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Kelly+Wes-Engaged

January 27, 2015

Kelly and Wes are a dynamic duo. I mean that WHOLE heartedly.

I’ve known Kelly for as long as I can remember. We grew up in the same neighborhood, which meant we always went to the same school. Kelly is a year older than me, so we never had any classes together, but you don’t forget a pretty red-head with the same name as you, do ya? Since day one that this little business of ours has been open, Kelly has been SO supportive. She always comments, likes, and shares all of our posts. We’re so thankful for her generous soul. And can I just say “HAIIIIRRRRRRRR.” Kelly’s.Hair. OMG, I think I played with it 50 times, it’s so romantic. And Kelly’s makeup?!?!?? 100% yes! Brides, consider getting your makeup done for your engagement photos, because Kelly was looking FIERCE thanks to my girl Kasey Acuff.

I remember when she started posting pictures of this mysterious guy. I wondered “Who is this guy, and WHEN is he going to propose?!” I was already mindlessly dreaming they would ask US to capture their special day. To our blessing (and surprise) they actually did, after THE CUTEST proposal story I’ve ever heard:

(Also, I know I’m not a guy, but I feel like this proposal should be prefaced with “On behalf of all men out there, good luck one up-ing this epic proposal.”)

Kelly and Wes went to Disney World together (hello magical.) While they were there, Wes decided he was going to propose with a caricature drawing. While Kelly stepped away for a minute, Wes quickly informed the artist of his plan. People kept walking by while Kelly and Wes were posing, and Wes was so afraid that someone would spill the beans or say “congratulations!” Fortunately, his plan worked. When the artist turned the art around to show Kelly and Wes, Kelly was shocked and turned to Wes who was down on one knee. FOR.THE.BOOKS.

proposal

Needless to say, Kelly said “YES!”

This engagement session is one of our very favorites. Kelly and Wes are 100% comfortable and natural together, which made our job a breeze. We lucked out and got a warm day in December, which was amazing.

Kelly and Wes, we CANNOT wait for this coming April for your Heartwood Hall wedding!

You guys enjoy!

urban engagement session. downtown engagement session. creative engagement photos. non-traditionall engagement photos

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Amanda+Hunter-Engaged

January 16, 2015

Amanda and Hunter are two sweet, sweet children.

I knew the moment I got an initial email from Amanda that she was “our type of bride.” She was polite, thorough with her questions, creative, and super timely in corresponding. When she and Hunter came to our house to meet us, Amanda was exactly who I had been imagining. She and I are quite similar in terms of our style, and how we appreciate art. She and Hunter are actually getting married this year at Cedar Hall this coming May. Cedar Hall is one of our very favorite venues. Amanda and Hunter are equally as obsessed with it. As usual, we got a little off topic about all things wedding, and started talking about dogs. Amanda and Hunter have the sweetest little blue eyed puppy named Blu. We’ve actually had the pleasure of meeting Blu in person and he totally stole our hearts.

Amanda and Hunter wanted to do an urban, colorful engagement session. We knew JUST the place. These two dolls absolutely went above and beyond, dressed to the absolute nines. We had a blast walking around midtown and downtown with them. Hunter treats Amanda like the precious gem she is. He was more than willing to do anything Amanda wanted. We adore them both.

Amanda and Hunter, we absolutely cannot wait for this coming May!

You guys enjoy!

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Joyce+Quentin

January 8, 2015

Joyce and Quentin are quite the couple.

I remember the excitement she had when she initially emailed us. She was entirely full of such generous compliments. When we met in person, she totally lived up to the adorable bride I was envisioning.

Funny story: Just seconds before Joyce and Quentin arrived, we found a small dog in our driveway. Being the passionate dog lovers that we are, I had to grab him from the busy street we live on. I would hope someone would do the same for our sweet nug. So I get him inside, and he’s the cutest little thing, but absolutely filthy. I’m sure he was out having the time of his little doggy life; splashing in puddles, rummaging through garbage, etc. I tried to keep him on the tiled portion of our home, but I am a sucker, so he basically followed me everywhere. I turned my back for one second, and… well, let’s just keep it at, this cute little doggy did a number. I’m now frantic because Joyce and Quentin are about to pull up, and our house smells like a port-a-potty. Great first impression, right?

Luckily, Joyce and Quentin were super tolerant which we were thankful for. We sat down with them and instantly felt like we were all on the same page. After a few minutes in, Joyce and Quentin were ready to book with us. We were SO ecstatic because we just loved this dynamic duo. They are both on fire for the Lord and each other. They love making others happy, and they are just genuinely happy, content people. Ironically, we’ve seen them out and about a couple of times. They always have the happiest smiles on their faces. We love that.

We did these engagement photos for them MONTHS ago, but as you know, fall weddings tend to get the best of us, so we’re just now picking back up on blogging.

Joyce and Quentin, March will be here before you know it, and The Ginns are PUMPED. We also get to work along side of some of our favorite vendors VMWeddings Studio, Bluff City Photo Booth, Barefoot Bride, and WED Memphis (just to name a few.)

Enjoy!

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Katharine+Logan-Engaged

January 7, 2015

The first time I met Katharine was at a Starbucks with her GORGEOUS mother.

They both were beyond polite, simply stunning, and ecstatic about wedding planning. I remember thinking, I need to book this girl. I want to shoot her wedding. Her energy was extremely contagious, and I loved that about her. She told us all about Logan, and how he “loved” having his photo taken, as all boys do. Not.

We tried several times to do these engagement photos in Oxford. I think we rescheduled a handful of times due to rain. I remember thinking it was never going to be sunny. I’m sure Katharine was thinking the same thing. Finally, on the day of these engagements, it was raining in Oxford, but not in Memphis. Instead of rescheduling again, Katharine and Logan decided to do them on Logan’s grandparent’s property (who are every bit just as adorable as Katharine and Logan.) They welcomed us into their home with open arms, and lets us wander around. We got to document this special time in Katharine and Logan’s life underneath the same trees Logan used to climb. I just adored that concept.

Katharine and Logan are tying the Knot at Spring Creek Ranch, one of our favorite venues.

Katharine and Logan, thanks so much for allowing us to be a part of this special time in your lives. You guys totally rule.

We cannot wait for April.

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2014 Year in Review

December 29, 2014

We can’t believe that 2014 has come to an end. It feels like we just shot our first wedding of the year back in March, just yesterday. 2014 has been entirely way too good to us. I mean that in the most humble way possible.

2014 took us to places we’d never been before. We got to shoot in Birmingham, Natchez, Mississippi, and our favorite San Francisco. We’ve made so many friends that we would have never known without this passion of ours. We’ve had the honor of having our work on national/international blogs like Style Me Pretty, Ruffled, and The Huffington Post. We’ve been welcomed by so many families to celebrate the happiest of days in their son/daughter’s lives.

After having a couple of glasses of champagne one night (guilty), I started getting all nostalgic and a little sappy. I started thinking about ALL of the unique, loving individuals that we get to spend so much time with. I mean really, our couples are the most insanely creative, passionate, and generous people on the planet. Some are teachers, policemen, hair stylists, ministers, engineers, vet nurses, nurses, graphic designers, doctors, accountants, retail managers, social workers, in the armed services, photographers, small business owners, special needs teachers, florists, government employees, bankers, realtors, IT professionals, insurance, anesthesiologists, pastry artists, new mommies and daddies, administrators, personal trainers, interior designers, hygienists, MULTIPLE St. Jude employees, and vets, and videographers.

You people are AMAZING, and this post is for YOU.

Thank you for making 2014 the best one ever. We’ve got some tricks up our sleeves for 2015.

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