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Photographers – Just a reminder that this coming weekend we have the Bridal Portraiture Photography Workshop happening! We are super pumped about this and it’s going to be a great learning time regarding lighting, composition and styling. We have a studio rented at The Factory in Franklin, professional hair and makeup artist (Sherita Leslie), and models lined up. This is an all day event including lunch. Evan Baines is the other photography genius we are partnering with, and it’s going to be great!
We have had two spots become available, so if you are interested contact us immediately.
We had the privilege of shooting a really cool wedding out in KY at the Talon Winery the week before last for Amando and Laura! They are the sweetest couple you will ever meet and even though we had 30 to 40 mph winds the whole day, they still pulled off a great event! Check out a few shots from the day and then take a look at the slideshow.
Coming this February, we have the pleasure of capturing the wedding of a great couple – Reynaldo & Janina coordinated by none other than Courtney Hammons of A Magical Affair. Janina is probably one of the sweetest people, and her and Reynaldo seem like the perfect fit for each other.
Some of you football sports fans might recognize our soon-to-be-groom. Even though he happens to be a celebrity of sorts in the sporting world, he’s definitely not too cool to do a photoshoot with his lovely soon-to-be-bride. ‘Naldo and Janina are both kind, genuine people and February can’t get here fast enough…
Rather often Zach and I get emails (or FaceBook messages :) of Michigan people asking us when we will be in town next so we can do a shoot of their family, kids, friends, or we have some couples who had really horrible wedding photos and want to get dressed up again and get some awesome new shots.
Well never fear, Michiganders! Zach and I are coming home to Michigan for Christmas and we are working it into our time at home to be available to schedule in some Lifestyle Sessions.
These Lifestyle shoots are $1,000 and you normally receive:
Anywhere from 2-3 hours of hanging/shooting time… sometimes more
Both Zach and Jody shooting
Personal online viewing and ordering gallery
Non-stuffy, non-cheesy, non-generic, high quality photos that capture your family
However, in honor of Christmas we are going to include an 8×12 Gallery WrappedCanvas Print (*continue with blog to see what this exactly is) with your Lifestyle Session. We might even shoot you a few web sized photos to email around to family or put online and brag about your kids :)
Of course, there are many other options of items you can additionally order (albums, Christmas cards, prints, digital images, etc.)…
*Note: You do not have to be located in Michigan or set up your shoot around Christmas to take part on what we are offering. You can schedule your session now in preparation for Christmas cards, gifts, etc. :)
Enjoy a few photos from some Lifestyle Sessions!
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What is a canvas? Our canvases are handmade in California and can be ordered in any shape and size up to 100”. The images of your choice are printed with the highest quality archival inks that will never fade or discolor. Your canvas is then hand crafted around a custom frame continuing around the sides for a beautiful print that is ready to hang on your wall with no additional framing needing. Canvas prints are perfect for filling any size wall space with a clean, modern look to enhance your home.
Zach and I have a 30×40 canvas on our bedroom wall of ourselves and we love it!
What is a Lifestyle Album? These flushmount albums are characterized by a seamless center and storybook layout that evoke class and style. Tear proof, water proof, and warp proof, with scratch resistant covers and pages, our album company makes albums endured to last.
We would love to come and hang out and photograph your family. Shoot us an email at info@GrayPhotograph.com and we can schedule your session!
Do you really have a 30x40 framed print of yourselves in your bedroom?! That's sooo funny! Lol!
Was that canvas print of the bride hanging in your apartment? (I recognized the black box shelf.) Do you keep it up all the time? You know, I have a way cooler pic you could put up instead... Our turtle would look fabulous blown up that big! he he he
Hope that you are doing well with the transition with your job. Been praying for you.
Love, Jacq.
mrswillyoh how I WISH i lived in Michigan...or that your family lived in Wisconsin.... I enjoy this blog so much and am so happy for you guys! God has gifted you both!
So maybe we already gave you a glimpse into the very cool wedding of Joel and Michelle, but it wouldn’t be exactly complete if we didn’t share these two more photos with you…
This get-away car was a surprise Michelle planned for Joel! Isn’t it great?
