Chicago!

Here are some pictures from my recent trip to Chicago... well it was in December. I'm a little late getting to this.

BRIDES TO BE: Obviously we do travel for destination weddings. However, if any local brides are going on vacation before your wedding, how amazing would it be to have your engagement session at your vacation destination, such as Chicago, South Carolina, Florida? Contact us to make arrangements. As you're looking at some of these images below, picture you and your fiance in these unique surroundings.

There was no shortage of snow... our landing at Midway was more of a skid and go than anything.
Where does it end....
I liked the contrast between the tree, the old church, and the Hancock building. It's kind of like the original tall structure, followed by an earlier man-made structure, followed by an incredibly tall man-made structure. What do you see in this one?

This is "one legged Bob". No, this is not Photoshop trickery. This pigeon only has one leg! A kind homeless man told me that a couple years ago (I'm not sure how he knows the life story of this particular pigeon) the poor bird's leg was frostbitten and fell off. Or at least that's what he said...

Carla and Danny's Wedding

Here are some of my favorites from Carla and Danny's Wedding:

For late December the weather was great!

The flower girl was adorable - she wanted to stop and talk to everyone.

The men of Phi Mu Alpha singing to the bride.

Carla and Danny were another fabulous couple to work with, as were their wedding party and families. As they open a new chapter in their life we wish them all the happiness in the world.

Caleb and Marie's E-Session

It has been a while since I posted, but a lot has gone on since then! I'm going to try to catch up on what I've missed, starting with Caleb and Marie's Engagement Session.





When I initially met with Caleb and Marie, they flattered me. I had never had someone pay me quite so many compliments about my work in such a short period of time! I quickly realized that they would be wonderful clients and did everything I could to help them make up their minds to choose me!

Caleb and Marie's session actually consisted of two different parts. We met once at a time close to sunset to do some daylight pictures and then take advantage of the Christmas lights along the river in Clarksville.



That session yielded some wonderful images, but was cut short by the weather. It started sleeting in the middle of the session! We decided to meet again to take some more pictures a few days later.




The second session was in downtown Clarksville. There were many opportunities along the way, but all along Caleb had a particular wall on the side of one of the historic buildings that he wanted a picture with. So, I obliged him.





Caleb and Marie were wonderful! I look forward to their wedding in May.

All About E-Sessions

(First of all, let me clarify that an e-session simply means an engagement session.)

Featured Couple: Casey & Paul, Nashville, TN

Location: Downtown Nashville

FAQ About E-Sessions

What do I do with my engagement pictures?

Casey & Paul chose to have enlargements of their e-session images at their reception. With an e-session that focuses on creating art, these images are great for framing and placing in your new home together. You could also use them on your save-the-date cards or even the invitations themselves.

When should we have our e-session?

Normally, I recommend doing an engagement session at least two months prior to your wedding date, since this allows time for ordering plenty of enlargements for your wedding!

Where should we have our e-session?

Many photographers choose to do e-sessions in their studio. This choice is great for traditional standard images. However, we love to go on location with our couples. We urge them to choose places that represent who they are. For example, we’ve had some choose to go the river, farms, downtown settings, playgrounds, and more.

The bottom line is - choose locations where you will be comfortable. And think outside of the box. While you may be used to seeing traditional poses in front of a black background, imagine how wonderful your image would be if your were sitting on top of a bail of hay or dangling your feet into a stream. Anything is possible!

Why have an E-Session?
An e-session is vital for both the photographer and the clients to get to know each other. Simply put, it’s much easier for the photographer to work with the clients on their wedding day if they’ve had an opportunity to shoot a session with them prior. And it’s a lot easier for the clients to be comfortable with the photographer if they’ve had a chance to work with them as well.

Remember that your wedding photography is an investment, and an e-session is not only a great way to get great images of you and your soon-to-be spouse, but also to ensure that your time with your photographer on your wedding day goes as smooth as possible!