{candace + garrett}

Y'all!!  It is eye-candy time in Tennessee!  This is ONE GORGEOUS WEDDING with some beautiful people.  If you know me well, you know that I LOVE working with type-A brides.  They know what they want out of life and love and also out of their wedding.  They plan and plan in advance and then usually, the day of the wedding they are super zen and just ready to enjoy the fruits of their labor.  This is a perfect example of that.  Every detail was impeccable from her amazing pink dress to perfect vintage hair waves, to the florals and the hand-lettered signs (Candace was a cheerleader and apparently, cheerleaders get lots of practice hand-lettering things).  But most of all, I love how much Garrett seems to admire and appreciate and support her.  They have supported each other for the last few years as they got their PhDs in Physical Therapy and are now getting to work {sorta} together as they start the rest of their lives.  They have learned to be a good team already and it shows. Anyhow... enough of the talking and onto the action!  

Venue: The Standard

Event Planning/Coordination: Honeybee Events

Lighting and Entertainment: Special Notes

Florals: Lisa Foster

Food/Cake: Bradford Catering

Dress: Lazaro

Rentals: All Occasion Party Rentals

 

{stacey and taylor}

  • I'm finally getting around to posting some blogs and wanted to start with this sweet winter wedding from way back in December.  I'm in love with these two and how much fun they have together... I had such a BLAST shooting this wedding!! Carrie Jo of Texture Photographics and Alli Rader of AlliBphotography joined me as second shooters and having their awesome energy and eyes there was so inspiring and fun!  The Standard was a perfect backdrop for this art-filled wedding.  Stacey is a painter and Taylor built the gorgeous wooden backdrops and Stacey painted them in her awesome abstract style.  They also gave original paintings as favors!  LOVE!  Anyhow... on to the good stuff...

{kayla and matt: the wedding}

Ooooooh, yes!  This is a good one, y'all.  SO. MUCH. JOY.  So if you are feeling cold and dreary today (like I am!!), grab a hot beverage and a cozy quilt and take a second to let this wedding warm you right up.  If the joy on your faces doesn't do it, the amazing light we had for shooting certainly will. I adore this couple, who made me laugh, made me cry and made me sooo happy to be a part of their day.  You can't find two more in love or genuine people than these two.  And they aren't too bad lookin' either!  ;) 




{lauren and michael}

Okokok!  So I have to warn you... this is a BIG POST with a LOT of images!  Probably too many for most attention spans... but just bear with me, because this is one magical wedding... it just got better and better.  I did something a little different for this one and I'm starting off with the rehearsal dinner (because it was just too cool to skip!).  We didn't get to do an engagement session because Lauren and Michael live way up in Minnesota, so I "crashed" their rehearsal dinner and stole them away for a few short minutes to get some casual shots of just the two of them.  Super sweet and I think they were grateful for the quiet minutes. ;) But, the wedding itself was the magical part.  Held at the DeBarge Vineyard in northern Georgia, not only was the bride absolutely gorgeous and the ceremony amazing, over-looking the valley and hills below, but we majorly lucked out with the best sunset light I think I've ever shot... EVER.  So cuddle up, stay awhile and tuck into this sweet love story...






Thanks to my second shooter for the day, Matt Brock, who totally rocked it and HUGE thanks to Lauren and Michael, who trusted me to come along on their journey.  :) j

{kayla and michael}

Pretty excited about this one Y'all!!  One of my favorite gals in the WORLD got married out at the beautiful Castleton Farms and was kind enough to share it all with me.  I'm going to do a much more intense post about this one when I get a chance, but just had a share a little sneak peek!  I am pretty much in love with everything about this Carnival-themed bash executed by the uber talented Jennifer Laria.  And to top it off, Kayla was just nominated for the cover of Pink Bride Magazine.  You can vote for her HERE




{skye & harrison}

So, for a boy who is headed off the the Air Force and a girl who was {literally} flying solo by the age of 18 (and who is named Skye for heaven's sake!), where else in the world would they choose to have their wedding reception than in an airplane hanger.  I just cannot get over how much I adore this family... and this wedding day was just about as perfect as one can be... from the dress to her gorgeous bouquet to the best getaway vehicle EVER!!  





