Angela Disrud Photography

Amanda and Mike | Nashville, TN Wedding

Angela — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:00:24 +0000

Amanda and Mike were married on the most perfect fall day this past November! Their wedding ceremony took place at the historic Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Nashville, with a reception following at The Hermitage Hotel. A month prior to the wedding I did Amanda & Mike’s engagement session in downtown Nashville. We had such a great time creating beautiful images that day! I knew then the wedding day was going to be smooth and pleasurable to document. It really is hard to go wrong when photographing beautiful people, in beautiful places on a flawless day! To view more photos of the lovely couple and their wedding, check out the featured wedding section on my new website. Congratulations Amanda & Mike!

Heather and Ken | Tennessee Fall Engagement Session

Angela — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:41:54 +0000

I do believe it’s true that birds of a feather flock together. More and more, I am getting the opportunity to work with couples who love their animals as much as I love mine. Although I have cats, I consider myself to be a big animal lover and have a genuine appreciation for dogs. When Heather, Ken and I were planning their engagement session they expressed interest in incorporating their two dogs(Shelby and Linus) into the shoot. I was certainly up for the challenge and immediately said “let’s do it.” The day we were scheduled to shoot ending up being really cold and rainy. Knowing that weather changes dramatically in Tennessee, from one day to the next, we re-scheduled our shoot for a couple days later. This was undoubtedly a wise choice. We had great weather and the fall colors ending up popping even more than they had a couple of days prior. I must admit Tennessee is so pretty in the fall…if only the colors would last a tad bit longer! Here are a few photos from Heather and Ken’s colorful engagement session. If you wish to view more photos, you can do so by checking out their featured engagement session gallery on my website.

Davilyn and Michael | Nashville, TN Wedding

Angela — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:57:31 +0000

A big congratulations goes out to Davilyn and Michael, as they tied the this past October! Their beautiful, outdoor wedding and reception took place at their home in East Nashville. While October can be a little unpredictable when it comes to weather, they completely lucked out with perfect weather…not too hot and not too cold! Davilyn has a great eye for all things pretty, so I was not surprised that the wedding details were a little bit of eye candy! One of the many things I loved about Davilyn and Mike’s wedding was having the opportunity to photograph them outside The Family Wash (one of their favorite places to frequent), as well as downtown. To view more photographs from their wedding you can do so by checking out the featured wedding sections on my website.

Sara and Matthew | Nashville, TN Wedding

Angela — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:49:41 +0000

September is a wonderful time to get married in Tennessee…and this September did not disappoint! Sara and Matthew had the most ideal weather for their September wedding. They had a beautiful and intimate ceremony in the Skinner Chapel, at Scarritt Bennett, with a reception following at the Cool Springs Marriott. As we all know marriage is not only the uniting of two people but also of families. To say that Sara and Matthew’s families were excited about their union is a huge understatement to say the least. I must admit that all the tears of joy made me feel a little warm all over and I was a bit thankful to have a camera to hide behind. Congratulations Sara and Matthew! May your marriage be long, happy and as beautiful as you both are!

Amanda and Mike | Classic Downtown Engagement Session

Angela — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:27:55 +0000

The days and months seem to be passing so quickly this year! It seems like it was only a couple of months ago when I first met with Amanda & Mike to talk about photographing their wedding….and now their wedding is in two days. Where does the time go?! I am so excited to share the photos from their engagement session we did a couple of weeks ago. When I asked Amanda and Mike what direction they wanted to take with their photos they told me they wanted to go for a day out in the big city type of feel. I of course loved this idea and was completely on board. We had so much fun taking our time and hitting a few sweet spots. Amanda and Mike are such a wonderful couple! Their photos and relationship dynamic show that sophisticated can still be really warm and intimate…at least that’s what I think. I look forward to the wonderful photo opportunities that await on their wedding day and look forward to sharing the little jewels from the day!

Morgan and Carey | Franklin, TN Wedding

Angela — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:45:47 +0000

One of the many reasons I enjoy being a wedding photographer is because of the lovely variety of wedding styles I encounter. Every wedding is unique and different. More and more, I find myself photographing in locations other than churches and hotels. While it’s always nice to shoot in a space that I’m familiar with, I really love shooting in a location for the first time. These firsts are always fun and feed my creative soul! Morgan and Carey were married this past September at Morgan’s parent’s home. They had an intimate ceremony, with family only, and then a reception followed where extended family and friends were invited to attend. I cannot express enough how lovely their wedding was! Morgan has a keen eye for all things pretty and vintage…she even wore a vintage wedding dress. Together Morgan and Carey have such a happy sense of calm about them that working with them was so effortless and pleasant. Finally, one things that I adored about their wedding was having the opportunity to photograph Morgan and Carey in the art gallery that is located in the basement of Morgan’s parent’s home. What a beautiful environment for unique, beautiful portraits! Congratulations Morgan and Carey! May your marriage be like your wedding day…one filled with love and that which gets even more beautiful with time!

