:::Wednesday's Blog Special::: 02/04 - 02/10

::: Our first ever weekly Wednesday Blog Special, just for all those blog stalkers out there! Specials will vary every week. Some will run for 1 week and others 1 day. Watch closely! :::

This week, enjoy custom designed Valentine's Day cards! Perfect for kids, families, engaged couples or newly weds! There's no end to the cuteness! 




50 - Art-textured flat 2-Sided 2x3.5 Card $36 || 100 $54

50 - Art-textured folded 4-Sided 2x8 Card $90 || 100 $105

COMPLETE ORDER BY MIDNIGHT 02/06/09 AND GET 15% OFF!


Offer good from 02/04/09 thur 02/10/09

For full details and more info, email us at info@ledfordphotography.com

** Does not included tax or shipping. Order may be picked up at the studio instead of shipping. Additional shipping charges may apply if ordered after 2/08/09 - depending on lab demands. We recommend ordering as soon as possible.

::: L.O.V.E. ::: it's just around the corner :::

Are you ready for Valentine's Day?



Sure, you have a TON of amazing photographs from your wedding and portrait session but have you actually done anything amazing WITH them? Don't let your amazing moments be held hostage on some disk or online somewhere - DO SOMETHING WITH THEM! All while you add art to your walls and major bonus points for the BEST Valentine's Day gift EVER!

A little over 2 years ago we ran our last canvas gallery wrap special, so that should for sure tell you something about when you might see this again...

Take advantage of the savings! It's like money in the bank, baby!



Think outside the box and get creative with your art - choose a 3 piece or 5 piece series collection from candid moments or go large with a detail photograph for major impact and artistic flare. ( And by "huge", I don't mean a 16x20!)

Not sure? It's okay, I'm happy to help! Email me with your ideas and let's get started on turning your memories into art!

Every image ordered will under go fine detail tweaks and artistry lab effects custom for your individual piece of art!

Don't just sit there... HURRY, HURRY, HURRY!

The Procrastinators Holiday Special !!!

If you're a procrastinator like me, you haven't done a thing yet for your Holiday pictures or cards.  (It's okay... we have plenty of company.)  Just when you thought it was too late to do something amazing this year, you wonder upon this Procrastinators Special! It's madness I know; but it's just my little way of saying that I understand people like you.  

No need to hide your eyes, we have an exclusive session offer for you!

It's a perfect time to send them something they'll never forget!

Session times available from 10am - 7pm.  (appointments between 6pm - 7pm must be indoor sessions or studio sessions.)

Due to the limited amount of sessions available deposits are required to hold a time. To schedule your appointment, please email us at info@ledfordphotography.com or call us at 423.315.0035

We'll see you soon!

Meet the Carver Family

Is it just me or do you have the urge to just pick this kid up and squeeze him? The past week I hung out for a bit with Mason and his mom and dad for some fun time and a trip to the park. I had so much fun - I mean he's just SO cute!!! I tell ya, instead of paying for a gym membership, I think I'll just start offering little rascal sessions all year round! :0)





Just so CUTE! Just want to pinch his lil' cheeks!










... i mean, how adorable is this lil family!


I had SO much fun! Thanks so much gang, I look forward to the next go around!

Holiday In St. Elmo

Hi all.  I'm so completely broken hearted to have to tell you that I will not be able to make the Holiday in St. Elmo Festival this time. I've had an unexpected family emergency and won't be able to attend.

As the blog stalkers know - I was SOOOO pumped for the art show!!  I'm sick and completely broken-hearted to have to miss it!!!  I guess I'll put a count down on the calendar for the Holiday Festival of 2009!  :0)

Just because I'm not able to attend - I highly recommend the festival - it's going to be a BLAST! The amazing people who put the show together have left no detail untouched!  (and hugs to the planners of the festival for understanding and not hating me for having to miss it.)

Check out the happenings at www.holidayinstelmo.com 

Tessa + Michael || Newly Weds

I've been blogging like crazy here lately - I was thinking I was doing good! Turns out I was saving all my posts to drafts instead of actually posting them!  Despite that, I think I should still get an "A" for effort!  

