three years :: nashville wedding photographer

I was not one of those brides who was nervous on her wedding day. The morning of May 23, 2009, for me, was like being a child on Christmas. I was beyond excited, more happy than I've ever felt, and my face was already hurting from my inability to stop smiling. I was preparing to marry the guy I'd dated for four years, and on that day, nothing else mattered. It was the best decision I've ever made.

 

(Photos by our wonderful photographer Sarah Beaty of Eyeris Photography in Nashville)

This past weekend, we took a little road trip to Beaufort, NC to celebrate our anniversary. We stayed at the precious Ann Street Inn, strolled the streets of this cute little town, at some amazing food at Aqua Restaurant and the Beaufort Grocery Co., and spent a little time on the beach. Sometimes, all it takes is a little adventure... getting away from the day-in-day-out tasks of work, laundry, and planning dinner to remember how much you appreciate someone. I know it probably shouldn't, but it still amazes me how much fun we have together and how we always find new things to talk about... childhood memories that've never been heard and stories never told.

He knows how to make me laugh like no one else can, tells me I'm beautiful even when I'm in yoga pants and a sweatshirt from 2002 with no makeup, and always makes me believe that I can do anything. And I know that I can as long as he's by my side. I love you so much, Joshua, and I look forward to 100 more years of adventures!

happy anniversary krissie+kali :: greensboro wedding photographer

Today marks Krissie+Kali's first wedding anniversary, and I'm so glad that we got to be a part of their very special day! These two had a lovely blue and white wedding held at Bin 33 Restaurant in downtown Greensboro and designed by Behind the Scenes, Inc., and one year later, it's still one of my all-time favorite events that we've photographed. See more from Krissie+Kali's wedding here.

Krissie+Kali :: We hope this day is so very special, and we wish you so many more years of being happily married!

chicago in black and white :: chicago lifestyle photographer

As some of you may remember, I took a trip to Chicago back in March to visit my dear friend Miranda. Right before the trip, in a dark corner of my closet, I came across a 35mm camera that I bought for a photography class my freshmen year of college. I decided to dust it off, pop in the expired black and white film, put on my 50 f1.4, and see what happened.

I finally sent the film off to Richard Photo Lab a couple of weeks ago, and I was thrilled when I got an email a couple of days ago with the scans. Though I'm not gonna be shooting any weddings with film anytime soon, it was fun to revisit a new medium. Here are a few of my personal favorites...

I loved this exhibit of the Thorne Miniature Rooms at the Art Institute... I'm convinced I could spend every day of my life in that place!

To read about other recent travels and happenings, check out more of the blog!