Margeaux and I got together yesterday for her specialized Jenny Evelyn style Couture Bridal Session. Some people like to call it a Trash the Dress, but I like to think of it as an opportunity to create a custom piece of art for my clients. Margeaux got married back in October and we have been planning and waiting for the weather to warm up for a summery bridal look. We had a blast hitting some very cool locations around Macon, GA. Since I just shot it yesterday I need need to edit the digital images I shot, but here is a little instant gratification I can share from the film that I shot.
These are shot with my Polaroid 600 and Fuji FP- 100c
I think this one is just lovely!
I also shot a few images on my old Cannon film camera that I actually learned to shoot on in college. Here I am shooting on fuji s-400 with my Tamron 17-55 with an in camera vignette.
I can’t wait to share some more of the digital ones with you soon! I hope you enjoyed the film sneak peek!
As the sun was setting out in the pecan orchard at Pineola Farms, Lauren and Keven met me out under the trees for a few lovely romantics. I am absolutely in love with Lauren’s veil!
This the first time I will be posting the film I shot with my Polariod 600. I just could not wait and since I finally got my scanner up and running I can share them here on my blog. These are just a couple that I shot on fuji b3000. I love how dreamy and timeless they are!
I even got a little sunshine in this one!
I am so happy to have gotten to be your photographer! I hope you enjoy your mini preview… many more to come, so check back!
Since we returned from Scotland a little over a month ago people have not stopped asking me to post pics. I have been either shooting weddings or engagement sessions non-stop so my sweet hubby agreed to be my guest blogger and take you though some of our journey over the next few weeks! He is quite the witty writer so it should be fun! Thanks Koutsunis (aka the other babers) At the end of the series, I am planning on posted a gallery on my proofsite if any of you are interested in purchasing a fine art print from our travels. This series of photos is a highlight of our trip from Edinburgh down through the Northumberlands and to the coast!
As we drove through the countryside of Northumberland the freak spring snow had not yet melted from most of the higher elevation fields.
Though the countryside of Scotland and England is still very rural and mostly pasture land filled with the typical sheep and some cattle, it has changed a bit from the almost purely livestock based place it was in the last century. Windfarms like this are a perfect way to provide electricity to a small rural farming community that most likely never had electricity before this.
These sheep are most likely Cotswold, raised for wool. Other types of sheep with less wool are raised mainly for meat.
The guys with the black faces are Shropshire. This one was eating what we think is a large turnip, apparently the farmers dropped a truck load of turnips into the fields for them.
It was lambing season and almost all the sheep had one or two lambs not far from them. Twins and sometimes triplets are common.
We stopped by a small enclosed pen beside a country road at the edge of a large flat of fields and I jumped over the fence and these guys came right up to me. This sheep was huge, but when I touched him it was all wool. The goats ate the grass I gave them but then ignored me. As a side note my parents have a goat named Fred. Fred acts just like a dog and will jump in your lap and follows you around where ever you go, eating random things and chasing the dogs along the way. He also loves to do laps around the porch and jump off doing a kicking flip in mid air, he is an extremely talented goat.
Pheasants were all over the place, and much like the opossums and armadillo of the South, they were constantly making bad road crossing decisions.
These stone buildings were used as barns.
Small castle structures dotted the countryside.
A curious sheep, wondering whether to come closer in the event we had turnips, or to bolt at the first sign of a pair of sheers.
Here is a short video Jenny took we replaced the audio because she was freaking out.. I really wanted to smuggle one home with us.
I almost caught this guy. Having escaped me, he gave us this look as we got back into the car.
We saw fewer cows than sheep. This cow and her calf may be a Red Heifer.
These sheep might be Bluefaced Leicester. The guy on the right with the tags in his ears may be some sort of Cheviot. Identifying all these sheep is impossible, Wikipedia you have failed me.
In all the places we have been, the freedom of having a car and exploring the countryside has been the most fun. And a shout out to Tom Tom for getting us back on track after our random wondering though the countryside.
Instead of wood or stone or wire fencing we saw a lot of hedge fencing. This fence was recently planted.
Daffodils were EVERYWHERE! Jenny had a mild obsession with photographing them… there are many more photos of daffodils to come from our trip. I am sure we will never look at them the same way again.
