Engagements

When I talk about Ryan, I refer to him as my little brother.  Not my brother but my little brother.  That’s who he is to me and maybe that’s just how it will always be!  That’s why it’s so incredibly weird that he’s old enough to be engaged!  I have to say though, he couldn’t have picked a better girl to marry and play house with next October.  Welcome to our crazy family Cari. :) 

We took these kids out for their engagement session on probably the coldest, wettest day we could manage.  The rain started coming down pretty steady when we got a little way down the trail in the park.  What luck!  Fortunately, they look pretty good as drowned rats! :)  Our poor cameras on the other hand, they looked kind of pitiful…

After getting completely soaked, we escaped to the warm inside of the Factory.  So much better…

It’s so much more comfortable to go outside at this time of year when you know you can go right back in!

I think this is my favorite…

You know, I am a very cool big sister – I didn’t get wierded out at all photographing my little brother making out with his fiancee. ha!

The purpose of the last clothing change was to show absolute personality and personal style.  Really it’s just to give their kids something to make fun of. ;) 

Ryan and Cari, thank you for letting us take part in this exciting time!  We had a great time hanging out with you guys! :)  See you soon…

 Love,

Mel and Sean

You guys know what suckers we are for proposals so there will be lots of images to show for this one!

Jessica Harp and Jason Mowery were engaged a few months back and we were so excited when Jason asked us to come along to photograph the big event. Being in the music industry, they share a love of old country music so how perfect is it that they met at the Ryman? Jessica’s band (The Wreckers) was in need of a fill-in fiddle player and Keith Urban‘s fiddle player, Jason, was asked to help out. A couple of weeks later, he was made a permanent fixture both in the band (sorry, old fiddle player!), and in Jessica’s life. Jason decided to go back to where it all started to ask Jessica to marry him. Check out the montage at the bottom of this post for many more images…

Popping the question….

Obviously she said yes!

Where it all began…

The Ryman has so many cool little nooks and crannies!

After the Ryman, we walked around downtown a bit. Check out the slideshow to see the random dutch guy who came to chat with us. There was also a singing homeless guy who ended up joining a chase for a thief down the street. Only downtown! Sean and I don’t make it out of the Franklin bubble much so it was an exciting time! haha!

No story here – just a fun yellow wall… :)

What can I say? These kids are super cute, super sweet, and super talented – they just have it all! :) Check them out and keep your eyes peeled for Jessica’s new album coming in 08!

Jessica and Jason, thanks for sharing your infectious happiness with us. :)

– Mel

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Sunday was one of those rainy, stay in bed kind of days but Amber and Tyler made it so much fun!  We started out at the Parthenon where they used to spend date nights in high school and then moved on over to the beautiful Belle Meade Plantation.  I love old log homes.  They remind me of Sean’s grandparent’s house where we got married. :) 

Aren’t they cute?  I’ve officially decided – this season is all about cuddling!

Thanks you guys!  We’re excited about running around on the beach for your wedding!  Have a wonderful Christmas!

 – Mel