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Was she surprised…? Yes… YES she WAS!!
Hello everyone!!! I am so excited to share this gallery and short (yeah right… ) story. I was contacted a few months back by a friend, Jeff. He asked if I was still shooting pictures and wanted to know if I’d be interested in capturing this special day for his son (Dylan). I agreed, but Jeff wanted to go over the plans that had been made to let me know the details before I jumped to agree. When we discussed the details of this elaborate plan that Dylan had made, I HAD to do it!!! I have only been involved with shooting surprise parties, etc. and never had the chance to capture a surprise PROPOSAL!!!! I agreed and had intended to talk to Dylan, but as things go in life that never happened. So I arrived at the specified location awaiting the couple’s arrival. Once there they got out of the car… I could tell there was a conversation about getting out and leaving a purse behind. “You don’t need it…. Just get out of the car babe…” - Dylan Then as they walk back to the property, he motions for me to come on as I am there to capture this beautiful moment. The rest is in the pictures and tell the story!!! YES, she WAS surprised!!!! Thank you Dylan (and Emily) for allowing me to capture this moment. Here’s to many years/memories together going forward.
Bush Family Dinner 2025 (with a surprise party)
Today (August 2nd) we attended a long-time family gathering with my extended family. Family is something that the older I get, the more I have appreciation for. I am so thankful and blessed to have Amy and all these good people in my life. This was never more prevalent than today when we attended the Bush Family Dinner. There was a small bonus that most knew about but was obvious that it was kept secret enough to be a surprise for the main guest of honor. I could go on with many stories and tales of happiness, love, and even tears shed through all the memories and years being a part of such a large family. Those who know me will testify that I am one who likes to talk. This gallery is a collection of candids that I wanted to take to capture this day as a keepsake/memory for all who view it, whether you were able to attend or not. Feel free to look through it and even leave a comment. If you have any questions you can reach me at the contact info here. Thanks and I love you all!
PS Happy Birthday Dorena!!!
Spencer's 8th Grade Prom
Wow! I almost completely forgot to publish this post! (Ok, so I DID forget to but I caught it now!! Here it is!!) I was contacted by Theresa (the AWESOME event planner at Happily Ever After at the Barn in Sevierville) about shooting some shots of Spencer (her son) for his 8th grade prom. It was a blast!!! I love some of these shots, was trying a few new things as well as the old standbys. Such a fun time (hopefully had by all...) Here's to a great new school year for ya' Spencer as you start on this journey. Enjoy because time seems to just keep moving faster and faster as it goes by!
Maci's 21st Birthday
Now in today's hustle and bustle world (even without the rush from day to day) I am thankful for each year that passes and another year I grow older and dare I say wiser...?!?! It seems like forever ago if not another lifetime when I hit that magical age of 21... you know... you remember don't you?
Wow.... to be there again. Just reaching what the world (and most folks) consider adulthood. That's an odd word.... Hmm, anyway here's a link to the gallery with just a sample of the shots that we got as a celebration of another chapter closing as a new one begins. Congratulations Maci!! (I am pretty sure she'll be either a rock star or famous one of these days!!! Just remember us little people!!!)
Here's to many more birthdays going forward. Sherissa and I got the privilege of capturing this special event for Maci!! Thank you for allowing us this opportunity as well as a thank you to Sherissa!
(We had a cute little helper with us that day also!!!!)
Hahaha and the little helper I'm referring to is Josie!!! Not Sandy... Although she helped tremendously too!! (thanks for that...!)
Phillips Wedding October 2016
Hello there everyone!!! November already!!! Seriously... the older I get the faster it seems to go by. Anyway on to the post... Sherissa and I were contacted last year about shooting a wedding for a previous client!! WOW!!! It was such an honor that the bride considered us to capture her special day! After an initial meeting to discuss the many details, venue etc... dates were set and we were booked!!! What an experience... I had such a great time!! We were a little nervous the day of! Here is some of the BTS (behind the scenes) shots from throughout the day. And of course... Here is a link to the gallery which is but a sampling of the memories captured that day. Thank you to Theresa Murr (left)
and Stephanie Ratliff
(right) of Happily Ever After at The Barn.
Thank you as always to Sherissa for her creative eye and wonderful help I couldn't have made it without ya'!
And a huge thank you to Marissa and Joey for allowing us the privilege of capturing this day/these memories for them forever.
