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Sloan & Brian - Franklin, TN Wedding

Shaun Larson — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:23:42 +0000

What an absolutely wonderful weekend we had photographing a wedding for a family who we’ve been friends with for many years. When we first learned of Sloan’s engagement, we hoped that we would have the opportunity to document the day for them because we knew it would be a fantastic day. The wedding was at one of the most cherished historical churches in downtown Franklin which made it perfectly positioned for their post-ceremony walk to their reception at Puckett’s over on 4th Ave in where guests were treated to the mouth-watering creations of one of Franklin’s favorite restaurants. Congratulations to Sloan & Brian, as well as to both their families! Oh, and kudos to the entire bridal party - you all ROCKED!!!

Heather & Roger - Franklin, TN Wedding

Shaun Larson — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:21:21 +0000

Heather & Roger and all their friends and family celebrated their Fall wedding at First United Methodist Church in downtown historical Frankilin. Heather was so organized that we were ready to roll with the formal portraits early which was a luxury that offered us more time to accomplish a diverse collection of portaits. Her selection of gown was also a treat in that it provided some inspiration for different poses and really complimented the incredible lighting we were working in. When it was Roger’s turn for formals, he could not have been more natural. Cool, calm, and casual which is the perfect recipe for great images. Guests were treated to a reception at the church’s reception hall which was an easy walk across the street. After a great time of celebrating with their guests and staying to the end, Heather & Roger were sent off with a great display of sparklers. Thanks for inviting us to your wedding. We had a wonderful time capturing it all for you!

-shaun

Anna & Keith - Brentwood, TN Wedding

Shaun Larson — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:09:41 +0000

Well, the weeks have flown by with the busy Fall season so we’ve got several weddings to post. We’ll begin by posting few images for Anna & Keith to check out while on their honeymoon this week in Hawaii. Anna & Keith’s wedding was at Brentwood Baptist Church where we had plenty of options and space. We were even able to easily pull off a group photo of all the guests. A MAJOR thanks goes to the bridal party for their help in arranging the group as we positioned ourselves above. The day was an entire delight for us. Great people, a wonderful location, spectacular weather, and everyone was there and ready to roll when we needed them for photos. For a photographer, that’s like a dream-wedding-day. In addition to photographing the wedding, Anna was interested in a bridal session, but as it turns out we made the session a bride & groom session the day after their wedding because they were not departing for their honeymoon until Monday. So, we got a double-opportunity to work with Anna & Keith in the same weekend and have some incredible images that were produced. Congratulations to you both and we hope you’re having a wonderful time in Hawaii!

-shaun

Tracy & Mac - Engagement in Thompson’s Station

Shaun Larson — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:30:26 +0000

What a gorgeous Fall day for shooting! Tracy & Mac could not have had a better day for their engagement portrait session, nor could we have a better location. With Tracy’s parents having the perfect property in Thompson’s Station for the session, we spent a few hours capturing it just before sunset. Both Tracy & Mac were naturals too - what an awesome job, you two!!! We can’t wait for the wedding!

