Julia || Bridal

Who || Julia
What || Bridal Session
When || March 2007
Where || Big Canoe, Marble Hill, GA

I'm soooo glad to finally be able to share these with the world, they've been under wraps since our shoot last month... hidden from the groom and all. :o)

I love working with Julia! She's so much fun and she's so real, the kinda gal who just says it like it is! I love that!












This past weekend Julia and her handsome fella, Adam finally tied the knot... be sure to check back later in the week for a sneak preview of their amazing Big Canoe wedding!

Cheryl + Rob || The Wedding

Where || Cleveland, TN
Ceremony || Broad Street Methodist
Reception || Cleveland Country Club

Meet Cheryl + Rob. These two are a fun couple and I'm so honored to have been apart of their day! Some of you may know Cheryl, she's a local wedding planner. If you're like me and have ever wondered what a wedding planner's wedding is like, let me just tell ya, it's nothing short of fabulous! Being a wedding planner, Cheryl knows the importance of having a planner, so she herself hired a coordinating team!

Is there anyone who can look at this without laughing? Or at least grinning like a fool...


Surrounded by beautiful bridesmaids, you can see Rob had a rough day ;-)

Cheryl sharing a moment with her mom and sister before the ceremony began.



Cheryl and her dad before the ceremony, I love the relationship Cheryl has with her family!


Incredible blue eyes


Who gives this woman to be married to this man...


Tender moments like this is why I'm a photographer...

I love the emotion of the moments that make people cry, I have to say that this image below takes my breath away. A lil boy overcome by the ceremony. You see kids cry all the time because they want this or that but to cry from emotion and happiness, wow... look out ladies, he's going to be a heart breaker!

The Nike+ Challenge

Yesterday I began my 1st fitness filled, healthy lifestyle, Nike+ day! If you haven't heard of Nike+, it's an awesome system, a sensor that goes in your shoe and talks to your ipod. It acts as a personal trainer and keeps track of your walks or runs.

You'd never know it now, but I was the fitness queen in high school. Worked out 7 days a week, 3 - 4 hours a day and never ate over 1500 calories, no matter what. Same story as everything, life gets in the way, your busy, no time, blah blah blah... Then, about 5 years ago I was diagnosed with PCOS and all went down hill from there. As a part of dealing with PCOS, eating extremely healthy and exercising is highly recommended, which is something I've done on and off, but the whole life, no time thing has always gotten in the way.

Knowing it needs to be done, I'm hereby committing to exercising and eating healthy. I'm also challenging you to join me! It's so much easier to eat out than to buy organic and cook at home and it's so much easier to veg out in your down time than to work out, but I'm officially making the effort and blogging my progress. I'm starting off walking and working my way up! The sweet part about the Nike+ system is your workout info is transfered from your ipod to the Nike+ site, there you can show the world what you'd down, challenge people and even trash talk with the people you run or walk against! If you'd care to join me, just send your email address and I'll add you to the challenge!

Here is today's progress. Small but it's way better than nothing! I've also completely swore off all drinks but water and given up sugar not naturally found in foods. I'm 4 days into it and I feel great, no cravings at all.


So, if you need to change your lifestyle and eating habits or already have, lets hear about it! Add your stories or comments below in the "Show some luv" section!

Amy + Jon || The Wedding

Date || April 07, 2007
Ceremony || Fillauer Lake House
Reception || Fillauer Barn
Coordination || The Finishing Touch
Floral Design || Chickamauga Flower Shop

Amy + Jon's wedding day will forever be remembered as the coldest April 07th day in the history of our area. Despite the cold, the entire day was beyond gorgeous and perfect in every way. The location is one of the best and prettiest spots I've ever seen! Full of charm, every square inch of the property is perfection, not to mention Nancy + the staff, WOW!


The dress


Check out this incredible ring!

Meet Jennifer, who is the owner and floral design artist of the Chickamauga Flower Shop.

