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Shelly and Alan’s Knoxville Wedding!
Jan, 21 2010 by Mel
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Can you say “last wedding of this pregnancy”? Boy I can! I’ve been anticipating this one for some time and was wondering how gracefully I would be able to waddle through the day at 8 months along! I have to say though, Shelly and Alan’s wedding was the perfect last pregnancy wedding. The day was low-key, peaceful, and simply about this couple’s love for each other. I’m glad to know that I won’t be shooting another wedding at even one week further along, but this one turned out to be really great! Shelly and Alan, you are beautiful and we are better for knowing you. :0) We hope you enjoy your sneak peek! Can’t wait for you to see the rest!
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84 people have commented. You know you want to.  Nell: Beautiful…. just beautiful! (3.9.10, 7:10 pm)
farrah wilson: congratulations! wish i could have been there! beautiful pics! (3.9.10, 10:13 am)
lj45: hope the best for you both! congrautlations and what nice pictures! (3.9.10, 9:52 am)
Leslie Reynolds: Beautiful photos! (3.6.10, 10:31 pm)
ben from bg: great pics! (3.6.10, 11:02 am)
jen sells: these are really cool! (3.5.10, 9:27 pm)
adam sells: Love the photos! (3.5.10, 9:23 pm)
heather sells: These are really beautiful! Wishing you both the best! (3.5.10, 9:23 pm)
Sandra C: You both look so great! Lovely photos! (3.5.10, 2:16 pm)
Ian C: Love the photos! Congratulations! (3.5.10, 2:15 pm)
jennylewis: So happy for you both and these are wonderful pictures to remember your day! (3.5.10, 9:11 am)
wendy: Beautiful photos! Can’t wait to see more! (2.27.10, 1:40 pm)
WeddingBlissfulness: Awesome work! These are such wonderful images! The second image is captivating! (2.26.10, 12:54 pm)
wmartin: Absolutely beautiful!!! So happy for you both! (2.26.10, 12:31 pm)
Jo H: These photos are wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing with me! (2.26.10, 12:12 pm)
Sara P: AWESOME! (2.25.10, 8:31 pm)
Megan Tyler: Loving ‘em!!!! (2.24.10, 9:37 pm)
joy: Great photos! Wish you both the best! (2.24.10, 7:49 pm)
Jill Howard: Love the photos! Lots of love and happiness to you both! (2.23.10, 7:19 pm)
Melanie Wright: Love the images… can’t wait for more! (2.23.10, 7:36 am)
amy love: Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing with me! (2.22.10, 8:01 pm)
Ana Richards: Wish I could have been there… these are so beautiful! (2.22.10, 4:19 pm)
W Watson: Love them both but the first is my favorite!! (2.22.10, 3:55 pm)
Jess and Thomas: These are gorgeous… can’t wait to see more!!! (2.22.10, 3:35 pm)
Carrie: Beautiful day and beautiful photos- sorry for the delay.
 (2.22.10, 2:22 pm) Rose D: Love the photos. Glad ya’ll had a wonderful wedding day. (2.22.10, 12:47 pm)
Kellie Johnson: Love the photos and can’t wait to see more! (2.19.10, 8:22 pm)
William Thompson: Great images to remember your day. Celebrate each day with each other thereafter. (2.18.10, 8:06 pm)
PaulTy: The second is my favorite. Simplistic and beautiful! (2.17.10, 7:55 pm)
Jenny: Lovely…. just lovely! (2.16.10, 9:03 pm)
LBoo: Awesome! (2.16.10, 8:38 pm)
Heather: More beautiful images…. as always! (2.15.10, 8:27 am)
Ivan: Wow. Both shots are just great! What a way to breathe life into pictures. (2.12.10, 9:14 pm)
GQuiche: What a great day and what great images to always remember it!! (2.12.10, 5:50 pm)
Gat Wilson: Wish I could have been there! What nice images to always remember your day with. (2.9.10, 9:22 pm)
Jinwa: What beauty! Awesome composition… so simple (which is hard to capture!) but so eye catching! These are so elegant! Shelly, thanks for sharing their site with me. (2.9.10, 1:25 pm)
J Williams: What a beautiful way to save your memories! The pictures are so good and you’ll always have them to look back on your special day. Maybe I’ll go back and do my wedding day over again. JK! Love ya’ll! (2.9.10, 11:31 am)
Kimberly James: These images are so beautiful! You will have to share the rest of them with me! The first is my favorite… you look so happy! (2.9.10, 10:24 am)
Jim Thom: Thanks for sharing your photos with me. They are a nice way to remember your day. (2.8.10, 2:04 pm)
