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Posted October 2, 2008 By amy

{ Jessica + Dustin Wedding: by Amy! }

Jessica and Dustin live in Cincinnati and that's where we did their engagement session this summer. You may remember one of my favorites from their session:

For their wedding, they chose Nashville since Dustin is from Tennessee. I cannot say enough good things about Jessica and Dustin! They are a super awesome couple that you can't help but love! They have such a funky style. Dustin had his suit custom designed and Jessica had an awesome headpiece made for her.

The beautiful and well known Gaylord Opryland Hotel was where everyone stayed and got ready. It is such an amazing hotel with massive Vegas style gardens and waterfalls. Kara Singleton was my assistant and second photographer for the day. We stayed the night of the wedding and got to choose a Trace Adkins wake-up call!

Cedarwood was the amazing site for their ceremony and reception. I had never been to Cedarwood and I was very impressed. I know Jessica and Dustin wanted a southern-style wedding and this was the perfect location! It is a historic mansion that is now used for events and weddings. The staff there were very helpful too!

The ceremony was held outside on the grounds as the sun was setting and was decorated with yellow daisies. The reception was beautifully decorated with arrangements of Gerber daisies and lemons with personalized wine bottles. Guests danced the night away under brown and white japanese lanterns with the band Stretta. Stretta got the crowd excited when they had different guests sing lyrics and Jessica and Dustin center stage belting out 80s tunes. Jessica's dad was asked to be the drummer for a song and the crowed cheered for an encore.

I am so excited to share my longest post ever!! I just couldn't cut any of the photos-- I love them all:

Check out Jessica's shoes!!

Dustin custom handmade suit (below)

Jessica and Dustin moments after they saw each other for the first time thad day (below)

Photo below by Kara:

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{October 3, 2008 1:48 AM}

Rayna Ortwein said: WOW! I am so jealous that you got to be a part of that fabulous day! This couple looks like a blast to work with. I love every image!! Thanks for sharing.

{October 3, 2008 1:55 AM}

amy said: Thanks Rayna! So good to meet you this week at the Kentucky Bride Association meeting.

{October 3, 2008 12:15 PM}

Jessica, Bride said: Amy, Thank you so much for your kind words and stunning photos... You are truly the best!!

{October 3, 2008 2:34 PM}

Cedarwood said: OH MY GOODNESS! Amy, you have done the most amazing job of capturing the unique beauty of this couple, and the naturally fresh possibilities of a Cedarwood wedding. Honestly, I haven't seen better work. We must get you back to Cedarwood soon! Lousiville isn't that far away... Linda Wright Cedarwood www.historiccedarwood.com

{October 3, 2008 4:02 PM}

Jaimee said: These photos are stunning! Everything about Cedarwood, the ceremony, and the great couple were absolutely wonderful. The photos are incredible and captured it all!

{October 3, 2008 9:05 PM}

sarah flowers (Dustin"s mom) said: What can I say, they take my breath away!!! You have once again captured the love they share for one another in amazing photos. I feel so blessed to have them both in our lives! What a amazing day it was, and now we can look back on it with the beautiful photos you have done, your awesome! Thanx again!

{October 4, 2008 1:31 PM}

Juli Kunesh said: Oh my Lord, Amy... I love them. Thank you so much. A video couldn't capture the mood and love that your photos did. I just want to thank Cedarwood, also for the beautiful setting they created. Everything was so amazing. I relive it in my head everyday. Thank you to my daughter and her new husband... We love you so much!

{October 4, 2008 2:47 PM}

Juli Kunesh said: Jessica's friend Kylie Evans professional hairstylist from Atlanta, Ga. did an outstanding job on her hair. And Jessica's friend Laura Bentancur from Cleveland, Oh. professional make-up artist made a beautiful Jessica even more beautiful on her wedding day. we love you girls! Thanks for your unbelievable talent.

{October 5, 2008 1:45 PM}

Diana said: These are amazing. I know they all must be very excited! You did awesome work and it really shows! Her dress is beautiful!!!!

{October 8, 2008 3:42 PM}

Lindsay said: Love Love Love! They look like such a fun couple. The dress is amazing & the bride, even more beautiful. Linz

{October 9, 2008 3:51 AM}

Karen said: YAY for more awesome blue shoes!!!!!!!!!!!

{October 10, 2008 2:09 PM}

emily said: these absolutely rock! I LOVE the feel of them... and her accessories are some of the most awesome I've ever seen! gorgeous job!

{October 14, 2008 12:36 PM}

kristin @ the fairmount bride said: I love this wedding! The pictures are just beautiful!

{October 15, 2008 3:07 AM}

christine said: such a beautiful wedding!!! is it possible to find out who designed that dress. BEAUTIFUL!!!

{October 16, 2008 2:39 AM}

Jessica said: Dress is a Valentino :)

{October 19, 2008 6:52 PM}

Ashley of AshleysBrideGuide.com said: I love your work!!! I visit it all the time b/c my hubby is from KY. But I just stumbled across this Nashville wedding and was so excited to see your work...in my city! Would love to meet you when I am in KY. Ashley of AshleysBrideGuide.com. Keep up the amazing work.

Posted September 29, 2008 By Angela

{ Heather: Bridals }

Here it is! The full post!

Heather came into the studio yesterday to do two sessions. One of which I have been granted permission to blog about now.