The 2 upstairs bridal rooms of the house were fabulous, perfect decor, perfect lighting, perfect setting. When I saw the old style bed, I knew I had to do something with it. After a little persuasion and maybe a tear or two, Amy agreed. I'm so glad, these are some of my favorite images of the whole day!


The groom, Jon.


Trinity, of The Finishing Touch, did an amazing job coordinating the event.

A little kiss out behind the barn. Amy + Jon choose to see each other before the ceremony and really gave us some creative time for pictures. You can see some perfect examples of why the Fillauer House is such a cool place, little details that really set it apart.

Did I mention that I heart email?!?!

This afternoon I checked my email to find this waiting for me. I teared up and giggled all at the same time! All this love and she hasn't seen a single wedding photo yet! I have the coolest job on the planet!


"You are so GREAT!!!!!!!
I felt so great about picking you in the beginining and 1000 times that after the wedding. You and your crew worked so hard. I can't say enough about you and them. I felt completely at ease. That feeling is priceless. I can't wait to see everything.
Let me know where and when and I will be there!!!
My mom is your newest fan. When I told her she was going to have a website to show her friends. Oh my goodness she was so excited!!! She doesn't even have a computer at home but was talking about going to buy one. You don't think she was proud do you??? I know everyone had a great time especially me, Jon and the girls!! They had a BALL. I guess all that worked payed off.
I would like to give you a raving letter of review for future clients. Can I put it into a word document and you attach it to your site or should I send it via snail mail?? I want to tell everyone you are the one to have at their big day!!

I know that this will not be the last time we work together. Trinity says you take amazing maternity photos also. Who knows when but I promise you will be there!!!!

You ARE the best!!!!
Mrs Jonathan Roberts :) :) "

Wendy + Andy || The Engagement

Shot on location at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA.

I first met Wendy + Andy a few months ago at Cafe Mi Aroma. From the moment they sat down and we started chatting I could tell they were absolutely crazy about one another. I honest to God, no fooling, sure enough, teared up twice when Andy was telling me about his bride to be. I was sure they thought I was a nut after that but instead we started making plans for their engagement shoot. When I asked what some of their favorite things were, Wendy mentioned butterflies and nature. Ask anyone who knows me and they'll tell you I've been wanting to shoot something at Callaway for far too long now and I saw a chance to do just that. I mentioned the idea and they immediately said yes, which made me love them instantly.

I'm not sure who was more excited, them or me, after tons of excited emails from Wendy to that effect and a super sweet voicemail from Andy the night before, Thursday finally arrived!

We began our shoot in the fabulous butterfly garden.

It's too perfect that the theme for the wedding will be tropical.

After a quick lunch, we ventured over to the amazing lake area where we lucked upon the most incredible light!


Behind the lake were dozens of stunning azalea bushes of every color and hundreds of tulips along side the creek.

The ground was completely covered in pink azalea blooms and we were blanketed by a thick patch of bushes. I adore the colors and fun of this image!

I'm certain that I've never heard the words "I love you" so many times in my life. They are so in love with each other that they absolutely glow at the sight of the other.

The laugh on Wendy's face is infectious, I can't look at these without smiling and laughing myself.


The light was beyond perfect and was so kind at this very moment. I love the bursts of light coming through the trees that seem to fall on them.

From there we went to the beach for some fun in the sand and evening sunshine. As we were walking under the picnic area, the ceiling jumped out at me and we had to do something with it.

We hit the beach during the time of day that is known to us photographers as the "golden hour" for some warm light. I love this image, I think it says so much about these two. You can just tell from their expressions what's in their hearts, I love it.

Check out this ring, not only is this guy adorable and sweet but he has awesome taste in the bling-bling department.




Wow, I can't even begin to describe the fun I had with these two. I'm forever greatful for this day, I got to spend it with two people I adore at an amazing location doing what I love to do the most, can a person be more blessed than that? Thank you, thank you, thank you.

With a little more than 250 images, check out the entire day's shoot on the online gallery .

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