Rites of Spring 2013 | Nashville Concert Photography

Published in Photography on April 26, 2013 1:21 pm

Miguel performs at Rites of Spring 2013 at Vanderbilt University.

NEEDTOBREATHE performs on stage.

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My last Rites of Spring. All shot for the Vanderbilt Hustler.

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Samantha + Logan | Lexington Wedding Photography

Published in Weddings on January 23, 2013 10:37 am

Groomsman talks to the groom before he gets married.

Shot of the wedding venue for Samantha and Logan's wedding.

Groom chats with his groomsmen before his wedding.

Groomsmen get ready to take pictures.

Groom checks his reflection before taking group pictures.

Groomsman puts on a bowtie.

Groomsman laughs as his friends get ready.

Portrait of a groomsman before Samantha and Logan's wedding.

Group shot and individual portrait of the guys.

Photo of the back of Samantha's wedding dress.

Samantha looks over a bride as she waits for her groom.

Logan waits to see his bride for the first time.

Bride and groom kiss on a red bridge for the first time on their wedding day.

Portrait of Samantha and Logan on a red bridge.

Groomsman makes a face for the camera.

Samantha smiles for the camera, seen behind two bridesmaids.

A child plays with her mother's hair.

Shot from the balcony of flower girls.

Samantha and Logan kiss for the first time as husband and wife.

Cupcakes at Samantha and Logan's wedding.

Samantha and Logan enter their reception.

Black and white photograph of the first dance.

Photo of bride and groom during first dance with crowd behind.

Mother son dance photo with highlight effect.

Samantha prays before her wedding reception begins.

Groomsman toasts Samantha and Logan.

Small child tries to break dance.

Groomsman dancing at wedding reception.

Colorful reception photo.

Black and white dark portrait of bride and groom kissing after their wedding.

Kentucky weddings never get old. Second shot for Paul Rowland Photography.

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Lauren + Reece | Houston Wedding Photography

Published in Photography,Weddings on January 18, 2013 3:15 pm

Detail shot of a pamphlet on the Parador in Houston, TX.

Architectural shot of a wedding venue in Houston, TX.

Lauren gets ready in the bridal suite at the Parador in Houston, TX.

Architectural shot of the Parador in Houston, TX.

Bridesmaid is reflected in a mirror as she puts on makeup.

With the help of her mother the bride puts on her dress.

Bridesmaids look on after the bride puts her dress on.

Portrait of Lauren before she gets married.

Lauren looks at herself in the mirror after putting her dress on.

Lauren waits to see her husband for the first time.

Bride and groom see each other for the first time.

Black and white photograph of bride and groom hugging.

Free lensed portrait of the bride and groom before their wedding.

Wedding ceremony shot through a water fountain.

Black and white photo of Lauren and Reece's first kiss.

Wedding ceremony seen reflected through a window.

Black and white picture of the bride and groom kissing.

Guest's children at Lauren and Reece's wedding.

Letters are left for the bride and groom.

A guest's daughter sits on a railing during the reception.

Color portrait of the bride and groom after they get married.

Had a great time shooting this wedding in Houston as second shooter for Paul Rowland Photography a few months ago.

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Melodores | Nashville Performance Photography

Published in Photojournalism on January 8, 2013 1:54 pm

The melodores perform in their winter concert in Sarratt Cinema at Vanderbilt University.

Single frame from the Melodores’ performance last semester.

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Victoria | Naples Portrait Photography

Published in Personal Work,Photography,Portraits on January 1, 2013 4:05 pm

Victoria poses for a portrait photo in Naples, FL. (9)

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Victoria poses for a portrait photo in Naples, FL. (8)

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Victoria poses for a portrait photo in Naples, FL. (13)

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Who knew you could find so much stuff behind department stores.

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Dustin and Mindy | Nashville Wedding Photography

Published in Photography,Weddings on December 21, 2012 12:15 pm

Bridesmaids get ready at a hair Salon in Nashville, TN.

Bridesmaids get ready at a hair Salon in Nashville, TN.

A groomsman gets ready at Epic Event Center in Nashville, TN.

Groomsmen get dressed before Dustin and Mindy's wedding.

Dustin puts on his jacket before his wedding in Nashville, TN.

The groom puts on his tie before his wedding.

Mindy takes a moment before seeing Dustin for the first time.

Bride stands behind her groom shortly before they see each other for the first time.

Dustin waits for his bride-to-be.

Detail shot of Mindy's ring on her hand.

Mindy walks up behind Dustin at Epic Event Center.

Dustin and Mindy embrace.

Photo of Dustin and Mindy kissing before their wedding.

Silhouette of Dustin and Mindy before their Nashville wedding.

Detail shot of a custom coozy that Dustin and Mindy had made for their wedding.

A freelensed portrait of Dustin with the Canon 50mm 1.2L.

Detail shot of the wedding bands and engagement rign.

Detail shot of flowers and banners at Epic Event Center.

Mindy walks down the aisle with her father.

Overview of the wedding ceremony at Epic Event Center.

Dustin and Mindy cheer when they are announced husband and wife.

Dustin dips Mindy for their first kiss as husband and wife.

Strobed first dance picture at Epic Event Center.

A guest at Dustin and Mindy's wedding dances.

Two guests dance slowly at Dustin and Mindy's reception.

Reception photo using drag the shutter technique.

Dustin and Mindy share a moment before they leave their reception.

Such nice people. And they had custom-made koozies. ’nuff said.

Second shot for Paul Rowland Photography.