This past Saturday I met Tessa and Michael in Tybee Island, GA for some fun newly wed photo time. Our plan was to shoot all over the island, on the beach and then get in the ocean. The weather channel's predicted "Sunny 60 degrees" turned out to be 46 degrees with cold winds. So instead of doing what I wanted to do - drag them all over the island shooting to my hearts content - we ended up doing a quick shoot out beside the lighthouse on Saturday evening. It was freezing!!! I was freezing and I had on everything in my closet all at once - so imagine being in a sleeveless dress that was designed for summer wedding wear! I have to admit - they both did WAY better than I would have!! Despite the arctic weather, we managed to get some sheer awesomeness, all the same!

The one below is my FAVORITE from the day! Ya'll better do something amazing and huge with this one or I'm disowning you!  :0)  :::hugs:::




I'm thinking on a warm day we'll be doing some more here soon - after all, I didn't get to shoot to my heart's content!  :0)

Jessica + Aaron || Engaged!

Meet Jessica and Aaron. I met up with them on campus at Lee University for some engagements - Aren't they cute!! Their wedding isn't until 2010, but there's no time like the present for a sweet make-out photo session. :0)

The campus was fun and all but nothing beats a Saturday at home with a movie and popcorn...


I had a blast guys, thanks so much! There's tons more to come!!! I know it's a ways away but I can't wait for the wedding!

Stephanie + Brad || Wedding Day

I really love blog teasers! It's fun for me.  :0)   I thought I'd share some of the beginning moments of Stephanie and Brad's day - which are some of my very favorite parts of a wedding day! 

I love when the bride and groom see each other early in the day - it's just so much... MORE!





This is just one of those moments that a photo is just so much more than a thousand words...



Ah! I just love these two! They're just such a great couple! It was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with them and all the guys and gals in the wedding party and family. I had a blast! Thanks to all!



And one last teaser...

Meet the Seymour Family

The past week I got the honor of hanging out with the Seymour family for an at-home day of fun and play. My favorite part about this time of year with the holidays and everything is getting to hang out with families just sorta doing what they do. I had so much fun at home with Isaac and his mom and dad! 

Check out some of the fun we had...

Angela + Mike || Married!

Angela and Mike were married this past weekend here in Chattanooga. What a beautiful day it was too with warm weather, blue skies, happy people and a great couple who are just nuts about each other! You just can't beat that!  Here are a few moments from the day for you to drool over...

























hehe! Sweetness! 

Laurel + Drew || Engaged!

I met up with Laurel and Drew this past weekend in the art district for some engagement photos. Just LOOK at how cute these two are! (and sweet, too!)  We had a great time roaming around this beautiful area of Chattanooga. I can't wait for the wedding next month - it's going to be a blast!

Lisa + Wade Tied The Knot!

This past Saturday Lisa + Wade tied the knot at Lisa's family home in Chattanooga. I'm pretty sure it was the hottest day known to man kind (or at least it felt that way to me). We didn't left the heat and 2000% humidity get us down though - the ceremony was absolutely beautiful. The entire day was completely centered around Lisa + Wade, their beliefs, their passion for music and their intense love for one another. Here's a few from the day to give you a peek at just how beautiful it was. Much more to come soon... 

It was an absolute pleasure to work with them and their family. We had such a fun time!

FUNNY!!!! A Knee-Slapper!!

Okay who watched the 1st SNL of the season? If you didn't you need to watch this - this was FUNNY!!!!! Loves it!

Angela + Mike || Gettin' Hitched

I met up with Angela + Mike this past Friday in downtown for some good times and pictures. These two are getting hitched next month so it was only fitting we do some engagement shots.  We had a ton-o-fun, not only are these two insanely good looking but they're sweet as can be and an absolute blast to be around. I'm so excited about their big day - it's going to be one heck of a party!

Steamy! hehe - Thanks so much you guys - I can't wait for the big day and the soon to follow newly wed session!!! FUN!

Tessa + Michael || Married!

