Amrit Sadhana

Let me preface by saying that people like Amrit Sadhana don't come around every day. Aside from being an absolute joy (really, she takes the words sweet and kind and wonderful to a whole new level), she is one of the more photogenic people I've ever met. I will say I haven't had much of any experience with bad picture takers - everyone that gets in front of my camera seems to be ridiculously gorgeous and a breeze to photograph. But Amrit Sadhana? She was a real, real breeze. In need of new head shots for a, wait for it, upcoming opera she's the Lead in!?!, we spent the morning in San Juan Capistrano's historic district. The day was beautiful, the girl was stunning, and the soft dewy light made me swoon.

Now, if only every morning could start this way I'd be in heaven!

Seriously? Seeeeriously?! This isn't even fair.

Happy Weekend, Michelle

Stephen & Ariel

It was supposed to be a Christmas party for the nursing students. A nice evening, among friends, with an open bar. But when the medical students heard news of the aforementioned open bar, the party soon became a nursing school Christmas event crashed by Vanderbilt School of Medicine's finest. And as the evening came to an end and the after parties were sure to begin, Stephen smoothly demanded Ariel's number... 'Just in case our groups are separated'.

And when a first date, complete with good food, good company, and extra good dancing, happened just a few weeks later, both parties knew this love was for real.

This year Stephen crashed another Christmas party. After flying to Houston to whisk Ariel away from her hospital's Christmas party, he took her on yet another date (no doubt with good food and good company). And when dinner was over and the couple returned to Ariel's apartment, Stephen found himself on bended knee with a diamond ring - asking Ariel if she wouldn't mind spending forever with him.

Stephen and Ariel, thank you for trusting me with your pictures and thank you for being absolutely gorgeous. You're a real dream and I cannot wait for your delightfully Southern, Nashville wedding this summer.

It may be a little premature, but I've got my boots ready.

All my love, Michelle

Meet the third member of Stephen & Ariel's family, Oliver. I think he'd be bffff's with Conway.

Le sigh.

Hellloooo gorgeous mountains.

A little dancing...

...and one last walk into the sunset.

Kelsi's Bridal Portraits Part I

This pretty lady is getting married today!! While I will be shooting her wedding with one super sexy, ever handsome man named Colton, I think we get special privileges for being related to the bride. Including, but not limited to, having a few mojitos during cocktail hour and break dancing during the reception. Kelsi is in the other room getting ready and while I'm just about to join her, I thought today would be the perfect time to show the world these bridal portraits. Since Kelsi + Matt are having a destination wedding, I know there are a few handfuls of people who wish they could be joining us today. Here's a peak at the vintage strapless dress the bride will be wearing - worn last by her grandmother in the 1950's.

Happy Wedding Day, Kelsi + Matt.

M.

Check back tomorrow for part II of Kelsi's bridal session.