Heather & Emerson’s engagement session took place on one of the hottest days of the year. However despite the heat, they were absolute troopers. I think it’s safe to say their engagement session ended up being one of my favorites to date! The whole session took place at their home just outside of Nashville. Not only did their home provide a beautiful backdrop to creating pretty photos, the intimacy of place added to the whole experience on so many different levels. It is so apparent how much Heather and Emerson love and enjoy one another…even with the tiny glimpse I was given of their relationship on this day! Documenting the sweet moments between them was both inspiring and effortless. I am so excited about their upcoming wedding this weekend and look forward to sharing images from their big day in the months to come! Before that happens though, here are a few of my favorites from Heather & Emerson’s beautiful, Tennessee country, engagement session! To view more pics please check out their featured gallery on my website.
Last year I had the opportunity to work with the McMurray family on two occasions, first doing a portrait session of four generations of females in May and then photographing Heather’s gorgeous wedding in September. Back in 2010 I photographed Carolyn’s wedding, so by now as you might guess I have become well acquainted with the lovely McMurray family! Going back a moment, last summer when Catherine approached me about doing a portrait session of her with daughters and granddaughter as a birthday gift for husband Brian I was all in. As a further enhancement to the portrait session, I suggested we include Catherine’s mother. Catherine loved the idea! Since I was photographing four generations of females it only seemed appropriate for me to coin this session a Generation Portrait Session as a special name is deserved for a special occasion! When you bring together families that are so connected and put them in front of the camera, it is hard not to produce sweet images of shared, treasured moments. Quite honestly, I now think all families with multiple generations need to do a session or sessions throughout the years, like this to remember their family at various life stages. Anyway, here is the Italian Fine Art Album from this beautiful day!
Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph four generations of beautiful females! It was my second time working with the McMurray family and it was just as wonderful as the first time, when I photographed Carolyn’s (the youngest daughter’s) wedding two years ago. To add to the excitement I will be photographing Heather’s (the eldest daughter’s) wedding in a few weeks. I have discovered that I thoroughly enjoy the whole portrait sessions experience. It is a luxury not having to stress about complying to the frenzy of the wedding day timeline that I have become so accustomed to throughout the years. Since it is a special thing whenever four generations exist in families, I felt it only appropriate for this session to be named something as special as it was! A Generation Portrait Session is the perfect birthday or holiday gift idea for the person who has everything. If you know anyone who may be interested in this type of session, please help me spread the word by sharing this post. Enjoy!