This past weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Tessa and Michael's beautiful 'I Do's" in Chattanooga. These two are SO adorable, I must say! Okay, enough babbling... check out a few images from their big day!





















Too CUTE! Congratulations to you both, I hope you have fun in Maui!

Heads Up --

hey all...

just a quick note to let everyone know that we'll be out of the office Monday - Wednesday of this week. We'll be back on Thursday - if you have any questions just email us at info@ledfordphotography.com or give us a call @ 423.315.0035 to leave a message.

thanks all, -kandice

Cassandra + Pete || Engaged!

Meet Cassandra + Pete.  I met up with these two earlier this week in Atlanta for a rockin' e-session and I must say, we had a great time!  We had fun wondering about Piedmont Park, these two are crazy cute together!!

Now Open: Our '09 Calendar

hi.

a quick note to let you know that we'll be updating our wedding website will be back up soon - we're freshening up a little bit and adding some fun new things! we're super excited to share so many new things with you, we hope you'll check back Friday evening to see our new over-haul.

If you're interested in commissioning ledford photography for your wedding or event, just send us an email at info@ledfordphotography.com

some general info: our wedding coverage begins around $3k; our beefier packaging runs around $5k; or for those who want it all, the whole shebang for around $12k.



our 2009 calender is now open and we are now accepting appointments at our new studio in downtown chattanooga. if you'd like to schedule an appointment to check out more of our samplings, just give us a ring @ 423.315.0035 or by email at info@ledfordphotography.com . we're so excited to hear from you! see you soon...

Senior Experience || Elizabeth

Seniors, Seniors, Seniors! LOVE IT!

Elizabeth is secretly a mind reader; it really did seem that everything I would think of during our shoot, as soon as I would think it she would do it before I could say something! Needless to say, we had a pretty good time. Check out a few from her shoot!







Thanks girl - I had a blast!

Senior Experience || Leslie

Meet Leslie - Isn't she the coolest! Our latest edition to the Senior Experience crowd with an urban studio session. Check out a few pix from her shoot!







Fun! We're having so much fun this year with the seniors - always creative and just a blast to work with! Thanks Leslie, you did a spankin' awesome job!

Senior Experience || Jake + Brittney

Introducing our Senior Experience || portrait sessions, new for 2008!

Yesterday I got to hang out with bro + sis, Jake + Brittney - 2009 Seniors from THS. I can't tell you how much fun I had with them - they're impossible not to luv - they have the best personalities plus all the sweetness and charm to match. I had to share a few of their images with you - I couldn't contain my excitement another minute!

hehe!  I hope you're both as excited as I am!!!  Thank you both SO MUCH! You did an absolutely amazing job!

We're SO excited to be working with seniors from this year forward. Adding some style and GQ flare to the mix of what we already do - capture the personalities of those we photograph. They'll be more info on these soon, along with a new senior website!

Stephanie + Brad || Engaged

hi all. this past friday i had the pleasure of hanging out with stephanie and brad in a few of their favorite places downtown for their engagement session. i absolutely loved every minute of it, they made my job SO easy and SO much fun. these two are so adorable together! here's a few from the shoot; more to come in a few days....

Jessica + Joey || Vineyard Wedding

Meet Jessica + Joey. I had the great pleasure of photographing their wedding this past weekend on the surface of the sun... okay, okay, so not ON the sun but the temperature wasn't much different. The wedding was held at a breath-taking spot just outside of Dahlonega, Ga.



















Not a bad view, eh?





It was a beautiful ceremony, a wonderful day and such a great couple. Thank you to Jessica, Joey, their families and the great staff at Frogtown.

April & Dustin || Home On The Range

Meet April and Dustin. These two are such sweeties! Dustin happens to be a genuine, authentic cowboy and has worked on ranches all over the west - isn't that cool! Anywho - I met up with these two a few days ago at this beautiful farm in Ooltewah, Tennessee. 

