Relix Variety Theatre Wedding - Kari & Ben
We love it when our couples choose a significant or sentimental location for their wedding, a place that has meaning to their story together. Kari and Ben did just that with their Relix Variety Theatre wedding. When the two first started dating, they both lived minutes from the venue, so this area holds a special place in their hearts and journey together, and we were so thrilled to be part of it.
Ben and Kari chose to do a first look, and we captured the moments as the two had an emotional exchange of wedding gifts. We took advantage of a super cool alley and all of its character for some perfect couple's shots. You may remember the sweet images of these two on their bikes from their engagement, and we decided to incorporate the classic bicycle again in some of our favorite shots from their big day.
Relix features a nice loft where Kari and her bridesmaids spent their time prepping together and another apartment just on the back of the building for Ben and his fellas. Our favorite detail in this venue is the super unique wall decor made up of purses and handbags of various colors woven together, and the addition of a backdrop of twinkling lights during the ceremony made this couple shine as they shared their vows from the stage.
One really cool part of the couple's details was that the programs and invitations were from Ben's personal Etsy shop, ThPrntShp. Personalized items like this (and their adorable bicycle cake topper) made their wedding a true standout. The color pallette, including pops of yellow and lavender in the dried florals, evoked a fall vibe, as did the incorporation of cotton in the centerpieces and bouquets. The gorgeous neutral dresses that the bridesmaids and Kari wore really stood out. We loved that Kari allowed each of her bridesmaids to choose her own dress in white to ensure that each was comfortable, and they looked amazing combined with her phenomenal lace gown (seriously, that dress was made for her) and the guys' gray suits and Ben's snazzy bowtie.
The day was filled with love, laughter, and personalized details that made this couple's day truly unique, and we are excited to share their wedding today. Congratulations, again, Kari and Ben.
Relix Variety Theatre | Jos. A Bank | Prestige Tuxedo | Publix | ThPrntShp | Kenneth Winston | Wedding Wonderland | The Blaithin Blair Shop | Smoky Mountain Lavender | Nick Stewart
The Quarry at Ijams & Downtown Knoxville Engagement - Kari & Ben
Three words: beauty, beard, and bikes.
Kari and Ben's engagement session at Ijams and around Market Square in Knoxville was all about these three B's. We absolutely love this couple's energy, and their love for each other clearly radiates through these photos.
Kari is a natural beauty with a gorgeous smile that lights up the room, and we adored her choice of a red sundress for the more rustic photos at the Quarry. Ben was looking quite dapper as well with the always classic choice of a bow tie. Their styling was perfect! The first thing we noticed about Ben when we met him was that amazing beard; we were glad to highlight this feature in all its glory in these photos. The incorporation of the two vintage-inspired bikes allowed the two to share some really playful moments with each other and for us to capture some candid images of the two truly being themselves.
Enjoy these memories made with Ben and Kari. We are so excited to share these today, and we are looking forward to their October wedding in downtown Knoxville.
Danielle & Justin - Downtown Knoxville and UT Gardens Engagement
What an amazingly fun day we had exploring Knoxville with this awesome couple, Danielle and Justin. Their session started with iced coffee and sweets in Market Square from the best coffee shop in town, Coffee and Chocolate. Next, we took a stroll with the two through the park and over to Gay street in order to capture some sweet moments with the famous Tennessee Theatre sign.
In keeping with this fun-loving duo's hobbies, the two brought cards from a favorite game as well as dice, which kept the shoot lighthearted and true to their natures. We loved how Danielle and Justin ran straight to the Kool Aid man and Mario Brothers graffiti in the alley, reinforcing how truly playful and comfortable they are (and check out that posing...love it!). We also really wanted to grab some shots of the two riding their bikes on the greenway, since this is something they frequently do together. Our day ended at the UT Gardens for some more romantic photos of the couple and sincere moments of love and joy shared between the two.
We can't wait for Danielle and Justin's unique wedding to be held on the Volunteer Princess next May, but for now, enjoy this sweet shoot in downtown Knoxville.
Sarah and Thomas's Wedding at The Foundry on the Fair Site in Knoxville, TN
We are so excited to share this beautiful wedding held in World's Fair Park on May 2nd. Sarah and Thomas's wedding ceremony and reception took place at the Foundry, but we made sure to take advantage of the gorgeous, sunny day to capture some shots of this sweet couple, their families, and bridal party outside in the park.
The bride was surrounded by her sisters as she donned her classic dress from Posh Bridal in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their family, in fact, played an important role in every moment of Sarah and Thomas's special day from the first look on, and we were so moved by the close bonds shared between both families.
The interfaith ceremony honored several traditions for both Sarah and Thomas including the sharing of wine, blessings by both a priest and rabbi, and the breaking of the glass. The couple read original vows composed for each other under a chuppah adorned with gorgeous white flowers provided by Echelon Florist.
The personalized details at this wedding were truly amazing and included the sweetest chalkboard signs, a few rustic touches, and a special birthday cake from Cakery Bakery for the groom (since their wedding day was also Thomas's birthday). The couple started their fun-filled reception with the traditional Horah, where the bride and groom were lifted above their guests in golden chairs, and the celebration only intensified throughout the night thanks to Chris with Ogle Entertainment.
Sarah and Thomas's wedding coordinator was Janna Fowler of All About Weddings, hair and makeup Pure Luxe Salon, Spa, and Medspa, and videography was by Ryan's Productions.
We were honored to capture this couple's joy and love. Enjoy these moments from Sarah and Thomas's special day!
Dancing Downtown
Hello friends. Juicebeats here.
I had the pleasure of working with the talented Kelle Rogers this week. She is an engineering major at the University of Tennessee but has been doing dance practically her whole life. She recently decided to pursue modeling and wanted to showcase her dancing skills and modeling abilities in a creative and unique shoot. Here are some of the highlights from our session together in Knoxville's Old City. Enjoy these photos!
"Real Rant" Music Video Shoot
Hello friends. Juicebeats here.
This past Saturday was a busy day for me. It took over four hours to shoot Corvette Polo's "Real Rant" music video downtown in the hot sun. I was able to work with York of Quality Vision Films for the cinematography. We talked about each scene and how we wanted to capture it from each camera. It was great to speak with someone with the same technical mind and knowledge of capturing a vision on film. We mapped out our locations for each shot, the first being the alleyway covered in graffiti behind Market Square. Next, we headed to the top of the Locust Street garage; luckily, no one was up there at this time. We also shot just behind the Market Square stage by the water fountains. There was a play going on while we were shooting, but I think with all of our camera equipment, we were getting more attention than the play was. Look for the music video "Real Rant" coming soon. Here are a few images from the set...
