We would love to invite everyone to the upcoming open house evenings at StudioWed. The next event on, August 10, features photography. If you are looking for a wedding photographer this is the night to come. Whitney and I will be there along with the four other photography members of StudioWed. We hope to see you!

We are so excited to be participating this weekend with Photos for the Flood! Sarah Gilliam has graciously and creatively set up this fund raiser to help victims of the fund. Both Erin and I will be participating as well as many other photographers in the Nashville area. Here is the description from Sarah:

After the flooding in our wonderful state, I’m sure many of you want to help those affected by flood. Maybe you have already, or are unable to roll up your sleeves or you were affected, too.

Please join me, my favorite ice cream shop- Pied Piper Creamery and my fellow photographer friends in a benefit for the victims of the flooding.

The sessions are 20 minutes (booked every 30 min) from 9 AM- 5 PM on Saturday and from 10 AM-6 PM on Sunday.
100% of the proceeds will go to the Nashville Area Red Cross and Hands On Nashville.

There are NO rules for this shoot- take advantage of the talent, folks- this could easily be your engagement photo, 1 year pictures, updated family photo, senior picture, pet portrait… Just know that you have 20 minutes.

Bring some props, bring a friend, bring a giving attitude!!!

Pied Piper Creamery will be donating 25% of their profits from this weekend to these organizations as well. So grab a homemade waffle cone and a homemade icecream for the road, for bribery, whatever

Here are a list of the incredible talents donating their time:

Abby Gray
www.abbygrayphotography.com

Amber Vongsamphanh
www.lotusblossomphotography.net

Andrea Behrends
www.andreabehrends.com

Jessica Winn
www.jessicawinn.net

Kate Crafton
www.katecrafton.com

Kristen England
www.kenglandphotography.com

Melanie McLellan
www.mclellanstyle.com

Sara Rose
www.saraerosephotography.com

Shea Halliburton
www.byshea.com/blog

CJ’s Off The Square has an amazing idea for brides, grooms, and wedding vendors!

Here’s the scoop: Come to CJ’s Off the Square this Thursday, May 13th anytime between 6-9 pm and bring any item from your gift registry or a Target, Home Depot or Lowe’s gift card and join in the celebration of generosity that is spreading throughout Middle Tennessee. Pretend you are going to a wedding…but instead of bringing a gift for the happy couple, you will be bringing a gift for a family in need who will be very happy to receive these basic household necessities.

Who says re-gifting is tacky? This is an easy way to “gift back” to families who have lost so much. And who really needs three toasters anyway?

Don’t have a gift registry? Bring a gift card! Your gift will mean so much to so many!

Complimentary valet parking will be provided and all of the fabulous food, drinks and decor you have come to expect from CJ’s Off the Square will be ready and waiting. There is no better way to celebrate their 5th Anniversary and the grand opening of their new event pavilion than “gifting” back to the community that is such an important part of CJ’s. We do hope you can join us for this very special evening and help our community recover. See you Thursday!

Register HERE for the Gift Back Gala!

CJ’s Off the Square
218 3rd Avenue North
Franklin, TN 37064
www.cjsoffthesquare.com

Hey everyone! On February 27, come on out to Williamson County Weddings & Events Winter Open House at CJ’s Off the Square, in Franklin, TN. Amy & CJ are two of our favorite ladies to work with. From 3:00-6:00 you can check out the house, get a sneak peek at the nearly finished event pavilion, sample cake flavors by The Bake Shoppe, and view the 2010 Invitation Collection.

If you would like to attend, you can register at: http://www.cjsoffthesquare.com/registration.html

Above are a couple photos from one of our favorite weddings at CJ’s Off The Square.

Whitney will be speaking at this incredible event in Atlanta, GA for brides-to-be.

We hope you can come join us at The Studio Wed Experience on May 2nd.

Mike Larson On Tour
Monday, January 25
Shooting Workshop: 2:00
Seminar: 6:30

If you are a photographer (professional or hobbyist), you have an invitation to join us on Monday, January 25, for a FREE shooting workshop and seminar with Mike Larson. This event is part of a group I lead called P.U.G. (Pictage Users’ Group). This group is open to all photographers who’s main interest is in portrait and wedding photography. From time to time Pictage is kind enough to send out amazing photographers to tour the different PUGs around the country.

If you would like to join us, please visit: www.nashvillepug.wordpress.com for more information.

Are you self employed and in a service industry? Amazing speakers, photographers, and people: Justin & Mary Marantz are going on tour with their Spread The Love workshop. Whitney and I will be atteding the January 14 workshop in Nashville. We hope you will too!

Whatever your business field is, come learn how to build a business that works for you so you can have a life again.

The Black Friday sale, today only, is just $50 (normally $150)!

Visit: www.justinmarantz.com to learn more about the workshop and reserve your seat at this great price.

Why are we blooging about this? We just think they are that great!

Our offices are closed until Monday, November 30.

To receive your orders by December 25, please have your orders placed by Tuesday, December 1.
All canvas orders 20% off.
All professional and masterpiece prints are 2 for 1.
Basic Coffee Table Books & Parent Books 25% off.
Simple Design Calendars 20% off.
Holiday cards and prints 10 free with every 10 ordered.
Sale ends Dec 1.

For more info and to place your order contact: audrey@doveweddingphotography.com