Fete Nashville

Angela — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:25:11 +0000

Throughout the years I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of wedding planners. While not every wedding I photograph has a wedding planner, I have learned the value a good wedding planner brings to the table. Like photographers, it’s important for a couple to find a planner that is the right match for their personalities, needs and execution of their wedding day vision. A few months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Sara of Fete Nashville. Sara’s warm personality and friendly smile make me feel comfortable immediately. When she talks about her experience in event and wedding planning her eyes light up. I must admit I thoroughly enjoy talking to people who are so passionate about their work! These days there are a sea of people that call themselves photographers and wedding planners, but not everyone excels at their craft nor has the personality to meet the demands of the wedding world. This certainly isn’t the case for Sara of Fete Nashville. Below are some details I shot of Sara’s work from a wedding last month. Also, you will see a little Q & A providing a little more insight into Sara and what makes Fete Nashville special! I truly look forward to watching Fete Nashville grow, evolve and thrive in the years to come!

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How did you get started in wedding planning?

I actually have been planning events since my first high school prom! In my 20’s I was an art director/graphic designer, and I fell in love with the idea of taking a concept through the creative process from inception to completion. I love every aspect of the creative process whether the end result is a tv campaign or a gorgeous, sexy one-of-a kind wedding reception. My career has evolved, but I have wanted to be a wedding planner my whole life!

How has that helped you with Fete Nashville?

I love that my background as a graphic designer helps ensure that every aspect of the wedding is part of the overall vision. All those little details really add up to a very impressive ‘wow’ factor for my clients & their guests. Most wedding planners are ‘organizers’; I either design it myself or work directly with a vendor to create the design as part of an overall concept.

What is your philosophy?

Many times a bride doesn’t know what her dream wedding looks like; she may have a photo or a color or a particular look in mind and it is my job to pull all the ideas out of the couple to get a truly personalized wedding.

Is there anything in which you specialize?

I specialize in high-end, couture weddings. They take hundreds of hours, but I love every single minute. I enjoy working closely with the couple and their families to make the wedding weekend filled with memories they will cherish forever. That said, I have also planned tons of fundraising events, so I am an expert at getting the most out of your budget.

What are the latest trends at wedding receptions?

Many couples are forgoing the traditional favors and getting really creative with them or having an unexpected late-night snack instead. Some favors have included handcrafted gin with special flavors chosen by the couple and the gin bottles doubled as escort cards; homemade jams and honeys for rustic themed weddings and hand-pressed olive oil with herbs from the couple’s garden. We’ve done food trucks, personalized doughnuts, extravagant dessert bars, mini burgers and milk shakes, cookies with white, chocolate & strawberry milk shots. I have a Chicago couple next month having a true Chicago hot dog and fries bar… we are importing half the toppings from Chicago – we don’t mess around!

Sara and Matthew | Franklin, TN Engagement Session

Angela — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:09:07 +0000

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Sara and Matt’s engagement session. The engagement session was shot in an environment that bears significance to both of them…their new, beautiful home in Franklin. Sara and Matt’s love, admiration and respect for one another is so incredibly obvious. I really think you can see the dynamic of their relationship radiate in the photos too! I am confident that Sara and Matt are going to be that sweet couple that still holds hands when they are 90! At any rate they are off to a fantastic start!

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McColl and Will | Nashville, TN Wedding

Angela — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:40:42 +0000

McColl & Will were married last month, at the Church of the Assumption, in Germantown. Their reception was held at the Loveless Barn and was a a colorful celebration to say the least! Editing and toning McColl & Will’s wedding took me a little longer than what is typical, since there were so many great images to sift through. Here are just a few of my favorite images of the beautiful couple from their flawless wedding day! Congratulations McColl & Will! It was an honor photographing your wedding day. You are both such beautiful people and I am confident you will share a long and happy marriage together!

Bride & Groom Rubber Duck Detail Photos

Angela — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:26:37 +0000

Every wedding has eye candy and pretty, little details incorporated that give a sense of the bride and groom’s wedding style and personality. It’s so much fun to see what these little details are and to photograph them. I have always loved rubber ducks. I guess they make me feel young and playful…who doesn’t like that feeling?! Here are some wedding detail pics that always make me smile. I hope they make you smile too!