{rachel & chad}

Holy cow, I love so much about these two.  From their laid-back personalities to Rachel's uber-classic style (and beauty).  I am also pretty much in love with their venue.  They got married at Bluebird Hill and instead of the normal garden area, they chose to have the ceremony up on top of the hill.  Just perfect in every way.  Chad made the awesome, rustic wooden cross and I lovelovelove her flowers by Sassafras.  Enjoy and Happy Tuesday!  




{alli & jase}

I hope you are all sitting down, because what follows is what happens when you let your associate blog her own wedding...  TONS and TONS of photos.  She said she was having a hard time narrowing it down, so I could just weed some out, but honestly, I just couldn't!!  She tells the story perfectly I think, from the sweet, sweet ceremony at Samary Plantation in Nashville to the tons of DIY details to the amazing flowers by Melissa Timm.  I've also got to say a huge thanks to my second for the day... Kayla of Kayla f photography.  It was just like old times getting to have her around for the day.  











 

Venue:  Samary Plantation - Nashville

Flowers: Melissa Timm Designs

Coordination and Set-up: Wallis Tharp with Revelry Event Creations

China, quilts and white furniture: Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals

Arbor/Arch: Hand made by Alli's dad

{sabina & bret}

The earth has received the embrace of the sun and we shall see the results of that love - Sitting Bull

This is absolutely a PERFECT spring wedding... rain in the morning and the lovely kiss of the sun in the evening.  These two were so graceful and so undeterred by the weather because they were so focus on how excited they were to be married.  I LOVE couples like that... and I am so happy that the day turned out so be so gloriously beautiful.  ;)






Venue: Holston Hills CC

Florals: Lisa Foster 

Dress: David's Bridal

 

{kate moore: graphic designer extraordinaire}

So, y'all.  I am SO flipping excited to share these pics with you and tell you all about my dear friend Kate. For those of you who don't know her, she shares my office downtown.  Kate is an AMAZING graphic designer who specializes in branding and also creates the most lovely, fun and creative wedding invitation designs EVER.  She needed some images for her new ROCKING website  (which you should totally check out), so we decided on this fun, funky urban vibe just perfect for her.  Kate is funny, sweet, has killer style, and is seriously one of the most beautiful people you could ever meet, inside AND out.  Seriously, everyone I introduce her to falls head over heels in love with her.  And I'm sure you will too... just through these pics.

Now about the shoot...  honest to goodness, this is about the most fun I've had shooting in like, forever. My goal was to keep moving for the entire hour shoot.  We started it off with a couple glasses of wine (liquid courage for Kate and creative juice for me - haha)... then we ran, we laughed, we jumped, we walked backwards, then forwards, we sang and we chased the last of the sunlight right to the horizon.  And the final product... I'm just in love. I hope you are too... if so, leave her a little love note in the comments.  ;) 




 

{kelley & matt}

If you get simple beauty, and naught else, you get about the best of what God invents.  - Robert Browning    

I absolutely adore this wedding from February that is chock-full of simple beauty.  From her lovely white flowers (by the ever-talented Lisa Foster) down to her sweet sparkly shoes, every last detail was perfect... and they also might just be some of the most lovely people I've ever shot.  Just look for the photo of him hugging her after the first look... you'll see what I mean.  xoxo




{contest winners}

OMG!!  I'm sitting here in my office watching it snow and so, so excited to post the winners of this give-a-way!  I'm also excited to share some of the super sweet writings and poems that you guys shared!

Lets start with the haikus and poems.

Here are a few of my favorites:

**By Bennett Giles:

Light that is my wife.

What is this world we made here–

What now? you whisper.

 

**And from Kayla Hyder:  

I LOVE THIS ONE!!

Pictures, Pictures 4×6.  

