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

Spring definitely kicks things in high-gear for weddings and we have been having the best time capturing some incredible images and expressions from clients seeing all their planning pay off and having a wonderful joyous time.  The wedding of Elizabeth & Allen was no exception as you can see from this small sampling of images from their special day.  Elizabeth’s dad is recovering from a severe car accident, so seeing him walk her down the aisle was probably one of the most awesome events we’ve seen at a wedding.  Elizabeth & Allen wanted their rehearsal captured, so we were able to meet everyone and document all their activities at the church as well as the dinner at Loveless Cafe.  The following day, St. George’s in Belle Meade was the site of the wedding ceremony and everything looked beautiful for the joining of Elizabeth & Allen.  From St. George’s, guests proceeded to War Memorial where the celebration began.  If you’ve ever seen War Memorial, you know what an incredible building it is… outside and in.  Top it off with some accent lighting and you’ve got a reception location that is simply stunning.  The reception was full of “congratulations” while everyone visited family and friends.  Although most of the night’s music was supplied by City Lights, Allen took the stage and treated guests to a short performance that received tremendous reviews and was enjoyed by everyone.  Wow… what a wedding!  Excellent planning, everyone, and thanks for having us along.

-shaun

Well, it was time for our good buddy Judson to come and visit us again, and he kept us hopping as he’s now a bit mobile.  His expressions were completley awesome and he wasn’t afraid to show off is in-coming teeth either.  Way to go, Judson!

 -shaun

So, after down-pours of rain the last couple days followed by the cloudiness of today, one would think that the conditions were not quite right for an engagement photo session… but… fear not…  Emily & Eric were in town doing some wedding-planning and were 100% on-board for the session today, so we ventured out and spent some time playing around to get some great images of them as a couple.  Thanks, you two!  I had a great time, and now that you’re pros at this, we can already tell that wedding day will bring lots of awesome images.

 -shaun