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Checking in and catching up

Posted on November 23, 2010

I’ve taken the week off from my day job, which means a week full of family, fun, great food, errands that I can’t take care of during a regular week (i.e. dental appointments for me and all four of my children and renewing my drivers license) and, of course, editing!

This is what I’m working on:

1. Jamie & Jacob’s wedding

2. Meagan & Will’s love session

3. Morgan & David’s wedding

4. Ashtyn & Matt’s engagement session

I intend to have the first two sessions listed fully edited by Sunday and the other two by Dec. 12.

Thanks so much for your patience!

Happy Thanksgiving – hope you enjoy turkey, family and making memories!

Nikki and Adam | Covington, TN engagement photographer

Posted on November 3, 2010

I have always loved the scene from The Wedding Planner where Mary (Jennifer Lopez) says she can determine the length of a couple’s marriage by their song and color selections for their wedding. Of course it’s not really true and is a great gauge in theory, but I prefer the body language route. You can tell a lot about a couple by the way they interact, by the way they look at each other, by the things they do for one another when they think no one’s watching.

Adam and Nikki have great body language and a connection that is easy, comfortable and not at all awkward.

We met at the gazebo on the square in Covington and started shooting there, then moved to various spots around it. Adam mentioned going over to Lucci’s Pasta House for a couple of quick shots and, lucky us, they didn’t mind. They even allowed us to take over their chalkboard!

(Side note: The awards you see the wall are for two first place wins in this year’s Best of the Best readers’ choice poll, which was done through the newspaper where I spend my days. The awards are well-deserved, too. I picked up lasagne (delicious!) today and the interior has changed already! lol.)

I thought the way they held onto each other as they watched Brandy draw the heart and their initials was adorable. And then it was Adam’s turn to play with the chalk.

He’s writing their wedding date … and he got it correct! Way to go, Adam.

Don’t you love the way they look at one another? Some couples would give anything to be transported back in time for just one more look like that.

We also shot a few photos in Adam’s parents’ backyard – it was gorgeous! The pink blooms matched Nikki’s sweater perfectly.

We still had time and light, so we continued with our session. Next stop? The always popular railroad tracks. This time we shot on some old tracks that are no longer in use and afterwards we shot some by a warehouse-type of building that is currently being renovated by the city. Adam’s job was to look for snakes – I delegate this task to every man I know. I am terrified of snakes.

Our last stop was a cotton field, tucked away between the trees. Usually cotton is picked by this time, but we found a field that hadn’t been touched yet (thank you, Adam!). Cotton field photos are super popular in the South, though this was my first one. I’m very proud of the way they turned out.

Nikki and Adam, thank you so much! I loved working with you two and wish you nothing but the best in your future.

Engaged: Joshua & Erika

Posted on April 24, 2010

In November, Gwen and I shot photos at our co-worker’s son’s wedding. While we were there, his other son’s fiancée asked us to shoot her wedding and, of course, we agreed.

Having a fledgling photography business, I want to shoot as many sessions as I can. Gwen and I have tons of ideas and we made sure Erika knew we wanted to shoot engagement and bridal photos prior to the wedding. A week ago, we did it! It was a marathon double-session, and it was exhausting, but so. much. FUN!

Erika and Joshua aren’t getting married until May 22, so you’ll have to wait to see the bridals, but the engagement photos are a go!

In my last entry, I shared all of the scenery for the engagement shoot. Our locations were all in about a half mile of one another along Hwy. 59 West/Main Street in Mason, Tennessee. We had beautiful gothic-style arches, painted brick buildings and railroad tracks. And obviously, a very easy-going couple.

Poor Joshua was subject to primping by his bride-to-be and future mother-in-law prior to the shoot – he’d better get used to it (right, ladies?).

We started at the church, then made our way south towards the tracks.

Remember the blue wall? It looks kinda shabby, I know. But in photos, it rocks. I hope that in seeing these, Erika’s mom agrees. lol. When we said we were headed to the businesses she was a little surprised.

This has to be one of my favorites (below).

It’s no secret they’re in love – and have been since Erika was in the seventh grade and Joshua was in the tenth (Erika graduated with the Class of 2009).

Another run-down building, but the teal-ish paint made a teal-ish stripe in her dress pop.

Next up, the tracks! During our consult – which we actually did via Facebook chat (gotta love technology!) – we discussed several ideas and Erika asked for railroad tracks. Before she asked, I was tempted to toss the idea out there, but not many people are willing to play on the railroad tracks. But this was one gamble that worked out (and thank you, Gwendolyn, for finding some fabulous inspiration photos for the basis of this entire shoot)!

First, helping each other walking along the rails. Hand-in-hand, working together.

And then? A little sit-down. So, so sweet.

I love the way Joshua and Erika were up for anything we suggested! This is a modern take on the famous post-World War II shot taken of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square. Except, you know, in Mason, Tennessee.

Thank you, you two, for such a great session! We cannot wait until May 22.

Sneak peek: Erika & Joshua

Posted on April 18, 2010

We had a fun (and long!) double session this afternoon with Joshua and Erika. We started out on the square in Covington with Erika all dolled up in a dress that is “seriously, five layers of poof!” as Erika said. We shot photos all over the square and at a nineteenth century church in Mason. Then, two hours later, we met up with her groom for some railroad chic engagement photos.

I really love the series and can’t wait to share, but until then, here’s something to tide you over. Erika and Joshua, Gwen and I had a blast hanging out with you!