James & Rachel

Tennessee sees very little snow in the winter.. if ANY.  To try and plan a wedding on a day that it would snow would be impossible.  Somehow, Rachel and James pulled it off!  They probably didn't plan on the snow, but they were planning on a Winter Wedding.  What better to help that theme than snow... all day long!?!  It was absolutely beautiful.  And so was the bride, Rachel was glowing the whole day!  I love the first few shots of her and James.. so elegant!

Despite the cold, we headed outside to get some shots in the snow.  Rachel and James decided to see each other before the ceremony and take some photos around the square in Murfreesboro.  We met up with their Bridal Party and family for some group shots, then headed off to the (warm!) ceremony and reception.  James and Rachel are best friends and it shows.  It was so sweet to hear their personalized vows to each other.  After the ceremony, all of the guests enjoyed a night of dancing, fun, and yes, snow. :)

James & Rachel, thank you for having me be a part of your beautiful day!  May you be truly blessed by your new life together.

Rachel

Blake is growing up!

The Yancey's are back!  This time little Blake is 9 months old... almost a year since I did his newborn session!  I can't believe it.  Dave and Shauna are still some of the coolest parents.  Will start you out with a side by side comparison from his newborn session to now.  Look at that smile!

Enjoy!

Rachel

I've been featured!

I've been featured by Clay & Emily of Kennedy Occasions, CLICK HERE to see my interview with them!  The wedding photos in the interview feature the McGary & Hilton weddings I shot in 2009.

"After planning our own wedding and at least 50 showers and events, we decided we really enjoyed organizing and helping others with their special events!  We are looking forward to this new journey!  Feel free to view our website, check out our services and view a few past events at www.KennedyOccasions.com.  How can we help with your next event?  We would love to hear from you!" -Clay & Emily


Clay & Emily are a husband/ wife wedding planner team in Murfreesboro, TN.  I strongly suggest looking into what they offer when planning your wedding!  A wedding planner can provide so much help and guidance that is totally beneficial!

Have a lovely weekend!

Rachel

Kellen & Maya

Check out this sweet duo!  You might recognize Kellen, the ultra-talented fiddle player in Apache Relay.  Kellen wanted to get a gift certificate for a photo session for his girlfriend, Maya, for Christmas.  How creative?!  So I typed up a cute certificate and we met up when Maya was in town for the holidays!  Isn't Maya beautiful?!

There were SNOW flurries the whole time, which made it so cold.. but we made it fun!

Enjoy!

Rachel

Chris & Lindsey's Wedding

Lindsey and Chris are an adorable couple who are so in love!  Their wedding was an absolute blast and I was honored to photograph it along with my 2nd shooter, Mandy.  Lindsey and Chris handmade all of their flowers.. so fun and unique.  Chris handmade the flower in Lindsey's hair and  also the flower girl's hair.  I admire couples who put in the extra effort to make their wedding personalized!

We started out the day at the studio, where the girls helped Lindsey get ready.  Lindsey and Chris decided to see each other before the ceremony, and we were able to get some fun shots of the two of them in the studio.  It was absolutely freezing outside, but they were troopers!

The ceremony was in this small, quaint church in East Nashville with a red door.  The church was filled with beautiful hymns, close friends, and family.  After a few quick group shots, we headed off to the reception at Ugly Mug's, a coffee shop that they rented out for the night.  It was a great atmosphere with coffee and dessert for everyone!  After their last dance, they headed off to their honeymoon in England, and then their new life together in St. Louis.  It was an honor Lindsey and Chris, may your marriage be filled with joy!

-Rachel