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updated on May 30, 2015May 29, 2015Weddings

Maddie & Kerry | NWA Wedding

Maddie & Kerry tied the knot on April 11th in NWA. It was our first wedding to shoot in NWA and we LOVED the venue! One of our favorite barns ever and one of our favorite couples! The ceremony and reception was held at the Cypress Barn in Siloam Springs. Lighting was amazing, weather was amazing and they looked fabulous! Also another first for us – Kerry was our first Marine groom! (Our favorite grooms cake EVER is also featured in this blog post) We loved getting to work with this blonde bombshell and her handsome groom. You two are the sweetest and we hope to photograph some Bartholomew babies one day!

ps: This is a great example of the benefits of doing a first look! They have SO many great portraits of just the two of them because we had extra time because they did a first look. Not required but a definite plus!

Lots of love!

-Callie

on May 12, 2015May 12, 2015Bridals

Sara M. | Little Rock Bridal Session

Now that Sara is married we can finally post her gorgeous bridal session photographs! She was the most stunning bride. We love the old Statehouse as the backdrop for many of these photos. It has such a classic southern look. Enjoy!

-Callie

updated on May 11, 2015May 11, 2015Bridals

Kimberly Phipps Diaz | El Paso Bridal Portraits

Some of my favorite photographs that we have ever done are hitting the blog RIGHT NOW! Back in January I decided I wanted Kim to be our next bride use in some of our advertising, who could blame me right?! She is naturally beautiful, blonde and best of all….kind. I knew we had her bridal shoot coming up in April and I wanted it to be perfect! So I had a vision for a full, lavish, overflowing bouquet and a floral crown to match. I searched on Pinterest (of course) and then sent my ideas to an amazing floral designer out of Conway – Jessica Zimmerman. We bounced ideas off of one another and she created this beautiful citrus inspired bouquet. I searched around town for some vintage suitcases and everything started to come together. And then….the forecast came. It was a huge chance of rain on the Sunday I planned for and I began to freak out. Especially since Jaison and I were leaving for the beach the next day and rescheduling would have been crazy, but I would’ve skipped the beachin a heartbeat to reschedule these! I was looking forward to them and so excited to see it all come together. With some serious prayer, the forecast began to change and the sun was shining brightly the day we did her shoot. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was perfect. A huge THANK YOU to Kim for letting me run with my idea and trusting your photographers. That is the biggest compliment you could have paid us, is to just trust us. I hope you love these images as much as I do, because girl I am obsessed! Love you and so thankful to have you as a client, a friend, and as an AST sister!

p.s. – Jessica gave me a few extra pretty pink roses to play with and I got crafty at the end, as you can see I am no floral designer but I love fresh blooms! 😉

xoxo,

Callie

on May 4, 2015May 4, 2015Engagements

Kassi + Matt | North Little Rock Engagements

WOW! That is the first thing I have to say about this session. Kassi and Matt are to die for! We actually did this session on two different days in two parts because the first attempt we got caught in the middle of a rainstorm! What are the odds?! This was the first time this has happened to us in six years and it was kind of crazy! So the first part that you will see in the post is from part one and then the remaining two outfits are part two! We managed to snap a few amazing shots before the rain came in on day one and those shots are some of my favorites from all of their photos. The greenery is so vivid and pops right off the screen. We are so happy to be working with these two – they’re so genuine and fun! Can’t wait for Kassi’s bridals this fall and their sweet wedding next April! We love you two already!

-Callie

on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015Engagements

Katelyn + Josh | Little Rock Engagements

We couldn’t be happier to share these city engagement photos! These images are some of my favorites we have taken lately. I love the way that fuchsia dress pops with the greenery in the background – GORGEOUS! And Katelyn’s long flowing hair is amazing! These two compliment each other so well. They have a masquerade mask because they are doing a masquerade theme for their October 31st wedding! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

So, we started off on the Junction Bridge and is was super windy, but it actually made for a nice natural blow with Katelyn’s hair. Then we made our way around Little Rock.

These two will tie the knot at the same place Jaison and I did almost two years ago, The Marriott in Little Rock (formerly The Peabody). You can see it in a few shots actually! We had so much fun with you two!