They're nice to look at while you sit.

Pictures, Pictures 5×7.                        

Will be something to cherish when we're gone to Heaven.                       

Pictures, Pictures 8×10.

Love sharing them with friends.       

Pictures, Pictures 16×24.                   

My fav thing to see when I walk through my front door.                      

Pictures, Pictures I love them if you can't tell, please pick me for your mini sesh

because what I really love is having them taken from the BEST!!! 

 

I have to say that some of my very favorites were ones people wrote to win a session for someone else!!

**One of my awesome brides wrote this super cute one for her Stepson who is starting college soon...

University of Tennessee

Congratulations Taylor!

College here we come!

 

**And Heather wrote this super cute haiku for her sister:

One two three smile cheese, 

baby nephew needs captured, 

great gift for sister.

 

**I also thought this one was funny from Andi:

This actress is poor,

and I'm not too proud to beg,

oh please shoot my head.

 

**This one from Chrissy Eastridge took some serious work:

Congrats on ten years!

Must really be nice—

To look back with love

At still frames of life.

 

You’ve captured the moments

That people hold dear—

The smiles, the hugs, 

And sometimes, the tears.

 

Our story is special

Give us a chance, you’ll see—

Why Wesley and I’d

Like a session, for free :)

 

We’re starting out married life

Next Saturday—

A covenant, a promise

To love, always.

 

Let’s document our first year

Of married bliss—

To miss out on your art 

Would be truly remiss.

 

We need you, Jennie

To record these memories—

Can you help with our story?

Pretty, pretty, please?

 

**and one more before I announce the winners from Lisa Smith:

Photos are neat-o, 

Jennie and Nikon really

have so much swag-o.       

 

So... obviously, I had to choose the winners randomly, because how in the world else would I narrow it down?!??!?  The 3 winners of mini-sessions are.......

Shana Sparks-Beckett

Heather Wolfe 

aaand....

Amanda McNulty

YAY!!  So... if you are a winner, it is up to YOU to get with me to schedule your session!  You can do it any time this year, but I'd LOVE for you to wait until we have some flowers on the ground and leaves on the trees.  ;)  ENOUGH of this dreary winter weather!!  

Check back tomorrow for the canvas winners and some favorites from the last 10 years.

;)

j

 

 


 

{adam and megan } :first look:

I CANNOT WAIT until next week when I get to share some of my favorites from my 10 year anniversary contest!!  Until then, this post was inspired by one of the entries.  We are LOVE with these first-look photos.  I thought I'd share Adam and Megan's entry and take it a little further and share the whole first look along with a few of my favorites from their pre-wedding photos.  My clients know I'm a BIG believer in a first look making the wedding day SO much more relaxed and fun and I think this is just perfect to show how romantic and sweet having a few stolen moments at the beginning of the day can be. And, besides, aren't the best things always shared and the best days spent together?

Here's what Adam wrote and the photo they submitted: 

 Much like you, we are obsessed with the our first look photos.  We particularly love this picture because it describes us perfectly.  You can tell we are completely absorbed in the moment and each other, and nothing else seemed to matter.  Actually, in this picture we were praying and we think its a good reminder to us that, much like God created that beautiful scenery, he also created this marriage. Even being caught up in a important day like that, where you are worried about details and everything going smoothy, this picture reminds us we are each others first priority on this earth and we don't ever want to forget to stop and pray.

 

 

And here is the rest of the first look.  





