Not-A-Workshop

Last Saturday I drove into Nashville with a new friend Kim Barnes. We had the fun of getting together with a 'batch' ;o) of photographers. I believe that was the word settled on as we wondered what to call ourselves as we walked through Joshua Gulls nearby location chosen for our shooting at each other.
We started out at Joshua's house, getting to know each other, and talking shop. We quickly headed out, with fellow photographers who had volunteered to demonstrate their own work style, as well as some who modeled for the rest of us.
 
Joshua started us out under a nice bridge with a creek running under it, his models were Annabelle Dando and her boy friend.

We were focused on each other, shooting, listening, learning, conversing. I think I learned as much about myself as I did about other peoples styles. We also had a lot of fun.

The next photographer who showed how he thinks when photographing was Rich Lavigne . He discussed with us what lenses he choose and why he liked them, also some of his favorite camera settings. He was one of our speakers post shooting, and shared many tips we all appreciated.

We moved away from the bridge location with Andy Stacy continuing to model for us with his beautiful girl friend Kayla. Instruction was then lead by Kristen Steele

...who had Andy and Kayla walk out onto a wooden bridge over the creek. Little did most of know, but when Andy went down on bended knee he wasn't pretending, this was an actual proposal!

This is when I got serious about taking some images. I hadn't really concentrated on taking beautiful images, because I was busy listening to other photographers thought processes, and sharing some of mine. So here are a few I worked on. I want to give Andy a kick, because of his choice in shirts though, lol. Solid shirt dude makes better photographs, but huge props for having the most photographed by professional photographers engagement ever!



Our next volunteer to demonstrate how she thinks when photographing a couple, in the challenge of high noon sun light, was our previous model Annabelle Dando.

Her volunteer models were none other than Mark and Noelle McCoy, husband and wife team of McCoy Made.





After all these demonstrations, we walked back to Joshua house for pizza and image processing. This was also really enjoyable and informative. I took away a few great tips. I also came away from all of my time with my fellow photographers loving how I think even more. It was a confidence booster in several ways, and I truly enjoyed getting to know these great people. I had so much fun I stayed through to the after dark hours where we just generally fooled around with remote flash and the full moon. ha

I'm definitely going to be on the list for next years event.

Chrissie and Mike // Family Portraits Nashville

One of my favorite families, in one of my favorite locations in Nashville, one of the first beautiful Spring days of the year, made for a fabulous session! I love the Smiths, you likely remember them as well. I've been photographing them since they were engaged. I love working with them, because they get it! They are always completely relaxed and ready to crank up the fun for my sessions. As you'll see in their teaser we had a blast, and captured the spirit of their happy marriage, and family.

I love what I do, and if your thinking about having a family session. Now is the time! The weather is amazing, flowers are in bloom and joy is to be had. Give me a call 615-804-2964 or shoot me an email paula@momentsbypaula.com I'd love to have this fun with you soon.

BeWell Chiropractic Kids Party // Spring Hill, TN

Scheduled for the fun date of 1-11-11, TN's crazy winter weather had other plans. The roads were bad, and as we all know who live here it's best to wait them out. So BeWell Chiropractic Kids Party was rescheduled for 3-1-11, close enough. ;-) The roads were safe, the cake from Dr. Janelle's own wedding cake provider had arrived for all to enjoy. The party was on! 
I had a great time being the photographer at this event. For two reasons, I love my job, and in this case more importantly I love the Doctors Hutti! 
My personal experience with them has been nearly two years of the best chiropractic care I've ever received. This is a big deal coming from me, because I grew up since the age of nine under the care of chiropractors. I even became a chiropractic x-ray tech in the state of Louisiana in my past life, (I jokingly refer to that job as my first photography position. giggle). 
I've never had anyone so dedicated to my entire well being as well as that of my family. They have us covered, from our hearts, souls, and allergies, ;-). My family sees the Hutti's before any other doctor on our plan. 
Now back to the party! As you will see they have many beautiful, happy, healthy patients who had a great time, and are wonderful subjects for my lens.



Dr. Janelle Hutti with one of her younger patients, and his two big sisters.