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This photograph is one of my all time "real life" favorites. We were on location at the beautiful Alys Beach and were about to wrap up the shoot. Somehow the entire family playing turned into what you see happening below. The sad thing is that her glasses actually did break. I think this picture just about sums it all up...
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It's that time of year again! The chance for you to vote for your favorite photo of 2012. This year you may place one vote via the blog and one vote via my Trone Photography Facebook page. So two votes per voter can count. The first place winner will receive a 16X20 wrapped canvas of the photograph, valued at $275. The second place winner will receive a 11X14 wrapped canvas valued at $175. And the third place winner will receive a 11X14 print valued at $60. Also, every person who votes will be entered into a random drawing to receive a $100 Trone Photography gift certificate that can be used towards a session fee or prints. Please check out the process below so you can be fully aware of how it all goes down...
1) Vote using the number assigned to the photo to make sure your vote counts!
2) Vote below via comments on this blog
3) Vote via my Trone Photography Facebook page (also please like the page so you can stay updated on winners, etc). You may just click "like" under the photo on Facebook. But also make sure to "like" the page as well to make sure your vote counts.
Oh and I forgot to mention that the contest ends on Saturday, January 12 at midnight.
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The fact that I just wrote "Nashville beach photographer" in the subject line makes me laugh. It seems like an oxymoron, right? No, it's not Nashville Shores or the beach at Percy Priest that I am speaking of. It's just me, a girl from Nashville, traveling down to the beautiful beaches of 30A to photograph beautiful families. And sometimes I feel like I am dreaming when I really think about what I am given the opportunity to do as work. Seriously, I am so thankful to do what I do. I feel like I say it all the time (and I do) but I am still just astonished that this is my life. Not that its perfect because believe me, it's not. Far from that, in fact. Especially this time of year with taxes- I want to just run away. But with all the bad included - I love what I do. Especially when it includes going to one of my favorite places in the world: the beach. Some good friends asked me to take photographs of them while on Spring Break. They drove up to Rosemary Beach and we spent the morning laughing and having fun taking pictures. I always say that there is something about being on vacation that makes a family seem so much more relaxed and themselves. It really makes for a different kind of photographs.
So if you are in the Destin/30A area this July 7-14 - contact me! I have a few spots left....
Enjoy a few of my favs...
Email me for package information and available times. Book now because the spots fill fast!
I'm dreaming of another place this morning. A place where the breeze always blows. Where time is not important. Where laughter echoes off the sparkly streets. A place where you let go. And as I dream of this place in my head, I know it's only a glimpse. A slight glimpse of something else my heart desires. Something more...
Well, I checked one destination session off my list. Alys Beach. There is something so mysterious and beautiful about this place. I love the white, mediterranean architecture with the dark wood lining the windows and doors. When you step on the property, you no longer feel like you are in the US. It makes you want to lie by the cabana pool all day with a good book. Or string up lights on the patio and listen to music all night long. It's magical. So, needless to say, I was thrilled when this adorable Jackson, MS family wanted to shoot their session here. Here are a few of my favorites.... Enjoy!
I absolutely loved meeting this adorable family from Knoxville at Watercolor! I already felt like I knew them because they are related to some sweet friends of ours here in Nashville. It was so fun to actually do a session at one of my favorite places- Watercolor, FL. So much inspiration. I hope to be back soon! Enjoy a few of my favorites....
You can see through these photos that this cute family likes to have fun together! I loved watching the kids interact together. They were always laughing and just enjoying one another. And another reason that I love this family is because they live in Dallas- where Mimi & G-Daddy live. Thanks so much for a fun afternoon together! I hope you enjoy a few of my favorites...
There is something about a family of three that just makes me so happy. Especially if a little girl is involved. It makes me remember our little family when it was just the three of us. Such great memories of those three years. And this family is just so sweet and happy! I loved getting to know them during our time together in Destin. As you will notice, there are two locations during their shoot. The first location I found in the woods at Sandestin. There were beautiful willow trees and the light was just perfect shining through. Then we moved on to the beach for the last light of the day- which is my favorite light.
Here are a few of my favorites of Reagan with her beautiful parents...
I met up with one of my friends from high school for a beach session with her and her husbands entire family. Since I have left Arkansas, I rarely get to see old friends so it was so much fun for me to see her and meet her beautiful children. First, she looks exactly the same. My sister (who helped me) and I were marveling at the fact that Shannon has not changed one bit. Still as beautiful as ever! Second, her children are just strikingly beautiful and photogenic. If I could have a muse, Nyla just might be it. Her face radiates in front of the camera. And sweet Nash just loves his sister and has such a tender heart. What a fun afternoon for me! Here are a few of my favorites from our time together... I am blogging the families separately because there are just so many great photos! Thanks Shannon and family for asking me to spend time with you all. You all are so fun!
When I was leaving for this session, I had butterflies in my stomach just as I did when I first started this journey. It just seemed so foreign to me. New and exciting all in one! And, let me tell you - it did not disappoint! I feel so inspired when I am photographing families at the beach. There is something magical about the air. The way it smells. The way it feels. But even more magical is the way that those in front of my camera light up when they are away from the everyday. There was an extra sense of wonder and pleasure in their eyes. And I really believe that you can see that through these photographs. I am so excited to see what the future holds with this! Thank you to the sweet Stouffer family who trusted me with their photographs - especially a girl from Tennessee! So thankful I was given the chance to meet you all. I cannot wait to see the wedding photographs from Cat! I know they will be absolutely beautiful. Enjoy...
