Thursday, February 18, 2010

Nashville, TN Wedding Photographer: Zach & April's Engagement Session

Zach and April are such a sweet duo.  They were constantly smiling and laughing with each other during their whole session.  So much fun!  I knew that their love must be genuine when at their Wedding Consult, Zach said something like "My favorite way April wears her hair is in a ponytail, she could wear it like that for the wedding and it would be perfect!"

You can see in these images how much joy they bring to each other.  I love when I can see that in a couple!  Zach and April, I'm so excited to photograph your wedding this June!  Enjoy the preview :)

-Rachel



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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Cadillac Sky

Cadillac Sky Check these guys out:  www.cadillacsky.net

Besides being extremely talented at making music, these guys are incredible people.  I had the opportunity  to travel up to Ohio this past fall and photograph them recording their new album in Dan Auerbach's studio.  They've now used those photos for their new website and NEW ALBUM, Letters In the Deep.    I'm shooting a session for them this Saturday actually!  Check them out and listen to their free download of the song "Hangman."

Love seeing some of the images featured on this ad, and a preview of the album cover!

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Monday, February 15, 2010

Chris Weaver Band

Meet Chris Weaver and his band, Matt, Reed, Ben, Cornelius and Cade.  They are a local rock/blues band here in Nashville.   check out their website here!  I recently shot a session for them and they were a hoot the whole time.  They constantly made each other laugh, you can tell they are truly brothers.

"It’s so hard in a place like Nashville to have a true “band” because a true band usually takes time to evolve. The players get better over time, you write together, fight together, and in the end...you become family.

The key to putting a band together here is work. If you can find steady gigs and write original music that brings you together, that is about the best shot you have to succeed as a group. After two and a half years of steady work and one hell of a sound, we are proud to say we have completed our first record. Plus, we even bought a van...so you know it's real now!

We know that our history is still being written and hopefully we will get to see our dreams realized. The music business makes no sense at all, but we love our fans and firmly believe there is no better way to make a living."
– Chris Weaver


I enjoyed meeting you all!  Enjoy the photos.  
-Rachel

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Sergio & Christine's Wedding Day

Snow, snow, and more snow gives you an idea of the setting for this January wedding!  Christine and Sergio win the award for making the best out of what is beyond our control.  They were able to share their day with their loving family and close friends.  A few of Christine's close family came up from Florida and were a delight to talk to.  They think so much of Sergio and Christine!

I love the way Sergio looks at Christine, he's so genuine and is so attentive to her.  So sweet!  Somebody at the wedding told me that "Christine married a very patient man!"  What a compliment to both of them.

After the ceremony and group photos, we headed to the reception where we were all surprised by a Mariachi band!  They were decked out from head to toe with Spanish outfits and instruments.  It was so much fun.  

Sergio and Christine, thank you so much for letting me be a part of yout sweet, snowy, intimate wedding.  Enjoy the photos!






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Friday, February 5, 2010

Jon & Tara

Another snowy day in Nashville! Jon and Tara, being from Ohio, were used to the snow and were totally up for it for their engagement session. They came into town and met with me at Bongo Java where we discussed their wedding. A few days later they decided to book me for their wedding this September at the beautiful Cedarwood! They wanted to go ahead and do their engagement session while they were in town. Since most of their guests are going to be from out of town, they wanted the photos to have that "downtown Nashville" vibe.


Jon and Tara were so much fun to be around! You can see in Tara's face how much she loves him, and how much he makes her laugh. You can also see how much Jon truly cares for her. They did an amazing job, in the snow and all! Afterwards they treated me to some delicious lunch! What a sweet couple. I am SO excited and honored to photograph this fall!




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