We saw many beautiful old churches.
The moss covered graves were especially enchanting.
We pulled randomly into an overgrown driveway and ended up at this beautiful old house.
Complete with love birds. This is one of the many bed and breakfast’s that were off the beaten path and would be a wonderful place to stay, away from the cities, for a romantic honeymoon or anniversary.
This is Jenny’s dream rock wall, I expect to be loading, unloading, stacking stones, and planting various flowering vines soon. Then I’ll sleep for at least an entire day.
This little stream was the perfect example of a burbling brook.
We decided to head east towards the ocean and found a windy, rocky shore. It smelled like salt and sea foam.
I see a future Facebook picture here.
A miss-judged timing shot came out pretty cool.
This is what we were going for!
Jenny running to climb on the rocks in her new Wellies. They were hard to find since the stores had switched to their summer products and after the snow storm everyone was out looking for them.
This shore edge picture, with the bird in “painting” type flight reminds me of the feel of this area.
Kevin and Ashley had a day filled with love and Beatles songs. Ashley walked down the aisle to “I Will” and they walked back down the aisle as husband and wife to “In My Life.” So I had a little fun with these two recreating Beatles album cover art throughout their day. The day started at Utopia Salon where Ashley and her gals got their hair done by Alex Treisch and her makeup done by Hannah Rhodes. She was already a beautiful girl, but on her wedding day she was stunning!
Oh Ashley’s hair piece was really beautiful. She found it from an etsy store called Untamed Petals. Her dress was also simple and stunning.
The shoes were blinging Enzo Angiolinis!
Both the ceremony and reception were held at the beautiful historic Blacksmith Shop here in Macon, GA. Carmen Johnston with Nectar & Co. went all out decorating the courtyard with a floral archway and of course the fountain was dressed up for the affair with lovely bright gerbers.
Kevin’s favorite candy is Reese’s cups so Lisa Shepley with Lisamae Cakes made him a Reese’s cup groom’s cake!
Teddi Wohlford with Culinary Creations (478-745-5203) did an incredible job with the food! I loved the couple’s extra detail of the old school bottled cokes.
Believe it or not Kevin’s parents are Jack and Dianne! So they had to dance to the song!
At the marriage appreciation dance Jack and Dianne tied with their best friends from high school for the longest times married. Ashley and Kevin honored them with bouquets of gerber dasies.
Last dance.
BUBBLES!!!!
Then off in Ashley’s Daddy’s Corvette!
Thanks to the Keegans and the Spillers for inviting me into such a joyous day in your lives. I had blast documenting the first day of Ashley and Kevin’s marriage and I cannot wait to show you more soon!
On Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing Amy and Mike’s wedding! It was such a blast and by far the best last dance on my career! Everyone joined in on Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” It was amazing! I had to post just a couple of pics for the bride and groom… The full blog preview will be up in the next couple of weeks so check back! I cannot wait to post all Amy and Mike’s sweet moments and details!
Even though Ivy and Will’s actual wedding date is not until June the 5th, the couple decided to go ahead and have a small private ceremony to honor Will’s mother who passed away shortly after the whirlwind marriage. Will’s mother was terminally ill and his mother wanted to see the two get married. So within a week, they set a simple ceremony in his mother’s living room with just immediate family. It was simple and sweet and just in time. Ivy is still having her dream wedding and so an engagement session was a must even though technically the two are already hitched! So onto Mr & Mrs Will Scott’s “engagement” session!
She is so girly, and Will is a guy’s guy, I wonder if they planned on the pink and blue?
I got to see a sneak peak of Ivy’s wedding band too! I can’t wait to photograph them together!
Ivy, in the Ivy.
One of Will’s favorite way to chill is fishing with his lady.
Did you see that Ivy’s pole is pink?
A couple of fun ones with my new toy that I got from photojojo.
