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The Blair Family {Lifestyle Session | Chattanooga, TN}

Posted by Alan & Jenn, May 11, 2013. Posted in Alan & Jenn, Lifestyle

As I was preparing this blog post, I took a minute to look back at the first time Jenn and I photographed the Blairs. (Check out their session from nearly two years ago here.) My, how quickly Jayden and Kerrington have grown up! We love watching families grow through pictures; it’s an added bonus when those families are great friends. Such is the case with Jason and Joy. We’ve known each other since Jason and I were in school together in Memphis…a time which is getting further and further in the past I might add! Since then, our numbers have grown a bit. With our Addison now added to the group, we roll into restaurants looking for a table for seven. Things have certainly changed! Also, speaking of change, the Blairs are expecting their third; congrats guys! It was great hanging out the other day; food, photography, and friendship…life is grand!

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The Watson Family {E.G. Fisher Library, Athens, TN}

Posted by Ben Finch, May 6, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle

I’ve been photographing the Watson family for years now. It all began when Sara asked Todd for a family photo shoot for her birthday. And he delivered! I’ve really loved getting to know the Watsons & it’s been a blast to watch this family grow. In the past three years I’ve seen Todd change jobs, the birth of Eliza (their second daughter), the family move, sell & build a new home. Sounds like quite the adventure… see for yourself below:

A few weeks ago I was privileged to photograph this wonderful family once again. I couldn’t believe how much Eliza had grown since her newborn session. And Sofia, as always, was beaming with life. We met up at E.G. Fisher Library & ran around the incredible wetland park area. I think you’ll love these! Here are a few of my favorites:

Eliza was looking awfully cute in my glasses.
Love these!
A quick wardrobe change was in order for the little chicks.
The little princess fairy!
And a bit of time for Todd & Sara.

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Blue & Tabatha’s Engagement Session {Hidden Mountain Resorts, Sevierville, TN}

Posted by Ben Finch, May 3, 2013. Posted in Fine Art Weddings, Lifestyle

Tomorrow I’m honored to photograph a beautiful wedding. As I sit here at my desk I can’t help about Blue & Tabatha’s engagement session just a few short weeks ago. When I first met Tabatha, she sent me an email back in February & described their relationship. They knew one another for a bout a year before it got ‘real.’ Everything began to change as they were working alongside one another on a trip in Nicaragua. They were constructing a church beside a school they had helped build years before. Following a sweaty work day, the team retired back to their hammocks & slept under the stars… outside, no makeup on & yet, he was stricken by her beauty. Later, Blue would let her know what he saw in her. Following the trip, hiking, movies, dinners & time together became more frequent. On May 10, it became official as Blue asked Tabatha to be his girlfriend. And 2 1/2 years later on Sutton Ridge Overlook, Blue asked Tabatha to be his bride. Tomorrow, another step in Blue & Tabatha’s story is taken. Congrats friends! Here’s a peak at your engagement session.

Tabatha played college basketball so we had to work a ball into one of the shots.
Blue’s family owns & manages Hidden Mountain Resorts in Sevierville, TN. Their story is remarkable & so is their property. We could’ve photographed there indefinitely.

Check out the field in Blue’s front yard! Amazing. I told him to not be surprised if I show up on his property unannounced.
Tabatha, you look lovely my friend… rockin’ the cowgirl boots!
The handsome Blue.
And a quick stop at a cozy cabin before the sun sets.
Congrats friends… can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

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The Penningtons Maternity Session {Tsali Notch Vineyards, Madisonville, TN}

Posted by Ben Finch, April 29, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle

As I had the pleasure to meet the Penningtons, Adam & Kristin (& baby boy Pennington due very soon!), I couldn’t help think about the excitement, mixed with a bit of anxiety, that I felt leading up to having our first child. I vividly remember being asked by a birth consultant to draw a picture describing my greatest fear about having a child. You might think I would’ve drawn $$$$ signs to indicate that I was fearful of having enough money to provide (that would be my current fear, ha!). Nope, I drew a picture of Brennan crying inconsolably & my inability to get him to calm down. That was my greatest fear. My goodness how times change!

I really loved getting to know the Penningtons for their Maternity Session. We met up at Tsali Notch Vineyards in Madisonville, TN for a great time together. Kristin looked absolutely lovely as she’s drawing closer to having her first child. And I love how shy they were to begin with but began opening up once I showed them how perfect they looked on camera. I mean really, just look at their perfect wardrobe selection. Here are a few of my favorites.
I love seeing these two together.
Doesn’t Kristin look perfect?!
Great job my friends… can’t wait to meet little boy Pennington!

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Mikelle Danner {Newborn Session | South Pittsburgh, TN}

Posted by Alan & Jenn, April 27, 2013. Posted in Alan & Jenn, Lifestyle

With the newborns that Jenn and I have been photographing lately, if we’re not careful, I believe Jenn is going to catch a serious case of newborn fever! Actually, it might be a little late for that, and who can blame her when we get to photograph little ones as sweet as Mikelle. Recently we ventured to South Pittsburgh, TN to photograph Mikelle when she was only a few days old. This session was extra special because she is my second cousin (at least I think I did the family tree right on this one…gets a bit confusing after first cousins!). When we arrived, older brother Levi (whose newborn session by Ben can be seen here) was there to help us take pictures. You see, Mikelle had bought him a camera as a gift from her (fantastic idea by the way!), and he was there right by our side snapping away. After a quick bottle, it was right back to sleep; what a perfect baby! After naptime, we ventured outside where Levi picked some flowers for his new baby sister; I think he scared the bees off for us as well.

As has become tradition in the past few years, there is a family reunion in the fall where all the Brocks and Danners gather and catch up. When everyone starts to head out, we always joke with Travis and Rachel that it was great to catch up with you guys…see you in a year! Well, I’m glad we got to see you guys more than once this year. Mikelle is precious and you have a beautiful family. Thanks for inviting us in to capture these precious moments!