Archive for Aug 2011

First of all we want to say Congratulations to Kalyn and Ryan on their engagement and THANK YOU SO MUCH for involving us in your celebration.  It was so much fun.

Meet Kalyn & Ryan…they got engaged and had quite the shindig.  Thankfully the Bloom gals were there to document this amazing celebration.  When we spoke with Kalyn to confirm everything we were told to meet them at the penthouse (a.k.a party room) on the roof of a swanky North Shore apartment complex.  We were to bring photobooth props & lighting, and to be prepared for fun (200 bottles of wine type fun).  Um…yes, please and thank you!  The minute we pulled up we knew we were in for a blast of a night… and once we navigated our way through the complex (which turns out was quite a chore with all the stuff we had)  and made it to the room we were amazed.  It was beautiful, the decorations, the view, everything….

Kalyn decorated it all herself which is amazing.  She really could and should be an event planner…well…with her sparkling personality, she could do just about anything.  She is quite the hostess, immediately making us feel like we belong there.  She was dressed to the 9′s in a snazzy blue dress and matching heels.  And her soon-to-be-hubby Ryan?  He’s perfect for her and he just may be the sweetest guy ever.  Sweet as in if you were to hug him a big teddy bear hug will only do kind of sweet (I didn’t hug him, but I imagine this to be true).  It is my belief that together, they could totally have their own (successful) reality show.  The show would be about being a young, engaged, fun, loving couple…happily living in the Northshore penthouse with the best view of Chattanooga.  Ahh…Can’t you just see it?

Ok…wait…back to the party…

Once we got in and settled the celebration began…and it looked a little something like this….CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!  We can’t wait for the wedding!

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We met Ashley at the Bridal Show in February, and she is a little bundle of joy.  Luckily she and her mother decided to choose us for their wedding festivities.  We first did their engagement session in June, and quickly realized that this couple’s wedding day would be so much fun.  We were right…Blake and Ashely are perfect for each other.  They got married on August 20th, 2011 at the Car Barn.  It was such a fun celebration, we didn’t want to leave!

Congratulations Blake and Ashley!  It was a blast!

Here are some of our favorite pics from the day.

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these girls were so much fun!
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While we were doing bridal portraits, it started to rain.  The pic on the right is Ashley’s reaction to the rain.  NOTHING was gonna rain on her parade.
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Have you seen the poster for ‘Bridesmaids’?  Here’s our adaptation.  Work it ladies!
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Flowers, horses, wedding dress, oh my!  In the spirit of wedding season we decided to do our own little boho inspired bridal shoot.  So we got up early in the morning (like 5AM) and got this thing going!  We had so much fun, here are some of the best images of the day.  Enjoy!  HAPPY WEDDING SEASON, ALL!  XOXO

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August 12, 2011 Baby Ben turned 1!

We have known the Dickson family for 1 solid year now.  The first time i photographed them was when Priscila was pregnant with baby Ben. It was one of my favorite photo sessions i have been to yet. Priscila and Bob were so sweet and little Lucas was and is still such a little gentlemen and good big brother.

Once baby Ben was born I was asked to do his new born photos. He was only about a week old and was a chunky little man already weighing in at 9 pounds with a head full of dark brown hair! I atually think he might have had more hair on his head then I did on mine at the time!

Through this past year we have not only done the maternity session and the new born session, But also the Dickson families 3rd birthday for Lucas, Fall, Christmas and Easter sessions.

I am so excited to now announce i got to photograph baby Bens 1st Birthday!  We almost feel like  he is a part of our family here at Bloom. Which in a way he is. Doesn’t his birthday party look like so much fun!? So glad we got to catpure these memories for the Dickson family! We can’t wait for so many more.

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Meet Jennifer, Brian, Chloe, Daisy and their sweet  baby bump  Brooklyn. We haven’t done a maternity session in a few months so when I say we were looking forward to this session I REALLY mean it!  Besides getting married we here at Bloom think that finding out your expecting a new family member is one of the most exciting days of your life!

Jennifer and Brian are going to be such amazing parents, I can already tell just by the way they talk about her and the things they have gotten her, along with the small details of how they decorated Brooklyns room.  Brian and Jennifer are such good people. It just warms our hearts here at bloom to know a little girl is going to be born into such a loving welcoming home.

Chloe and Daisy which are Jennifer and Brians first 2 “furry children” are pretty excited to have a new baby sister as well. So of course they had to get into some of the photos too!

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How did we get so lucky and book all the beautiful brides-to-be and handsome future grooms?  Take this next couple for example, Bailey & Traverse…they are just downright gorgeous!  Luckily, we are going to be documenting their big day too!  Bailey and Trav (can we call you Trav?) came into town from Murfreesboro on a bright and sunny Sunday.  Skye went here, there, and everywhere snapping shots of this adorable couple.  They are both so sweet and energetic, that the shoot seemed to fly by.

Congratulations Bailey & Traverse!

WE CAN’T WAIT FOR THE BIG DAY!!

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Meet Ashley and  Marshall!

Ashley met Marshall through his parents company.  They have been dating for a little while now and Marshall thought it was a good time to tie the knot.  He proposed to Ashley from a tree stand by a little bridge out on his families farm in Birchwood, TN.  We had the honor of going to the farm to do the engagement photos there.  It is absolutely gorgeous!

Ashley and Marshall are one of those couples that puts an automatic smile on your face when you look at them. They are so sweet and just give you the best feeling when you’re around them.  We had so much fun at the engagement session. I believe we laughed the entire time!  We can only hope that they choose us to document one of the most important days of their lives.

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If you have ever planned a wedding, or are in the middle of planning one…meet your new best friend!  We have the pleasure of photographing Veronica of Veo Weddings and Events for her portfolio and her new website (in the works)!  She is such a sweet, caring person with an amazingly keen eye for all things weddings and events.  You can’t go wrong with this beautiful lady on your team.  Please visit our ‘Vendors We Love Page’ for more information on how to get in touch with her!  Tell her we sent you!

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August 8, 2011 Troy Turns 2!

Hey ya’ll!  This blog post may give you a cavity since this lil guy is so sweet (not to mention adorable).  How did we get so lucky to be able to photograph this wee one’s birthday festivities?  Well…we have known the Cochran family for a long time.  Jessica (Mama Cochran) went to school with Dani…like way back…middle school and all the way through high school.  Jessica and Tay (Daddy Cochran) own Beef O’Bradys in Ooltewah, and Dani worked there for a bit when she moved back to Tennessee.  Together this beautiful couple have 2 kiddos (Ella and Troy) and one on the way (who is currently called ‘Baby Cinderella’).  They did it up right for Troys second birthday, complete with a trackless train, a plethora of outside toys, tons of yummy food (courtesy of Beef O Brady’s), plus lots of decadent sweets.

Enjoy our little peek of the little Troy Cochran’s Birthday Party!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TROY!!

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cookie monster!
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