Can’t wait for October!

xoxo

-Callie

on April 28, 2015April 28, 2015Engagements

Amanda + James | Little Rock Engagements

This couple is SO fun! I can’t even tell you how much fun they are to be around. They’re genuine, sweet and hilarious ANDDDD…. they love Disney! Jaison and I are huge Disney fans ourselves and we have been five times together since 2010. Jaison has been over 20 times hahaha! God knew what he was doing when he sent these clients our way, because they are a perfect match for us as photographers! These two will tie the knot this May at Enchanted Evening! We can’t wait to spend the day with you two next month! I had a blast taking your engagements!

xoxo

-Callie

on April 19, 2015April 19, 2015Bridals

Nicki Johnson | Little Rock Bridals

Today is Nicki and Jordan’s one year anniversary! I have been patiently waiting to post these on their anniversary because I somehow let them slip through the cracks and never posted last spring (and realized it this winter & didn’t want to post them randomly)! They were too beautiful not to ever share! I hope Nicki and Jordan have the BEST day today! Happy anniversary you two! xoxo

-Callie

updated on April 18, 2015April 18, 2015Engagements

Ben + Jamie | El Paso Engagements

Ben and Jamie are one of a kind, so genuine, and I love that my family is blending with theirs! My uncle, Scott, will soon be Jamie’s brother-in-law next year when we he and Caeli get married! Caeli is ALREADY a huge part of our family though. tWhen I went to eat with Scott & Caeli this January, Caeli said her sister, Jamie, was looking for a photographer for a California wedding and was interested in using us! I never dreamed it would ACTUALLY happen, because something that amazing just couldn’t happen right?! Well, it did! This is something I have been wanting to do for a few years now. I am obsessed with California and I have never even been there so who knows why. Maybe it was because California was the state I was assigned in 4th grade for a school project, ha, just kidding! Anyway I am getting to go this year – TWICE! The FIRST time will be in July when we go visit Scott & Caeli in L.A. (and take their engagement pictures!) – Scott and Caeli moved there a few years ago and I have been wanting to go visit ever since, 2015 is finally the year! The SECOND time will be to Yosemite for this couples fabulous wedding! This is a dream come true to work with these two and even better that some of my family will be present at the wedding. I know it is going to be a blast and I am counting down the days!

For now, here is a little preview of the sweet couple’s engagements here in Arkansas!

Love,

Callie

on April 5, 2015April 5, 2015Engagements

Sam + Jessica | Little Rock Engagements

Sam and Jessica were a blast to photograph! Their city session took place in Little Rock a few weeks ago. These two met at the gym & since fitness is super important to them both, they wanted to incorporate that part of their life. We LOVED some of these fun poses toward the end! We were cracking up as Jess tried to lift Sam up, HILARIOUS!! I couldn’t help but include that photo in this post, because it truly encompasses the whole session – it was seriously so fun! We can not wait to photograph their big day at Enchanted Evening! Jessica is breathtaking and they were both so easy to photograph. Enjoy this city session!

-Callie

on March 22, 2015March 22, 2015Bridals

Aimee Bridals | Little Rock Bridals

Yesterday Aimee and Bennett were married in Hot Springs! What a beautiful church wedding, we had the best time capturing it! We have been patiently waiting to share her stunning bridals! Aimee is such a fun person that is truly the life of the party. She is a pleasure to be around & I am thankful that I got to know her while I was in school at UCA. We wish her and Bennett a long happy marriage. We can’t wait to share their wedding photos! Enjoy this natural beauty!

-Callie

on March 14, 2015March 14, 2015Engagements

Samantha & Dalton

We met Samantha and Dalton for the first time the day he popped the big question! We were so lucky to be able to capture this sweet sweet couple’s moment! We loved Dalton’s signs and the snow added just the right touch for the photos! We wish these two the best of luck! Enjoy!

