SWEETWATER DEPOT – FLORENCE, ALABAMA
Anna Grace & Kyle Wedding
Creekside Plantation – Mooresville, Alabama
Marisa & Matt Wedding
Marisa and Matt’s downtown Florence wedding had all of the elegance you could hope for without any of the fuss. Both the Bride and Groom are working artists (Marisa started Scout By Two a leather goods company and Matt is the lead singer in the band Belle Adair) so we knew working with them would be a fun collaboration. Marisa has such a clean cohesive look in her work and it translated into their beautiful garden wedding seamlessly. Susan and I were also super excited when Marisa asked about the possibility of us photographing the wedding with film. We had been shooting film photographs at weddings over the past year or two, but not the entire wedding, so it was both a thrill and a bit scarry. The wedding day was a perfect fall day as the late afternoon ceremony gave way to the reception at 116 Mobile, just a two block walk through the streets of downtown Florence.
Indie Film Lab Shindig
Earlier this month we got the chance to go visit our awesome lab, Indie Film Lab, in Montgomery. I feel rather lucky that we have such a fantastic lab right here in Alabama! The Shindig was a great chance to meet the folks at the lab, see the equipment, ask geeky scanner questions, and meet a bunch of fellow film photographers from all over the country. One of Indie Film Labs most well known clients, Ryan Muirhead, talked us through his process of shooting and gave a walkabout demonstration. It was inspiring to watch him engage with the light. After the demonstration all of us got to know each other, did tons of portraits around the courtyard, and enjoyed a delicious low country boil.
Alice & Blake Wedding
Mentone, Alabama
Grace & Adam Wedding
Single Lock Review
A few weeks ago the guys at Single Lock Records put together a fantastic lineup of artists on their label and played the UNA homecoming concert. We were jazzed to be able to be backstage doing portraits of folks in the bands. There was a slew of talent on the stage that night from bands such as Belle Adair, Steelism, Dylan Lablanc, The Pollies, The Bear, John Paul White, and the legendary Donnie Fritts. There were even a few other Muscle Shoals music legends playing. All in all it was great music, great folks, and a great night!
Erin & Doc Engagement
It is always a joy to photograph friends! Doc and I were college roommates and Susan has been singing with Doc in Doc Dailey & Magnolia Devil for quite a few years now. We loved Erin from day one that she moved to The Shoals and we love working with her at one of our very favorite local companies, Alabama Chanin! So, we were obviously thrilled when we got to spend the afternoon together exploring and having fun with these two talented, beautiful and down to earth folks that we are proud to call friends.
Second Creek Blackberry Pie
Over the summer some friends invited us to the creek. This was a special creek that had caves, giant boulders, and a deep swimming hole. As if this wasn’t enough, we also discovered wild blackberry bushes that were accessible only from the creek. So while the kids played, we picked! This experience inspired Susan to photograph and make and a delicious summer pie with thyme from our garden, peaches from Chilton County, and blackberries from Second Creek.
Michelle & Jake Engagement
Michelle and Jake were such a joy to spend the afternoon with, and of course to photograph. They were engaged a few months earlier at the Rogers & Rogers Art Gallery in downtown Florence. That night, Jake made dinner and coaxed Michelle there with an elaborate plan. They however did not have many photos of themselves from that night, so we decided that it would be the perfect place to start the session! Afterwards we went to Wildwood Park and enjoyed a cool summer evening at Cypress Creek.