-shaun

Elena & Brad - Nashville, TN Wedding

Shaun Larson — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:51:38 +0000

Whew…. what an exciting time at Elena & Brad’s wedding!!! For us, it was virtually like a family reunion in that so many of our wonderful friends were there - friends that seem like family. Elena & Brad came to us after we had covered a couple of Brad’s cousins’ weddings, so they knew what they were in for (which is a good thing). Being that they had already seen us in action (and according to Brad, we are fast with the formals), we were already a match for each other. The wedding location was Woodmont Christian Church in the heart of Green Hills. We’ve worked with Marion (Woodmont’s director) so much that we know each other’s routines and everything runs soooooo smoothly. The readiness in the bridal room was nothing short of exciting as all the make-up was being done, gowns steamed, hair done, and nerves being wound… well, except for Elena. She was SO calm. Brad & Elena opted to do most of their formals prior to the ceremony, so we started with the two of them as a couple and worked our way up to bridal party and family. We picked up just a few extended family groups after the ceremony, but those only took a few minutes, so they were quickly off to their reception at Richland Country Club. Okay, now if you’ve never met Beth at Richland CC, you’ve missed meeting one of the top wedding reception coordinators/managers of this area. Beth designs and runs an incredible reception and Richland showed it. It was simply stunning as well as personalized with a projected monogram on the dance floor. Well… once the celebration got rolling… it got rolling. These people can dance and there was no slowing down until time to bring things to a close. The dancing was full-force until the announcement for guests to get their rose petals for the leaving. At the entrance, a blue Jaguar awaited Elena & Brad. The car is from Matchless Limo and after having seen many many limo companies, we repeatedly see Matchless provide outstanding vehicles with superior service to our clients, and what is cooler than seeing a couple on cloud nine crawling into a vintage Jag for their get-away. This indeed was quite an event for some wonderful people. We loved seeing all our friends and making new ones throughout the day! Thanks to everyone for inviting us to participate!

-shaun

Below: When visitors and clients view our work, they very often tell us something to the effect of “you’re so good at catching expressions”. I simply love Elena’s natural expression below as well as Brad’s mom’s expression in the next photo which was taken just before Brad was about to seat his mom. When asked how we produce images such as these, I often reply that I believe it’s a blend of experience as well as an education on people - neither of which are included with the camera. I enjoy studying people and how they respond to specific scenarios. That allows me to predict what will happen next… and allows me to be there to capture it. Sometimes, it’s racing ahead to meet the moment. Other times, it’s waiting because I know the moment is coming to me. Sometimes I can feel someone watching me while I wait and then BAM… the expression comes, I get the image, and my watcher then realizes what I was waiting on.

Wicked Good Wedding Cakes - Dessert Designs

Shaun Larson — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:39:06 +0000

So, I’m editing the images from last weekend and I come across the images of the cakes and just thought I would share a few photos along with a rave review of them. The cakes were done by Leland Riggan and her team at Dessert Designs. Now, Leland and her husband Steve have been friends of ours through the wedding industry for years, but their products never cease to amaze me. Yeah… they’ve got that “look” nailed down and each one is incredible and gorgeous, but have you ever tasted one??? Well, have ya?? Chances are high if you’ve been to many weddings in the Nashville area, you have, but there’s something about their cakes. It’s that “x factor” and when you taste it… you know it! Well, this weeekend was no exception. I believe the bride’s cake was a Kahlua Chocolate Chip and OMG…. that thing was wicked good! So much that a blog entry certainly isn’t going to convey it, but you’ve just GOT to taste one for yourself. The groom’s cake was Leland’s famous Chocolate Truffle with a raspberry twist, and if you’ve never tasted “the truffle”…. well… you’ve not experienced chocolate. Well, that’s the end of the bragging on Leland and her team. If you’re ever her way and need a cake for a wedding (or other occasion), be sure to tell her that you want a cake that is “wicked good”. You can find wicked good cakes at: http://www.dessertdesignsbyleland.com

-shaun

Christi & Richie - Brentwood, TN Wedding

Shaun Larson — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:33:45 +0000

Anyone who knows me - or even has talked to me - knows that… well… once we get talkin’… we can be there for a while. Well, our first meeting with Christi & Richie was no exception. I think if we would have talked much longer, it would have turned into a slumber-party meeting. We were having such a good time, that the hours flew by! Fast forward to now and what a blast we had on Saturday while we photographed their wedding at Brentwood United Methodist Church. A big kudos goes out to everyone in the bridal party and to all the families. If anyone needs to know how to stay on a wedding-day schedule, these folks are your go-to people. You all ROCKED!!! The formals were split into two sessions. Everything without Christi & Ritchie before the ceremony, and everything with them together after the ceremony. It worked well, and we even picked up some additional group images at Brentwood Country Club where their reception was being held. Richie’s friends and family are in the entertainment industry, so the reception was totally covered and was jammin’ all night and that dance floor stayed FULL! In addition to friends and family coming in from all around the country, many guests also traveled all the way from South Africa, Australia, and Canada, so this was a wonderful opportunity not only for the wedding, but a reunion as well. The day was flawless and was an absolute joy to photograph.