-Callie

updated on March 4, 2015March 4, 2015Weddings

Ashliegh + Cody | Hot Springs Wedding

Ashliegh and Cody probably have one of the sweetest most heartfelt love stories I have ever heard. I feel confident they wouldn’t mind me sharing with you. Shortly after they started dating, both of Cody’s parents passed away in a car accident. Ashliegh never got the chance to meet them. But God knew exactly what Cody would need to get him through the most difficult time in his life – Ashliegh. The wedding was emotional to say the least. I cried when Cody placed the bouquet of flowers on the front pew in the chapel in representation of his parents. Actually I more than cried, along with everyone in the chapel. Which I cry at most things, but this was seriously the most emotional moment I have ever witnessed at a wedding. I am so happy we got to capture this amazing couple’s story from proposal, to bridals and engagements and now wedding day. And I am so excited to be telling their story through these photographs. I know Cody’s parents were smiling down the entire day on these two. It was supposed to rain all day but miraculously a few hours before the ceremony, the sun was shining beautifully. Or should I say the Goffs were shining down on their son and new daughter, because I am confident that is exactly where that sunshine came from. We hope you enjoy looking through this eventful emotional wedding day, these are some of our favorites! Thankful for these new friends of ours!

p.s. – the seashells at the end of the blog post were in Cody’s dad’s pocket when he was found after the wreck, they were returning from the beach. I know those shells will be cherished forever. We were honored to snap a few photos of them!

Lots of love,

Callie

on February 25, 2015February 25, 2015Bridals

Ashliegh Goff | El Paso Bridal Session

We are so excited that Ashliegh and Cody are married because we have been dying to post these stunning bridals! They tied the knot on Feb. 21 at Anthony Chapel in Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs. We are thrilled to be able to share Ashliegh’s bridals with the world. She made our jobs so so easy! We had a minor mishap with the dress this day but you can’t even tell! We hope this sweet bride and her groom are enjoying every second of their honeymoon right now!

Lots of love,

-Callie

updated on February 19, 2015February 19, 2015Weddings

Molly + Clay Parker | Hot Springs Wedding

I usually don’t get so emotional when I write blog posts but this is a wedding that was very near and dear to my heart. Molly is one of the most genuine people I have ever met and I have 110% loved getting to capture her journey with Clay! I have known Molly since 2009 when we were ‘pledge buddies’ in Alpha Tau. I believe I mentioned this in a previous blog post, but every new member (pledge) gets a pledge buddy. Your PB is basically your partner for the pledging semester. I am fairly certain we were paired together because we were both redheads, good choice on our pledge mom’s part. I can say Molly and I got even closer our senior year when we were on the AST Executive board. I am forever thankful for that experience and our friendship.

When she got engaged I prayed we would do her wedding photography and I am SO thankful we got the opportunity. From engagements, bridals to the wedding day this has been an incredible experience. I am not sure I have ever had a bride TRUST us so much with her wedding photography. For that, I am eternally grateful and appreciative. Every step of the way, Molly was encouraging me and constantly telling me how she was so glad she didn’t have to worry about her photos and that she knew they would be perfect. I may be bias, but I think they certainly are PERFECT. Not because of their photographers though, but because this couple has a love so deep it radiates in everything they touch and everything they do. So this may be my longest blog post ever but I literally could not limit this loveliness to a certain number of photos. I didn’t include all the photos that we gave to her and Clay, but I did include over 200 of my favorites. I hope they also become your favorites. With much love I hope you enjoy! Hugs and kisses to my Rwandan friends!

-Callie

on February 18, 2015February 18, 2015Engagements Portraits

Lauren + Cody | Castle on Stagecoach Engagements

We have been dying to share this session! Thank God for the snow days so we can catch up on blogging and share this sweet love with you. Lauren & Cody will tie the knot at the Castle on Stagecoach this June. We thought it would be special to photograph their engagements here as well as their wedding day photos. This redheaded sweetheart and her beau are the cutest couple! We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Huge thanks to Walter at the Castle for letting us use the property for this session! Lots of love!

