michelle+brandon :: children+family :: mississippi family photographer

I very rarely take on children and family photographs. It's no secret that weddings and engagements are my true love (next to Josh of course), but I just couldn't resist when my friend Ashley's mom contacted me about photographing her and her 13-year old son, Brandon, while I was in town for a wedding. It was so crazy to see him all grown up... a far cry from the little boy playing t-ball, watching cartoons, and annoying his teenage sister while her friends were over. As a matter of fact, it makes me a little ill to think that Ashley and I became friends when we were his age.

Some may call us crazy, but Ms. Michelle, Brandon, and I decided to brave the freezing cold at 8:30 on Saturday morning before the wedding all for the sake of some great photographs for Christmas. You wouldn't know from the photos that we were all shivering, sniffling, and putting on our coats in between shots.

Here are a few of my favorites from the morning...

 

Ms. Michelle+Brandon - Thank you both so much for sacrificing your Saturday morning and braving the cold! It was so great to see y'all, and I look forward to having the opportunity to photograph your family again sometime!

nan+jason :: married :: mississippi wedding photographer

Nan and I go way back. Like wayyyyyyy back. We met in Mrs. Crosby's 2nd grade class, became the best of friends in middle school, I practically lived at her house throughout high school, and we spent most of our weekends together at swim meets, sleepovers, and indulging in chinese food and Ben & Jerry's.

This weekend, I returned to my little hometown to see one of my best friends marry her best friend. When a co-worker convinced Nan that he had the perfect guy for her, she agreed to go on a date and give it a shot. Little did she know that just a few years later, she would be saying "I do" to that blind date and calling him her husband.

Their beautiful winter wedding was held this past Saturday at the Rogers-Green House in Laurel, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!

 

I love a bright shoe, and these red heels were just lovely!

Nan and Jason elected to do a First Look and see one another before the ceremony. This was such a special moment and made the day go so smoothly!

 

   

Could you possibly be a more beautiful bride, Nan? You looked seriously stunning.

 

 

Nan+Jason - Thank you so much for allowing me and Josh to be part of your wedding day!! We love you guys, and hope you're having soooo much fun on your cruise! Wishing you many, many, many years of happiness together!

Venue: The Rogers-Green House

Coordinator: Vickie Hatfield

Florist: Wendy Wilkerson (JCJC Horticulture Department)

Cake: Sugar Bakers of Laurel

Pianist: Joe Mauldin

Hair: Caroline Hatfield, Studio 54

Caterer: Southern Style Catering

Officiant: Rev. Randy Turner, First Baptist Church of Laurel

Dress: Mimi's Bridal (designed by House of Wu)

Tuxedos: Taylor Rental

a heavy heart :: greensboro wedding photographer

i write tonight with a heavy heart, as my little hometown of Laurel, MS, lost a very dear member of the community yesterday. she was a mother to one of my best friends, a grandmother, an educator, a friend, and a faithful follower of Christ. she was truly a beautiful woman, inside and out. if i could display just half the generosity, faith, and love that she showed everyone around her, i would consider my own life a success.

my heart truly aches for my friend and this family, and with that heartache, i am reminded to live every day to the fullest. it's so cliche, but so true. we never know if we will be given tomorrow.

call your parents and tell them you love them. hug your husband like you'll never let go. read a bedtime story to your children. climb mount everest. write a novel. stop wasting your days at a job you hate. backpack through europe. be an example. chase your dream like your life depends on it. have fun.

quit saying you'll do it tomorrow because tomorrow might not be there when you wake up.

please join me in praying for peace, strength, and healing for the Trest family during this time and honoring this lovely woman by living your life to the fullest.