-shaun

Below: While Christi & Richie were saying “bye” to guests through the window, I went to the front of the limo and was shooting through the sliding glass behind the driver’s seat. Once their “goodbyes” were over, this was their reaction when they realized that all the flashing light was NOT a built-in strobe light in the limo. That was hilarious, you two!

Brittany & Steven - Green Hills - Nashville, TN Wedding

Shaun Larson — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:43:44 +0000

“Spectacluar” sums up the wedding day of Brittany & Steven! The day began with all the bridesmaids arriving at Woodmont Baptist Church to get ready for the wedding… and they were all wearing the coolest matching pink robes which coordinated with Brittany’s white “bride” robe. That was one happ-nin’ bride’s room! Brittany put on the final touches just prior to formals and she was gorgeous. During formals and looking through the camera, her eyes had that certain “pop” to them that you just want to keep photographing. As the ceremony time approached, the sun began dropping and with it coming in on the west side of the sanctuary, the ceremony had an incredible glow about it which was perfect for the ceremony and spotlighted Steven awaiting his bride as she came down the aisle. After an elegant ceremony, guests made their way down West End to Loews Vanderbilt Plaza only to see reception decor that was detailed on every level. A spotlighted cake and glowing monogram on the dance-floor make wonderful personal additions to the room. The entire day was wonderful and we enjoyed working will everyone in the bridal party and all the families. Thanks for the wonderful time and for asking us to be there with you!

-shaun

Julia & A.J. - Nashville Wedding at Schermerhorn

Shaun Larson — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:12:39 +0000

What a great opportunity we had recently when we met the families of Julia & A.J. after they were referred to us by our great friend Martin O’Connor. The incredible wedding location for the ceremony and reception was none other than the specatcular Schermerhorn Symphony Center in downtown Nashville. Schermerhorn is one of those places that simply offers your eye so much to take in that each time you visit there you notice something new and it never ceases to amaze the viewer at the detail of the location. Julia & A.J. chose to have their ceremony in the North End of the building which allowed the columns to provide a balanced architectural surrounding. The reception that immediately followed the ceremony was held in the West Side courtyard of Schermerhorn and the weather could not have been better. Tents were of course installed as not only a precaution for rain, but also as an added design element for the feel of the reception. What a beautifully planned wedding that we were honored to have participated in. Congratulations, Everyone!

-shaun

Renu & Dowin - Brentwood, TN Wedding

Shaun Larson — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:29:15 +0000

We usually have the opportunity to meet with brides and grooms months in advance which serves as an ice-breaker for all of us and usually by the time the wedding comes around, we’re very familiar with each other and have talked about just about everything having to with the wedding. Well… with Renu & Dowin living out of town, our meeting each other came only days before the wedding and you would have never guessed it. We hit it off immediately and the entire meeting was filled with laughter while we hammered out the last adjustments to the wedding day schedule. The more Renu & Dowin filled me in on the wedding plans, the more wheels started turning in my head about the unique images we would produce on the actual wedding day. The wedding location was a private residence that offered us the world in terms of visual impact, comfort, and class. The entire property glowed as the late afternoon sun settled in. With most of the formal images done prior to the ceremony, we wrapped up just a few after the ceremony was over which allowed Renu & Dowin a relaxed schedule for traveling to their reception at Brentwood Country Club. The celebration continued with fine dining, toasts, cake-cutting, and dancing. What was really cool about their wedding date is that it was also their grandparents’ wedding date as well, so they were presented with their own mini-cake for their own anniversary cake-cutting. It was a spectacular day full of beauty, fun, and best of all… great people. Congratulations to Renu & Dowin along with their families. We enjoyed our day together!

-shaun