#whatwe'reworkingonwednesday

 

OMG.  Let's just talk for a second about how much I ADORE this family - Erin, Brad and Panzer just simply rock.  They wanted to mark their one year anniversary by doing a 'dog washing session.'  This was TOTALLY Erin's idea, and in this world where nothing is original, I think this is as close as it gets.  Eek!  Anyhow... hope you enjoy this session filled with love and fun and bubbles!!!  ;)


{kayla & michael}

Goodness, gracious... I can't think of anything more fun than a day at the fair.  I'm going back a couple of months for this one, but I just couldn't let another week go by without sharing it.  I've known Kayla for YEARS!  I mean, we go way, way back.  So, naturally, I was SO EXCITED when she asked me to shoot her wedding next year and to do her engagement photos this fall.  First thing you should know... Kayla has amazing style.  The girl doesn't leave the house without perfect hair, flawless makeup and adorable clothes.  Which makes her so much fun to shoot (well, that and her slightly dramatic nature).  ;)  Second, when they asked me if I'd mind shooting at the fair, I jumped up and down!  I love shooting the fair... with all of its colors, smells, quirky people and tasty food, it's sensory overload!  And I can't help it... i just LOVE photos with other people in them.  Just makes a shoot feel so romantic, like, who cares about all these other folks?... I choose YOU... over and over and over, I'd still choose YOU.   xoxo




#whatwe'reworkingonwednesday

Another sweet #whatwe'reworkingonwednesday for you... this one featuring Trevor and Lindsay and the awesomeness of downtown K-town.  Lindsay is absolutely LOVELY and I so enjoyed shooting them.  They gave me tons of time for 'couple' shots and that just makes it so much fun!!

These next four shots are from Alli.  I'm honestly OBSESSED with the light in them.  PS I think this is my absolute FAVORITE church to shoot in Knoxville.  Its Holy Ghost Catholic Church over off of Central Ave in Happy Holler.

Love these... Lindsay used to live in that building behind them.  

And I HAD to finish this one off with some of their hilarious and oh, so fun dancin' shots from the reception at the Crowne Plaza...

Thanks y'all!!  Soooo fun!

{cassie & bennett - part deux}

You may remember Cassie and Bennett from a few posts back.  They had the super lovely backyard wedding back in June.  Well... now we would like to share the rest of their celebration.  They threw an amazing carnival-themed party complete with homemade ice cream, a vintage games area, adorable mismatched {and colorful} seating and one heck of a fun band!  I just love, love, love this family for so many reasons... their sweet hearts, their amazing sense of style and creativity, their oh, so fun personalities and their mad party-planning skills.

Amazing vendors include:

Planning: One Enchanted Evening

Caterer and Pies:  Simply Southern Catering

Tent and Rentals: All Occasions Party Rentals

Seating:  Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals

Invitations and Signage: Kate Moore Creative

Band: The Pop Rocks

 

 


















And just in case you missed their super-fun photobooth video... here it is again!!  Just too fun not to share twice.  ;)

Cassie and Bennett from Jennie Andrews on Vimeo.

#whatwe'reworkinonwednesday

Here we go!!  The latest installment of our weekly peek onto our computers and into our current edit sessions.  So, this week, we are sharing just a few from Ward and Judy's wedding we shot back at the end of August.  We've got a bit of a theme for this one.  Ward's dad had this AMAZING Thunderbird restored and they got to drive it from the church to the reception.  Well, naturally, I fell plumb in love.  Are you KIDDING??  An aqua vintage Thunderbird??  Seriously, my dream car!  So, I decided to share a bunch of the photos I took with the car.  Some of them are while driving down Kingston Pike (I really, really hope my mom doesn't read this... I'll definitely be getting a lecture about safe driving if she does!) and those are my uber-favorites!!  I also wanted to share a few from the end of the night.  Ward and Judy's get-away vehicle was his ski boat... so I took a few shots of them on the boat downtown and then met them back at their house to finish up on the docks.  Judy, I SWEAR I took photos not involving modes of transportation, these were just too awesome not to blog.  ;) -J




#whatwe'reworkinonwednesday

Welcome to another installment of #whatwe'reworkinonwednesday!  I got to go shoot the elopement of Justin and Belinda yesterday and I just had to come home and edit a couple... cause I LOVE elopements.  Just LOVE them!  And I love a couple who says, just shoot naturally.  We just want you to tell the story.  So excited to share these!

 

waiting...

the ceremony...

Thanks you two for letting me be there with you! Such a sweet, fun way to spend a Tuesday morning.