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Jordan + Brad | Nashville Wedding Photography

Published in Photography,Weddings on December 17, 2012 11:16 am

Bridesmaids get ready in the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN.

A bridesmaid has her hair done by a stylist.

Jordan has her makeup applied in the Opryland Hotel before her wedding.

Detail shots of the bouquet and centerpieces at Jordan and Brad's wedding.

Bridesmaids help Jordan get into her dress.

The bridal party prays in a farm at Green Door Gourmet in Nashville, TN.

Jordan and Brad see each other for the first time on their wedding day.

Bride and groom share a kiss before their wedding.

Individual portraits of Jordan and Brad.

Jordan and Brad before their wedding at Green Door Gourmet Farms in Nashville, TN.

Photo of Brad's tie and boutonniere.

Bride and groom kiss before their wedding.

Jordan and Brad under a tree at Green Door Gourmet before their wedding.

Brad walks down the aisle at his wedding.

Jordan walks down the aisle with her father.

Brad looks at his wife shortly before they get married

Wide shot of Jordan and Brad's ceremony in Nashville, TN.

Jordan and Brad kiss as husband and wife for the first time.

Jordan and Brad dance during their wedding at Green Door Gourmet.

Bride and groom dance during their reception. Drag the shutter photo.

Brad and Jordan share a kiss after cutting the cake at their wedding.

Brad and Jordan share a dance during their wedding reception.

Brad and Jordan run out of their wedding at Green Door Gourmet.

What an awesome day. Brad and Jordan got married on a farm, brought in food trucks, and had swing dancing lessons during the reception. Doesn’t get much better than that.

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Rena + Andy | Nashville Wedding Photography

Published in Photography,Weddings on December 13, 2012 8:11 pm

Bride gets her hair done at CJ's off the square in Franklin, TN.

Make up artist does the mother-of-the-bride's makeup.

Picture frames hang on the wall at CJ's off the square. Black and white photo.

Mother of the bride watches her daughter before her wedding.

Portrait of Rena before her wedding at CJ's off the square.

Groomsmen player blackjack before a wedding in Franklin, TN.

A groomsman deals cards.

The groom looks upstairs as he gets ready for his Nashville wedding.

A bridesmaid is reflected in a mirror as they get ready.

Rena and Andy see each other for the first time on their wedding dya.

Bride and groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day.

Free lensed portrait of Rena and Andy before their wedding.

Portrait of the bride over the groom's shoulder before their Franklin wedding.

Wide shot of the ceremony at CJ's off the square.

Rena looks at Andy as he recites his vows.

Rena and Andy share their first dance as husband and wife.

Rena and her father share a dance at her wedding.

Andy and his mother share a dance during his wedding.

The flower girl and ring bearer look around during the cake cutting.

Rena's father talks with guests at CJ's off the square.

Rena and Andy dane under a chandelier during their wedding.

Freelensed detail shot of the chandelier at Rena and Andy's wedding.

Great wedding from earlier this Fall at CJ’s Off the Square. Second shot for Paul Rowland Photography.

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Joel + Meredith | Nashville Wedding Photography

Published in Photography,Weddings on November 21, 2012 9:31 am

Black and white photo of Meredith looking out her window.

Meredith has her makeup done before her Nashville wedding.

A bridesmaid is reflected in a piece of glass.

Bridesmaids look on as Meredith opens a present from her fiancé.

A pearl bracelet is seen on top of a letter from husband to wife.

Bridesmaids help Meredith into her wedding dress.

Reflection of Meredith as she gets ready for her wedding in Nashville, TN.

Joel waits for his bride-to-be before his Cheekwood Wedding in Nashville, TN.

Joel and Meredith hug before their wedding in Cheekwood.

Bride and groom pose for a portrait.

Joel laughs as his groomsmen walk up the aisle.

Meredith looks at her groom as she walks down the aisle in Cheekwood.

Joel looks at his bride as she walks down the aisle at Cheekwood.

A wide picture of the ceremony at Cheekwood in Nashville, TN.

Detail shot of the wedding and engagement rings.

Photo of Joel and Meredith sharing their first dance as husband and wife.

Bride and groom share a first dance during their Nashville, TN wedding.

Artistic drag the shutter photo of a guest dancing at a reception.

Meredith and her father share a first dance at her wedding reception.

Guests share a laugh at the wedding reception.

Joel smoking a cigar at his wedding.

Flash drag the shutter photograph at a wedding reception in Nashville, TN.

Joel and Meredith leave their wedding to a sparkler exit.

Southern weddings are the best.

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Diwali | Nashville Performance Photography

Published in Photojournalism on November 13, 2012 11:11 pm

Masala-SACE put on this year's Diwali performance in Langford Auditorium.

Emcees prepare for Diwali.

Black and white backstage photo at the Diwali performance.

Audience members wait for Diwali to begin in Langford Auditorium.

Members of the Bhangra dance team wrap a turban around a performer's head

Bhangradores perform during Diwali 2012: Suits in Langford Auditorium.

Black and white performance photo of Diwali.

Diptych of performance photos from the All-Girls Fusion Dance in Diwali.

One performer stands on the shoulders of another during the Senior Dance.

Diptych of performers in Diwali.

The girls dance during the Senior Dance in Diwali 2012.

Silhouettes of the Fusion Dance.

Senior Dance closed the show at Diwali 2012: Suits.

A student makes an appearance as Psy during a Gangnam Style dance.

Vanderbilt students perform during senior dance in Diwali 2012.

So much Gangnam Style.

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