tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13595979300505979132011-12-01T04:28:16.467-05:00Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.comBlogger1211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-86411012760005568172011-11-07T08:54:00.001-05:002011-11-07T08:56:09.746-05:00

What a lovely celebration!  My hat's off to the bride's style and beauty!  Lucky groom! Peace. Love. Smoky Mountain Weddings. Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-34725292110717931872011-10-05T14:31:00.001-04:002011-10-05T14:33:18.808-04:00

For the love of each other and all things vintage, this couple set the stage for a late summer wedding and what a delight it was!  I've oohhed and awwwed over the editing for weeks...so tasteful and lovely.  Such a fun couple and friends to hang out with.  And, once again, I love small towns - this one had an awesome yellow tunnel built under the train overpass - an incredibly perfect backdrop!!

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Recently I photographed August nuptials...and yes, it was hot, but, between an air conditioned church and the lovely breezes coming inland from tropical storm season, we turned out some gorgeous inside documentation AND outdoor portraits, too.  This bride may have been married at a country church, but all we need is a fire escape and a parking lot to bring out some urban drama.  It's like having

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-78689417192120328452011-08-14T19:18:00.001-04:002011-08-14T19:20:31.955-04:00

It's so much fun to dress up again after the wedding...this couple had a winter wedding and a spring Encore session.  So fun. So lovely! Peace. Love. Four-legged friends welcomed. Emily Grace

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I like photographing seniors and their instruments.  Check out this lovely senior and her "brass"...     Peace. Love. Portraiture. Emily Grace

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You can see the entire publication online here. Peace. Love. Marketing. Emily Grace

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NEW LOOK! I have been working on a new website for a few months, and I am thrilled to share it with you! I hope you'll 'click' over and enjoy giving yourself a tour!  The new blog header at the top of this page is a big hint as to what the new site looks like. If you like my and David's portraits here and at my site, let me give due appreciation to the talented Courtney of Courtney Bishop

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I am thrilled to have three girl friends marrying this year and booking me for their photography.  I am so honored to get to have a front row seat for such a special season in their lives.  Here is one of the lovely ladies and her beau - we had such a nice evening here at the farm! Peace. Love. I love my people! Emily Grace

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Recently, I trekked up to Madisonville, TN for a Betrothal session.  I love small towns - I think I mentioned that love last spring, too.  Enjoy! Peace. Love. Pictures. Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-8901787156926231552011-06-20T17:48:00.001-04:002011-06-20T17:48:27.682-04:00

Recently I shot a gorgeous wedding in Maryville, TN.  Each detail was well-planned and the event went off without a hitch - and it was soo fun and lighthearted.  The couple, their friends and family - everything and everyone - was delightful and lovely.  It's truly my pleasure to be their wedding photographer.  Enjoy. Peace. Love. My clients = the best clients. Emily Grace

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Sampson's Hollow is a peaceful and polished venue in Walland, TN.  It's so lovely as it sets nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.  The proprietors are excellent hosts - polite, hospitable and capable - a pleasure to work with for your wedding plans. My bride and groom did an excellent job of putting their details together.  They chose timeless colors and worked their preferences into

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-34451436564882609622011-06-13T19:22:00.002-04:002011-06-13T19:25:00.821-04:00

Beautiful family + Great friends = Happy Photos! Peace. Love. Pretty Families.Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-67831720837343523572011-06-08T14:08:00.000-04:002011-06-08T14:08:26.101-04:00

Welcome to the new little girl and congrats to my sweet clients on becoming parents - Don't recognize them from this photo?...okay here are "couple hints"...Mellow Yellow and The Fillauer Lake House Have I mentioned that I love my people? Peace. Love. Expectations.Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-36348799525048721732011-05-31T10:03:00.002-04:002011-06-13T19:24:31.419-04:00

...remember that elopement I mentioned?...complete with a birdcage veil!  I took my 40 year old Minolta to the ceremony, as an uninvited guest.  Party crasher.  But, my father-in-law had just given it to me - twas his graduation present to himself when he finished college - and I wanted to play with it.  The bride and groom were obliging... Peace. Love. Film. Emily Grace

