As we close a year and look forward to a bright new 2015, we love to look back and laugh, cry, and smile through the memories we’ve created in our lives. God has been good to us and to our brides and grooms in 2014. Instead of creating a “best of” post with our favorite […]

Mom and Dad. Two words small words that mean so much! With all that they do to help us create the wedding of our dreams (not to mention our entire lives up to that point), it’s important to take the time to thank them! Today we’re going to give you some ideas for showing Mom […]

As soon as David and Cierra walked in the door during our first meeting with them, we knew we had found some new friends. We love being wedding photographers for so many reasons. This Monte Sano engagement session with David and Cierra is one reason why! Gorgeous fall colors, an adorable couple, hot chocolate and […]

Thanksgiving…the time of year where we stop and reflect on the many ways that God has blessed us during the year. It’s a reminder that God is the source of all blessings and works all things together for our good. (Romans 8:28!) Joel and I love the Lord and His blessings – today we want […]

“I work with gold that holds history, diamonds that see the future, and rubies that long for love. It’s just a way of telling a story.” ~Waris Ahluwalia Oh, the glistening joy that a shiny engagement ring brings! One of the first things people say when they find out you’re engaged is, “I want to […]

One thing we love about wedding photography is being with the bride and groom during some of the most incredible moments of their entire lives. The initial meeting when they’re just starting to plan the wedding, the nerves and excitement of wedding day preparation, the first time they see each other on the wedding day, and […]

Sunshine and a mountain breeze? The perfect temperature and no rustling wind? To have an indoor wedding or an outdoor one – that is the question! We’re here to help you out! Today we’re going to weigh out some of the pros and cons for choosing an indoor versus an outdoor venue, whether you’re in […]

As wedding photographers, one of our very favorite things is getting to know so many sweet and amazing, happy-in-love, newly engaged couples! From the first information meeting all the way to the drive away after the “I do”…we’re so blessed to travel this beautiful part of their journey with them. We really encourage our couples […]

Where to even start on this amazing wedding? When Mike called us one day to ask us to photograph his and Leigh Ann’s wedding in Chattanooga, there were no words to describe our excitement. We’ve known Mike and his family since our beautiful long-ago days at Covenant College. With his days in the military and […]

The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Welcome to Part 2 of our Europe adventure! Next on our travel agenda: London! Double decker buses, Big Ben, fish and chips, afternoon tea […]

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain What would we be without the adventures, big and […]

Things are going to be quiet on the Joel and Amber Blog for a week or two. Why? We’re going on an adventure. An adventure we’ve been dreaming of for a long time. And when we get back, we’re going to share that adventure with you! *hugs* Amber and Joel