Capturing the Story Behind Teresa Ann Luxury Candle Co.One of the things I enjoy most about personal branding photography is the opportunity to tell stories that deserve to be seen, which brings us to Teresa Ann Luxury Candle Co. and their recent branding shoot. The company is built on love, healing and purpose. I wanted the images to reflect the story behind the brand, not just the products themselves.I was introduced to the founder, Consuela Drake, through my wife, Angela, who has been a customer and genuinely loves her candles and room sprays. After hearing the story behind the brand, I knew this session needed to be about more than creating beautiful product images. It ...

Congratulations to educator and community engagement leader Angela Ponder on being recognized as an Influential Woman for 2026 by Influential Women Magazine! Recognition like this reflects years of dedication, leadership, and making an impact in the lives of others. It also brings greater visibility to your professional image.Your headshot is often the first impression people get before they ever meet you. Whether it appears on your website, LinkedIn profile, speaker bio, school profile, or organization page, it should reflect who you are today. If your appearance has changed significantly, your current image no longer feels like you, or the style looks ...

There are moments in life so full of beauty that words feel almost too small to hold them. Watching you say “I do” was one of those moments.  From a Little Girl with Big Dreams  I have had the extraordinary privilege of watching you grow, from the beautiful little girl with sparkling eyes and a heart full of dreams, to the radiant, capable, and deeply loving woman you are today. Every chapter of your journey has been a gift I have cherished. Jazzy, you didn’t just grow up, but you blossomed into everything we always knew you could be, and then some.  He Found Her and She Found Her StoryIn a way that most wonderful things in life tend ...

Some moments deserve more than a quick snapshot. They deserve to be documented as part of a family’s legacy.Recently, we had the honor of celebrating another major chapter with Zekharyah, a recent graduate of Lipscomb Academy, who will soon begin his next journey at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga this fall.Zekharyah’s mom, Rasheda reached out to schedule both a prom and graduation session to commemorate this exciting season of life. For our team, this booking carried special meaning because this was not our first time working with their family. In previous years, we photographed his oldest sister’s graduation session as well as a family portrait ...