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...I really do love yellow, and these two, too.  They're getting married...sooooooon! Here are their favorite shots from the betrothal session - lady's first.  Groom's second. Peace. Love. Betrothed.Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-70682528839534686822011-05-17T16:58:00.001-04:002011-05-27T17:12:10.714-04:00

...just saying this betrothal session was A.Mazing.  I had so much fun.  I laughed. I nearly fell in the creek.  I was in awe of the joyfulness coming from these two love birds.  Peace. Love. Have great clients I do. Emily Grace

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Peace. Love. Lovely moms-to-be. Emily Grace

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Sun, water, beautiful people.  Love! Peace. Love. Betrothals. Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-79633353148414020222011-05-09T10:22:00.002-04:002011-05-27T17:11:04.206-04:00

One of my couples came down to my farm recently for their shoot.  Enjoy... Peace. Love. Betrothals.Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-23706086097868578572011-05-05T18:04:00.002-04:002011-05-05T18:15:09.471-04:00

I have a very talented friend - she makes beads out of roses - roses from your wedding, a loved-one's funeral, just because, etc.  She then makes incredibly beautiful and meaningful jewelry with these beads.  She calls it Strand of Memories. She recently gave me these earrings.  Behold!  She doth fashion with metal as well. She has pieces in stock or you can purchase a gift certificate.  Or you

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-11928102493427035142011-04-20T08:33:00.001-04:002011-05-27T17:10:35.627-04:00

I shot this sweet moma-to-be yesterday.  It's a girl! Peace. Love. Expectations. Emily Grace

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I shot the sweetest elopement recently.  So, so lovely and meaningful.  The grandparents were witnesses, I say, the grandparents!  I love grandparents! I'm all exclamation points about this photo op.  Here's a teaser - I'll post a few more images soon... Peace. Love. Elopements are where it's at. Emily Grace

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Peace. Love. Puppies.Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-53806881147067274622011-04-04T14:04:00.000-04:002011-04-04T14:04:26.077-04:00

Photographing couples at any age or stage - just the two of you - is superb, enjoyable, meaningful beyond words to me.  Your love deserves some air time.  You're getting up every day, keeping your promises, showing what life can be when you take the raw goods of falling in love and daily shape constant affection and admiration.  -sigh-  I'm so honored to watch your love grow. Hats off to this

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You ever feel like this?...you know, cinched tight around the middle, someone's been riding your back for hours, and just when you have a moments rest, some stranger gets all up in your grill and calls you "Sugar". Fortunately for me, her name is Sugar and she's a very pleasant mare - good at her job as a cutting horse (think sorting cattle) and loves a man named David.  We bonded over loving

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Dear Beth (prospective bride who saw my ad in a Knoxville magazine), Thanks for your phonecall and voicemail message.  I didn't get all of your phone number from the message.  Please call back! Sincerely, Emily Grace

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Some wedding awesomeness because it's Tuesday and I feel like it...

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-85493923217058365942011-03-08T09:12:00.000-05:002011-03-08T09:12:27.668-05:00

What a wild winter we have had!  Wonderful amounts of snow.  Early spring weather.  It's been so enjoyable! I bought a new lense.  Lense buying is addictive.  I highly recommend it.  This ones does dreamy things, like capture a cute Italian Greyhound and his lovely "mom"... 

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-9065816936037684232011-02-12T22:04:00.000-05:002011-02-12T22:04:59.617-05:00

...I have the sweetest little Valentine this year (no offense, honey).  Congrats to an incredibly sweet family... Peace. Love. Really bad birth control. Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-80029899217557196862011-01-17T17:00:00.000-05:002011-01-17T17:00:46.117-05:00

...I haven't seen this razorback baby, yet, but I'm convinced his gene pool will ensure he's cute and has a great sense of humor.  I have proof - check the parentals... I just love the boot shot (client's idea).  This idea would make a great birth announcement (for couples like me and David!...not that I'm pregnant...not that I know of at least.  Breathe, Mom. ;) Peace. Love.

