My friend Farrell

My dear friend Farrell (Master Engineer, Master Furniture maker, Magic Photographer, dear father figure to all, aspiring wood carver) agreed to sit for me for my personal work.

Watching him look into the wood in his hands and carve away the chaff was mesmerizing.

He not only sculpts abstract, flowing pieces from Juniper and Mesquite, he is carving an entire series of crosses for a personal project.

Which one is YOUR favorite?

Amelia Claire

She is SO tiny... and only two weeks old. And alert! The gown she wore was the same one that her big sisters had worn for their first portraits.



Her sweet, small world is all moans, wheezes, outcries, sleep and snuggles... Mmmm!






Beautiful baby she is!

Zoe

Just a few photographs from Zoe's Christening portraits...

I can't wait for Teresa to see all of them!

Greg receives his Master of Photography degree

Wahoo!!!

The Professional Photographers of America has conferred the Master of Photography degree to Greg! I didn't get started on it until after Jeannie and I got married. (Thank-you Jeannie for all your love, help, patience, and support!)

Ella and Emory

[ I can't believe how fast time is flying, as we approach Christmas this year! It seems only a moment ago that I made the last post to our blog. How could it have been on October 27th? ]
























Kelly brought Ella and Baby Emory to us today... and what fun we had! Ella quickly became Jeannie's best buddy and was all smiles and didn't seem to stop talking the whole time we photographed her little sister.




They're just angelic... and these are only a few of the fantastic photographs we caught!

Sometimes things just work out...

I have been planning to photograph Brian and LaurelAnne for months. So, we confidently scheduled the photography to coincide with the leaf change and of course when the day approached to photograph, the weather turned sour. I called her and on the spur of the moment she was able to change her plans to take advantage of a gorgeous afternoon, instead of 100% predicted rain. Yay for us!




The kids had a great time at the farm, playing in the water and playing with the animals. I got great portraits of them.














AnneG has wanted a portrait for her home that captures her beautiful children, as well as honoring her family's farm heritage. She is going to LOVE them. I can't wait for her to see them all...

Greg and Kristin

Who authorized the COLD weather to move in the day before Kristin's and Greg's wedding? The foothills of the Smokies on the banks of the Ocoee River were more than a bit chilly!










The weather was chilly, but the friendships and love warmed everyone. Kristin just snuggled closer. The portable heaters (Smart!) and the bonfire drew their guests like moths to flames, and the hand warmers were big hits.

How appropriate that they headed to warm Key West (Mmmmm...) for their Honeymoon!

Meredith and Matt's Wedding Day

It's been a while since we photographed at Laurelwood. Larry Bannier, the owner, really does it right! ...And the weather was spectacular!













































Matt and Meredith are enveloped in the love of their families. Matt really got it right when he moved south for a life changing experience, going to work as a river guide on the French Broad River, meeting Meredith, falling in love, and marrying her.

Meredith was stunning, and perhaps would be more comfortable in the raft on the river, frantically paddling through the whitewater. However, she was up to the pomp and the celebration. ... and the smile in her eyes says it all!

Leah ~ Notre Dame High School 2010

Leah is a senior at Notre Dame High School and a varsity volleyball player.

2009 Chattanooga Cotton Ball

This year the Chattanooga Cotton Ball Association celebrates Seventy-five years.
















King Nelson Bowers and Queen Mallie Stout presided over the festivities. Past Queens and Kings were invited and were presented and honored during the evening.

Both Nelson's and Maille's families came to the party.





The scepter was passed to Queen Mallie by 2008 Queen Ellis Phillips to begin the evening.

Nelson's granddaughter was in awe... and his grandsons were dapper!

Laura and Jonathan

How beautiful Laura and Jon's wedding was! Beautiful weather, beautiful church, beautiful reception. ...just beautiful! ...and fun!






Sophia was absolutely gorgeous as Laura's flowergirl... even if she was a bit intimidated by all her admirers.












Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church on Lookout Mountain














Laura and Jon are great together.... he keeps her on her toes!












Framed and ready for a honeymoon in Negril.
Come home safe!