I love Janna and Torey!  They’re expecting their first baby and wanted some “engagement-like” images for their home before the little is here!  They are so beautiful together, right?!

I am a big believer in giving back to the community and to those that serve.  Christian  is being deployed, so I met with he and his wife to do a small session before he has to go.  I so enjoyed meeting them and hope to get to see them both again when he returns!

*If you have any questions about my military discounts, feel free to contact me at amber@amberrhodeslapoint.com
**deploying soldiers receive a free session + 5 digital files for printing with print release complimentary. 

Edited to say, they are OFFICIALLY engaged now.  I will happily be shooting their wedding on December 26th of this year.  They will have a vow renewal when Jake gets back to the states! Yay!

Okay, so maybe they’re not engaged yet.  Sydnie and Jake just beam love, you know, like you can almost literally see it when they’re together.  I’ve known both of them for a very long time and I’m so honored to be involved in their lives as they move forward in their relationship.

Love you guys!  I know you’ve already seen most of these, but here’s your sneak peek!

I’m a part of a photography group in Jackson, TN called “no white shirts, please” (lol) and we met up for a session with models and did a trash the dress session. We met up at Lake Graham in Jackson, and had a lot of fun. Cassie and Will were too funny together, and yes they’re a real couple. Cassie is a model, singer and actress..and obviously she’s GORGEOUS!

Trina and Scott are perfect for each other. The way they laugh together, and the way they look at each other; you can tell it’s destiny! We had SO much fun shooting their engagement session! I had a hard time narrowing it down for some of my favorite shots!

I am so excited for their wedding in January, it’ll be here before we know it!

This is their story:

Oh where to begin…. As a student in their college years you begin to dream of that life that used to be far away, but now it is in reach. Often Trina and her girlfriends sat around and talked about their futures with much emphasis on who will help mold it. Trina described her future love as a musician with good hair. To her surprise a recently made friend Lindsey knew just the guy for her. She happened to know a musician with good hair who just happened to be a great guy. As many of you know the easiest way to communicate in college is facebook. Being the bold girl she is, she sent him a request to be her friend. The greatest foundation to a lasting relationship. After accepting her as his friend he asked a simple question: “Do I know you?” This one question began a long lasting conversation that created a strong desire in each of them to meet.

After a month of communication, their first meeting took place. Scott had planned a night out with his friends Sarah and Jeremy. This was really comfortable for Trina…just kidding. Their friendship grew over the next few weeks. They decided to go on a “real” first date. Scott, being the gentlemen he is, chose to see “Across the Universe” and to eat at Arby’s . This just happen to be Trina’s least favorite place to eat. After many written songs about the girl Scott had now fallen in love with, he decided that it was time to get his “love locked down”.

After much thought he planned a winter proposal at the home church building his dad preaches at. When Trina showed up at his house, Scott’s dad asked if they would both go get ice from the building for a dinner they were planning. To Trina’s surprise, she walked in a lit up gym with a table set for two. They sat down to eat a dinner prepared by Scott which seemed to be a nice Christmas surprise. After the meal, he then asked, “Would you like your present early?” The impatient person Trina is replied, “Well yeah.” Scott handed Trina a small black journal. This small journal was a hand-drawn storybook of their relationship (she always liked for Scott to tell her stories). She then began to read the story aloud. It went through all the many things the two were able to experience over their year together. The very last page was a cut out including two things: a beautiful diamond ring and the words, “BAM! Diamonds!” Trina, having been brought to tears, said yes to Scott.

Scott knew that he was in love with Trina when he finally figured out that she would accept him for who he is —flaws and all. He’s in love with her because he can never stay mad at her (even if he want to be). She is the only woman that has ever made Scott push myself…both intellectually and mentally. Seeing her smile is something that can totally change his attitude. She brings him surprises even if he hasn’t been easy to deal with. She talks a lot and he likes it that way.

I know that I can spend the rest of my life with her because of her sense of humor. Like the time she curtsied to a complete stranger and said “How do you do?” Or the time she reached over and honked the horn when I was driving and the lady crossing the street thought it was me.

