When you choose the first weekend in May as your wedding date, you probably wouldn’t consider that it could be chilly outside. But that’s what Nashville brought us for Hannah and Ian’s wedding in Bell Buckle. The wedding took place at a small rustic barn with cabins dotting the property, a rose garden, and a […]

Tattoo wedding rings might be the best wedding trend ever. Not only do they look rad and cost less, they also signify forever (maybe more so than rings!). I’ve seen some cool wedding ring tattoos while shooting weddings. A lot of my personal friends have also opted for tattoos instead of — or in addition […]

Wedding exits are the icing on the cake after your wedding day. It’s the final image your friends and family will have of you before you jet off with your new partner. As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen a ton of different types of wedding exit ideas and I’m excited to share my thoughts on […]

There is an old adage that rain on a wedding day is good luck. This is because when you get married you are “tying the knot” and knots are much harder to untie when wet. While that might be true, it won’t help you stay dry during your wedding photos. Let’s talk about how to […]

An important decision that every wedding couple must make is whether or not to see one another before the ceremony. Traditionally couples would avoid one another before tying the knot, but now it’s normal if they want to have a first look beforehand. There are several ways couples can have a first look wedding. What […]

When it comes to wedding venues, bigger isn’t always better. Nashville is home to a ton of wonderful spaces, including small wedding venues to host your intimate event. Whether you are eloping or just want to keep the guest list simple, these five Nashville venues will be worth looking at. (Plus, we just really enjoy […]

Family photos at your wedding are some of the most important formal portraits you will take. Not only are weddings a rare occasion when the whole family is together — you also have a professional photographer there to capture them. If your family is really big, like mine,  the thought of organizing a family photo session might […]

In an age where eco-friendly options are (finally) becoming the norm, it makes sense that modern brides are being mindful of the ecological footprint their celebrations leave behind. While making sustainable wedding switches might seem like a big task, it might not be as complex as you think. Here are fifteen easy ways you can […]

One of the most common phrases I hear from my clients on their wedding day is that they aren’t sure how to pose themselves. This is understandable considering most couples I work with haven’t worked with a professional photographer before. Inevitably, they’ve seen all those beautiful, magazine-worthy wedding poses on Pinterest and have put the […]

It was a drizzly afternoon in Nunnelly, Tennessee when I pulled up to Five Star Retreat to capture Diane and Dave’s wedding day. The Five Star Retreat sprawls across gravel-paved knolls west of Nashville, Tennessee and includes a pond, lodge, chapel, and series of cabins for overnight stays and out of town guests. Diane and […]