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Happy New Year! We're off to a running start over here.  It's bridal show season - brides are in the throes of planning, grooms are going just to taste the cakes, mamas and attendants  are coming along for moral support - oh the insanity!..the blissful, stressful, incredibly exciting insanity! I'm here for ya - particularly here to make sure the insanity doesn't overwhelm your photography

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-67014518594511762432010-12-21T14:24:00.001-05:002010-12-21T14:25:14.680-05:00

After some post-wedding portraits we scooted over to the country club for a fun party!  Enjoy! This mama has serious bustle skills.  I was in awe - I've seen quite a bit of bustling and have been in charge of it occasionally.  She totally conquered it and the results were beautiful! Girls just love a man in uniform...or maybe that's just me? ;) LOL  Beautiful.  Just

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-30336540301362842202010-12-19T13:40:00.001-05:002010-12-19T13:41:18.548-05:00

...I just love little country churches.  They take me back to when I was a kid.  Love. them.  Check out this sweet and stylish wedding.  Enjoy! Peace. Love. Weddings.Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-80519219968051565002010-12-15T19:08:00.000-05:002010-12-15T19:08:58.084-05:00

Remember this couple?.... Well, just the other day I was thrilled to photograph some serious wedding awesomeness, like this... ...and this, too... So. Lovely. Remember in high school when classmates voted for the "Most Likely To" or "Best..." class superlatives?  Well, this bride wins my "Most Use of Her Engagement CDs" superlative.  I was so thrilled to see all these fun memories in print for

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-87557935651567089412010-12-09T12:55:00.001-05:002010-12-09T12:58:57.244-05:00

Recently, I had the privilege of shooting portraits for this young man.  He's got serious potential in life!  Peace. Love. Portraits. Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-47585799830713277922010-12-06T07:26:00.000-05:002010-12-06T07:26:00.846-05:00

I vaguely remember sixteen until I hang out with a sweet young lady like this one!  Enjoy! Peace. Love. Those teenage years. Emily Grace

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...meet The Godchildren. My and David's godchildren.  The cutest godchildren.  Ever.  And their parents - really good parents. And G.G. (great-grandmother).  She's too cool for school. Enjoy! This next photo describes the affect my husband sometimes (often) has on children - godchild on left is trying to run - godchild on right is expressing something between awe and terror.  LOL ;) 

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-27843443694289332122010-11-29T23:54:00.000-05:002010-11-29T23:54:31.813-05:00

First came love, second came marriage - both of which you may find documented at my main site - and now for the baby carriage, or almost...soon - very soon.  I have it from a good source that your mama taught you not to point...it's rude.(: Peace. Love. Babies. Emily Grace

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...and what a classy and personal occasion it was.  Pre and Post-wedding portraits included.  Enjoy! Peace. Love. Happily Ever After. Emily Grace

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...and I decided to blog it first to switch things up a bit.  It was fun.  Unbelievably fun.  This couple and their guests had some mad dance skills and incredible humor.  It was so enjoyable to shoot for them.  Have a look... A rather grand entrance... And then, this happened....and the guests took dancing to a whole other dimension of wedding festivity. I have lots of footage of this very

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-6496033757452414422010-11-17T18:08:00.000-05:002010-11-17T18:08:52.553-05:00

Courtney and I had the opportunity to shoot together again in October at a classy affair on the water in Loudon, TN.  Check out her shots!... More to come from this wedding! Peace. Love. Weddings. Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-4725238147822291292010-11-17T09:50:00.000-05:002010-11-17T09:50:19.362-05:00

Recently I had the pleasure to meet this family and shoot their family portraits for the first time.  Have a look! Peace. Love. Good Families.Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-54990628226496503012010-11-14T17:47:00.001-05:002010-11-14T17:48:27.513-05:00

...I was hoping I could just blog this wedding for weeks, but then I wouldn't get any of my other beautiful clients blogged and I would probably disclose too much of this private event.  But still, I don't wanna stop reliving the sublime perfection of this couple's beautiful day.  So, here's to beautiful couples and gorgeous autumn weddings... ...and to horse drawn carriages - I can connect you

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-6853519187498249452010-11-12T07:58:00.000-05:002010-11-12T07:58:09.698-05:00