-Callie

updated on February 4, 2015February 4, 2015Weddings

Kayla + Bo | Little Rock Wedding

This wedding was many firsts for us! Our first wedding to have a groomsWOMAN, our first wedding on my birthday (I am sure there will be many more), our first wine box ceremony, our first exit with fake snow, our first wedding with an ice sculpture and our first market place catered wedding (which was DELICIOUS)!! This was such a fun time. We love Kayla and Bo and have loved capturing every second of their journey. From Engagement photos…where her engagement ring fell in the river (yep, you heard that right)….we got it back. Thank God! To her gorgeous bridals, to the wedding day…everything was perfect. Loved the idea of saving the newspapers from the wedding day – so unique! We hope you love this winter wonderland wedding! I couldn’t have spent my birthday with better people, happy to share my day with y’all from now on. ps: I will always remember your anniversary 😉

Love y’all,

Callie

on February 3, 2015February 3, 2015Engagements Portraits

Dustin + Tori | Little Rock Engagements

Dustin has been in my life a looooong time! We grew up with one another and he is probably my longest lasting friend. We will go months without talking but it is the type of friendship where you don’t have to talk everyday but you still have each other’s backs no matter what. He is more like a brother honestly. When I heard he was engaged I was so excited for him! And now that I know Tori, I love her too (maybe more than I like Dustin – just kidding). She is the perfect balance to Dustin, exactly what he needed. And she keeps him in line, which he can be a mess sometimes. Plus she is gorgeous, talk about blonde bombshell!

I am super sad we were booked on their wedding day, not just to photograph it, but just to attend. Dustin was an usher at my wedding a few years back and now I wanted to be there to see him tie the knot! Although I will be photographing another wedding, I will definitely be there in spirit. (I can’t wait to see pics!) I wish you two the best and cheers to many more years of friendship with you both!

ps: aren’t these firefighter shots the cutest?!

Love,

Callie

updated on February 3, 2015February 2, 2015Bridals Portraits

Molly Parker | El Paso, Arkansas Bridals

I am so glad I didn’t have to wait very long to share these special bridals, because I could not have waited much longer. Molly is a dear friend I met in college through Alpha Tau. She was my pledge sister and my pledge buddy (PB). I think they paired us together because we were both redheads & they couldn’t have picked a better match to be my PB. First, this girl is super woman. Anything she touches turns to gold! It has been a privilege to have her by my side through our college years. And NOW, she is moving to Rwanda (in a few days). Yes, Africa! Molly planned her wedding in a month and two weeks and it was PERFECT! I am not surprised though, if anyone could’ve done it, it was going to be this girl. I am hoping to visit her later this year in her new home and go sight-seeing. We will take our cameras, don’t worry! And for Clay, her sweet groom… he has the same heart and drive as Molly & I know he is going to take great care of her! To my friends, I am excited for your new journey & I love you both! We still have wedding photos coming, but in the meantime here are Molly’s fabulous bridals!

-Callie

updated on January 23, 2015January 22, 2015Weddings

Leeson Wedding | Little Rock

Kasey and Brent are married at last! These two have the cutest little family. I am in love with Braylon’s sweet faces he made throughout the day (soon cute). Remind’s me of Will Smith’s little boy in the Pursuit of Happiness. I have known Kasey since middle school and it is so rewarding to photograph friend’s weddings. I loved seeing so many faces from high school & even middle school. It was one of the happiest days of their lives and I was honored to capture it for them. I hope you enjoy looking at the photos from their day as much as we enjoyed taking them. Cutest kid award goes to Braylon! 😉

Lots of love!

-Callie

on January 20, 2015January 20, 2015Engagements Portraits

Molly + Clay | Little Rock Engagement

We are so excited to share these! We usually don’t do city sessions and we couldn’t have been happier with how this one turned out! Molly and Clay let us have complete creative control and we can’t thank them enough for that. I met Molly in January 2010 when we began pledging Alpha Tau (our friend Breckenn could tell me the date if I asked, haha). She was my ‘pledge buddy’ and I think we were paired together because we were both redheaded, haha. I can’t thank those pledge moms of ours enough for putting us together. So on this shoot we just got to play as photographers and they are naturals!! It was so easy to pose them. They were already how I wanted them majority of the time! These two will tie the knot on January 31st in Hot Springs! Then they are jet setting to Africa to start their married life together (so cool right?!) We are hoping to get to go visit them in Africa (for real). Love these two & love how happy Clay has made Molly. He totally gets my approval!

xoxo

-Callie