Beautiful Baby Brother

Today we shared the session proofs with a terrific family who just welcomed a beautiful new addition - a bouncing baby brother! Every time we do a newborn session either with the baby alone or with the parents, it is so touching and heartwarming to look at this precious new gift from above. This little fellow was so strong for 15 days! I was totally amazed by him... I have one photo that is unbelieveable (it will probably end up in my gallery)!

This weekend we have another wedding to shoot for a bride and groom about 45 minutes away. The church is beautiful, and so is the couple. This couple came in for their consultation and it was so comfortable meeting and talking with them. I feel so blessed to be able to help them record this special day in their lives. They have planned a wedding that is definitely going to be classy all the way...

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above..." - James 1:17 NKJV

Isn't She Lovely?

Sorry to all my friends and clients who have checked in on the blog to no avail! I have been behind on the blogging; the photo sessions are going great. I have been to so many exciting places over the past week - Leipers Fork, Hermitage Golf Course, and Belmont Mansion. You wouldn't believe the photos that resulted from these beautiful locations! I will post them eventually, but two of them were bridal portraits so we have to be extra careful not to let the images of the brides in their gowns creep out until AFTER the weddings! We have also had lots of fun with engagements, families, and children!

Isn't the photo above precious? We got to see Miss Ansley again at the end of last week. She and her mom came to place their final print order. You've never seen bigger bluer eyes than these; we had a terrific session last time. We have already scheduled a date to shoot her one-year portrait in July at a private garden.

Hot, Hot, Hot!!!

Not only has the weather been HOT, the photos have been too! Check out Jordan! Jordan's parents wanted some neat photos to remember her 16th birthday with her new red convertible. We took a ton of different poses, and they just picked out what proofs they wanted printed this afternoon.

Which brings me to another TOTALLY HOT deal! Now that we offer online client proofing, we have lowered the sitting fee for singles and small groups to $69 for those who would rather use this option! Hey, just put the extra savings in your gas tank. Plus it's an AWESOME way to show off your session photos with your family and friends! With the online proofing system, you can see your photo turn instantly into black and white or sepia with one mouse click.

If you know someone who has been putting off great photography because of the price, send them our way - and we will send YOU a referral bonus!!!

Congratulations Hillary and Brett!

It's probably not hard to figure out that the wedding season is upon us! We are getting ready to present the proof catalog and images to one of our couples, and we just finished shooting another wedding this past weekend. It was the first time we have done a wedding at the First United Methodist Church here in Lebanon, and it is nothing short of one spectacular church! There is definitely a feeling of beauty and reverance when you enter the sanctuary.

Above you can see a wide angle shot right after Hillary was escorted down the aisle to her groom. The stained glass is breathtaking for sure. We had a great time with all of the wedding party, and just want to say thanks again so much for allowing us the pleasure of being a part of your wonderful day!

Celebrating A Milestone

Our family will be celebrating a milestone tonight as Mr. John Peyton Harper walks across the stage to receive his diploma at the Wilson Central High School graduation ceremony. Even though this is a happy occasion, I know that there will be some tears shed by all of us from the pride we feel in having such a terrific son and grandson. And so, in an attempt to not get mushy, I have selected a few quotes that I have personally loved for quite some time and keep them at my desk for inspiration.

"If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good." - Dr. Seuss

"We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand... and melting like a snowflake." - Marie Ray

"A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

We love you, Peyton, and congratulations! We are so proud!!!

Happy Birthday, Preethi!

This Sunday, May 25, is the birthday of a very good friend of mine, Preethi. I met Preethi about 4 years ago when I worked for Deloitte. She lived in India, and I was of course in Tennessee. We made an instant connection after I sent a team photo by email; it was the first time she had a chance to put faces with names from the other side of the planet. She almost immediately sent a photo over email of herself along with her new husband, Abhi.

Sometimes we get gifts unexpectedly. And Preethi has been and still is one of those gifts to me. I often think that we are the same soul in 2 different bodies in 2 different places and 2 different cultures. I salute Preethi for being the young woman she is - strong, beautiful, and courageous. She is the kind of girl that doesn't mind making waves and taking chances. I am blessed to call her a great friend. And even though we don't get to share chic flicks or long lunches, when we do have a chance to catch up on the phone, it's like we never missed a beat at all. Happy Birthday, Preethi, from the Harpers! We love you!

Our Latest Wedding

Last Saturday, we had the terrific honor of photographing the beautiful May wedding of Doug and Camille. Everything was done just right and the flowers, cake, church, and couple were gorgeous. Here they are making their exit!

This week is totally filled up getting sessions done and photographs delivered. We LOVE our clients and are thankful for our growing business!!! If you know a bride needing an experienced wedding photographer, please send them our way! If you are already an existing client, you will get a *NICE* referral which = studio credit for you! Everyone WINS!