Stefanie: These pictures are great! The first one captures them perfectly. (2.7.10, 9:07 pm)
Jenn: These are gorgeous images!!! I love the happiness caught in the first one. What a lasting memory! (2.7.10, 7:12 pm)
B. Dawg: Shelly, you were a beautiful bride. Can’t wait to see ALL of your photos. (2.7.10, 6:34 am)
Princess Zoe: Love, love, love these pics! When can I see more? Sorry I couldn’t be there. . . Love you both! (2.7.10, 6:33 am)
Riley B: Wish I could’ve been there! Awesome photos! (2.7.10, 6:31 am)
Big Brother: You looked amazing! Great photos! (2.7.10, 6:29 am)
Karen Bourgeois: Love them both – especially the first one! (2.7.10, 6:28 am)
Q Wilson: Wish I could have been there. Thanks for sharing your photos with me. They are beautiful! (2.6.10, 10:17 pm)
lilia Fernandez: Wow..Great pictures. : ) (2.5.10, 8:18 pm)
Monica: Love you both and wish you all the happiness in the world! You look so happy! (2.5.10, 5:13 pm)
tom and judy: Thank you for letting us share in your day. These are awesome! We get to see more, right??
(2.5.10, 4:23 pm) Ashley Smith: You BOTH look absolutely amazing!!!! (2.5.10, 3:00 pm)
borrell: The second shot is very artistic (2.4.10, 9:43 pm)
sonia: The pictures are beautiful. I really like the second one (2.4.10, 9:41 pm)
elizabeth b: I am so happy for you guys! I wished I could have been there. I want to see more photos! (2.4.10, 9:06 pm)
amanda: What a true tease! These are awesome images! (2.4.10, 9:02 pm)
Betty Hignite: Fantastic. God’s Blessings captured digitally that will provide years of wonderful memories for family and friends to enjoy. Thank you. (2.3.10, 7:03 am)
Suzan Drone: I love the first one. Can’t wait to see more. Hate that we missed your special day. (2.1.10, 7:29 pm)
Rachelle: They both look so blissfully happy! What a great preview and a beautiful bride. We need to see more pictures!! (1.31.10, 7:51 pm)
MR27: BEAUTIFUL IMAGES!!! (1.31.10, 11:40 am)
Chelsea Nicole: Beautiful! I especially love the last one – very cool shot! (1.30.10, 4:57 pm)
Cortney Barkley-Postell: What a great teaser! I can’t wait to see how the rest of the day looked through your eyes. I’m sure it is better to capture great images when the couple obviously love each other like Shelly and Alan do. Good souls always come through in great pictures. (1.30.10, 8:07 am)
Terri Thomas: Like the picture of Alan in the distance of Shelly. Congrag’s are in order. (1.29.10, 2:45 pm)
Emily & Peter Dickinson: You guys look so happy! And gorgeous! We’re so excited for you guys. Great photos – we look forward to seeing more! (1.29.10, 6:49 am)
Tara: You guys look amazing!! I can’t wait to see the rest of the beautiful photos! (1.29.10, 6:06 am)
Jess: The pictures are going to be so beautiful! Just like you!!! The wedding was truly amazing.. (1.28.10, 7:54 pm)
Kristin: These are beautiful! I can’t wait to see the rest! (1.28.10, 6:05 pm)
Kari: LOVE LOVE LOVE!! beautiful! so glad I could be there!!! (1.27.10, 2:22 pm)
sally: Wonderful pictures! (1.27.10, 12:41 pm)
Erika: absolutely stunning…cant wait to see them all (1.27.10, 11:31 am)
Eva Underwood: Very good pictures. Looks like they had a “personal” photographer, someone that wanted to make their day the best! I live in Arkansas so this is my way of seeing them. (1.27.10, 10:31 am)
tappioca: I LOVE them. i even downloaded them at work and showed my boss. of course, i am biased towards the best photographers in the world! (1.26.10, 11:13 pm)
Lena M.: I already loved Shelly and Alan. . . but know I love Mel and Sean too! The pictures are amazing and they were fun to be in too! (1.26.10, 9:57 pm)
Anna-one of the bridemaids: The photos are awesome – I can’t wait to see the rest. It was a pleasure meeting you at the wedding. (1.26.10, 9:03 pm)
Kim McKee: Oh, these are beautiful! I can’t wait to see the rest! (1.26.10, 8:57 pm)
LSun: Great photos – love the top. Can hardly wait to see more!! (1.26.10, 7:38 pm)
LSun: Love the photos…looking forward to seeing more. The top photo is great! (1.26.10, 7:29 pm)
Betsy Barkow: These pictures are just amazing! You guys really captured their beauty! I will be filing your info away for my big day for sure! (1.26.10, 6:58 pm)
wanda b: What a beautiful day and beautiful photos!! I can’t wait to see more! (1.26.10, 6:45 pm)
Emily: beautiful work, as always.
