Westhaven Portrait Session – Lindsey and BJ

Written by Mel McLellan

Wednesday's portrait session was with Lindsey and BJ. They live here in Westhaven and heard of us through the community network. They're getting married next year so we took them out for an engagement session in the neighborhood. They are a really sweet couple and they have the funniest dog! :) Here's the sneak peek:

This one is my favorite.

We hiked back into the woods on the ridge for part of the session. It was a bit muddy but the trees were so beautiful that it was worth it!

Lindsey and BJ and their new house...

The baby came out for a few...

Just before dark we grabbed this one as the session was wrapping up. You just can't beat our "front yard".

Thanks for letting us photograph for you Lindsey and BJ. :) We look forward to seeing you around!

- Mel

Franklin, TN Portrait Session – Jill and David Take 2

Written by Mel McLellan

Yesterday was Jill and David's fall session. You might remember them from the summer - we're doing a session for each season. This time we went up to the Natchez Trace Parkway and ran around. It was a beautiful day and the leaves looked great - they're not a bad lookin' couple either. ;) Here they are:

Thanks for joining us once again guys! See you again in December! :)

- Mel

Franklin, TN Wedding – Emily & Jock

Written by Sean McLellan

Saturday's wedding found us back home in Franklin. Emily & Jock tied the knot at Epworth United Methodist's newly built building--gorgeous church.

And speaking of gorgeous--Emily & her girls getting ready

Meanwhile Jock & the guys are hard at work using the radio tuner built into the TV to find the UT vs. Alabama game. It was a close call--They tried two different radios with no luck, and finally got the TV working.

The girls

The guys

And when the girls aren't in the photos... Wow, look at all these cameras. Is it just my imagination or is she using two cameras at the same time??

The guys' entourage

Time for the ceremony... or is it? I catch two of the guests sharing a radio... UT vs. Alabama game, I suspect?

And I've been spotted. Yep, definitely the game.

Mel catches this shot from the balcony right as Emily & her uncle walk into a patch of sunlight.

At the same time, I'm down in front to catch Jock's reaction.

The newly married couple

I think this is my favorite.

Off to the Governor's Club to partay. I tried something new here. I put the camera on a tripod, and set it for a long exposure... and then ran around all over the place popping the flash to freeze action here and there.

Tennessee WINS. Jock informs us that UT is #1.

Time for the money dance

I think this is one of the bridesmaids' husband--he was hilarious. He decides to get in on the money dancing action with the groom. Plenty more shots like this will be in the gallery in two weeks. Be sure to check those out!

That about wraps it up...

Thanks, Emily & Jock--have a great honeymoon, and we'll talk to you soon!
-Sean