A Dreamy Canoe Engagement | Sunset at Shelby Farms | Memphis Tennessee | The Hatches - Wedding and Elopement Photographers

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R A L P H  &  S A R A H  |  E N G A G E D

When I say "Dreamy Canoe" I literally mean.... Dreamy Canoe. Holy cow did we get lucky with this AMAZING light at Shelby Farms for Sarah and Ralph's engagement session! We had wine and cheese and lots of flowers, what more could you ask for? OH YEAH. That sunset! The colors in the sky were almost as romantic as the love between S + R. I wish I could live this day over and over again. Hands down, easily in my top faves. 

I could talk about this session forever but I'll let you see the images because, they're way more interesting ;) 

Hope you love them!

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A Golden Family | Shelby Farms | Memphis Tennessee Wedding Photographer

THE GOLDEN FAMILY

Every year since Bray was just a sweet little babe, Chris, Alika, Bray and I venture off to have a fun family session. This time we picked Shelby Farms so that Bray could totally let loose and have some fun exploring. I was so eager to see how much Bray had grown since we last saw each other and boy did he have some stories to tell!

One of my favorite things about my job choice (because I don't have to do this but I choose to, I want to!) is watching each family grow. Each year they have new stories to tell, new tricks to share and new adventures to explore and I get to hear it all. I love it. Having fun with my clients is my top priority, along with documenting your precious moments, of course. As I was showing Alika and Chris some from the back of my camera, Alika would say things like "Yep. That one is going up in the living room." and my heart just flutters every time I hear that. The fact that I can give these families beautiful portraits of their everyday life for them to remember and pass on for years to come, is truly the sole reasoning I do what I do. 

Memories are priceless. Prints, canvas, photo books, all of it..... Print your memories. Whether it is an iPhone snap or one from a camera you've had for a few years now... PRINT them! Your kids will thank you, your family will thank you, your great grandkids will thank you. A picture is worth a thousand words and sometimes a picture is all we have. 

 

Here are my favorites!!

Rusty + Maury | A Modern-Folk Sunset Romance | Memphis Tennessee Wedding Photographer

A MODERN-FOLK SUNSET ROMANCE

 

Guys, meet Rusty and Maury. Two of the most romantic souls. Two of the most humble souls. I first met Maury through a mutual friend and I photographed her oldest daughter, Chevelle, 3 years ago when I held lemonade minis. I instantly became fond of this precious little family and later developed a friendship with Maury that is still alive today. We're actually going to Jerry's Sno Cones tomorrow :P
 

Maury and Rusty were so enthralled with each other that their emotion seeped through these images. They have that shy, intriguing romance that pulls you in and boy was it hard to stop taking photos of them together. I always enjoy getting to catch up with The Fletcher's because they genuinely are some of the most down to earth people. We always have lots of laughs and love getting our kiddos together. 

It's always a pleasure working with Maury and Rusty <3 Here are some of my faves!!


 

 

"I am so grateful for that random summer day in July 2008 when I saw Rusty for the first time. I didn't think for a second he would be my future husband! It took us three months for us to have our first date, on Halloween night! Ever since then, we have been quite literally inseparable. It's the absolute best thing being married to your best friend (cheesy but true :)) Rusty and I mainly just want to be the best examples for our kids. We want to love each other the way God has called us to. It isn't always easy, but we choose each other everyday." 

_ MAURY <3

Shelbi & Ramsey | Day After Session | Shelby Farms Park | Memphis, TN Wedding Photographer

SHELBI & RAMSEY | DAY AFTER SESSION

SHELBY FARMS PARK | MEMPHIS, TN

Jacob and I had the pleasure of meeting Shelbi and Ramsey over the weekend at Shelby Farms for their intimate Day After session. These are quickly (very quickly) becoming one of my favorite type of sessions. There's nothing more powerful than invested love and it's always fun to reminisce on your wedding day. Sometimes wedding days are hectic and there is so much to take in that you sometimes miss out on things. I, personally, love Day After Sessions because it gives you a chance to be one on one with your spouse in a more relaxed and calming state!

Shelbi and I had been talking about their session and she expressed how they loved their wedding images, but would have loved more time. We set up her appointment after discussing what she liked about our style and how she visioned us capturing their relationship and they took it over! I could have stayed at Shelby Farms all night if they wouldn't have close at 8:00PM. BUT here are some of my favorites from their session!!

Kayce & Matt | Lifestyle - Memphis, TN

KAYCE AND MATT | MATERNITY SESSION

SHELBY FARMS | MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

Over the weekend I got to hang out with one of my favorite families!! I have watched Thomas grow for 2 years now and now I get to watch him and Hayden be big brothers to sweet little Caroline <3 To say that they are excited is an understatement. 

I am so privileged to have met Kayce and Matt and are forever thankful that they allow me to document their lives!