The Root Photography Blog

Allie + Lauren : Vanderbilt Campus Family Session in Nashville, Tennessee

November 17, 2014 by Jensey 1 Comment

I’ve known Allie Gay(tor) since I was 6 years old and in the first grade. With her blonde curls, amazing singing voice, and perfect southern accent, we grew up polar opposites of each other, but somehow our friendship just worked.

One of the highlights of my high school years was watching my best friend take the stage and completely losing it in the audience when senior year, she finally scored the lead as Polly in Crazy for You. It’s no surprise that today she’s a musical theater teacher; I can’t think of a more fitting career for my sweet friend!

While Nate and I lived in Nashville, Allie contacted us for photos of her and the fuzzy little man in her life- Her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Riley. Oh, and her sister Lauren came along, too. :)

Riley for the win!

I think the last time I saw Lauren she was in middle school and Allie was locking her out of her bedroom. I love how close these two beautiful ladies have become!

We also got to meet Lauren’s little lady, Elanor Rigby. <3

My favorite! <3

I love you, Allie Gaytor!! Come visit Florida soon! <3

Sarah + Chris : St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Wedding and Rosen Shingle Creek Reception

November 14, 2014 by Jensey 2 Comments

About, oh, 6 1/2 years ago, I asked my little sister what she wanted for her birthday, and she said a photo session. She’s been one of our biggest supporters from the beginning and she’s always loved having her photo taken, so this was nothing new- Except, this year, she wanted it with her sorority roommates. Ohhhhh, great, I thought, an hour with girls I have absolutely nothing in common with… But then a funny thing happened- I met them and loved all of them and was genuinely jealous of the crowd my sister was keeping in college!

Within the last few years, Nate and I had the incredible honor of photographing all of my little sister’s gorgeous roommates. All of them. Sarah was the last piece to the puzzle, which is why I shared that story! :)

(From left to right, we have Emily, Lauren Paige, Sarah, and my lil’ sister. You can read about Emily’s wedding here and Lauren Paige’s wedding here!)

Sarah’s day started out in the most adorable way possible- Her flower girl niece just chillin’ in her wedding gown. :)

Sarah, you were a gorgeous bride!

Love St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.

One more fun story about Sarah: When my sister told her roommate I was a wedding photographer, Sarah went to our site and spotted herself in one of our photos- She was a guest at one of our old featured weddings! How funny is that? :)

Then it was off to Rosen Shingle Creek for the reception!

Did I mention that Chris was a total trooper that day?!

Favorite. :)

A little sister and past Root bride love! <3

Best dressed guests at the reception if I do say so myself!

How to spot a past Root couple 101: Find the most fun couple on the dance floor! :)

Sarah and Chris, we love y’all and hope newlywed life is wonderful! :)

Erin + Brendan + Kimmy : New Home Session in Orlando, Florida

November 13, 2014 by Jensey 4 Comments

This is Erin and Brendan. You may remember them from their practically perfect Walt Disney World wedding you can read more about here!

Well, Erin and Brendan are a few years into their happily ever after and asked us to document the next chapter of their lives- Their new house!

We’ve heard about Kimmy for years, and it was wonderful to finally meet my favorite Doxie! <3

LOVE THESE FACES! <3

As if their home wasn’t perfect enough already, Erin modeled this little living area from Up. :)

When our session was done, they made us Mickey waffles(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), and then we talked Disney and life and it was perfect.

I totally would have burned it too, Erin!!

One final shot of Kimmy, the queen of the house! <3 Erin and Brendan, we love y’all and can’t wait to return the Mickey waffle favor when our new home is finished! <3

More Erin and Brendan Blog Love! <3