Aren't they cute! Thanks so much to you both - I had a ton-o-fun! See you soon, -k

Mary Lynn & Tim || Wed At Last

Meet Mary Lynn & Timmy. They first met in the 8th grade with sort of a 'love at first sight' scene straight from a movie. This past weekend they said "I do" in a ceremony at their church in Hixson. I met with this happy couple the week before the wedding to talk about their details when they first told me about their church; How it wasn't the typical "pretty" church. After all, it had been converted from a shopping center into the structure it was today. What's funny, is that when I look back at the moments of their day, I don't notice their surroundings at all...

The beautiful bride, Mary Lynn.

The handsome groom, Timmy.

I love this dress, it's one of my favorite styles!

Mary Lynn helping her father with his tie. I love this moment, makes me tear up...

Another moment I love is this one. Not only is this an emotional moment with the paster, but he also happens to be Timmy's father. I can honestly say that I've never teared up so many times at a single wedding. Everything he said was so incredibly sweet! He'd lose it and then everyone in the room would lose it... ugh... so sweet.

Ok, so these guys were nuts! Before the wedding they had a pre-ceremony jam session in the groom's room. Afterwards, well, things got a little crazy...

Check out the cake! 

Ok so, when I rounded up the wedding party for this shot, I basically said "to the corn field." I'm not totally sure but I think they thought I was joking...

Yeah, well...

As a huge surprise for his bride, Timmy sang a beautiful love song. (Any man that will sing to you in a room full of people is pretty okay in my book.)

:o)

Okay, stop tearing up... lets move onto the "making out" section of this post...

Alright, so - I love bird seed as much as the next girl... but I'm not real sure if handing it out as a weapon is such a hot idea. Just sayin' is all... (by the way, from a photographer's stand point, #1, never stand anywhere near the line of fire, and, #2 bird seed, when thrown with true conviction, really hurts when it nails you in the side of the face.)

Okay boys and girls, I think you've drooled quite enough for now. There's only a bazillion more to see, but all in due time. Too much of a good thing can be dangerous to your health... so they say... personally I think that's just crazy talk! 

So, I'll leave you with these finally images...




Yep, I'm really going to leaving you hanging with that...

A very big thank you to the wedding party, the Millsaps/Clark families and, of course, Mary Lynn & Timmy (depending on what happened after this last image posted, I guess I'll see you guys in 10 to 12, but i'll try to write ;o) hehe). We had a blast, I'm so honored to have been apart of your day! -k

Holly + Davis || The Wedding

This past weekend I had the pleasure to capture Holly & Davis' beautiful outdoor wedding at the beautiful Villa Christian in Atlanta, Ga. I love these two! So adorable, so easy going and so much fun! I had such a great time - sometimes I forget it's my job to have this much fun. :o)  

See for yourself, check out the slideshow of the day! -- slideshow --

The dress... When it's pretty on the hanger, you know you have a winner.

Holly's grandmothers earrings played a role in the day.

The beautiful bride, Holly.

Villa Christian was such a pretty place! It was roughly 150 degrees outside so we opted to shoot inside in the a/c.

These girls are SO much fun! ... and "Awkward" ;o)

The handsome groom, Davis. 

Yeah, well... boys will be boys.

Holly with her father sharing a laugh before the big walk down the aisle. 

Married! Yay! Oh my gosh, these two are SO cute together.

Ok, don't you think you've drooled enough? There are tons more to see but those should hold you over for a few days. :o) I can't tell enough what a great time we had. I'm so blessed to have been apart of Holly & Davis' day! A very big thank you to the wedding party and the family - you guys made the day so special! :::hugs:::

Ok, ok - one more for the road...

Haley & Sean || The Wedding

This past weekend I had the pleasure of working with Haley, Sean and their wonderful wedding party and families. The wedding was held at 'The Farm' in Dalton - a very beautiful setting!

Meet Haley, the beautiful bride -


Haley's lovely group of ladies -


The handsome groom, Sean -


Sean's wild and fun group of guys -


The ring; no wonder she said yes -


'I do' time -




The newly weds -






Check out the awesome cake -


Alright, that's it - You've drooled enough for now - many more to come though. :o)


A big thank you to haley, Sean, the wedding party, families and all their friends who made the day such a joy. Oh, and a big thank you to Keith and Nema who were my amazing shadows for the day - you guys have some wicked mad skillz.

