Bledsoe Photography

Whitney + Brandon ~ Knoxville engagement & wedding photographer

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:57:06 +0000

I’m so excited to shoot Whitney & Brandon’s wedding at Chateau Selah in July! Here are a few shots from our engagement session at Knoxville Botanical Gardens.

Sarah Beth – Carter High Class of 2012 – Senior Portrait sessions in Knoxville

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:17:33 +0000

It’s that time of year again–time for graduations, seasonal allergies, and senior portrait sessions!

Seniors are so much fun to photograph and Ms. Sarah Beth Bounds was no exception. We started with some traditional shots at her grammy’s home, and then to Carter High School’s football field where Sarah has been a majorette for 3 years. Later we visited some gardens and a beautiful farm (thanks, Joe!) for a more fun, non-traditional session.

Sarah will be off to the University of Tennessee this fall where I look forward to seeing her twirling for the Big Orange–she will be the tall, long-legged blonde in the middle!

**GO SARAH!**

Contact me to schedule a senior portrait session soon!

Gift Registry Now Available ~ Let your guests pay for your wedding photography! Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga Wedding Photographer

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:01:59 +0000

Are you ready for an understatement? Weddings are expensive!

Along with dishes, linens, and silverware, guests and family can now ‘gift’ your wedding photography with our new gift registry. All it takes is a PayPal account and a few clicks of a mouse!

Be sure to add Bledsoe Photography to your list of gift registries on your wedding website and shower invitations. We will send you a card similar to the one below to let you know just who loves ya baby!

Ready to give the gift that will last forever?

Click HERE and send your gift to bledsoephoto@gmail.com.

**Please indicate “Gift Registry” in the ‘Subject:’ field and enter the bride & groom’s name in the ‘Message:’ field.**

Miss G is getting a baby sister! Nashville Family & Maternity Photographer

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:08:46 +0000

Remember Miss G? Well, she is growing up fast and she is ready to meet her baby sister who will arrive this May. We had a little family/maternity session time with her, her mommy and daddy this past weekend at their beautiful home in Lebanon, TN. If they look familiar, you may have seen them on the HGTV show ‘House Hunters.’

Take care of that little sis, Miss G!

Well, hello Mollie! Nashville & Knoxville Maternity Photography

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:11:46 +0000

I am trying hard to get all the last minute things done before I begin maternity leave next week and I couldn’t forget to blog this special maternity photo session. Of course, all maternity sessions are special, but this is Jaime and Ed–my dear friends who have also dealt with their own fertility problems.

I had not seen Jaime in awhile, so when I was in Nashville this summer, we had lunch. I had some big news to tell her, but little did I know she had big news too! As we caught up, Jaime announced, “I’m pregnant!” All I could do was squeal, “Me too!” As we hugged and cried, she explained that she was due March 22nd. After I picked my jaw up off the floor, I said again, “ME TOO!!!!” Not only were we both pregnant (FINALLY!) and due the same day, we found out later that we were both expecting little girls. How fun! I was so excited to attend her baby shower at Street Theatre Company, which Jaime is actively involved with. **Support local theatre as much as you can, folks!**

All my love to you guys and baby M–I can’t wait to meet her. And here’s to having babies together, overcoming heartache, and answered prayers. xoxo

My maternity photo session with Kate Crafton Photography, infertility struggles, and a baby on the way!

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:44:45 +0000

I seldom post about personal stuff, but this blog took six long years to write about.

My husband and I have struggled with infertility since 2005. Without too many details, we tried a few rounds of in-vitro, fertility drugs, and lots of prayer over the years without success. But when God wants to show off, there is no stopping Him! After completely giving up, we found out we were pregnant (naturally!) last July. Our little girl is due in about 4 weeks. We couldn’t be happier!

– You can see a video of our story here –

The day I knew this was really going to happen, I started thinking about maternity portraits. I suppose that is normal for a photographer? There was only one person to call–Mrs. Kate of Kate Crafton Photography. Kate and I danced together in college at MTSU (go Blue Raiders!) and she is one of the most talented photographers I know.

Visit her blog here to see our baby belly session!

I know that I am most humbled when my clients tell me that their images moved them to tears…and now I know exactly how they feel. I cried looking at our photos this morning! So, thank you, Kate, for capturing this most precious moment for us. It may very well be the only pregnancy I get to experience in this lifetime. xoxo

Paula & Ken’s 2nd Anniversary Session ~ Cades Cove ~ Knoxville Portrait Photographer

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:22:21 +0000

Fall in East Tennessee…what could be more beautiful?

Paula & Ken have spent 2 anniversaries here and I love capturing their weekend celebrations. Not only are the colors gorgeous, but I get to hang with one of my favorite couples! I’m looking forward to it again this year.

You can see their 1st anniversary session here, and their wedding in Nashville here.

Boudoir Mini-Sessions set for Nashville on Sun., Jan. 29th. ~ Nashville Boudoir, Lingerie, Pinup Photographer

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:53:56 +0000

What does he really want this Valentine’s Day?

You, you, and more of you! Show it off with classy photos–the perfect, sexy Valentine’s Day gift!

Our Nashville boudoir day is finally set for Jan. 29th. We will have 2 mini-session specials available starting at only $125 including on-site professional makeup by the smoky eye specialist & M.A.C. artist, Candle Kincade. Just bring your lingerie, accessories, and sassy personality. Wine & snacks will be provided.

These mini boudoir appointments go fast, so email now to get your spot. For additional packages and info, please visit my boudoir website, Smitten Boudoir.

We’ve won the 2012 Bride’s Choice Award from Wedding Wire! ~ Knoxville Wedding Photographer

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:16:38 +0000

How Exciting! Thanks everyone!

Justin & Sarah {engaged} ~ Knoxville Wedding Photographer

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:42:55 +0000

These two have more talent and creativity than should be legal! Justin is a musician, a composer, gymnast, dancer and choreographer while Sarah also shares the dance gene. She is a Latin dance instructor, choreographer and performer. We got together back in the warmer days for an engagement session that spanned Market Square, Gay Street, UT Gardens, and UT campus. Justin scored keys to the Cox Auditorium in the Alumni Building so that we could spend the rest of the evening shooting with their beautiful Steinway piano. Oh to have those connections all the time!

I will be blogging their wedding soon!

Knoxville Wedding and Engagement Photographer