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This was the first shot of the day... could have stopped here I think.

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OK, Maybe a few more...

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She wasn't much into the sitting and posing thing, but we got one shot.

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She was even a good sport about the fiery costume... for a little while.

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Huggs from Mom after some serious hide and seek.

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Three generations blowing a kiss.

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Charlotte was all about these apples...

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Thanks to Mikey, Beth and Charlotte for a fun afternoon.  Let’s try again at 3 just for kicks.

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Here are a few photos from Kylie and Greg’s wedding in the mountains.  This great couple met in London through some mutual friends.

When I asked Greg if there was anything he wanted me to say about them on the blog, he said “She was God sent” and that she rescued him.  Funny, she said basically the same thing…

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Seems like these guys were always kissing... go figure.

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Thanks to Kylie and Greg and their families for finding us.  We had a great time hosting your wedding and reception, and I had a blast taking the photos.  It was great that couple wanted all their wedding photos done prior to the ceremony.  It made for a relaxed shooting schedule, and when the ceremony was over we only had a couple of group shots and they were off the the reception with all their guests.

Cheers!

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  • Greg & Kylie Lewis - We had a GREAT time at Bluff Mountain & would recommend it highly to ANYONE!! We LOVE the pictures!!!

    Thank you so much Rhonda & Rik!!!

    *Kisses*

So I got a call just about a week ago from Ladawana asking if I could take some wedding photos.  She had seen this blog and some creek shots in particular (makes you feel good, you know?).  She had already made her wedding plans at another location, but felt like she wanted these special shots.  And this afternoon we had a blast taking these photos.

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The scoop on this couple is that they’ve known each other since the 4th grade.  They dated when they were 14 but went their separate ways.  Then just a couple of years ago they were able to reconnect on myspace.  Go figure…

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PEO_6467PINIMAGEabove.. my personal favorite.  the light was just right at the creek today.  and this couple needed no coaching.  can you tell they get along?

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Congratulations to this lovely couple.  We thank you for finding us, and wish you the very best in the years to come.

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  • Marvin Bankhead - I want to wish you to the best and let you know your picture are great!!!!!!!

  • India Hamilton - You guys took some nice pictures. I wish you the best of luck.

  • Jeanette Crawford - You guys look great together, we wish you the best. Love Madill & Auntie Jeanette

  • eloise crawford - I just want to say congratulations to my nephew and his beautiful wife. I love you both.
    Auntie Eloise

  • Felicia Adkins - Congratulations these are beautiful photos. Have a blessed life together. God Bless you both!

  • Betty Conley - I’ve seen your pictures and they are beautiful may God be with you and your new bride. Love, Auntie Betty

  • Charmaine L. Nelson - You guys look so great, those are some lovely pictures. I wish you both the best. Remembering you both as littles children, Tramine you have grown to be a lovely young man, and Ladawana you have grown to be a lovely young lady….can go on and on, but I won’t bore you. May God continue to Keep you & Bless you both.
    Oh yeah,CONGRATULATUONS!!!

    Love, Cousin Pee-Wee 🙂

  • Evarine M. Riley - Your wedding pictures are just beautiful, picture perfect. I wish you both the best.
    Love, Auntie Eva

  • Brandi - Wow…your pictures turned out great! Wishing you both many years of happiness. God Bless you both! Congratulations girl…you look VERY happy! You deserve it!

  • Crystal - I am soooo excited for you both. Tramaine… I love your wife.. She is a beauty and a keeper. Love her and cherish what you both have together.

    Enjoy your lives together! Remember, keep God first and rhe rest will follow! God Bless…

  • Tabora Laster - Hey you two. I must say that those are some very nice pics. Take care and Love HARD. Thats the only way. I know that I havent spoken or seen either of you in a long while but for some reason it was a surprise to see that you knew eachother let alone got together. GOOD STUFF!

  • Veronic - Ladawanna, you are a vision! Your hubby looks great as well, but you know me. There’s something about the bride! I pray you have love, luck, happiness and more love! You can see the happy on your face and you deserve all of it. You are a caring and wonderful person.

  • Toni Triplett - Mr.& Mrs. Tramine Crawford your pictures are beutiful. Congadulation to you both. May God bring you peace,joy and happiness. Have a blessed future.

  • Stacy Brown - You guys make a great couple! Your pictures are wonderful!
    Wishing you both many years of happiness!

  • Lyndon - Say man … we can go fishing for some catfish in that creek, when you and the Wifey get through playing in the darn water… Hahaha! Really tho’ Bro, those are some really nice pics. I wish you two the best luck in all of your future endeavors together. I’ll be sure to hit you up on my next visit to the Dirty South! We gonna have to eat some Fish and Grits or Barbecue together or something! You know the deal!

  • sherry curry - sherry curry-Your pictures are beautiful and remembering it take 3 to survive a marriage,God,husband and wife. Be blest for life!!!!!!!!!

  • Leontyne Blake - I love the pictures! Congratulations! May God Bless you two! Put God First and the rest will come!

In March of 1972 a country singer named Donna Fargo released a song entitled the Happiest Girl in the Whole USA.  It was written in the voice of a newlywed girl singing to her husband, and if I’ve ever seen that song come to life it was this weekend.  And it wasn’t one-sided in the least.

Lori and Joshua met when Lori was leaving a music club (listening to a bluegrass band) and she tripped coming down the steps.  Joshua caught her, and I’ll say that was one catch he’ll never forget.

These folks were laughing and smiling all day. What a great group of folks…

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This couple decided they would meet and take photos before the ceremony.  I can’t tell you how much this moment can add to the excitement of the day.  It’s not the traditional way of doing things, but it’s the couple’s choice.  And we, as photographers, can capture the moment they first see each other… the look on their faces… the joy and emotion of their friends who share the moment.

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It never hurts to have a nice little antique purple truck in the parking lot…

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Josh is a musician and Lori is a music lover… pretty good combination imo.  Congratulations and best wishes to this great couple.

BUT WAIT.  Not only did we have a great couple and a beautiful wedding, we also learned how you deal with not having pierced ears but wanting to wear pierced earrings to your wedding.

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First you start with a professional ear piercing kit (approved by the surgeon general, I’m sure..)

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Then you make sure you have the proper chemicals which will not only kill the germs but works great as an anesthetic.

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Then you solicit the assistance of a highly trained professional.

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Maybe two…

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Ouch.  (But she swears it didn’t hurt.  See what I mean about the anesthetic???)

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Voila… I’m not sure I personally recommend this particular method, but hey… I’m just here to document the day.

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  • Scott - What a great couple. You can tell these two will have an awesome life together.

  • Ashley - These pics are awesome! Sooooooo funny!

  • Dennis Davis - Fantastic! Congrats!
    Dennis and Roberta

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