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!

Shannon and Matt

Shannon and Matt wanted some different looks!



You be the judge. I couldn't think of anything they wouldn't try... and they were full of ideas, too!

I had a blast.









Enjoy!

Pam and Robert's Girls

I've seen this garden forever... and I mean as long as I can remember that I lived on Signal Mountain. I've never gotten to photograph in it before!




















Lila, Alwyn, and Joy were perfect subjects for a perfect setting! They eclipsed the beautiful flowers.







I'm honored to be chosen to capture them.

Laura and Ben's Wedding

Wow! Did Laura and Ben luck out on Saturday, or what?!!! After holding off until the last possible moment, the setup crew placed the chairs outdoors, with everyone praying that the rain would hold off. And it did!



Laura and Ben were married under the trees at Laurelwood. The gardens are in full bloom and gorgeous!

We even got to do a few photographs after their ceremony before the rain started. All their friends were so cooperative and lots of fun.







The food, catered by Goetz, was as delicious as ever; the cakes prepared by Vickie Buff were so incredible (fresh strawberry filling!); and the flowers by Laura Kellogg were fragrant and beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen so many peonies in one place at one time!













Their band, Excite! from Atlanta, kept the excitement level high. Alisha Fox and her crew from Foxy Events kept everything moving along. It is such a joy to work with all these talented people!


Laura and Ben, our best wishes to you as you start your life together!

Laura and Todd's Wedding

I get the luxury of falling in love over and over again. No I'm not fickle (and my heart is always with Jeannie!). I get to share the most fantastic brides' dreams and share wedding days with wonderful couples over and over. I'm so blessed!



Laura and Todd are educated, beautiful and from great, supportive families. What a treat to get to share their wedding day! I think they have it made!














With nasty rain predicted, we hurried to get outdoor photographs completed. But the rain didn't come. And then I held my breath during their ceremony... and the rain didn't come. It was on the way to the reception that the blowing deluge came. It was only an inconvenience at that point and Laura had her perfect day!




Once inside the Read House, the worries of the rainy day faded and the splendor of the Silver Ball Room shined. I believe that Morgan from Soirees worked her magic and truly made the Ballroom the most magnificent I've ever seen it. It always lives up to the elegant and storied history it embraces, but Laura's was the best! It was a perfect setting to celebrate their wedding!

A New Portrait for Strasburg Children

Our good friend Nicole at Strasburg has asked us to create another portrait for her gallery in the Hamilton Place Mall in Chattanooga.























This morning, after several cancellations due to our very rainy spring, Alexandria and Tanner came to our portrait garden for their session. They were sporting beautiful, matching clothing from the Strasburg Spring line. The morning was spectacular, if chilly.

Oh, and Tanner and Alexandria were a joy to photograph. They were very good together.




We can't wait to see what Nicole chooses for her gallery.

Baylor Prom

Baylor's Prom was held a couple weeks ago. Katie's group met at Carolyn's house for photos. What a lush place for pictures, and what a gorgeous brow view!










The girls and guys pose...

McCallie Prom

I had fun with Tyler's friends who were getting ready for McCallie Prom this past weekend. It was a little tricky keeping everyone out of the mud! Look for more photos on Facebook!



















Pretty big thrill for the parents/paparazzi, too!

Cameron

I photographed Cameron's mother, Katie, for the first time many, many years ago. And then I photographed Katie and Jason's wedding.










I'm now thrilled to get to photograph young, miss Cameron. It's so fulfilling to see what a good, loving mom Katie has become.

Mary Helen's Senior Portraits

I haven't photographed a high school senior in a while... usually I'm the one chasing the little ones with a camera.















What a pleasure to meet such an accomplished, warm, and articulate young woman.









She attends Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences and can't quite make up her mind yet from her many college options. I'm sure she'll choose well and excel!












Never without those boots!

IT SNOWED!

Snow on the mountain...