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This is my FIFTH time getting to document part of Courtney and Will’s life. The first time was a fun colored paint session, just for fun. The second was to celebrate their THIRD anniversary, the third time was to document Courtney and Will’s pregnancy, the fourth was Crew’s delivery, (which is probably my favorite) and FINALLY I am able to share Crew’s newborn session.

We had an absolutely insane October, but Courtney and Will have been so very patient with us! Since I’ve already blogged so many wonderful moments in C&W’s lives, there really isn’t ANYTHING that I haven’t said about this wonderful couple. They’re the best. Courtney and Will were born to be parents, I honestly believe that.

One thing that I haven’t mentioned, and TOTALLY should is that Courtney has her own personal blog that is absolutely FABULOUS! I literally read every post. You will feel like you know the Kassner family, even if you don’t. Make sure to follow her here, because Crew (the most adorable newborn ever) will be featured VERY often.

We’re honored to know the three of you! Crew is so lucky to have such God loving parents. We can’t wait to watch him grow!

Enjoy!

Crew’s nursery wasn’t quite finished yet, but it’s going to be absolutely adorable. Courtney is quite the crafter!

I also LOVE the fact that Courtney doesn’t turn into a freak over the dogs being near Crew. Dogs are totally people too!

Ginger also wanted some lovin’!

A reoccurring theme in Crew’s nursery is vintage frills and foxes! I love both!

The signs that Courtney put on both of her pups when they announced they were pregnant!

I love this!

I think Crew looks JUST like Courtney!

As soon as Courtney put Crew down, both pups immediately had to go over and check Crew out!

Just.precious.

Then, and now!

I think this is a little Crew smirk!

Our hearts are overflowing for you. All three of you!

Congrats, Mom and Dad!

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  • November 4, 2013 - 3:51 pm

    Rebecca Collins - Beautiful work as always! Can I say I just love baby feet!!!ReplyCancel

My posts have been getting longer and longer, which I try to avoid (you know, let my work speak for itself) but it’s not happening on this post. I have too much to say.

I know you all remember this dynamic duo.

John and I started preparing for this wedding the moment I was informed that WE would have the honor to document it (lets face it, any Memphis photographer would have killed to shoot it).

John and I were already friends with both Kelly and Dusty, but I feel that when a friend asks you to shoot their wedding, that is the biggest honor possible. We love both Kelly and Dusty so very much. Kelly even bought us little ‘happies’ as thank you’s for shooting her wedding.

(I got a dazzling Kate Spade watch, and John got a new PS3 game, they TOTALLY speak our language.)

Not only are K&D so very giving and generous, but they are BOTH so supportive. I realize that I often mention my supportive friends, but Kelly and Dusty are by far the most supportive. They literally ‘like’ and share ALL of my posts, they tell ALL of their friends and family about us, and toot our horns for us on a daily basis. We are beyond thankful for Kelly and Dusty.

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that Kelly and Dusty’s wedding will be featured in At Home Tennessee’s January edition. This sweet couple definitely deserves that kind of exposure.

I had never met Kelly’s parent’s before her wedding, but was Facebook friends with her precious mom. Mrs. Nancy, or ‘momma Rash’ has always been so kind to me. When I finally got to hug her neck, it didn’t feel like I was hugging a stranger, it felt like I was hugging my mom. I know Kelly’s heart of gold comes from both of her wonderful parents.

When Kelly told me she reserved the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art for her wedding ceremony and reception, I’ll admit I geeked out a little. My degree is in art, and I’ve only made 100 trips to the Brooks in the last 5+ years. I knew exactly what type of treasure it was, and it was SO completely perfect for Kelly and Dusty. The Brooks Museum of Art is located at the heart of Memphis in the historic Overton Park. The Beaux Art Style building is constructed of flawless Georgian marble, and I knew it would make for stunning photos!

Everything about Kelly and Dusty’s wedding was nothing short of magical. Kelly hired Michael Doyle of Lynn Doyle Flowers to create her vision of arrangements and decor. I hired him for my wedding two years ago, and my sister did the same seven years ago. I highly recommend him to ANYONE looking. I have quite a few of his masterpieces sprinkled throughout this post.

From the gorgeous shades of lavender, the flawless fall weather, and all of the perfect priceless emotions, Kelly and Dusty had one of the most amazing days I’ve ever been a part of.

K&D, I can’t tell you enough how thankful we are for both of you. I’m so glad that we finally found a couple who is as crazy about each other as we are, and we absolutely cannot wait to watch you grow in life and love!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Warren, enjoy!

Kelly and Dusty’s Gatsby inspired invitations were flawless.

Brides, Kasey Acuff is the definition of an artist! I love her work!

Wait for it…..

POW! Kelly is simply stunning. Those wide eyes!

