if I love Duke more because he is a Boxer, or because he is cute with his little bow tie… either way, I heart him!

Duke: I will lick everyone and anyone any other day of the week, but when I am asked I will stare at you like you have two heads! He finally slobbered, like EVERY good boxer, but this was such a cute stare.




Sharing is caring, and Garrett knows how to share ice cream. Very important part of every marriage, sharing ice cream… Terry are you reading this?

Pulled out the macro while Jackie and Garrett were changing.

OK, so I have moved on from tall grass.  My new photography obsession is TRAINS, not necessarily train tracks, but miles and miles of trains. Yes, I am odd.





We headed to the beach and it was super WINDY!

So to the right and behind Garrett and Jackie there was a lot going on at the beach on Amelia Island.  There was a wedding about to start, and apparently vehicles can be driven normally on the beaches here (not used to that). Then we made fun of the sedan that got himself stuck by spinning his wheels while trying to reverse.  Good times!






Looking forward to the November fun!  Hopefully the move is completed soon, and you can enjoy everything Jacksonville has to offer together.

Lettie and Matt were married at the Macon downtown Armory. In Tallahassee the Armory is just a big banquet hall but in Macon it is a beautifully restored hall. It has an old feel, but has been updated for events such as weddings. They have a wonderful room right off of the hall for brides to get ready, and it is within walking distance of about five churches in the Macon downtown area. One of them being the church that Lettie and Matt tied the knot in.

I met Lettie through a college friend, Julie, who has since started her own photography business. Lettie was one of Julie’s first friends when she moved from Tallahassee up to Atlanta. I was so excited to meet Lettie and Matt during our engagement session together. They drove down with Lettie’s mom for the day, and I am so happy they did. We had a lot of fun walking around Railroad Square that afternoon. Throughout the months I’ve communicated back and forth with Lettie and her parents. One thing I can say is that Lettie has a tremendous parents and Matt is a perfect addition to the family.


















This is thanks to Jessica Messer, Rebekah photographed a wedding with her in the Mobile area a few weeks back and did something similar.

Not only did I use some different lighting for this one, but I’m also experimenting with some new textures