Emanuelle & Christopher were married March 14, 2009 at the Assumption Church, in Historic Germantown. The reception was held at the University Club of Nashville, on the Vanderbilt Campus. Despite a little rain, the couple had a beautiful and memorable wedding day! It was such a pleasure to be a part of Emanuelle and Christopher’s joyful wedding celebration and my congratulations goes out to them! Below are a few of my favorite images from their perfect day!

Emanuelle & Christopher stayed at beautiful The Hermitage Hotel on their wedding night!

Emanuelle getting ready at the Hermitage Hotel.

Emanuelle was such a beautiful and happy bride!

Leaving the Hermitage Hotel and on to The Assumption!

I really love this shot!

Christophers nephew was the little GQ ring bearer!

A moment between Emanuelle and her father minutes before walking down the aisle! So sweet!

The Assumption is such a beautiful church that has an old world European look!

Emanuelle and Christopher have such a great time being together and it is obvious to those around them!

The beautiful couple appreciating one another!

With challenging weather(a little rain) comes opportunity! I love to pull out the umbrella and make the most of the situation!

The weather was cooperating nicely at this moment in time!

The first dance!

The flowers were so pretty!

Christopher dancing with his proud mother!

The reception was full of great song and dance!

A moment between family members!

I really admire people who know how to dance well!

It’s not a party until someone breaks out the bubbles!

I love these two notes that were created as gentle reminders for my friend’s children! Need I say more!?

Isis and Fossey are the beloved cats of my dear and long standing friend Julie(who incidentally rescued and gave me my first cat Cleo). Julie and I became fast friends (14ish years ago) when we both lived in Minneapolis, MN. Shortly after becoming friends we then became roommates. Like all close friends, Julie and I connected on several different levels. One of the many things that we soon discovered we had in common was that we were both huge animal lovers, especially cat lovers. Since Julie had already adopted Isis, by the time we were roommates, I had the pleasure but not the responsibility of living with a pet. It didn’t take long before I fell in love Isis and her emerald colored eyes!

Fast forward a little bit. Julie decided she wanted to move back to Nashville to be closer to family. She then proceeded to convince me to move to Nashville, where the experience of spring is flowers blooming versus snow melting. The rest is all history! Anyway to make a long story short, Julie has enriched my life with her nurturing friendship for 14ish years now. Knowing how much she adores her two geriatric cats(Fossey was adopted a few years after Julie was back in Nashville), I decided to surprise her with an impromptu portrait session of her felines. Actually these photos were taken on the sly and have not yet been seen by my dear friend! Here’s to you sweet JuJu!  I hope that these photos, of your beautiful pets, make you smile!

Isis striking her best pose!

Fossey looks great in black and white!

Isis has the most amazing eyes! I didn’t photoshop her eyes….they just look like this!

Fossey has beautiful eyes too!

Fossey looks a little perplexed!

Napping and lounging is hard work!

Isis has loved doing this ever since I have know her!

Isis appreciates good and interesting lighting!

Isis has always had a great sense of humor. This photo was taken my first Christmas in Nashville (circa 1996). While the photo is not technically exceptional, it is not every day that you see a cat sitting in a Christmas tree!

Emanuelle & Christopher make such a lovely couple! We had a wonderful time doing their engagement photos on the Vanderbilt Campus last week. The weather and light was absolutely amazing and we couldn’t have asked for better conditions. Below are a few of my favorite pictures from the lovely couple’s session!

Back in the day, when I first started taking photography classes, it was common for me to wander downtown Nashville with my camera and snap away. I loved exploring my surroundings and connecting with the people who managed to cross my path when doing so. The weather the past several days has been nothing short of spectacular and has given me the itch to get out and photograph! On Saturday I decided it was the perfect day for me to get out and shoot purely for my own pleasure, like I used to when I was new to photography. Most of the photos below where taken on or near Lower Broadway. I am amazed at how much Nashville has changed in the fourteen years that I have lived here. Now more than ever, I notice that downtown is a blend of the old with the new. I love the way the opposites seemingly complement one another! I think that a diverse and eclectic world is a much more interesting world…but that’s just me!

Here is my example of old and new buildings complementing one another!

I loved all of the modern elements in this shot and also gravitate to reflections in building windows.

I wasn’t aware that Nashville had a Barbershop Harmony Society until I found this building!

James is man whom I chatted with briefly. He has been a horse trainer for fourteen years and loves what he does!

James is showing me his spurs here!

Signs on painted brick look like art to me! I believe that Gruhn Guitars was the first guitar shop that I ever visited when I first moved to Nashville.

The famous Ryman Auditorium!

What is one thing that comes to mind when thinking of Nashville? How about cowboy boots!!!

I found this vibrant mural in an alley. I know that it is probably not the smartest idea for me to wander alleys alone, but it’s hard to resist when I find treasures like these!

What is another thing comes to mind when thinking of Nashville? How about cowboy hats!!!

I do not know this man’s name but he did give me permission to photograph him.

It’s all about the lines and light!

I have always loved photographing the “Batman Building!”

Motorcycles abound on Lower Broadway!

Roberts Western World on Lower Broadway!

James Dean lives on!

The Willie Wall that I think is so cool!

The Willie Wall is looking a little weathered!

Red is my favorite color for those who haven’t noticed! I love all things red…especially funky looking, half painted, neglected red walls with pieces of metal!

I have always loved, loved, loved the Cash mural! My only regret is that I didn’t photograph it years ago, as much of the paint has peeled off.

More of the Cash mural. I am intrigued by the message!

Spotted door with brick wall!

Dog that rides the horse drawn carriages on Lower Broadway! Looks like he has a tough job!

Funky signs are everywhere on Lower Broadway!

I saw three Elvis statues in the downtown area…I guess that’s what you get for being “the King!”

Lower Broadway!