i really love the second image! (1.25.10, 10:43 am) Nicole L: Amazing!!! I’m sooo excited about seeing the rest of them!!! (1.22.10, 4:07 pm)
Jessica Rayborn: You both kill me with these amazing images. That second one caught my eye. It’s just so cool. (1.22.10, 12:30 pm)
esm: Charming! (1.21.10, 5:34 pm)
ohana photographers: you know i love em
(1.21.10, 5:11 pm) Leslee Mitchell: Wow. Love the way you lit the groom in the second shot. Great, great work!! (1.21.10, 5:08 pm)
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Five Tips for Becoming a Successful Wedding Photographer: Tip #1
Jan, 20 2010 by Sean
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Originally this was going to be a single post, but as the details of each idea grew, I thought it would be better to space it out over a few days. So, if you like what you see, keep checking back for the rest over the next week! 1. It’s not easy. Make sure you love it.It all starts with the foundation. Let’s back up and start at the beginning. Possibly, let’s back up to before you even get started—or maybe you’ve already started, but you’re not full time and are considering taking your business to the next level. It seems simple, right? I have a digital camera and a computer, so I can be a wedding photographer. HA HA HA! I can’t tell you how many photographers have started out this way, only to be in tears a year or two later because they are being crushed by the mountain of work that’s on top of them. If you love wedding photography, be sure to take steps to prevent from ever getting into this situation. If you’re already in this situation, make some time to make an effort to get out. If you’re serious about it, it is possible! However, if you don’t love it and just thought you could make extra money on weekends, chances are you won’t have the motivation to work through it. Without a passion for what you’re doing, it will eventually collapse, and you’ll be left with a trail of people that are all very unhappy with you which will lead you to be unhappy yourself. Also, be aware that it’s not just running around with a camera and taking photographs. You’re running a business. You set the hours, you are responsible for keeping track of everything and staying on top of it all. Mel and I love photography, but we also love business. If you hate business, I would suggest looking into having someone help with that aspect. Getting into wedding photography while loving photography but hating business is a recipe for disaster. Seek help immediately! Thanks for reading–that wraps up Tip #1–the rest are coming soon! | |
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13 people have commented. You know you want to. Five Tips for Becoming a Successful Wedding Photographer: Tip #1 … | Drakz Free Online Service: [...] more: Five Tips for Becoming a Successful Wedding Photographer: Tip #1 … Share and [...] (1.22.10, 3:42 am)
Jonathon Campbell: Very true. Very true. I am looking forward to many more tips! (1.21.10, 11:31 pm)
Five Tips for Becoming a Successful Wedding Photographer: Tip #1 … :Wedding's Latest: [...] Read the original: Five Tips for Becoming a Successful Wedding Photographer: Tip #1 … [...] (1.21.10, 8:09 pm)
Memphis Photographer Rick Weaver: This doesn’t only apply to wedding photography – each point is true for any photography business. You can be a great photographer but lousy marketer and you will starve. You can be an average photographer but great marketer and you’ll be covered up in business. (1.20.10, 9:36 pm)
Jeanette LeBlanc: Very good advice – I’m at that crossroads now, taking inventory of what I love/am good at vs. what feels like pulling teeth. I’m trying to figure out how to balance profit with sanity, and how I can outsource the things that make me feel like I”m drowning (mentally and timewise) without drowning financially.
