A Break!

So last night Zach and I were feeling a bit overworked and that we desperately needed an afternoon off. We agreed that we would finish one wedding in the AM and then head out of the house to hang and relax! That, my friends is exactly what we did! We headed to downtown Franklin and grabbed a bite to eat at Puckett's! We had never eaten there so we thought it was high time we try it out!



They had a little festive display right outside... we couldn't resist!





After that, we pulled over on the side of the road and goofed off a bit more with the camera when we saw this yard with all these fallen leaves and colored trees! .. I love fall!







Then we proceeded to the movies to see

...which was pretty funny. Now that crazy song is in my head if you can even call it that... I LIKE TO MOVE IT, MOVE IT...

Published - Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

We have been waiting and waiting for the layout files from the editor so we could show you the real deal, but enough is enough! We have taken our own photos (hey, we are photographers after all) and we are posting away before we get any older! ;o)

Last month one of our photos was published in Nashville Lifestyles magazine in its main feature (25 Most Beautiful People) introduced by the one and only Jewel. A few months back we shot Casey & Carmen's wedding, and Carmen Primrose was deemed one of the 25 most beautiful people this October with our photo featured in the article (p. 80)! She shares the spotlight with singer/songwriters, actors, a Tennessee Titan, a TV host, and the list goes on. Congrats Carmen!

For those who follow our posts closely you might recognize those great shoes...

Hitched! Meagan & Jerry

Meagan and Jerry have tied the knot, and what a great wedding with so many personalized details! Meagan looked absolutely beautiful in her wedding dress and all went smooth with Mary Alice of A Delightful Day and her amazing team coordinating!

Will post more later! Enjoy just a few for now!



We wanted to post this photo especially for Jerry who spent a lot of time on these...

(light provided by the amazing Nashville Event Lighting!)



Meagan & Jerry - have a blast in St. Lucia!!!

Wedding Bells for Jerry & Meagan!

We have the honor of shooting Jerry & Meagan's wedding today!!!! This has been long in coming and we feel like we have been there for most of the ride!

We did their engagement Lifestyle Session quite a few months ago...







And then had the honor to do Meagan's Bridal session - (photos which we have been dying to post!!!!!). Enjoy a few of them!!!



Meagan works at the capitol so we definitely wanted to grab some shots with pieces of the old capital building in the background on the grounds of Cheekwood...



Our absolute favorite shot! Doesn't she look great??

Two Days in the Lighting World of Zach!

Some of you may wonder what we do day in and day out. First, every day is always different. Secondly, in good time, we will share one of our days with you.... BUT until then, here is what we have been up to these past 2 days.

As you blog stalkers ;o) should know, Zach is a lighting guru. Light can make or break a photo and with Zach's mad skilz and knowledge, we MAKE great photos right in camera :) Anyway, yesterday and today, and continuing into next week (with a slight pause for a wedding we have this weekend!) Zach is working with an amazing photographer friend of ours (check our her stuff! The Velvet Trunk) setting the lighting for a product shoot for F.M. Allen. Stay tuned to their site to see their full online launch! They have some really interesting stuff that they have available to consumers.

I (Jody) get to stay home, sleep in, eat bonbons and watch soap operas. Just kidding! I have been holding down the fort and continuing on with all the stuff we have to do here! Woo hoo! Unfortunately, that's nothing too exciting to share in pictures, so I will share a couple images to give you an idea of what Zach is up to!





This evening we will head out to the rehearsal for Jerry & Meagan because they get married tomorrow!!!!!!!! Woooo hoo!

A Magical Vineyard... well, not really :)

Every month Zach and I attend a networking event that Courtney Hammons (of A Magical Affair) puts together for wedding vendors.

This last time we went to Arrington Vineyards right in Arrington, TN (south of Nashville, between Franklin & Murfreesboro). Talk about a great location for a private party or even a rehearsal dinner! It was beautiful, despite the cold!

Here is the group that came out that day!



By the way, Arrington normally does NOT have scull goblets and heads nailed against boards as you will see on the fireplace... it was in honor of Halloween and their Hallowine event they were having that weekend :)

A Sneak Peek! - Abdul & Alexis

We know some of you are anxiously waiting for some photos that we shot this past weekend from Alexis and Abdul's wedding so here are just a few photos from this great couple's day (at CJ’s Off the Square) to hold you over until we do a big post on them :)

PS. Abdul & Alexis met in Japan, hence the kimonos (that Alexis' mom made!) and some other details of their wedding that you will see soon!

It's Official!! Studio Warming Party!

A date has been set....

Canvases are hung...

Flatscreen is ready...

Cupcakes have been decided...

Songs for the playlist are being chosen...

Invitations have been sent out...

It's a Studio Warming Party!!!!!

It's official - our Studio Warming Party is taking place Sunday November 16th, 2008!

Time: 2-6pm

Where: 808 Broadway, Nashville (On the corner of 8th & Broadway downtown Nashville. Look for the big red doors and go to the 2nd floor!)

Who: Wedding Vendors, Brides & Grooms, Friends - come one, come all!

What Exactly: This is a time to stop in and check out our new meeting space, say hello, catch up, grab a little goody provided by Cakes By Shara and be off on your merry way!

If you would like to come and somehow did not get a Facebook or Evite invitation - feel free to shoot us an email and let us know you will be gracing us with your presence!!

See you there!

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!!!

Williamson County Weddings and Events

So for those who are looking for a great wedding resource, Williamson County Weddings and Events is a great place to go! CJ and Amy Parmen (both from CJ’s Off the Square) are suuuper great business minded ladies and run the show!

We wanted to give a quick shout out to them and their pretty new website, which just happens to feature photos of your favorite photographer dynamic duo (that would be us). Take a click on the above link and look through!