Christy & Jason || Seaside Wedding

Oh, what a day! This past weekend myself and my team had the huge honor of being apart of Christy & Jason's beautiful Santa Rosa Beach wedding in sunny Florida. We arrived a few days before hand only to be greeted by unwelcoming cloudy skies, followed by bad storms and hard rain for the next two days. With the weather channel saying that only more was in sight, to say everyone was a little worried would have been an understatement. Saturday arrived though in all it's beautiful and sunny glory - nothing short of a small miracle!

We began the day with the stunning bride, Christy -



You couldn't pay kids to actually do this - that's how you know this is a genuine 'found' moment! hehe


Ladies -


The handsome groom, Jason.


Gentlemen -


Ceremony time - thank you weather God for such a beautiful setting!




OMG - They're married!






The Highland's House - A charming seaside B&B - Loves it!


Okay, check out this amazing cake! The sea shells are made of white chocolate and all were flown in from the tip of FL for the special event. I'll converse with the people in the know and find out the info of who did them and pass it along to all you blog stalkers out there - :o) I'm just going to say that this is one of my favorite wedding cakes ever! WOW!


As stunning as the wedding cake is - the groom's cake held it's own pretty well. Check out the detail of this cake - right down to the stitching in the bag!


I LOVE working in circles of friends, that way I get to see all these amazing couples over and over again! :o) - I actually met Christy for the first time at Julia & Adam's wedding a year ago - fast forward 13 months and here they are today! Still as adorable as ever -


Alrighty - you've drooled enough - there are many more to come - these should ease the pain of the short wait for you though. :o)

The wedding was absolutely stunning, we had an amazing time! A very big thank you to both Christy and Jason, along with their wedding party and their family & friends for making the weekend such a pleasure!

Angela, Rachel and Myself -

Bethany || Bridal

The long awaited bridals! A few weeks before the wedding I had the pleasure of hanging out with Bethany and we did a mini-bridal session. I say mini because 1) we got a late start and 2) we saw a HUGE monster-like snake about 30 mins or so into shooting. I don't do snakes - in fact I openly admit that if I had to push you and run to get away, that I'm totally okay with that. After the whole snake thing, I didn't really have the creative vibe anymore so we called it a day. :o) We're going back out for a newly wed session in a few weeks - this time we're taking a snake hunter - some huge, hairy, scary looking man with a big gun and a great aim -- or maybe I'll just order the cootie -n- critter proof bubble I've had my eye on for so long...










Enjoy!

Bethany & Brooklyn || Hitched!

Bethany & Brooklyn tied the knot at a beautiful farm near Rome, GA this past weekend. I was blessed to have been apart of such a beautiful day! A big big thank you to the amazing staff at the farm, the families of both Brooklyn and Bethany and the super fun wedding party for making the day such a treat! Here's a few shots for you to drool over - I'll see you all at the premiere party in a few weeks!

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I enjoyed ever minute of it! Cowboy weddings are fun! It's like going to a BBQ with family, only there's a'hitchin' in the middle!

Party details coming soon...

Returning to work - sorta

My father and I when I was 2. I'm not real sure what happened to my blonde hair; I also think it's cruel that my mother would make me wear that! 

I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be returning to a part-time work schedule for the next few weeks, beginning with a wedding in Atlanta this weekend.  My father was not married and being his only child, I have lots of things to take care of with his affairs. I appreciate your understanding in this difficult time. 

I have received lots of email inquires for weddings and portrait sessions - I'm so sorry for the delay - I will be emailing everyone early in the week. I will be taking care of orders and answers all questions as well on Sun - Mon. If you do not hear from me by Wednesday, please email me.

Also, I wanted to thank everyone once again for your emails, calls, cards and even flowers sent to the funeral home. I can't tell you what it means to myself and my family. A huge thank you to my sister Kim, for being there no matter what; along with tons of other family for your support.  Also, I'd like to thank my friends, Rachel, Hollie and Ricki for everything. I must say, I have some pretty amazing people around me! :::hugs-n-luv2every1:::