And now we will leave you with one more photo of our lovely bride…
Hartz PhotoGraphicYou guys rocked our wedding! Thank you so much! As a photographers Michelle and I are very picky and couldn't have made a better choice!
Travis and AshleyHey whats his phone number? I'm gonna have him talk with my fiancee. I want surprises like that!! Haha. Jk. And the pics look so good!
Saturday evening Tyler and Sarah were hitched! Consider this a sneak peek for now because there are so many awesome moments to blog on! This wedding was coordinated by Gail Vandygriff, and her associate Kathy, was such a calming joy to have there running the day! The beautiful flowers were done by Vicki Sanders of Branching Out Floral & Event Design . The reception hall was gorgeous. It was elegantly lit by Nashville Event Lighting and we will have even more photos of that to show soon!
On Sunday Joel & Michelle were hitched at the awesome venue CJ’s off The Square. Amy Parmen is fantastic to work with there, and we highly recommend her and CJ for any of your wedding needs (they also own and run Williamson County Weddings & Events as well)!
Congratulations to both of you guys! Stay tuned for wedding slideshows!
WilCoWedlove love love them! can't wait to see more!
WILLIt is truly humbling to see you guys at work. awesome!
allie.mayooo, this new batch of pics is one of my favorites yet!! i love all the colors, so nice. and i see you've got a pretty sweet new watermark, too ;)
SATURDAY We are really excited because tomorrow is the wedding of Tyler & Sarah!!! Talk about a very sincere and kind couple. We are so pumped to attend their rehearsal tonight and then their Big Day tomorrow. Sarah is going to look so gorgeous!
Here are a few of their engagement shots from their Lifestyle session a few months back…
SUNDAY
This day brings together the lovely Michelle & Joel at the great venue – CJ’s off The Square right in downtown Franklin. Joel is actually a photographer himself so it’s awesome that they entrust us with their day.
Stay tuned for photos and have a great weekend everyone!
We had the awesome privilege of shooting Sabrina & Patrick’s wedding on Saturday at the Belle Meade Plantation! It was most definitely warm the earlier parts of the day, but the weather was absolutely beautiful come the evening. This wedding was coordinated by the lovely Alice Hendry. Talk about a woman who is great at making sure all the special details of your day are in place!
Enjoy the pictures!
I want to take a moment here and show you one of the many cool advantages of having a 2-photographer husband and wife team. Because Zach and I have our different styles we love to shoot in (Zach with the stylized big lighting, and myself with the natural lit, candid photos) a bride and groom get a great variety of awesome shots from candid moments to close up detail shots, while Zach is shooting far and big!
Here is a Zach shot:
Here is what I took at the same time focusing on some details and her candid moments inbetween:
Zach shot:
Jody shot:
And onto more photos…
One last image before I end this post, which most definitely calls for commentary… Something about Zach, which I can’t fully explain, is he is a kid magnet when it comes to weddings. He has such a great way with kids, and they seem to sense it, and they love him… ESPECIALLY the girls.. including one of the adorable flower girls of this wedding.
The first dance between the bride and groom has begun and I hear laughter to my right… I turn my head… and this is what I see…
As Zach was down shooting the flower girl came right up to him, put her arm around him and began stroking his head! It was the CUTEST thing in the world! So glad I got a shot of that… Zach the ladies man! lol…
This really was a great wedding. It was very evident everyone was enjoying the fellowship of each other celebrating the marriage of these two great people. Thanks again Patrick & Sabrina for allowing us to be a part of this!!
Laurie NoblitThese are amazing! I LOVE the one of the ladies man! he he
Allie, DearestWow, guys! These are AWESOME! I love them all. If I were getting married, I'd totally want you to me my photographers!
Allie
Amy LynnThat may be the most adorable thing I've ever seen. Love you guys! Amy Lynn
Ashley Goinsthat pic of zach with the little girl is tooooo cute! glad you got that too! :) love the new logo thinggy on the pics, btw. pics are amazing, as usual.
KevinHi Zach and Jody. I absolutely love your photography. I attended Patrick and Sabrina's wedding and had looked at your work when they posted a link on their wedding website and couldn't wait to see you two in action. I was the one with the young daughter in the lavender tutu dress. Keep up the incredible, artistic work.
Laurie