Ty & Zoe

I have been so lucky lately to have some of the coolest kids to work with. Meet Ty and Zoe. They are brother and sister and they totally know how to ROCK the camera! And it's all made possible by their super cool mom Carol, who put all the trendy outfits together. We had a blast hanging out and we got some awesome shots from the session! Here are a few of my faves from the day.....Enjoy! Much Love!

Will you Marry me......?

Ok,so now let me tell you just how sly Josh is. I was working a wedding when I got a voicemail from Brandi's boyfriend Josh. He really didn't go into any detail over the phone about what he needed, so when we were finally able to talk that next Monday, he filled me in on the wonderful surprise he had for his future bride to be! He was going to propose! I was speechless for a moment, because I was so honored that he wanted me to be in on their forever! I had never been with a couple for a proposal and let me just tell ya, it isn't easy. My eyes were getting misty and starting to run, and for a photographer, you need your sight, and at that moment, mine was giving in to the tears. But anyways, back to the story. So, he sends his lovely lady 11 roses to work that Friday before the portrait session. He is sure to make a big deal about one of the roses missing, just to keep her off the diamond trail. And he works it out with a friend that works at the floral shop next to the Carter House, to leave the 12th rose waiting for Brandi. And so he did. When we got to the Carter House I was nervous, and just hoping I wouldn't mess something up and I know Josh had to be feeling the pressure as well. So getting the nod from Josh, a little ways into the session, I take Brandi off by herself for some pretend shots, just to buy Josh some time. And from the corner of my eye, I could see him walking back with the rose. I had Brandi step out into the sunlight to see her soon to be fiance' holding her ring and her rose. And this is the part where my eyes were filling up, and the group touring the Carter House were holding their breath nearby. Josh had filled them in on what was about to take place, when he had gone to get the rose. After it was all said and done, there were tears, clapping, shouts of Congratulations and well wishes, but the most important thing was that SHE SAID YES! It was simple and sweet and tells the story of how Brandi won her Josh....forever! Much Love.......

Puttin' out the vibe in Franklin....Brandi and Josh style!

How do you begin to describe a couple that it already so awesome! It'll be difficult, but I'll do the best I can. It all started with an email when Brandi contacted me about setting up an appointment for portraits. The minute we began to talk the words just flowed and I knew she was cool from the start. And when she spoke so fondly and candidly about the guy that stole her heart, I knew she was smitten. From that moment on, I couldn't wait to meet them and introduce them to my camera! So on the chilly morning of October 18th, we finally met and as soon as my camera saw them, sparks flew! Instant chemistry! They were naturals! Ryan and I truly enjoyed their company and had a wonderful time. And little did Brandi know when she woke up that morning, that she would be getting engaged later that day.....Here are a few of my faves from the session....the blog above will give you a peek at Josh's super sweet proposal! And for you loyal blog readers, you are sure to notice something different about the way some of these photos look. And that is because we are phasing in outdoor lighting for some of our sessions, and we are very happy with the results so far. So I must take a moment to thank my outdoor lighting instructors Zach Gray and Evan Baines for sharing their knowledge that is allowing me to branch out and try new things! Thanks again so much! Enjoy!

Alice & Faith

Over the weekend, I headed up to Beechgrove and got a chance to hang out with the super HOT mother/daughter duo Alice and Faith and their horses Dancer and William. It was a beautiful drive and the weather was perfect! I would love to have a chance to do more portraits out that way again! The scenery was breath taking! I had a blast with these ladies and it shows! They knew all the moves like they had been modeling all their life! So, needless to say....they ROCKED it! Here are a few teasers from the session that just happen to be my faves..... Enjoy! Much Love....