Katie + Brad Lifestyle[d] Engagement Session

Lily Glass December 9, 2011

I met Katie and Brad for their Lifestyle[d] Engagement Session in Knoxville on the way down to my southern-family Thanksgiving. It rained the entire road trip and not just a constant little dribble, we're talking downpour-put-your-flashers-on. So poor Brad had the responsibility of text-ing me back and forth for four hours, reassuring me that he's positive it's not raining in Knoxville. Twenty miles north, it's still pouring.... "are you sure?" I just knew that the instant we started shooting the rain would come, but fantastically it held off for our first 45 minutes and Katie and Brad were a super couple as I ran them from spot to spot at the lovely Knoxville Botanical Garden. The rain did make it's way into our shoot, but their good attitudes persisted and we had a great time using up the rest of the day's light around The Old City. We had a great time and their go-with-the-flow attitudes assured me that their Spring wedding will be a fabulous breeze. (I promise not to crazy-text you the day of your wedding, Brad.)

Taylor + Gabriel Lifestyle[d] Engagement Session

Lily Glass December 7, 2011

Taylor and Gabriel had each other laughing the entire session. These two have so much going on in their busy lives right now (moving into a new house, owning and maintaining a business, writing grants... as if planning a wedding wasn't enough), but when they're together, it's obvious that they are able to relax and simply enjoy one another. We went to a local quarry - the location of their first date - and then spent some time on Grandview Avenue, a strip full of their favorite eateries: The Grandview Cafe, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream and Stauf's Coffee. We had such a great time; so looking forward to your Spring wedding!

Molly + Brandon, Ohio Farm Wedding

Lily Glass November 21, 2011

I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful this day was. Molly and Brandon are two of the most genuine, creative people we know and we couldn't have been more excited to photograph their beautiful wedding. (You might recognize them as they were kind enough to be our model-couple for the inspiration shoot that was just published in Utterly Engaged!) Ben came along to do some second-shooting, but also took some fantastic 8mm footage that I can't wait to share with you! They were married on the breathtaking Skipping Rock Farm in Granville, Ohio, owned by husband and wife artist-power-couple, Paul and Amy. The barn where the reception was held is Paul's personal painting studio which sits just below Amy's fabulous little millinery workshop. The day was full of excitement and joy and at times bittersweet as Molly and her sister Caitlin often remembered their mother who recently passed away. So thoughtful, her mother had written Molly a letter to be read on her wedding day, knowing she wouldn't be able to celebrate with her beautiful daughter in person. The necklace that Molly wore was made from her mother's engagement ring - it was so touching to witness the bond that was shared between Molly, her sister and their father that day.

Molly and Brandon met each other before the ceremony which allowed them some special alone time in the middle of the busy day, and, based on Brandon's reaction as his bride walked down the aisle toward him, I'd venture to say that their first-look didn't spoil a thing. Guests cuddled up on hay bales as Molly and Brandon exchanged vows and then celebrated their new union with good food, tender toasts, wedding day mad-lib's and dancing. We are so honored to have been a part of your wonderful celebration, M&B, and couldn't be happier for you!