So this post is heavy on pictures of just that, the photography we took at the barn because the light was so much fun to play with that day and they were rocking it. Love them!

Kristen and Blake (and the wedding party!), thanks for bearing the heat and a big huge congrats!

we had a golf cart to ride from the church to the barn…it was fun!

this one is for Chad…I promised him a blog shout out:)

Here are my perfectly imperfect snapshots of the night. to remember the moments:)

her first ring pop…note the tongue:)

the balloon guy made her a turtle bracelet…cutest thing ever. This is her expression when she was wrestling around with Brad and it popped…cutest face ever:)

this is her expression watching fireworks for the first time. shot at really high iso…think 6400, only light is off of distant fireworks, no tripod….its perfectly imperfect:) We photographers have to remember to love the perfectly imperfect photos that will later on make us smile remembering the moment.

golf and honeydo’s. These were the answers from Jenna and Jay at a question that was on what they didn’t want to do on the honeymoon:) We had the golf tee’s so Jenna had the awesome idea of honeydew and I love it!

The weather was perfect for such a perfect day, complete with limo rides, fun dancing, and Sara and Roy, who were their amazing selves and just thoroughly enjoyed the day. Roy said to Sara when he first saw her “that’s my Sara”. Love that!

some getting ready pictures:) Hardly ever put any of these on the blog, not sure why, but was loving these and thought I would share.

love love love these two!

lets just say the groomsmen had a little fun:)

so, had to include these next two. This little boy tore up the dance floor and was the cutest thing ever! Lots of fun dancing that night but he takes the cake:)

I know, I know…I have been a slacker. Five on Fridays bit the dust during May when crazy wedding/traveling happened. But its back today! And I’m committing to it being back but we will be moving it to biweekly…so fun five on fridays every other week! That will give me time to post other sessions and make the fives extra fun for you!

For those that are just stopping by, Five on Fridays are just that, five random things on Fridays. Sometimes with a theme, sometimes just random things going on in the life of me. Just a way to have some fun and share info on the blogosphere:)

1. Along with my slacking on the fives, I have been slacking on the newsletter starting about the same time. I’m putting together my next one with lots of fun info so go sign up if you aren’t on the list already:)

2. So, you know how there are times in your life where you just have this weird need to redecorate, paint, make life pretty? (probably more of a girl thing…) I’m so having that right now (perhaps because of #3). I seriously want to conquer the to do list of house maintenance and redecorating. Problem is that I am so not one of those people that just can throw things together and make it look all pretty and coordinated. So I’m trying my hand at an inspiration board and saving things that I like…in hopes that it will help me when we actually decide to paint. Anyone good at decorating…I could probably use some help:)

3. With all the recent crap going on…busyness, miscarriage, anesthesia and meds for the surgery, general not eating as well as I should have….my body was revolting and I was feeling it. Really tired, non motivated, a mess! So I decided to start taking some vitamins, eat healthy, and do a little detoxing to try to get back to at least normal. And let me tell you its definitely working. Not that I am all honky dory now but I can definitely tell a huge change in just my energy level! So, lesson learned, take your vitamins!

4. So, remember American Idol and the vet that sang his own song, pants on the ground. This is what Lena busted out with the other day (ahemmm..pretty sure dada had something to do with it!) and I got her to agree for me to tape it as long as nana saw it:) she even threw in her signature booty shake.

5. If you are a Knoxville photographer, be sure to go here to join us on facebook and keep up with all the fun things going on. This is such a fun time in Knoxville for photographers and there are so many great things to help grow your business! An AMAZING workshop is coming in November and our monthly SMUG meetings are rocking, with our next one being on 7/29 with the amazing Julie Roberts speaking!

Tonight she was singing it and asked for it.  I, once again, tried to explain the concept of radio and how we don’t have it in the house on a cd.  Her reply, “don’t worry, I have it in my mouth”  and then goes to singing it:)

ps.  I am ashamed at how far behind I am in Lena and life posts.  seriously, I have decorating eggs for easter in undies for goodness sake! The blog has been jam packed with all things business and I’m feeling like a guilty momma who gives her kids an mostly empty baby book…must start documenting more.

so here is to my wish right now.  to remember these crazy days and every fun moment of this thing we call life.

cards were exchanged. lena spilled her chocolate milk. my gas light came on on the way there and Brad rolled his eyes because that is typical me.

and we were just us.

everyday normal us.

and thats what I love, just us.

In other news: I was the guest blogger on Tiffinbox today chatting about building community in the photography industry.  Woot! Go check it out!

Like wind.

Have you ever stood at the ocean and felt the wind in your hair and smelled the mix of salt and flowers.

How do you actually describe that to someone?

I feel that way about my daughter too. People ask how she is doing and all I can say is that she is doing good or tell a funny thing she did…I find myself at a loss for words on how to really put into a sentence that encompasses all the magic that she is. People have to experience her…believe me, she is an experience:)

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That is kind of how I feel about the Fast Track Roadshow. I can’t really explain it adequately…words like it was amazing, life changing comes to mind but that doesn’t really tell you anything about it. I stumble around for the right words. It’s kinda like the wind, you have to experience it yourself.

To sit in a room of amazing peers and colleagues with someone who is a leader in our industry that actually cares, truly cares, who you are and what you are going through and wants to help your business (and you!) flourish and then walk away with the tools to go home and take charge of your business and life is something you have to experience yourself. No words truly describe it.

Here is what I can tell you. In January 2010 I drove to Florida with a two year old in the car (that is 20 hours in all. with.a.two.year.old.) and I paid $750 to attend a workshop. In January, in the dead of winter for us wedding photographers (aka…no moula coming in).

And it was worth every penny and more. What I got out of it is truly worth more than double. I am honored and blessed to have been part of something so amazing.

and even more honored to have it be coming to Knoxville this time around!!!!!! So you Southern US photographers get all the amazingness but don’t have to drive 10 hours:)

and, the best part,
is that this year its only $495! For 2 days!
Without getting all used car sales pitchy on you, this is seriously the best deal in workshops out there…seriously!

and it changes your life…seriously!

wherever you are in your business, just starting out, been in it a few years, or just have the hope and dream of having a business one day…

Here is more info on it. I would LOVE to welcome you into the Fast Track family so go over and get registered!

I do have a sweet discount for those that are interested in it….email me at shann@shannonkelleyphotography.com to get in like flynn on it!

happy hump day!

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]]> http://www.shannonkelleyphotography.com/blog/2010/07/knoxville-photographers-worksho/feed/ 3 http://www.shannonkelleyphotography.com/blog/2010/07/knoxville-photographers-worksho/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shannonkelleyphotography/~3/hgeJbVwmZ2I/ http://www.shannonkelleyphotography.com/blog/2010/07/cherokee-country-club-wedding/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:44:55 +0000 admin http://www.shannonkelleyphotography.com/blog/?p=2943 This post is dedicated to Lesli, who is beautiful, classy, and an amazing person. While Clifton is an amazing person as well, and classy… I’m saving a nice little souljah boy post to dedicate to him:) You are welcome Clifton.

Now onto some beautiful classy pictures:) Clifton and Lesli were married at Cherokee Country Club here in Knoxville. It was a beautiful, hot day for an unbelievable couple and wedding. Cherokee Country Club was an amazing location and the details that Lesli and Clifton had were stunning. The flowers alone made my day!

oh, and the dress. and the shoes. and I could go on! oh, and the gorgeous bride!

love this one. like, my fave ever!

ahhh…sunflare!

Clifton and Lesli, your wedding was beautiful and I am honored to have been a part of your day. A big congrats to you! You guys are awesome!