Golden Hour at the Farm

Have you ever had a vision of yourself just frolicking in the field for no reason? Maybe dancing in the rain just because? Something about allowing ourselves to feel free, in the moment and a dash of “who cares” confidence was the vision of last nights session. I must admit, it should ALWAYS be the vision.

Anna danced, ran, laughed, and embraced herself fully. I couldn't be more thrilled with this session or the client (friend) who was help creating, too. I felt like it was worthy of its own space here and to explain more to why I decided on a whim to want to do this.

Sometimes I recognize when I lose my vision for the most artsier side of myself. I’m human and going through the stresses of my own personal life can be daunting and not so exciting.. I wanted to get excited again. It can look different at any moment but in this one, I just wanted to chase a sunset and capture what many want to personally feel. Free.

Free of stress.

Free of pain.

Free of worrying.

Free of letting go of what you can not control.

In the world of photography, not much is out of bounds. Art is shown in many forms. This so happens to be my creative outlet~

I think what these sessions do for photographers are something magical but what they can even do for you?… priceless. This can also be some type of way to release whatever you have going on and be in the moment and I think there is something extremely powerful in that. Anna let me know that after two years, she was finally allowing herself to be captured like this again and it made my heart so happy I got to do that for her.

Feel. Touch. Explore. Smell. Listen.

Allowing yourself to open your mind and senses to these sessions or even letting the artist help you with the poses or letting loose, is so freeing, relaxing and very fun. I can’t wait for my next project already with so many ideas in my head ~ they are flowing like a river and ready to break though.

As much as I love family sessions (LOVE meeting new people), these portrait/lifestyle sessions make my heart happy and realize why I started in the first place.

Story telling.

My vision is clear to me, but you also get to look at these images, look at the story I am telling and come up with something magical on your own.

Isn’t art fascinating? I sure think so.

Trust yourself.

Trust the process.

Story telling is a form of self expression. A form of being able to be whomever you want to be or showcase yourself. My favorite thing as a photographer is being able to show you the images and you getting to see the true beauty you truly are.

Take the shot, you won’t regret it.

Capturing Precious Moments: The Importance of Family Photography Sessions

In our fast-paced world, where time seems to fly by in the blink of an eye, it's crucial to capture the moments that matter the most. Family, being the cornerstone of our lives, holds a special place in our hearts. Preserving the memories we create with our loved ones is a priceless treasure. That's where special family photography sessions come into play. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of these sessions and why they are so important to capture those irreplaceable moments.

Celebrating connection and togetherness

A special family photography session provides an opportunity to celebrate the unique bond shared among family members. It allows us to freeze-frame the love, laughter, and affection that define our relationships. Whether it's a big family gathering or an intimate session, these photos capture the essence of togetherness, reminding us of the love and support that surrounds us.

Documenting growth and milestones

From the arrival of a newborn to watching children grow and achieve important milestones, a family photography session helps document the journey of each family member. These sessions provide a visual timeline that showcases the growth and development of your family, allowing you to relive those cherished memories years down the line. They become invaluable reminders of how far you've come as a family.

Preserving memories for generations to come

Photographs have the power to transcend time and create a lasting legacy. Special family sessions allow you to create heirlooms that can be passed down through generations. These photographs serve as a tangible connection to your family's history, providing future generations with a glimpse into their roots. They become treasured artifacts, sparking conversations and fostering a sense of belonging and identity.

Capturing authentic moments and emotions

One of the most beautiful aspects of family photography sessions is their ability to capture genuine emotions and candid moments. Unlike posed studio portraits, these sessions allow families to interact naturally, resulting in photographs that truly reflect their personalities and dynamics. Whether it's a shared laugh, a tender embrace, or a playful interaction, these authentic moments become lifelong reminders of the joy and love within your family.

Building stronger bonds

Engaging in a family photography session is not just about capturing memories; it's also about creating new ones. The experience of being together, focusing on each other, and sharing laughter and affection during the session strengthens the bond among family members. It becomes a shared activity that fosters deeper connections and creates lasting memories beyond the photographs themselves.

Family photography sessions hold immense significance in our lives. They provide an avenue to celebrate the unique bond shared among family members, document growth and milestones, preserve memories for future generations, capture authentic moments and emotions, and strengthen family bonds. Investing in these sessions is an investment in the legacy of your family, enabling you to create a treasure trove of memories that will be cherished for years to come. So, seize the opportunity to freeze time, capture the love, and create a visual story of your family's journey.

Krystal & Taylor | Engagement Session

Rain, rain - DON’T GO AWAY~

In all my years of photography, this past year, I have been so thankful for these rainy days. Why? because not every single session has to provide the perfect golden hour glow or sunny day. Do we love that lighting? Absolutely! I also love and apprecaite whatever the weather brings my way. Photography is a form of expression. I express my work through my art in photographs. I get so dang inspired when something that doesn’t go my way completely, and gives me a challenge. This rain did honestly exactly that, it challenged me.

