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With a beautiful blend of creative, fun and modern photo-journalistic style photography, let Emerald + Ivy capture your special moment in a timeless and vivid style.

We specialize in Wedding, Engagement, and Elopement Photography, as well as Business Branding Portraiture.

January 06, 2016

William Nolan :: Newborn Session :: Knoxville Newborn Photographer

January 06, 2016/ Stephanie Kozick

Kayla & Brent have been clients and friends since they were expecting sweet Ansleigh - about 3 1/2 years ago! I love this sweet family, and am so excited to introduce their little dude - Nolan!
I absolutely LOVE my job, getting to snuggle sweet new babies! Nolan was an absolute doll today, and we were able to pose him so easily and get so many great photos! (If I do say so myself!) :) Just look at these chunky cheeks and smooshy lips!

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If you'd like to see more newborn images, visit the Newborn Gallery HERE... or HERE to see my pricing and session information. Or feel free to send me an email from the Contact page!

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When he surprises you with a marriage proposal, with a sneaky photographer - but you already look amazing for your "date night"... .
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I told them, if Ben surprised me with something, there would be a 90% chance I'd be in yoga pants.

This is one story that will be told a thousand times over their lifetime... and what an honor to preserve that for them!
He planned for weeks - found the perfect ring (seriously gorgeous!), arranged a surprise dinner with their family and friends, hired a photographer (yours truly) and planned down to the slightest detail, what he'd say, why they were there, why she should go look in the window... and surprised her when she turned back around. @jordanalyssa_ and I were there doing "portraits" so she didn't think anything of us being on the road...

What are your plans today? Have you made a snowman yet? We did! Took almost all the snow out of our front yard, and he's a little muddy... but we did it! ⛄️❄️

In case you're wondering what a bubble exit looks like in the dark. One word: Epic. 😍

My FAVORITE photos? The in-between, #unposed moments full of love. ,,,and perfect light. duh.

Do you know how improbable the success of this business was? It started SLOW, working 40+ hours in an office, editing when I got home until long after I should have been asleep, with the nagging fear that it might not become something. But I am stubborn. I knew I wanted this, and I pushed myself, trained and practiced... NINE years later I'm doing exactly what I wanted to do... loving every day I get to spend with my family, #livingthedream !
I thank The Lord (and my supportive/encouraging husband) for the ability to do my dream job, and fulfill that creative itch that's always been in my heart!
What's YOUR dream job? Are you doing it? 😘
...and thanks to my friend @jordanalyssa_ for shooting like paparazzi until I can't keep a straight face! 😂

Hey Brides:
If you want a photographer by your side that will keep you calm, run interference for any potential problems (and handle it before you even know about it), keep you on time without rushing you, and keeping your focus on what's most important - the reason for the day - you two, have fun and laugh together... I'm your gal. If you need a little direction with natural posing, and just enjoy the day, without being rushed from one thing to the next, call me! 😘❤️

Any other couples love to dance together in their home? I grew up in a home where dancing just wasn't done, but I had an awesome Aunt that would just break out in random dance parties in the living room! I'm still not any good, but I do love it! What about you?

My instagram "explore" feed is full of weddings, bridal bouquets, newborns, boutique clothes, decorating tips... oh and photographer memes. What’s the theme on yours? And Happy Monday! Have a great week!

If you haven't already checked out my stories - I introduced my new website design yesterday!!! I have been working on the layout and content for a few months now (here and there, in between editing!) and I love how it turned out! COMMENT BELOW if you plan to check it out for me! And let me know what you think, please! 😘
P.S. This photo is one of my ALL-TIME favorites! Happy people are my kinda people! 😍
Venue: @bleakhouse_knox
Planner/Coordinator & Photographer: @emeraldandivyphoto
Florist: @echelonflorist
Bridal Gown, Jewelry, Headband: @thegildedgown
Groom's attire: @prestigetuxedo
Hair/Makeup: @whitneyevansbeauty @glamknoxville
Models: Real Couple @cboruff @ina.marie.models

New Blog Post with a few items you'll want to consider having on your wedding day - and some you may not have thought of!
I think every bride should have a pretty clutch (like this one)
on her wedding day! Not only is it really gorgeous to photograph your ring - but you'll want to carry your lipstick, deodorant, a pair of flats for dancing, fashion tape... to name a few of the items on this blog post! Go check it out!

If you're searching for the perfect gift for your groomsmen, father, ushers, etc... Check out @groomsmencentral ! Seriously some really cool items, perfect ideas for gifts that are super affordable!
Loved getting to collaborate on this with Groomsmen Central! I'll have a blog post soon with some other ideas for gifts!

Lately I've been working on my website - New things coming... streamlined design and easier to navigate! I'm excited. Anyone else get excited when things look fresh? :) I do have ONE request though... for all my brides out there... When you're looking at a photographers' website, Do you want to see images right away to determine if you like their style, or would you rather see different categories and decide where to go first, because you've already seen their work somewhere else (FaceBook/Instagram/Friend's wedding)? Comment below and help me out! 😘

J + C ❤️ This was a first for me - and super exciting, but I shot this session for @cassidygarciaphotography - and I'll be assisting with their wedding next August! I was so happy to get a chance to get to know them a bit before the big day! Cassidy is an amazing photographer & a great friend, and we work so well together! We have so much fun on a wedding day, but the things that I'm strong in - she lets me run with, and vice versa. So getting to capture this sweet time and prep this couple for their wedding day portraits was a joy!

Happy Birthday to our littlest dude, Grant! 🐵 I'm not one for sappy birthday posts - but I can't believe my baby is THREE! He's crazy, sweet, cuddly, caring, wild, great at entertaining himself and playing contently for hours! He's so different than Hunter, and has taught me patience, embracing the chaos, and how to relax and enjoy life! .
Photo by @jordanalyssa_
Edited by me.

"and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling"

Don't you just LOVE their outfits!? I love when couples see their engagement session as an investment & luxury service. Couples invest for their wedding package, and the engagement session is part of the experience. If you get 2 outfits - go all out!

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With a beautiful blend of creative, fun and modern photo-journalistic style photography, let Emerald + Ivy capture your special moment in a timeless and vivid style.

We specialize in Wedding, Engagement, and Elopement Photography, as well as Business Branding Portraiture.