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We did this bridal session two days before Sarah & Greg's wedding. Sarah was a little worried about having her photograph taken. Ha! Obviously she had nothing to worry about :). Here are a few of our faves. 

Coming up next: Sarah & Greg's wedding!!

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Michelle says:

I lovvvve the last one. Her bouquet is awesome! beautiful, romantic shots...yall really captured and complimented the look of the bride.

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On a whim, Dan and I decided to go on a date and see Phish Wednesday night (apparently along with the rest of Knoxville). THEY WERE GREAT! I heard the show was sold out but we had no problem getting lower level tickets in the parking lot. I brought my point and shoot and thought I'd put some up just for fun.

Haha! And look at that dude's shirt behind me -- lol, what happened to him!?
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They had really cool lights and look how many people! There were people all the way up to the very top on the upper level. I have never, ever seen Thompson Boling so crowded. I was pretty much amazed the whole time by how many people were there. I kept trying to zoom out so I could fit them all in there! Ta ta for now!











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Hi everyone! I know it's been a while since our last post but it is WEDDING SEASON and we have been super busy taking pictures! This May has been crazy and we can't believe June is already here!  We have so many pictures to share and we can't wait to get everyone's pictures up! Just hang in there!

Now, da, da, da!....Meet Jason & Lauren Bowden! Lauren is a Knoxville girl, Jason is from NC -- they met and live in NYC. Together, Lauren and Jason are probably one of the nicest couples we have the privilege of working with this year and we were just so thrilled to be able to be there for them on their special day. 

It was really a blessing to us that we were able to shoot their wedding because we weren't originally scheduled to do so. We were filling in for another photographer who had to cancel a few months earlier. Lauren and Jason's wedding took place on Saturday, May 16. We originally booked May 16 with Brittany and Ben but they decided to switch to the day before, Friday, May 15. So we had the date open for months and we were thinking, hmmm why is this date still open!?

Well apparently it was all meant to be! Their wedding planner Donna Jacob called and we were available!

The photography wasn't the only change Lauren and Jason had to make. If you remember our last post about Brittany and Ben's wedding, you know that it was a crazy weekend for weather in East Tennessee. Lauren and Jason were suppose to be married outdoors under a tent in the courtyard of the Manor House (next to Maple Grove Inn off Westland). But, with the crazy hail and thunderstorms the night before, and the 90% chance of rain and thunderstorms from 2:00 on, they decided to move things indoors the morning of the wedding.

Luckily they had Donna, who flawlessly guided them through several tough decisions. She managed to find them a perfect little white chapel that morning! It was especially perfect because it was located next door to the Manor House so it was easy to guide guests over to the right spot. The 80-something year old minister of Victory Chapel Baptist Church even came over and mowed the lawn just for Lauren and Jason - isn't that so sweet!? Although we were blessed with good weather during the pre-ceremony shots, the thunderstorms hit just after the ceremony --- and if it had been 20 mins earlier, they would have had sideways rain coming through their tent! 

Although things didn't happen as they imagined, Lauren and Jason were able to handle every change with a great attitude and the kindness they both possess. I think Lauren and Jason are like two peas in a pod. They have this quiet, sweet demeanor together and you can just tell they treat each other with great care. 

So, on to the pics!

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Misc. details and events!
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Shots of the two of them were a high priority for Lauren and Jason and because of the impending bad weather, they opted to see each other before the ceremony...something else they hadn't planned. This next little series is sweet: This is when they first saw each other. Here is Jason coming around the corner (Lauren thinks he is going to come through a set of doors in front of her).
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Awwww!
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So happy to see each other!
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Fast-forward to the ceremony --- Look at this sweet flower girl! Hmmm, wonder what she's thinking about?
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And here she is at the reception too! It's so funny how kids love to dance. Jason & Lauren had The Entice Band and their reception was at Gettysview -  both were great!

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Most couples walk really fast through the sparklers (I don't blame them). One thing that stood out to me is that Lauren and Jason walked really slow, saying goodbye and thank you and (Lauren) blowing kisses as they left. They are REALLY nice people :)
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The end! We had Cameron, the Maid of Honor, help us with this one! 
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Wedding Planner - Donna Jacob, The Wedding Planners
Ceremony - Victory Chapel Baptist Church
Reception & Catering - Gettysview
Flowers - Leonard Paladino, Always in Bloom
Cake - Magpies
Band - The Entice Band
Makeup - Denise Brooks from Bobbi Brown at Belk's



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Amber T. says:

I love these! I love the ones where they see each other and the LOVE! Great job guys!

Amber T. says:

I love these! I love the ones where they see each other and the LOVE! Great job guys!

Mom says:

You did a great job with these pictures! They really look good! I'm sure the bride will be thrilled!

Mary Beth says:

I am always amazed by your pictures. I wish I lived in Knoxville so you could do some of my little ones!

Marty says:

Lauren - I got to meet your mom the other night at Puleo's! What a small world!
Your pictures are beautiful and I loved looking at them. You and Jason are such a sweet couple and I think your wedding was gorgeous!
PS: I'm Natalie's mom!

Pat S. says:

We were so blessed to have Natalie and Dan as our photographers. The pictures are gorgeous!! The wedding and reception went by so fast,it is wonderful to be able to go back and see each captured moment. As Mom of the bride, I am thrilled with seeing each wonderful photograph. They are beautiful.

Jen N. says:

Your LOVE written in the air with sparklers is too fun! I think I've seen you do this before - it should totally become your "thing!" The photo collage is beautiful as well, but what else should I expect? Everything you and Dan do is amazing! Miss you guys! XOXO

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