Jeff and Amanda Oakes

I had the most delightful time photographing Jeff and Amanda on their wedding day along with my friend Sara. Amanda was so playful with the camera and completely relaxed and Jeff was more subdued and thoughtful. When I first arrived at the house I was completely blown away with the lighting that was coming in the window above the bed and I knew instantly that I wanted her dress draped over the comforter so that it could play with the light. It ended up being my favorite shot of the day.

The other memorable moment of the day was during the last 10 minutes of the ceremony; the clouds came rolling in and it started to rain. To my surprise everyone held their ground and watched the rest of the beautiful ceremony. We all got a little wet, but it did not create a damper on the wedding. I would like to wish Amanda and Jeff a lifetime of happiness, may the storms that come your way be few.

David and Barbara's Wedding at The Whitlock Inn

My deepest congratulations to David and Barbara on their fabulous wedding that took place at The Whitlock Inn. David and Barbara have such inviting personalities; even though we didn't do their engagement session, I felt very comfortable with them and it was easy to get great shots. For a couple who said they don't like having their picture taken they were relaxed and natural in front of the camera. May you enjoy your new adventure together.

Also, another huge thank you to Lauren Wright who has been filling in for Melissa during her pregnancy and post-partum recovery.





Barbara is a huge LSU fan.
































A dad's love for his little girls.

Matt and Laurie's E-Session

This fun loving couple actually met at a wedding I photographed last year and have been dating ever since. Matt ended up asking for her number at the wedding and told Laurie he'll be calling the next day to take her out for breakfast prior to his return to Alabama where he lives. I was honored when Laurie called and told me that she wanted me to shoot their wedding
that will take place on December 19, 2009 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with a reception to follow at the Rise Country Club. Thank you guys for the fun time.

Jeff and Lauren's E-Session

Last Saturday I had the chance to go to Chateau Elan with Lauren and Jeff to shoot their engagement session. What I thought was going to be a cloudy and rainy session, ended up being a lovely afternoon at the vineyards. I loved hearing the details of Jeff's romantic proposal to Lauren that took place at the Grove Park Inn. The enchanting couple will be tying the knot on July the 11th at the Windermere Golf Club.

Baby Eli arrives. Yeah!

Yesterday Melissa received her best Mother's Day Gift by delivering Eli at 9:25PM. He weighed 6 lbs. 15.5ozs. with a length of 19.5" Here are a few photos from the hospital.

"A baby is God's opinion that life should go on." - Carl Sandburg







A very proud dad.