This couple was such a pleasure to work with - and their wedding/decor/venue is one to keep in mind for later (a vow renewal for me, of course!)  Love, love, loved it.  Check out these portraits. More of this wedding in the next post... Peace. Love. Weddings. Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-84729929877818906992010-11-09T11:42:00.000-05:002010-11-09T11:42:59.073-05:00

I shot this couple's wedding in May (you can view the wedding awesomeness here). This fall, they scheduled a Chilhowee photo shoot for themselves.  They laugh.  They smile.  They celebrate.  They refer their friends to me and I throw photo session coupons at them. I may or may not admit I have favorites - I haven't decided if it will be good for business.  While I decide, check out these

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-19701903375872319882010-11-09T09:56:00.000-05:002010-11-09T09:56:34.266-05:00

Part two - and then there were cats at the shoot.  My cats are incorrigible (punishment does nothing to improve their behavior), so you may as well join them.  Creme is a camera hog. "I love you." "Aww...I love you..." "...ummm...I think you have competition..." "Excuse you.  Um, yes. Hello, my name is Creme.  I am here to receive your love.  Give it to me, now." Me: "Go away, kitty" 

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-32566915720694050102010-11-03T11:47:00.000-04:002010-11-03T11:47:00.114-04:00

...is so pretty, and this couple sure did know how to enjoy it!  My camera and I had a great time hanging out at our farm with these two.  *sigh* Betrothals.  Autumn.  Don't wake me up. Next post - Part II of this shoot. Peace. Lovin' the morning light. Portraits. Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-82054807485000266862010-10-26T06:00:00.000-04:002010-10-26T06:00:38.370-04:00

Recently I had the opportunity to photograph this young lady.  She's delightful!  Have a look... Peace. Love. Seniors. Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-86735794929358475282010-10-12T14:28:00.000-04:002010-10-12T14:28:45.226-04:00

Family photo sessions are normally $75, but I'm offering a limited number of short shoots at my farm Halloween weekend for only $35. Here are the Shoot details: October 30 and 31 - mid-late afternoon (potential for 1-2 Saturday morning sessions, if needed based on your children's schedule) $35 for an abbreviated session - 25 minutes - quality and fun NOT abbreviated! Multiple Fall Scenes - old

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-9489546233738321702010-10-08T10:06:00.001-04:002010-10-08T10:06:25.784-04:00

Here's the first half of the engagement shoot that I showed the last half of first.  Confusing?  Yeah, well the the grooms took over that first post - this ones is all sweetness. ;)  LOL  Have a look!  This couple rocked their venue - can't wait for the wedding! Loudon weddings all the way!  Can't wait! Peace. Love. Portraiture! Emily Grace

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-40046059075617880792010-10-07T12:45:00.000-04:002010-10-07T12:45:38.647-04:00

Recently I met up with a couple at their lakeside wedding venue in Loudon, TN to shoot their engagement portraits.  We had a blast.  Upon returning home and downloading my images files, I came across a few disturbing photos...disturbing in content and eerie in resemblance to another recent engagement session...It's Halloween soon, so you're okay with eerie, right? ;) First there was this at

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A few more from this couple's engagement shoot - sweet and beautiful at Blackfox Farms - Peace. Love. Portraiture. Emily Grace

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...Tennessee football was difficult this weekend, but this portrait session was, well, painless.  Check it out - Peace. Love. She's got a good arm.  Decent fiance. (chuckle ;) Emily Grace

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Fletcher Park is truly a lovely place to walk, relax and take photos!  This portrait session immediately following the couple's wedding/reception was so peaceful and enjoyable!  Thanks for the great photos and letting me be a part of your day! Congratulations!Emily Grace NEXT POST:  Ode to Football Season - Engagement Portraits!

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...plan the best weddings.  And, yes, I am biased. :)  Recently I enjoyed spending the afternoon with a sweet couple and their people.  Have a look...