I loved Dusty’s James Bond attire!

My heart was pounding.

I’m thankful John was able to capture this angle of Kelly and Dusty’s first look!

I absolutely love this.

This sculpture added the perfect amount of drama to Kelly and Dusty’s photos!

One of my favorites. Kelly!!! You are so gorgeous!

Mini Kelly, Natalie, is just as precious!

EVERYONE needs a Marina in their wedding.

I’ll say it again, call Lynn Doyle Flowers for your wedding, he is the best of the best!

I love this!

Stunning lavender bouquet, compliments of Lynn Doyle Flowers.

Can I get a round of applause for these handsome guys?

I love this!

I can’t even handle this cuteness.

Those tears….

Momma Rash was so emotional.

So sweet!

It just wouldn’t be Kelly Rash/Warren’s wedding without changing into kicks!

Dizzy D made an appearance!

Kelly and Dusty are just precious. I have SO many images of them just hugging.

Well, this is incredibly dreamy!

Sweet Marina, crying till the very end!

We wish you a lifetime of love and laughter!

Vendor Credit:

Photographer: Kelly Ginn Photography

Florist: Lynn Doyle Flowers

Venue: Brooks Museum of Art

Dress: Casablanca

Bridesmaid Dress: Bill Levkoff

Chair Rental: Amerispan

Cake: Miss Muff’n

DJ: Brady Johnston

Videographer: Shelby Wilson

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  • October 29, 2013 - 1:38 am

    Marina - OMG!!!! I’m crying now all over again looking at these amazing pictures!!! Kelly and John you both are so talented and incredible people!! thank you for capturing my best friends wedding (pun TOTALLY intended!)

    Kelly and Dusty! such an incredible day! thank you for letting me be apart of it!! love you all so very much!

    xoxox
    MarinaReplyCancel

  • October 29, 2013 - 2:16 am

    Alli Lemon - This was SUCH a fun post, I can’t even imagine what the actual event was like. Bravo to ALL!ReplyCancel

  • October 29, 2013 - 3:25 am

    Chelsey - Kelly (and John) Ginn!! You are absolutely amazing at what you do! When I look through all of your sessions I feel like I know the bride and groom by the very end. Definitely teared up during the first-look photos! This wedding looks like it was a blast and you did a perfect job at capturing the emotion from the day. You are simply amazing. Keep up the good work girlfrand!ReplyCancel

  • October 29, 2013 - 5:00 am

    ashley johnson - This is absolutely amazing! Wish you both the best!ReplyCancel

  • October 29, 2013 - 5:43 pm

    Lauren Byrd - Kelly & John Ginn, you are amazing photographers along with being amazing people! You captured Kelly & Dusty so beautifully, I can feel the love by looking at these pictures and relive all the fun memories. I know that Kelly & Dusty will cherish these forever! Keep up the amazing work 🙂ReplyCancel

  • November 5, 2013 - 10:24 pm

    Vickie Jones - Kelly you were and are absolutely beautiful. Your wedding was beautiful and looks like you and your guest enjoyed the reception. Your family is precious. May GOD bless you and yours abundantly!
    VickieReplyCancel

“It’s like RAIIINNNNNN on your wedding day.”

Ok, now we’re all singing it.

Remember these cuties? 

I thought about titling this post “When it rains, it pours” because on Jamie and Gary’s wedding day, it POURED. I’m talking, cats and dogs, with absolutely NO break. I’ve never seen a day in Memphis where it rained the ENTIRE day. September 20th, 2013- it just never stopped.

Jamie and Gary’s wedding ceremony and reception was to take place on Jamie’s parent’s property. They have the most beautiful home and backyard, it would have been the most amazing spot in Memphis. The weather had other plans. I’m sure early in the morning Jamie wondered how they would pull this off. Luckily for Jamie and Gary, Jamie has saints for parents. With the help of Jamie’s mom and dad, and brother, they were able to cover a portion of their back patio, where the ceremony took place. The three of them DID NOT STOP working for one minute. Mrs. Sonya, (Jamie’s mom) was out in the pouring rain all day, just ensuring that Jamie had the wedding of her dreams. Both Jamie’s dad, and brother Jacob were up on ladders, and even on the roof. All three together, they pulled it off and Jamie and Gary were able to say ‘I do,’ which is all that really matters.

Jamie was so calm the entire day. She was thankful for such an amazing family who stopped at NO expense for her. I now know why Jamie is so incredible, she was raised by the best of the best.

You will notice there are a few sunny images of Jamie and Gary included in this post. We did a day after session because every bride deserves sunny wedding day portraits, and they are some of my all time favorites!

Rain or no rain, nothing was going to stop fate. Jamie and Gary, you guys are amazing. Asher is lucky to have you both. We’re so happy for this new chapter in your life, and cannot wait to see what adventures marriage takes you on.

