Nashville Family Portrait Session - The McGaugheys

This past Sunday we did a Lifestyle Session for one of the kindest families. You may remember Mel who we did a promo shoot of a little bit ago who is also a photographer (The Velvet Trunk). Well, her parents and twin sister (I've always wanted a twin!) came in town from Texas, and we shot at 'em with our Canons. :)

We hit a few different spots around downtown Franklin and had such a nice time. Her sister is so sweet and kind just like Mel, and her parents are really wonderful. They have been married 40 years and they are so in love!

Check out some of the shots we captured...











A little behind-the-scenes shot I took while Zach was shooting with the strobe...


Don't they look so happy together? :) What a great example for those of us who are practically just starting our marriages....




No behind-the-scenes shot on this one, but this was taken by me when I was shooting the sisters. I was shooting with just the natural surrounding light and we wanted to make sure their eyes looked nice and bright (got to love a good catch light) so Zach grabbed the reflector and "popped" some light on them. Yay teamwork!



Next we had a wardrobe change and headed to downtown Franklin and then off to Carnton Plantation to make use of their field! :)



















Group Photo!



Thank-you guys for making the shoot so enjoyable for us. Hope you had a safe flight back and next time we'll fly out to you guys!

The Cutest Kids in Your Life!

Earlier last week we had the blessing of doing a Lifestyle shoot for an amazing family we know. Meet Nathan & Jenni and their precious kids!






Natural beauty is power!




Doesn't she make you want to burst to the seams in a smile?









Nathan & Jenni are truly an amazing couple and they have a great family. We love these guys and will try and share more images later - there are so many great ones!!

Home Again in Nashville and a North Carolina Shoot!

Great news! Zach and I are finally back in Nashville!! Who knew when we left last week for Thanksgiving that we would be coming home 9 days later instead of 4! Yes it was a slight inconvenience, but we cannot complain! We had such a relaxing and fun time! My aunt and uncle were so great to us and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, had great food, drinks we like, and even rearranged their work schedules to let us have a car for a day, and not to mention Uncle Rich driving 2 times to pick us up and then drop us off 1.5 hours away from their house. They were so wonderful and if they lived closer I think we'd be over there every week :) Thank-you Aunt Julie and Uncle Rich!

We went by the shop to pick up our car yesterday... the great mechanic James replaced our water pump, head gasket and thermostat, and our car doesn't overheat anymore! Woo hoo!

This is the outside of Jame's garage taken with the 'ol point and shoot (Zach wanted me to direct you guys to check out the "sweet" slogan on his business card below!).





This is our busted water pump. See the fin that I am holding on the pump? Yeah, there are supposed to be like 7 more of those helping the water cool the engine...



So between sleeping in, eating great food, watching TLC, and playing Wii, we actually did some work! We did a Lifestyle Session with the Fischbeins - neighbors of my aunt and uncle. They were such nice people and we are so glad we were able to shoot their family!















Aren't they cute together??

It was nice to be somewhere different for a few days and it was great to be with all the family, but are definitely glad to be home! As Dorothy said... "There's no place like home."

The Brouillet Ladies!

For those of you who don't know, my (Jody's) maiden name is Brouillet. Pronounced just like the desert - Brew-lay. For the first time since Zach and I have been married all the Brouillet gals were finally together at the same time!

Of course Zach and I were supposedly on vacation relaxing from work but we couldn't resist pulling out the cameras and taking a few shots! I think eventually we started getting on Zach nerves because we all were being so picky with what photos we liked and didn't.... ha ha.... that's girls for you!

This is my younger sister Kelly (22). Gentlemen she is single... Come to us first if you are interested in pursuing. If you are somewhat of a creep - don't even think about it.


Here is all of us!

Mom, Jacq (27 and married, sorry fellas...), Jody, Kelly



Why am I the only one in this photo who looks goofy?

It was great to be with my sisters all together again and with our mom! Awww.... good times... Yay Family :o)

Cousins, Cousins Everywhere!

Monday was really great! We got up in the morning, got dressed, and then Jody's Aunt Julie gave us her car so we could get out and about! We headed over to Bear Rock Cafe to get some stuff taken care of and enjoyed some great soup and sandwiches.

A few days back, while Jody's aunt and uncle were occupied, we took a few photos of the girls as a gift for their hospitality and wanted to share them!

This is 15 year old Lauren.







This is 13 year old Sydney (named after the Aussie capitol where Julie & Rich used to live).





and the two of them together!



Stay tuned for more sweet shots from our holiday vacation!

Family Lifestyle Session Teaser

Ah, what a great weekend! The first shoot of the weekend was a family Lifestyle Session with Hadiel & Brandon and their adorable and energetic son, Eli :) Check out some teaser photos of the day...





If you are interested in having your own Lifestyle Session with us - contact us via our website for more information! It's not too late to have photos taken in time for the holidays!

On Saturday we were a part of Alexis & Abdul's wedding at CJ's off the Square and we cannot wait to post some photos of that and brag some more on the ladies who run CJ's! Keep your eyes peeled for those in the next few days!!

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend!!!

We’ll be home for Christmas...

Rather often Zach and I get emails (or FaceBook messages :) of Michigan people asking us when we will be in town next so we can do a shoot of their family, kids, friends, or we have some couples who had really horrible wedding photos and want to get dressed up again and get some awesome new shots.

Well never fear, Michiganders! Zach and I are coming home to Michigan for Christmas and we are working it into our time at home to be available to schedule in some Lifestyle Sessions.

These Lifestyle shoots are $1,000 and you normally receive:

• Anywhere from 2-3 hours of hanging/shooting time… sometimes more
• Both Zach and Jody shooting
• Personal online viewing and ordering gallery
• Non-stuffy, non-cheesy, non-generic, high quality photos that capture your family

However, in honor of Christmas we are going to include an 8x12 Gallery Wrapped Canvas Print (*continue with blog to see what this exactly is) with your Lifestyle Session. We might even shoot you a few web sized photos to email around to family or put online and brag about your kids :)

Of course, there are many other options of items you can additionally order (albums, Christmas cards, prints, digital images, etc.)…

*Note: You do not have to be located in Michigan or set up your shoot around Christmas to take part on what we are offering. You can schedule your session now in preparation for Christmas cards, gifts, etc. :)

Enjoy a few photos from some Lifestyle Sessions!

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What is a canvas?
Our canvases are handmade in California and can be ordered in any shape and size up to 100”. The images of your choice are printed with the highest quality archival inks that will never fade or discolor. Your canvas is then hand crafted around a custom frame continuing around the sides for a beautiful print that is ready to hang on your wall with no additional framing needing. Canvas prints are perfect for filling any size wall space with a clean, modern look to enhance your home.

Zach and I have a 30x40 canvas on our bedroom wall of ourselves and we love it!

What is a Lifestyle Album?
These flushmount albums are characterized by a seamless center and storybook layout that evoke class and style. Tear proof, water proof, and warp proof, with scratch resistant covers and pages, our album company makes albums endured to last.

We would love to come and hang out and photograph your family. Shoot us an email at info@GrayPhotograph.com and we can schedule your session!