Memphis Maternity Portraits! BluOrchid Photography ~ Marion AR Photographer

This is Jac and Frankie....and their little boy Taton and the new one on the way, Ben! Jac wanted some really artistic maternity photos that incorporated all of her family. She brought some fabric with her to do some cool wrap photos....and I had some others to do some special things with. We worked in the studio for a while, then headed outside for some fun, colorful family photos. We will be doing more when Mr. Ben makes his arrival next month! For now, have a look at the maternity portraits!

Youth Sports Pictures....BluOrchid Style! BluOrchid Photography ~ Marion AR Photographer

Who says team sports pictures have to be boring?! I got the chance to take something that is usually a mundane event and put my artistic touch to it recently. If any of you follow me on facebook or twitter, you probably remember my recent trip to N. Carolina to visit my brother, Paul. Well, he volunteered to coach a 14-15 year old baseball league this summer and I got to see him in action. He also knew that my camera is like my other arm and that I would for sure bring it, so he talked me into doing their team photo. My only request was that I get to do it MY WAY! He said he was not driving the team all over Wilmington looking for a fun colored wall! I told him that while I was happy he understood my brain for most sessions, that was not quite what I had in mind! So, we went with something a bit out of the box right there on the ball field. I emailed it over to him and he said it was the coolest team picture he had ever seen (and that is major because that guy never compliments me)! Nothing like the same old thing he got when he was a kid! So, I'm excited to show Marion and the Memphis area that just because it is a standard youth group ballteam photo, does not mean it has to be blah!!!!

That's my brother on the far left! Far cry from the skinny kid that used to play back in the day! haha!

Memphis Wedding! Ashley and Nick BluOrchid Photography ~ Marion AR Photographer

This is Ashley and Nick! You might remember their engagement photos from a while back. They were so cute to photograph at the engagement session....and just so natural in front of the camera. I just knew that the wedding would be so fun and relaxed and that they would let me get totally artsy! They were married at the beautiful Le Pavillion in Memphis, TN. I've never photographed a wedding there, but let me tell you, it is absolutely gorgeous! I loved the outdoor setting and the cool skylight indoors. Not to mention the beautifully decorated rooms. That place really has some character...and is totally elegant! The wedding was really sweet and Ashley's dress was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! I loved it and the beautiful headpiece she wore as well (from Lowe's Bridal in Brinkley AR). And, let's not forget to mention Nick. He was just a sweetheart and he is just so in love with Ashley and it just really shows on his face. They danced the night away before heading off....but not before I stole them for a few romantic shots! I just love the way they interacted, so natural and so sweet! Don't take my word for it, have a look!