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Centennial Park is such a staple in the Nashville landscape, and I loved playing with lines and light at the Parthenon and capturing the blooms so rich in color at the Sunken Gardens.

Last winter (technically “mud season”, in November), I had the privilege of capturing Elizabeth and José’s intimate wedding gathering at Gravity Haus Vail—a chic hotel and venue with just a touch of rustic that embodies everything magical about a winter wedding in the Rockies.

A roaming cow, a dusting of snow, and most importantly, two joyful humans with their favorite furry friends. I feel so grateful to be able to do what I love, freezing moments in time for families like this one.

Along with my favorite combo, my Contax 645 and Canon A-1, I set out to create imagery that would convey these qualities and reflect the grounded and ethereal vibe of Rooted in Wellness. Shooting on film always presents its own set of challenges, one being that on this day, it was particularly cold outside so my shutter acted up a bit. The result? A fiery frame two photos down, unintentionally resembling the strength of Larissa, a woman, wife, mom, and business owner, These little imperfect surprises are part of what makes film photography so special to me. This just wouldn’t have happened if I was shooting with my digital camera, without some doctoring on the backend.

A few November’s ago, I had the honor of capturing the sweet Moore family, as they were expecting to welcome their second little boy soon. The Moore’s soaked up their time as a family of 3 (soon to be 4) and little Ollie took in the magic of the nature around him.

Suzanna and Trey’s April Fools’ Day wedding was absolute magic in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. The A-frame design of Stevens Pavilion at Hoyt Arboretum provided the perfect backdrop for their sweet and cozy ceremony, surrounded by lush greenery and their closest loved ones. As the sun danced through the trees and the faintest misting dripped onto our cameras…