Enjoy.

One of my all time favorite dresses I’ve ever shot.

Mrs. Sonya has a heart of gold. Working in the rain.

Jamie said the initial plan was to have these gorgeous strung florals hanging from trees, although I must say, this was dreamy.

Jamie’s dad, on the roof.

Jamie’s brother and dad up on the ladders covering the porch.

Jamie’s flowers were flawless.

JAMIE…..wowzers.

This ham right here.

I could go on and on for days about what an amazing mother Mrs. Sonya is, she reminds me so much of my mom!

Isn’t Jamie simply stunning?

I.LOVE.THIS.

Asher is a showstopper, and I’m ok with it.

So this is adorable.

Now this one gave me chills.

I’M ALL FOR a bride who is willing to sit in her dress.

Asher is so lucky to have you two as parents.

The 5 year old fairy princess inside me was SCREAMING. Who am I kidding? The 25 year old fairy princess inside me was screaming.

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Williams!

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  • October 24, 2013 - 4:58 pm

    Sonya Connell - Awesome Kelly! Exciting to be able to revisit the evening through your eyes. Thank you for being so accommodating under challenging conditions, you are wonderful! Can’t wait for you to capture our family for us in the future!ReplyCancel

  • October 24, 2013 - 7:33 pm

    Emily Chidester - So proud of you. You did such a phenomenal job. Love you and your heart.ReplyCancel

  • October 25, 2013 - 1:17 am

    Rhonda Williams - Absolutely beautiful! Great pictures of fantastic subjects! What wonderful memories! Deepest gratitude to Mark and Sonja for the offering of their lovely home!ReplyCancel

Two years ago today, this man made me the happiest lady on the planet. After dating for exactly five years (and LOTS of tests and trials) he still wanted me? I still scratch my head over it, but I thank my God everyday I’m alive and for John Thomas Ginn. Now seven years later, here we stand on top of our own little planet.

I once saw a snide comment on a Facebook account mentioning how couples who constantly publicly post their love and affection towards one another are fake and do it all for show. To those people who say/believe that, I say to you, you can kiss my ask.

Today of ALL days, I received a Facebook message from a person who will remain nameless. They said they were amazed by the pure and simple love John and I have for each other, and asked if I had any advice on how to get that same spark back in their relationship. I was speechless.

Obviously I believe John and I have a rare love for one another. In a broken world, where nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce how am I so positive that we’ll be together till death do us part? Because it was written long before I even existed, that’s how I know.

Some of you have seen this saying above, and even associate it with me. I had a sign that said it at our wedding, and a framed print of it in my house. Some of you have probably even questioned it. Let me try to briefly explain myself.

Every morning John leaves for work around 8:30am. I anxiously wait by my phone for a text that simply says, “I’m here, I love you.” And every morning, I quietly let out a sigh of relief, and say a quick prayer to God thanking him for keeping John safe and alive. Why do I do this? Because I’m a psycho, that’s why. No, I mean, they don’t call me Krazy Kelly for no reason at all, but there’s more behind my love for John. Maybe the fact that I lost two friends in car accidents within the last six years has something to do with me not taking one minute with John for granted. OR, or… Maybe it’s because I lost John once (ok, now I’m crying) because people (I) make stupid decisions, and let the wrong person slip through their (my) fingers. Maybe it’s because I look back at the decisions I regret the most in life, and realize it’s because I was selfish and didn’t see who was there for me all along. John. Maybe it’s because I remember what not having him feels like, and knowing I never want to feel that ever again. Maybe it’s because I know life is beautiful and short, and I want every moment with him. Maybe none of those statements should read ‘maybe‘ at all.

So no, my obnoxious, constant, public love for John isn’t fake, or smoke and mirrors, it’s me being thankful and so in love with every minute of my life with him.

Dear John,

You’re my hero, my best friend, my soulmate, and my rock. I can’t fathom life without you.

To the person who taught me to forget negative people and hold on to the ones who love and support me.

To the person who ALWAYS finds my chapstick (I swear you’re magic)

To the person who stands up for me, even when I’m wrong.

To my teammate.

My cuddle buddy.

To the person who motivates me and taught me to work until my idols become my rivals.

To the cover hog, sleep talker, and worst secret keeper EVER, I LOVE YOU.

Happy 2nd Anniversary my love.

These have been the best seven years of my life, and I can’t wait to be an old fart with you.

This post is for you.

“I’ve had the time of my life fighting dragons with you.”

