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This particular blog is bursting at the seams with two of the sweetest people you EVER did meet.

Memphis + beyond- meet Makenzie and Tyler. Both of these cuties were in a wedding I did a few years back, and they both were beyond helpful. John and I actually went to high school with Tyler, but we were a grade older so we didn’t really get to hang out or anything. He was Mr. Athlete though, so we did know that much.

When Makenzie (who you’ll want to be BFF’s with after this post) reached out to me, John and I instantly crossed our fingers and toes that they would hire us to be their wedding photographers. When they came over to our house to meet with us, Makenzie told us she was from Normal, Illinois. We had never even heard of that city, but knew it HAD to be just as charming as she is.

These cuties met in college where they BOTH had athletic scholarships. YES, beauty AND brains. It only made complete sense that we start their engagement session where their story began, Rhodes College. If you haven’t ever visited Rhodes, I highly suggest that you take a tour, because you’ll love everything around you. I secretly call Rhodes “Hogwarts.” It seems just as magical.

After soaking up all of Rhodes’ beauty, we headed downtown, where our past groom, Corey, met us with Tyler and Makenzie’s adorable pup, Cora. I’ve taken MANY engagement photos as well as wedding day photos that included sweet pups, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a dog cooperate so well. Cora is the sweetest, happiest little princess there is.

We’re SO dang excited that Makenzie and Tyler are getting married THIS July at the beautiful Spring Creek Ranch.

Makenzie + Tyler, we are SO excited for your special day, and are so happy you’ve allowed us to be a part!

(Also, want to look as flawless as Makenzie for your engagements? Then hire the queen, Kasey Acuff!

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I can so very easily say, this wedding is “the” wedding that ALL photographers hope to one day have in their portfolio.

Remember Allison + Wesley? I gushed over them here:  (Be sure to read it because they have the sweetest story.)

We were lucky enough they allowed us to tag along to shoot their New Orleans wedding. Their wedding was actually over a year ago but as much as we shoot, editing seems to take over all free time so here I sit, blogging this gorgeous wedding (that was featured on Rock N’ Roll Bride) over a year later.

One of my all time favorite quotes is this one by Tennessee Williams:

“America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans.
Everywhere else is Cleveland.”

New Orleans really does have some serious magic to it. Very recently, Allison and Wesley followed their dreams to move there, and I’ve been their #1 snapchat fan ever since.

Wesley and Allison made the smart decision to see each other before the ceremony which provided them with ample opportunities to take advantage of the French Quarter for photos. Allison really wanted photos near an ivy wall, and John and I were lucky enough to find one not far away from their venue, which was an adorable Bed and Breakfast. These two invited only their closest friends and family and tied the knot in such an intimate way. Allison’s grandma gave a speech, and nearly everyone cried.

Let’s talk about one thing, pretty much the highlight of my career thus far. TWO WORDS. SECOND.LINE.

In case you also have been buried under a rock for your entire life (like me) a second line is defined by Wikipedia as: “Second line is a tradition in brass band parades in New Orleans, Louisiana. The “main line” or “first line” is the main section of the parade, or the members of the actual club with the parading permit as well as the brass band.”

I think I was grinning from ear to ear throughout the entire walk. It was high energy, crowds were yelling congrats, throwing beads, and celebrating with Allison and Wesley.

These love birds had their wedding reception at Vacherie, which was both lovely and served amazing, traditional New Orleans style food.

Enough talky, more walky.

Allison and Wesley, thank you for giving us the opportunity of a lifetime. We hope you enjoy re-living your wedding day!

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These two cuties made even a cloudy, cold March day tolerable.

Friends, meet Shelley and Justin. First impressions: HER.HAIR. Oh my goodness. I probably played with aka- “fixed it” 20 times during their session. It was super windy, but I think subconsciously, I was just secretly wishing it was my hair.

Shelley reached out to us when John and I were still living in San Francisco. We were super excited that she showed interest in our work, and super flattered when her date was negotiable around our availability. Way to pull on our heartstrings, S+J.

Along with having been together for basically forever, we also have another giant factor in common with these love birds. MUST.LOVE.DOGS. Shelley and Justin have two fur children that basically rule their lives. I feel like every single one of our couples are “dog people.” Those are the best kind of people: loyal, interesting, smart, and hilarious.

Shelley wore the cutest black fitted dress to the session, and since it was freaking FREEZING outside, she decided to WHIP out this gorgeous West Elm blanket, and wear it as a shaw. She slayed the HECK out of it, and I love the texture it added to these photos. These guys drove from Nashville for their engagement session and then turned around and went home and had to go to work the  very next day. Talk about troopers!

These cuties are getting married this JUNE and John and I are absolutely THRILLED to be there to capture those memories!

You guys enjoy!

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How this wedding hasn’t been blogged yet is absolutely baffling me at the moment. Meet Kate and Kita. I’ll be honest, I am completely and totally obsessed with them both.

Actually, scratch that, not only am I obsessed with them, I’m also obsessed with their sweet families as well. Kate’s sister was a giant help on her wedding day, I still remember Kate’s dad fixing lunch for Kate and all of her bridesmaids. Kate’s mom was hand lettering an envelope on the morning of her wedding so I could photograph it. They can totally adopt me and John anytime they want. Kate and Kita got married at the barn at the Memphis Agricenter.

It was a gloomy, rainy December day, but you would have thought it was blue skies and rainbows because Kate and Kita were on cloud nine. John remembered that my cute little clear umbrella was in the trunk of my car, so I somehow managed to convince Kate to venture outside with me.

Kate told me that her mom and aunt (who are twin sisters, hello double awesome) were in large, to thank for such beautiful decor. The decorations are seriously some of our favorite. The deep navy with twinkles of gold and white paired with the lush evergreen made my photographer heart skip more than just one beat. They made two taxidermy-ish deer made out of PACKING TAPE. I was SO obsessed with them, that Kate offered to give me one. He currently hangs in our house, and I remember Kate every time I see him. If you’re wondering why Kate’s makeup is so fierce, you already know, Kasey Acuff is the Queen of wedding makeup. Kate can testify.

One of my favorite memories from this special day was Kate’s sweet, emotional parents while Kate was dancing with her dad (to this freaking awesome song.) See photos below, you’ll want to grab a tissue as well.

Kate and Kita are simply amazing people. They are so intentional with everything they do. Their love for the love is obvious, and they are quick to tell you all they have is because of Him. They are generous with their time and always more than willing to support their friends and loved ones. I knew from the second I met them, I would probably never meet anyone like them ever again. I am still convinced of that. They are just so special, and if you know Kate and Kita, you’ll know what I mean by that. They are definitely meant to be, and we are so happy they’ve found each other.

Kate and Kita, thank you SO much for letting us be a part of the fist chapter of your great story. You two are rockstars, and we felt honored to be there with you.

Enjoy!

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