I am not photographing Heather's wedding. She had found a photographer (in her wedding location of Illinois) prior to seeing my website. But as soon as she saw the post that I do not have to be your wedding photographer to take your Bridals or Dreaming in the Dark Session she immediately emailed me and we set up a shoot.

The absolutely inimitable Ana Crane-Simpson did the makeup and hair for both shoots. Having Ana be a part of the session is so amazing. It makes an incredible difference in the shoot. Professional hair and makeup are not only a fun way to pamper yourself but also a sound investment in looking amazing! ;)

But without further ado: More photos of Heather!

Heather, I had such an awesome time photographing you!

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Posted September 29, 2008 By amy

{ Alex + Miah Engagements: by Amy! }

Alex and Miah are getting married this weekend and a couple weeks ago we got together to do a really HOT engagement session! They are both glass blowers so we started off the session with them blowing a piece together. Making a beautiful piece of art from basically nothing- very romantic, wouldn't you agree?

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Posted September 29, 2008 By Angela

{ Heather: Bridals: Teaser }

Even though we just shot this today I could not go back on the promise I made to Heather that I would post a teaser image tonight!

(Now you can go back to studying for your dental school test!)

Isn't she just stunning!?

(More soon!!!)

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Posted September 28, 2008 By amy

{ Noah Portraits: by Amy! }

Noah is my nephew and turns 1 in a few weeks. My sister was in town so we decided to take a few photos to celebrate. I love doing children's portraits and try to capture many different expressions during the session.

Here are a few of my favorites:

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Posted September 26, 2008 By Angela

{ Christina: Maternity Mini-Session }

This week Christina and I took a few moments to go out a shoot some photos of her and her soon to be delivered baby Payton! Any day now!

(Mini-sessions are a new offering at the studio, along with a lot of new offerings to be announced over the next two months! Email us if you would like more information!)

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Posted September 26, 2008 By amy

{ Pink Tie Gala }

If you plan to attend the Pink Tie Gala in Lexington Saturday night, September 27, look for a portrait session from me in the silent auction! The Pink Tie Gala is a wonderful event that benefits the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Lexington. This event follows the Race for the Cure Saturday morning and is held at Keeneland.

Breast cancer took my grandmother's life at a young age many years ago and my father and aunt grew up not knowing their mother.

My hope is that one day there will be a cure to this disease.

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Posted September 23, 2008 By amy

{ Jessica + Dustin Teaser: by Amy! }

So many more to come of Jessica and Dustin's awesome wedding in Nashville!

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{September 23, 2008 5:09 AM}

rachel :: mergeweddings said: OMG! give me your clients! I want them all!! they're delicious. this couple looks amazing.

{September 23, 2008 6:09 PM}

sarah flowers (Dustin"s mom) said: Amy, You have done it again! awesome pics...You just want to reach out and touch.. Love is captured again in your photos! Can't wait to see the rest!!! Have A Great Day, God Bless, Sarah

{September 23, 2008 8:14 PM}

Dani said: This is stunning!

{September 24, 2008 1:48 AM}

Juli Kunesh said: How Beautiful Amy! Jessica and Dustin look like they've stepped out of the old west! I love it! Shouldn't this be in some magazine?!! I'm holding back my anxiousness to see the rest! not really.. It's eating me alive!! Thank you so much for your talent!

{September 24, 2008 2:02 AM}

amy said: Thanks everyone for their comments! Jessica and Dustin are such an amazing couple and I am excited to share more from wedding.

{September 24, 2008 10:13 PM}

Cedarwood said: Fantastic photo! The wedding at Cedarwood was also fantastic - one of our favorites - and we look forward to seeing more beautiful images from the day. We loved working with Jessica and Dustin and enjoyed having their fun and energetic friends and family celebrate at Cedarwood. Amy, it was a pleasure meeting you. Now we know why you are in the run for the best photographer in Louisville. We hope you will be back in Nashville at Cedarwood again. Linda Wright

Posted September 20, 2008 By amy

{ Whitney + Mark Reception: by Amy! }

Whitney and Mark had a destination wedding and had their reception at Talon Winery in Lexington. You can't go wrong with having an event at Talon. It's a beautiful place to photograph- especially just before sunset. They decorated with a colorful tropical theme including birds of paradise flowers, sand, shells and made palm trees on the tent poles. Whitney and Mark set a relaxed tone for their reception and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Kara Singleton was my second photographer.

Here are a few of my favorites from the evening:

Photo below by Kara

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Posted September 16, 2008 By Angela

{ No Electricty: Fact #4: Angela }

Here is another in the series of little known facts about Angela. I was reminded of it now that most of the city of Louisville is without electric!

My father's side of the family are Amish. My father actually sent me to my aunt's house when I was 14 to spend 2 weeks with the Amish, "roughing it". All I know is we woke up very early, ate cereal with cow's milk and worked long and hard until it was dark. There was one phone but you had to walk to it. I also wore the Amish clothing for some of the time I was there and who thought dark blues and blacks covering you head to toe was a good choice for working hard in a field in the summer?? All in all it was a very cool experience.

So I told my husband, Gary, that until the electric comes back on I am just going to have to pull from my inner-Amish-girl. ;)

(P.S. I wish I knew where that photo of me in Amish clothes was...I would so post it here!)

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