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Margo & Joe Engagement Session :: Atlanta Wedding Photography

Mark — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:28:57 +0000

Everybody knows somebody named Joe. Its just one of those names. I know Joe from my time in Atlanta. We used to sing together in a group called Dedication. Contemporary Christian Jazz group. We were the STUFF!! Yep. You heard me right. I sing and I use to write songs too. Music was my introduction into the creative world.

Anyway, I called Joe on a whim just to keep in touch and he told me he was engaged. So we talked a little I told him about my work and he booked me for his wedding. I’m looking forward to Joe and Margo’s wedding in January because I know Joe likes to be silly and that makes it easy for any photographer wanting to capture candid and funny moments. What I discovered is that Margo likes to laugh too so I know we’ll get some great shots at their wedding. Anyway, they came to Nashville for their engagement session and we got some great shots before security asked us to leave. Take a look…

Thanks to Sionnie LaFollette for assisting.

Apple Blossom Time in Iowa

Mark — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:12:52 +0000

“When I wake up in the morning and I feel the gentle breeze.
And there’s apple blossoms blooming everywhere
I hear the birds singing to each other in the trees
And I smell the pretty fragrance in the air

When it’s apple blossom time in Iowa,
And the grass is sprinkled with morning dew,
When it’s apple blossom time in Iowa
I’ll know the sweetest blossom, dear, is you.”
– from Apple Blossom Time In Iowa

I loved my stay in Davenport, Iowa. It was not near long enough. It’s charm, its beauty, the people and its promise draws you in. I could get use to it. I hope to be able to return someday but in the meantime I have the memories.

A view of downtown Davenport, IA from within the Skywalk.

The Adventures of Rachel and Baby | Nashville Family Photography

Mark — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:09:00 +0000

Meet Rachel and Baby (as Rachel calls her) Sharron and I were in the other room when we were interrupted by Rachel’s scream. Its hard to get what actually happened. You see, Rachel’s not saying anything, but the best I can gather is that Baby was not eating her food. Actually its Rachel’s food, but we are teaching her to share so I can’t complain too much. We tried explaining that Baby was not hungry but Rachel would not have it.

Baby was going to eat this food!!!!

The Giggler and the Cowboy | Destination Wedding Photography

Mark — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:00:57 +0000

Chelsey is the giggler and Kurt is the cowboy. A great combination! and they make it work well. I photographed Chelsey and Kurt in beautiful Davenport, IA and we had a great time. Its easy to see that they love each other which makes photographing any couple easy. Take a peak at the images and you’ll see for yourself.

Can’t wait for this wedding!

Enough is Enough!

Mark — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:53:30 +0000

Okay, I’VE HAD IT!!!!

I’m tired of blogging and disappearing for what seems to be “blog years” What’s with that!?!?. I get emails from people who say they came across my blog and they just love my work and I’m thinking “What, that old stuff?”

It’s embarrassing.

It makes me look like I just don’t care. Well, I do care. Quite a lot, actually. Truthfully have quite a bit of work I’ve not blogged yet and a few new things coming up. So, my apologies to all who view my blog. I’ve committed myself to blogging more often. I actually have some great ideas for a new motivational blog as well. You’ll have to check back to see what the fuss is about.

Mark

Nashville Wedding Photographer :: Christa & Jim

Mark — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:22:59 +0000

Christa and Jim got married and the ceremony was just as lovely as I anticipated. On the grounds of the Old Natchez Country Club Christa and Jim became one. It was such a lovely ceremony and I had a great time. The bridesmaids were so much fun to be around and the groomsmen were too. I’m happy to have been apart of such a wonderful day and to be allowed to capture these moments for them…well, this is why I do it isn’t it?

Congratulations Christa and Jim. I hope you enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed capturing them for you.

Nashville Portrait Photography :: She’s a gift

Mark — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:23:34 +0000

We had four unsuccessful attempts at starting our family and I knew it was hurting her – the prospect of not having a child (and having only my mug to look at for the rest of her life). So when Rachel was given to us I know Sharron felt complete. When the midwife gave Rachel to Sharron she could not stop saying “its a girl, we have a girl!” Everyday I’ll see Sharron looking at Rachel in awe of her. “She’s so wonderful,” she says. She’s just so wonderful.” (She really is, y’all”)

Sharron hasn’t stop marveling since.

Someone once told me that I should marry someone who I would want to raise my child. I cannot think of anyone better than Sharron. Rachel absolutely loves her and I love seeing them together. They have so much fun. Every now and again I get some face time with Rachel but for the most part, its Mommy! Each time they go to playgroup or storyhour at the library or when she’s chasing Rachel around the house and reading to her or singing to her, their relationship gets stronger. Rachel has the perfect example of what it means to be a lady, a mother and a christian.

I love Sharron and I don’t know how I would be without her. I’m still trying to figure out how I made it all those years without her without killing myself, but I’m glad she’s in my life now. My plans for a mother’s day gift didn’t materialize like I had hoped but at least I can publicly proclaim that I’M MARRIED TO THE MOST WONDERFUL WOMAN ON EARTH.

She’s a wonderful mother to Rachel, a beautiful wife to me and gift to both of us. Happy mother’s day Sharron Yvonne Denman (aka Baby Boo) We love you!

Here are some images of Sharron from a time before “us”, as a mother and as the beautiful woman she is.

The first lady in my life.

Mark — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:00:59 +0000

I think about my mother often. She’s been gone from me almost two years now and I still wish I could pick up a phone and just say hi. I never called home as much as I would love to now but that just how it is I suppose. My mother was a teacher and she taught me a lot of things. Too many to recount here. Suffice it to say that she was the rock that served as the foundation of my development. I remember her reading to me Green Eggs and Ham over and over with her finger underscoring each word and then she would ask me to read it back to her and I would. I enjoyed reading to my mother. I always looked forward to hearing her say “Very good, Mark” Every child wants to please their mother and I certainly was no different.

She was a very soft-hearted, kind and soft-spoken person and I NEVER saw her mistreat anyone. Her entire life was an example that I can celebrate. However it wasn’t her life that I remember most now. Its how she handled the prospect of death that I remember. She battled cancer off and on for 22 years. She fought it until it finally caught up with her. When it did, she never wallowed or cried and asked “why me?”. She bravely faced it and if she was ever in pain it never showed. My mother didn’t know fear. It just wasn’t a part of her make-up. Her last lesson to me was a lesson in courage that I try to practice everyday. Its not always easy and sometimes I don’t know how she did it. With God’s help I will learn it because its such a wonderful trait to past on the Rachel.

I miss her tremendously.

Here is a slideshow of snapshot photos I gathered of my mother. I put this together as a tribute to her memory.

Happy Mother’s Day.