Krystal contacted me a while back and told me how she wanted to finally get those engagement photos that she never booked. It seemed like every time they had a chance to do it, something kept coming up.. I loved when she told me, “My dear mama always did say if I didn’t have bad luck I wouldn’t have any luck at all”. I love even more that I got to be the one to do this for these two. They are so special and their line of work makes me appreciate them so much more. Krystal is a nurse and Taylor, he’s an officer. Power couple and mannnnn did it show through these images.

Can you say HOLY SMOKE SHOW?! They brought the h e a t to this session.

If it isn’t obvious… Weather doesn’t deter me, poses don’t deter me.. I am a gal who loves the art of photography and she is down for almost everything over here. They rocked the whole entire thing and were open to all of my crazy ideas + they had a lot of poses on their own. They just naturally jived with the camera and their personality really came through. Which is the MOST important thing for me! Poses.. sure. Real and raw.. pleaseeee.

I love my job. I really do. I also love being able to meet new faces and connecting on a more personal level. These two are so in love and I am so excited for them to start this new, beautiful journey together.

Lexi & Jace | Maternity Session

That Golden Glow

& that pregnancy glow.

Holy moly, Lexi delivered in that gorgeous green dress that she literally got from good ol’ faithful, AKA Amazon~ I was just so excited from the moment I saw her and how perfect the evening turned out. I KNEW that it was going to be an amazing gallery from the start. I tend to blab out during my sessions about how good the images already look because I am hype and I want to reassure my clients that we are getting SUCH GOOD STUFF. Honestly, Can’t stop, won’t stop. haha

Maternity sessions tend to be just a little longer than a full session. I am working different angles, variety of poses, and allowing enough time for an outfit change or for mama-to-be catch her breath from walking. #ifyouknowyouknow

Lexi chose the farm and I will forever say ~ SMART CHOICE GIRLFRIEND!

The variety is insane, the mountain views are beautiful, the golden hours are the best, we have a pond. Broken record? Maybe! Worth it still? Totally! I mean… even the horses posed for a shot..

The energy I have this morning could truly go unmatched with the caffeine intake I’ve had thus far and finishing a gallery is always exciting to check off the list, BUT - I am so excited to see so many reoccurring and new faces this year. I have come to learn that I never get tired of photographing at the farm, I’m loving these maternity sessions, and I love making new friends.

Here are more stunning images from Lexi’s gorgeously, golden maternity session~

Joy + Antwane | Farm Location

So, city style meets farm. Does it work? The answer is YES! I was blown away by the whole entire session and I was totally bummed when I couldn’t share my sneak peek to Facebook right away (some reason my account is restricted by someone that keeps reporting my posts, so that’s nice.). It wasn't going to stop me from sharing so I just made a blog post out of it because it’s FIRE.

I wish I could’ve taken credit to “que the fog”, but it just happened to be insanely foggy that morning from all the rain we had gotten - again, it just did not disappoint my creative heart. Ia felt like it just added this awesome touch to the images and gave it a whole new vibe. Rainy weather on the farm = foggy backdrops. It’s also giving me flashbacks from my foggy maternity session (Jasmin + Trent session).

Not all holiday sessions are going to look the same & that’s totally great. I get to photograph each session in it’s own unique fashion. That’s what makes it yours.

So Joy did wear the amazing heels throughout the session but it did not stop her from getting into those woods or climbing up the hill to get the shot. Sometimes pushing yourself to adventure a bit more is going to give you a bit more drama to your images and I am so glad she accepted the challenge! Heels & all - she was a total badass. We went all around, at least to the parts that weren’t swarming in mud baths. We had a rain for a week straight so I was just glad it held off for us to make this all possible!

Though I am currently hyped up on peppermint mocha coffee, lol, I won’t write a novel about the whole session (because I totally could). I am just grateful for how it all turned out and feels like the coolest album cover ever. Shout out these two for trusting me to get these amazing shots and traveling around our rainy, mess of a farm.

Field’s Family Session | Dandridge, TN

If you want to talk about the PERFECT fall evening, this was one so memorable to me. The lighting, the golden glow, and those colorful mountains in the background. Tennessee, at least in our neck of the woods, had an early fall this year and the colors popped early. Which luckily for the Field’s family, they got that backdrop just in time!

I always tell my clients that the farm, because this was the shooting location, is beautiful in every season. There is something about those colorful mountains though that almost come off as a painting and leaves you in absolute awe.

What made the session a bit more special is that the kiddos grandparents got to be apart of it. I always encourage this because getting everyone together for this makes it so much more special! So if you are ever debating on making it a fun family session, do it! They are always good to have around to even help the kids laugh and get those genuine smiles.

I always love getting those individual shots of the kids, too. So any laughs & fun for the ones who aren’t so much into the session is super helpful!

What an awesome time with this crew and venturing around the farm to get those picture perfect shots & candids for them to look back years to come. Hopefully whenever any of my past clients are visiting in the area again, will come back for another, updated session & to catch up! Love getting to see so many grow.