Engagements

I’d like to write more, but a wasp just stung me right in the center of my retouching hand and it hurts to type.  Death to all stinging flying beasts!

Claire & James, we had a great time shooting with you in the streets of Cortona! It was hard to choose just a couple for the blog–there were so many great places! We’re excited for you to see the rest, and to shoot your wedding in a few months! See you soon.

We had Amber and Tyler over for their personal premiere a couple of weeks ago so I thought I would share a few of my favorites from their engagement session.  Tyler and Amber are amazing people!  Amber is a school teacher in one of the poorer parts of our area and Tyler works with troubled youth – I can’t even imagine stepping into their shoes!  They have such big hearts and what’s most impressive is how incredibly positive and upbeat they are able to remain no matter what.  We feel so priviledged to be able to document the lives of such wonderful couples! :o)

These guys started dating when they were in high school.  Centennial Park was a popular date night location as well as the place where Amber’s parents were married so we went back there for part of the session…

This is one of my favorites –

I love this series!  You guys are too sweet! :o)

The second half of the session was spent at the Belle Meade Plantation to pay omage to Tyler’s love of history.  There are so many cool places around the grounds – we could shoot there all day!

And finally, my other favorite to close. :o) 

Can’t wait for the wedding this summer you guys!  It will be here before you know it!

 Thanks for looking everybody! :o)

– Mel

It happens fairly often that we get the opportunity to work with couple who, for one reason or another, can’t have us shoot their wedding.  These are always an incredible honor for us because these people appreciate what we do enough to go the extra mile to integrate us into their wedding experience.  Whitney and Vaughn are one such couple and we so enjoyed our time with them!  They are incredibly warm people with sweet spirits and a great sense of humor. :o)  We went back to where they met for the engagement session and roamed around Belmont University’s campus.  We love tying in the sentimental and it doesn’t hurt that Belmont has really great architecture to play with! 

Vaughn is a professor at the school so we were able to sneak into a classroom for a few fun shots.  Yes, in case you were wondering, Whitney and Vaughn met while she was in school there.  They say it’s not nearly as scandalous as it sounds but we think they should run with it and add embellishment!  I mean come on – it’s hottt! ;o) 

I can’t decide which one I like best.  How about you?  Sweet and sexy or edgy-cool? 

Whitney and Vaughn, you guys were a pleasure and we’re so happy to have met you both!  We’ll see you soon for your premiere!