I cannot wait for the big wedding! I hope you enjoyed your engagement photos as much as I did! It was a blast! To see all of them click ***HERE***
I met Lauren a couple of years ago when I first got my dog Kensie, she works at my vet’s office. She was always so sweet and helpful through all Kensie’s ailments and visits. When she got engaged I couldn’t help but notice her new bling and soon there after she found out that I was a wedding photographer! I am so honored that she wanted to use me as her photographer and I have had a blast getting to know her better as well as her fiance Keven and their three pups (Daisy, Squirrel, and Riley) We had a blast at their engagement session, I got to meet up with them at their house that is way out in the sticks. They live in the old farm house that her mother grew up in and it’s just so beautiful out on the family land. So onto the photos!
We went down to the pond and they took a little ride on the motored dock.
reflection!
I love all the lily pads!
They have a beautiful climbing rose next to the doggie pen.
How sweet are they together? And Lauren your color is blue!
Chillin’ on the front porch!
Right around the corner is the quaint little Russellville Baptist church that Lauren grew up at. The couple is not getting married there, but since it is sentimental to Lauren we took some shots at the church. There is a stained glass window dedicated to her grandpa, Howell Wilson, Jr. Her grandmother also plays the organ and we took a few pics with it!
We had to get the pups out to play and to take a family photo!
Then a little romance in the grass!
These last few are my favs!!! AHHHH (opera singer)
Thanks Lauren and Keven for having me out to your land for your session, it is a beautiful place. I can’t wait for the wedding in a couple of weeks! To see all Lauren and Keven’s engagement photos click ***HERE***
Welcome to Becca and Andrew’s day. The weather was simply perfect and along with working with some of my favorite vendors, I just could not ask for more. Becca and Andrew’s friends and family were out to celebrate the wonderful couple, and it was a little bit of a homecoming because Becca and Andrew recently moved to Alabama. The couple met at Mercer and have been together since and so it was sweet for them to marry on their old stomping grounds. Their sweet dog Roscoe even made a guest appearance. So onto the preview… I know Becca and Andrew are dying to see!
Here are a few details of the day. Kristy Bridges at Utopia Salon and Spa did a fab job with Becca’s hair and her dear friend, Heather Robinson, did her make up. Flowers were by two of my favorite flower divas Allison Lucas and Carmen Johnston. The flower girl, Isabella, made a sweet card for her Uncle Andrew and Aunt Becca! Sweetness!
rings.
Becca was a stunning bride.
I am in love with all the detail on her dress.
We headed over to the quad for some outdoor photos, and their dog Roscoe made an appearance.
She has the most beautiful blues.
Becca attached a little note to her groom to Roscoe’s collar and sent it to Andrew as a surprise!
The guys got some awesome air!
Check out that high kick! Great shot to my assistant, Amber!
I like to call Andrew my Latin Lover Groom! ahahah
Ceremony time!
Becca was escorted down the aisle by her sweet mama!
Andrew catching a glimpse of his bride!
I love catching the way they look at each other… it’s just so sweet!
They both have dimples for miles!
The romantics!
All the sunshiney goodness… you know how I love some sunshinyness!!!
Group JUMP!!
The inside of this church is just stunning!
I am in love with these!!!!!
The reception was at the Blacksmith Shop downtown. It was just beautiful!
Bobby Jo Carver did a fab job with the cakes!
While Andrew’s undergrad was from Mercer he is working on his masters at Tech! All the yummy food way by Bobbie Jo Carver.
Kevin with DKH Entertainment and Macon Lights kept the dance floor hopping all night. I loved the blue accent light that went with the couple’s colors. It made for a romantic first dance!
Andrew’s dad gave a very sweet toast!
I posted a pic a couple of weeks ago from Lea’s wedding of she and Becca and so I had to post one of the childhood friends at Becca’s wedding.
Another one of my bridies, Sarah was also there and a good friend of Becca so I had to get a shot with my gals!
Can anyone tell me why this guy danced with a fork all night??? I am dying to know!
A couple more like the ones I posted from the first look of Becs and Lopez!
Oh yeah and we made a heart!
Thanks guys for being so sweet and in love and letting me document your wedding day! It was such a blast to hang with your friends, family and Roscoe for the day! I hope you had a wonderful honeymoon and I cannot wait to share more images with you.
Oh Ashley’s hair piece was really beautiful. She found it from an etsy store called 
Right after the ceremony the couple went around the corner and had a little alone time.