Keep the good stuff coming…Eagerly anticipating the rest of the series
(1.20.10, 9:11 pm) Gregory Byerline: Part 1 rocked. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the remaining four (or more). (1.20.10, 8:46 pm)
Savannah Kenney: Love that you guys are doing these tips! Very helpful. we learned really quickly that this business is so much about business and lot and lots and lots of hard work. (1.20.10, 8:32 pm)
Charlotte Wedding Photographer Thomas Geist: Great Post! I absolutely concur. To add to this: make sure you are skilled and talented. Your clients deserve it. (But that may be Tip #2 …) (1.20.10, 7:01 pm)
Jen Creed: Excellent
Thank you all so much for sharing, can’t wait to hear the other tips! (1.20.10, 5:41 pm) Melanie Watson: I’ve always been curious what the recipe for disaster was. I’ve tried mixing bleach with marshmallows but that didn’t work. Thanks to the internets and your blogopolis… I finally have the answer!
Good stuff guys. Great tips for any small business really. Passion with a strong business mind = success. (1.20.10, 5:40 pm) | |
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Nashville Brides, CJ’s Off The Square Is Having An Open House!
Jan, 18 2010 by Mel
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Cj’s Off the Square is one of our very favorite venues! It has such a beautiful, intimate feel and CJ and Amy, your event specialists, are just incredible to work with! We’re excited to help them get the word out about their upcoming open house! If you’re starting to plan your wedding, or are just curious about this great little venue, you should definitely come check it out! At this event, brides and socialites can You can register for this event here I would say “we’ll see you there” but hopefully I will be having, or will have just had, our baby boy that day! :0) With that in mind, we’ll just say “hope you can make it!!” You’re going to love what you see! - Mel | |
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1 comment so far ... Keep em coming, people! Krista - Becoming Mrs. Dial: I attended this last year. Beautiful venue…lovely people. Don’t miss it! (1.19.10, 12:30 am)
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Join as for the Nashville Smug Mug Group launch!
Jan, 8 2010 by Sean
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By now, you’ve probably heard a ton of buzz about Smug Mug launching Smug Groups around the country… Nashville photographers wait no longer, Mel and I will be launching the Nashville group this Monday 1/11 at 6:30 pm at the Hutton Hotel. Guest speakers will be the immensely talented Jen & Steve Bebb of Bebb Studios in Vancouver, Canada! Space is limited, RSVP now!
image by Boutwell Studio Sexy, playful, romantic, sincere, honest, uncomplicated, complex, quirky, dramatic, peaceful, modern, classic… these are all words that have been applied to the Bebb’s imagery. They also describe the Bebbs as people, to a tee. Never taking themselves too seriously, they understand that success is as much about who you are as it is about what you do. Staying true to themselves, the Bebbs create images infused with personality and spirit, inspired by the people in front of their lens. Six months after photographing their first wedding, Steve & Jen became full time wedding photographers, quickly taking their local market by storm. Quietly photographing over 50 weddings each year in Vancouver, Canada, no one was more surprised than they when they were thrust into the international spotlight in 2007 as the only Canadians named by American PHOTO as one of the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World. Since then they have received numerous international distinctions, the most personal of which come from fellow Canadians. Already known for their fantastic imagery, the Bebbs soon developed a reputation as fantastic educators as well. Since 2007 they have educated thousands of photographers, either through their smaller workshops, or at national and international conventions. They are still pursuing their dreams in Vancouver, Canada and with many more air miles to their credit. They are focused on the most elusive of goals: achieving balance between their photography, their speaking commitments, and their family. Nashville SMUG SPACE IS LIMITED, so RSVP here and get there early for the best seats. | |
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2 people have commented. You know you want to. dawn beirnes: I sooo wish we could come! I’m so new to photography, but I have a feeling this meeting might be a cool get together that I wouldn’t feel out of place! Just because I’m curious (and nowhere near getting a web site YET) what is the difference (if any) between SmugMug and Pictage? I have no clue!
Thanks guys! (1.10.10, 11:47 am)
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