(Note: Image 1-5 taken by Emily Chidester. Wedding Photo: Morgan Trinker)

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  • October 22, 2013 - 8:06 pm

    Emily Chidester - Love John. Love you. Love the nug. You guys are the best and I love your love!!ReplyCancel

  • October 24, 2013 - 12:22 am

    Emily W. - Kelly,
    I don’t know you at all, but when I read your blogs and look at your pictures, I feel like I do. This was beautiful and I thank you for sharing it. I totally cried. I hope someday to have a relationship as beautiful as the one you have with John! Its really inspiring!ReplyCancel

You may notice that this particular post is extremely different from most of my posts. Normally you’d find a young couple in love, an adventurous engagement session, or the occasional sweet family session.

No, not this one. I’m going to do my best to say very little (which we all know isn’t easy for me) because in all honesty, these images speak for themselves.

Remember Courtney and Will? I’ve had the pleasure to document their life, and grow with them. Remember their fun colored powdered session, and their sweet three year anniversary, or their sunny maternity session?

Watching the Kassner’s grow in life and love has been such a blessing. When Courtney casually mentioned me being in the delivery room with her, I felt several things all at once.

1. I felt confused. Such a personal moment, caught on camera, why the heck would she want that?

2. I felt honored. When someone asks you to be a bridesmaid in their wedding, it’s them saying “I can’t start my new life without you.” Similar scenario, only multiplied. Courtney respected/loved/trusted me enough to be right beside her and Will as she delivered Crew. Let me just take a minute……. WOW, that’s huge.

Most people looked at me like I was absolutely NUTS when I told them I’d be in the delivery room with Courtney and Will. To those people, I say to you, look at these incredible moments Courtney has captured. No one has photos like this. She’ll be able to look back at these in 20 years and say “and I thought I loved you then.”

Let me wrap up my soap opera by saying this:

These photos are raw, real, and extremely emotional. As you look through them I ask you to turn your iTunes/pandora/tv off. Just look. You will feel every intensified moment. When I was in the room, it felt like everything stood still for a moment. I’ve never felt that way in my life.

And lastly, Courtney and Will, we’re blessed to know you, to know Crew, and to continue to watch you all grow.

Congrats to my favorite family of three.

Enjoy.

Courtney had the most tasteful, great quality bump updates that she would post weekly. I loved the one she posted the day Crew was born, it said “We get to meet Crew today!”

As some of you may know, you can easily get nauseous and hot quite frequently, Courtney handled it like a champ!

Will was such a huge support system for Court. He constantly fanned her and was quick to offer help!

So sweet!

Anxious daddy

“It’s the moments you only experience once that our hearts are on fire for.”

Courtney and Will had several visitors who waited in the lobby, one of which was their minister, he was kind enough to pray out loud for Crew’s safe arrival.

And Courtney’s sweet parents came in to wish her luck!

Courtney’s dad has Courtney’s footprints stamped to his smock that he wore when she was born. How sweet?

It takes a selfless person to become a mother, I can’t think of anyone who deserves this more!

These sweet moments.

Minutes before it was time to deliver Crew!

I cannot even look at these without crying.

Crew’s precious little foot.

I.can’t.even. I live for moments like this.

At this point, I was sobbing. I’m surprised these are in focus.

I will never forget watching Courtney see Crew for the first time.

And Will’s precious reaction

Already framed in my house. Some photographers go their entire life without capturing such an earth shattering image. I can check that off of my bucket list.

9 pounds 5 ounces.

Such a proud dad!

Will went to tell everyone the good news…

and even filmed their reaction.

Proud grandparents

And Will’s sweet parents.

A perfect little boy.

I told Courtney I feel like Crew is partially mine. Crazy, but so true.

My heart is overflowing.

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  • October 14, 2013 - 9:47 pm

    Nancy Harmon - Absolutely precious pictures, my eyes are filled with tears! A beautiful story!ReplyCancel

  • October 14, 2013 - 9:56 pm

    Abby - These are exquisite. Absolutely beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • October 14, 2013 - 9:59 pm

    Christina Conley - These are phenomenal. Every mother should have photos like these, I know I wish I did.ReplyCancel

  • October 15, 2013 - 12:13 am

    Karishma - Congratulations Courtney!!! Your baby is so precious!! Kelly- you did an amazing job with these!! For such a huge moment in Courtney and Will’s life, you did every bit of justice in capturing these precious moments!! Well done! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • October 15, 2013 - 2:03 pm

    Emily - I MEAN. Girl. You totally rocked these. I can’t even.ReplyCancel

  • October 15, 2013 - 8:03 pm

    Runt - Wow. Those pictures are absolutely beautiful. I really really really really really really really really wished you lived in NC.ReplyCancel

  • June 27, 2015 - 5:40 pm

    Susan Mills - This is the most precious montage of photographs that I have ever seen. What moments! What joy!There are many things that can be captured over and over again. But this? Only once, and I could feel every emotion. Bravo!ReplyCancel