She found a dragon dagger and bought it for him. She took Scott to Graceland and gave him the best birthday ever. She kisses his head when it hurts. She tells Scott when I’m wrong. She helps keep his eyes focused on what is really important—God.

All in all, she is the perfect woman. He would be a fool if he wasn’t in love with her. In his opinion he is a pretty lucky guy.

Trina knew that she was in love with Scott pretty much from the beginning. She found things in Scott that she had never seen in any other man. Scott was both patient and kind whenever it came to Trina’s stubborn ways. She knew that she could be with him forever whenever she realized she was much happier being wrapped in his arms, eating Taco Bell, or watching a funny movie, than she would be anywhere else. Scott has never once made fun of her for any of her many idiosyncrasies (her fear of ketchup, the fact that she is a clean freak, or her love for puppies.)

Scott has the most laid back personality. He goes out of his way to make sure she is the happiest person in the world. He does everything in his power to make sure that she never stresses or is sad. He truly is the one for her.
Scott continues to amaze Trina daily. Whether it be from his love of toys or his ability to relate to almost any kid. He truly has been the biggest blessing in her life. She can’t wait to marry him and become Mrs. Utter (Yes…a funny, yet awesome name.)

Happy Wednesday!

I think I’ve been teasing everyone about this contest for long enough,  I’ve decided to just go for it and announce a huge contest Amber Rhodes-Lapoint Photography will be running now through August 3, my birthday!  It’s super huge because I am giving away a free wedding package to one lucky bride and groom.  Please share this with anyone you know who is getting married!

Basically, contact me and schedule your engagement session.  My session fee will be at a low-low $99 for the engagement session for a brief time.  After our session I will post my favorite photo on here, and all of YOU will vote for your favorites!

I am also looking for some laughs and that means I want your best TRUE story about how you met your fiance, how you became engaged, or when you knew for sure you’d met “the one”.  The better the story and the more I laugh the more points you score.  After your engagement session, I will also post your stories for everyone to read and comment on.  The story with the highest score from me and my hubby, and the session photo with the most votes will receive the contest prizes!

We (Amber and Dan) will be judging entries as they come in.  We will each have up to 10 points to award.  Entries should be emailed to amber@ambertakesphotos.com by August 3 .  We will post stories throughout the month so even if you don’t share a story check back often for some good laughs.

Grand Prize (Value $900)
Unlimited Wedding Day Photography

Runner Up (Value $205)
A complimentary bridal session, (bride and) groomal session, or Trash the dress session.  Your choice!

Contest Rules

1.  All entries must be true and must be your story!  Keep it clean too please.  Your submission gives us permission to post your story on our blog or other locations.  If we choose to post your story we will credit you for it.

2.  All entries and engagement sessions must be booked and received by midnight on August 3rd.  Please be sure to include your name, phone number, email address and wedding date.

3.  Contest is for new clients only, sorry to all of my current clients, I love you too!

4.  All prizes are awarded based on photographers availability.

5.  Grand Prize is for unlimited wedding day photography only.  All other additions will be billed at full price.

6.  Prizes will be awarded to the selected winners and have no cash value.  No exceptions or exchanges for items.

Hi all!

I know you probably get so tired of seeing my little angels, but really, who can resist?!

Skylar and Peyton are my 5 month old half-brothers, and they are absolutely irresistibly cute.  Skylar is mister serious, and Peyton is our little clown.

This is Skylar

And here are a couple of Peyton, since he’s all smiles on the 4th of July!

Today I met with an old friend of mine from High School for a Couple Session in downtown Jackson.
We started out at the Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame, and continued walking through alleys until we made it to the public library.

It was so much fun!  I didn’t know there was a beautiful park next to the library, actually.  You learn something new every day!

Anyway, I loove Millie and LOVE this session!  I hope you guys enjoy it!

Here’s your sneak peek:

Robert is growing up!

Last night was his and Kayla’s senior prom.  They looked absolutely adorable, and I think we had a lot of fun getting these shots!

Here’s a sneak peek:

And here’s this one and black and white, because I couldn’t decide which one I liked better!:

I hope you guys had fun at prom!