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Vendor ShoutOut: Perry's Petals - Jo and Kelly always do such great work!  They did my wedding, too! Engagement Portraits Idea:  Here's a guestbook you can make with your engagement images!  Engagements are $65 - high res image cd included. And one more slideshow... What a beautiful wedding and sweet people!  Peace. Love. Photography. Emily Grace

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The Fillauer Lake House is a lovely place to shoot.  This bride did it great justice with her creativity and laid-back manners.  So sublime! Peace. Love. Weddings. Emily Grace

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Recently, the lovely Courtney and I shot a wedding together at the Fillauer Lake House.  Here are her 10 favorites - it was a beautiful event, and Courtney has such an eye for detail!  Well done! Peace. Love. First class 2nd photographers. Emily Grace

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Peace. Love. Sublime Brides.Emily Grace

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I recently had the pleasure of photographing a family downtown!  They were so great to work with - A nod to their great parents.  Many thanks for a great evening! Peace. Love. Urban Family Portraits. Emily Grace

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Last week's bridal portrait session was so delightful!  Here are a few shots - and a snapshot of the prints on the gift table at the reception!  I'm so proud of them! Wedding photos soon!Peace. Wuv.  Twue Wuv.Emily Grace

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Peace. Love. Seniors!Emily Grace

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It has been such a pleasure to photograph the same people multiple times as their families grow, as they change.  And I'm always so thankful for the graciousness extended to me by these families as I have been learning along the way about photography - improving over time.  Peace. Love. We got history. Emily Grace

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Peace. Love. Family.Emily Grace

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...bright midday sun can be tricky, but we found a few spots to work with and took some lovely portraits of this sweet couple and their people. Thanks, again, to Mashburn Lake Great shoes, M.O.B.! Peace. Love. wedding Portraits. Emily Grace

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So much laughter and love at this ceremony!Peace. Love. Fun. ;)Emily Grace

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I had the opportunity to photograph another wedding at Mashburn Lake recently.  It was gorgeous.  Check out these cheerful picnic details and a few prewedding snapshots. Next Post:  Ceremony!Peace. Love. Weddings.Emily Grace

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Peace. Love. Portraiture.Emily Grace

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I love shooting gorgeous ladies and dapper gentlemen against a background like this loading dock.  Classic contrast!  Thanks for braving the humidity for these shots!  Enjoy! Peace. Love. Swanky weddings and nice people.Emily Grace

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Like I've said before, don't mess with Great Grandma.  She rocks. Parents during the ceremony...sigh... You two lovebirds have a great honeymoon!  Thanks for having me around for your big day! Next post: Portraits! Peace. Love. Weddings. Emily Grace

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She likes blue flowers. Peace. Love. Portraiture.Emily Grace

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Mashburn Lake is also a ballroom dancing venue - book your wedding at Mashburn Lake and enjoy lessons for your first dance! Beautiful Mashburn Lake Food This is the final post for a wedding I shot recently at Mashburn Lake.  It was altogether lovely! Peace. Love. Springtime in the Country.Emily Grace

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Photobooth shots from a wedding. So F.u.n.! Peace. Love. Mariachi grooms. Emily Grace

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I so enjoy this quaint little All-American town. And I really like photographing this All-American couple. Have a look! Best in town.  No Doubt.Peace. Love. Small towns rock.Emily Grace

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A happy couple, great friends and family, and vintage cars made this wedding one for the memory books.  So beautiful.  So well done by the Mashburn Lake staff.  And check out these group photos - what can tend to be the "have to" photos were so easy for me to make fun!   Thanks for choosing me to capture your big day!  It was a classic! :) Peace. Love. Hot rod Weddings.

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This is round one of an engagement shoot - the other half will come this week, when high winds, lightning and rain are not rolling into town! See you guys downtown this week!Peace. Love. Portraiture.Emily Grace

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The rest of this Mother's Day weekend photoshoot... and we digress....LOL Peace. Love. Really happy babies. Emily Grace

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Portraits of a few mamas I know - four generations of girls - and seriously, don't mess with great grandma.  She rocks. Thanks for the opportunity to hang out with you ladies!Peace. Love. Happy Mother's Day.eg

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I went over to my interventionist friend's house this week.  I took black sheets.  I asked her to sit on the floor...twice.  She put up with that kind of abuse.  I don't expect to be that lucky at nine months.  LOL  Here are the results. Peace. Love. Third trimester Portraits.Emily Grace (o:

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I photographed at Welcome Valley Village recently - beautiful location, awesome wedding.  WVV is located in Benton, TN on the Ocoee River.  The facilities are topnotch - have a look. The wedding was catered by Impressions Food Company of Cleveland, TN.You need the Chef on the Edge to cater your next event - seriously.  Tell him the fruit cuttin' woman sent you. I really liked the bride's

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...I did no work for these photos.  I just showed up, and they did the rest.  Really, they dominated my field of view and my camera bowed to their photogenic natures.  Have a look.... Happy Engagement!Peace. Love. Portrait Domination.Emily Grace

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Over the winter I shot a 50th birthday party at Mashburn Lake, a sophisticated rural wedding and event venue in Athens, TN.  Mashburn Lake is also a ballroom dancing class and event venue.  Check it out http://www.mashburnlake.com/ . The food was gorgeous. Bacon wrapped shrimp  --  mmmmhhh. I heard the cupcakes were really good. :) LOL ...good to help one break dance. :) PHOTOBOOTH - a

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Sweet, sweet baby. Peace. Love. Easter babies. Emily Grace

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I have a friend whom I affectionately dubbed The Diva of Cleveland.  Diva because she sings beautifully, not because she has any sort of narcissistic issues.  She's delightful - and so are these ladies she brought with her to the photo shoot.  It was great to get to know you two better!  Fun times in downtown Clevegas. The fourth friend (standing at left) happened by us and was forced into

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Weddings are a beautiful beginning, and the most beautiful ones to photograph are people you know are made for each other.  The fun comes from knowing they know it and watching them take the plunge with joy! A worthy start, no doubt!  Congrats! Peace. Love. Portraiture.Emily Grace

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I have a friend who takes me seriously when I tell her to show up at my house when she feels like it. I like these interventions. Otherwise, I would only work on this beautiful farm and not play with my friends or watch their children show me how to really get down on the farm.I also have a friend who with the help of her husband, has the most impossibly cute children. Her first one came to my

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I really enjoy in-home portraits. These sweet friends have a gorgeous Christmas tree - a great backdrop for holiday portraits...and convenient, too!

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...absolute bliss... Oh happy, happy day.

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...test driving a new editing software! I think I'll keep it! One portrait - two looks.Oh happy day! Enjoy the snow!

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...and they do them really well! Have a look!

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I love that oldie song! This couple left me humming it after their winter engagement session...not because they sang it for me, but because they mesh so seamlessly. Relaxing. Loved their mellow ways. Have a look... Best wishes for your nuptials!Peace. Love. Oldies.Emily Grace

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www.mymix1041.comCome see me! I want to meet ya!Peace. Love. $50 DOOR PRIZES.Emily Grace

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Peace. Love. Portraits.E G

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Recently I had the pleasure of hanging out with this lovely lady on the Lee University campus. It was COOOLLLLDDD. brrr. But you can't tell by her lovely smiles! Thanks for the opportunity to do these professional headshots. Blessings on all your endeavors! eg

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The only thing better than photographing a bride is photographing one that's dear to your heart! They don't come more beautiful than this!

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-47510543599436721152009-12-12T22:54:00.005-05:002009-12-12T23:07:34.047-05:00

I have a new cousin! The big brother...Santa baby toes...

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...you gotta love them. They really know how to work the camera. :o) Thanks for letting me hang out with y'all!

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...It doesn't get much easier to have baby portraits made! I love getting to visit with friends in their homes. A black sheet and my camera is all we need to have fun and document families!Beautiful people! Congrats, again, on your little girl!

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-28092570908131360052009-12-04T20:13:00.002-05:002009-12-04T20:25:30.977-05:00

...I love referrals! Thanks L! These photos are at Fletcher Park in Cleveland! Beautiful and relaxing! Sweet young family! Thanks for calling me!

Emily Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01219982164382708993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359597930050597913.post-18574025480324940962009-11-29T18:26:00.003-05:002009-11-29T18:36:49.312-05:00

At this old church six years ago I shot engagement photos for this couple with my 35mm Canon Rebel. I was still in college - I didn't know my husband - a digital camera was only a distant dream - and these little hijos were not "just a twinkle" in their parents eyes - babies? We weren't thinking babies then...but here we are now - same church - same cool couple - arguably the CUTEST kids EVER -

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