“You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, and the people you have loved.”

— Ansel Adams

 

A LITTLE ABOUT ME….

I am so excited you are here! HI! I am April, creator behind the lens! A few fun facts about me…

*First...I am married to my soulmate...it took me a while to find him but now we are rarely apart from each other
*We have a love for traveling and exploring new places...we take long trips each summer and he is the best planner to get us to the coolest places…the hubby recently became an ordained minister and so we now are a duo for elopements…reach out if you are planning to elope…if we are already traveling to your favorite place you can hire us for a super good deal!!
*LOVE camping and anything outdoors...hiking, kayaking, sitting around a good fire, and watching the sun set and the night sky
*We have a love for music...we typically have late night dance parties in our living room and I think I can sing so I do that really loudly!! We have a love for music festivals and shows (Billy Strings and The Head and the Heart are some of favorites recently)
*I have two kiddos...Reed is 21, but I still treat him like he is my little...at least as long as I can, he is currently attending University of TN in Martin, TN and plans to go into land surveying with a degree in Agricultural Engineering ...my "baby" girl is now 17 (almost 18) and keeps me running...loves being involved in church, soccer, and anything to do with a horse! I am so very proud of them both!
*I LOVE BIG, and wear my heart on my sleeve, typically get my feelings hurt easily (been working on this for a while), and love to have a good laugh!
*My "job" is something I take pride in...I love my people and I love when they continue to choose me over and over again...makes my heart happy! I am the best hype girl at every session and you will leave feeling like a million bucks knowing you totally rocked the session!

If you took the time to read all of this...THANK YOU! you are appreciated more than you know...So excited to meet and create with you!

May

 
 
 
 
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A woman is receiving a kiss on the cheek from a man wearing sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat with a feather, and an orange shirt.
Person taking a photo of themselves in a car's side mirror with mountains and trees in the background.
A woman in a sparkly beige dress poses in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights, smiling with one hand on her hip.
A person taking a selfie in a mirror with a camera, with long hair, rings on fingers, and wearing a Marilyn Monroe T-shirt.
A woman with long brown hair wearing a purple tube top and ripped black shorts standing barefoot on the beach near the shoreline during sunset.
A young woman in a purple top and distressed denim shorts walking barefoot on the beach, looking down at her hand.
Woman sitting outdoors on a camping chair, wearing a white hat and pink patterned dress, looking down while holding a yellow sandwich bag with snacks or food inside.
A smiling woman and man wearing winter hats and jackets, taking a close-up selfie inside a vehicle.
A woman with glasses and a headband sitting cross-legged on a blue blanket at an outdoor event, surrounded by backpacks, drinks, and festival supplies, with many other people sitting and standing on the grass in the background.
Four friends smiling in front of a metallic wall with a fiery lion graphic and partially visible sign.
A woman with blonde hair in a bun drinking a dark beverage through a straw at a restaurant or café with exposed brick walls and framed artwork.
A woman in a white lace wedding dress sitting on a vintage wooden bench holding a bouquet of flowers, while another woman kneels in front of her, possibly adjusting her dress or hair, inside a rustic room with exposed brick wall, wooden floor, and a
Three women smiling together, one wearing a wide-brim hat, in an indoor setting.
A woman and a man taking a selfie at an outdoor event on a sunny day, with a large crowd in the background.
A smiling woman and man taking a selfie together outdoors at night.
A young man and a woman standing close together, smiling, with the young man's arm around the woman's shoulder, in front of a building with louvered windows.
A woman with long blonde hair kissing a bearded man with a cap at an outdoor music festival at night, with purple and pink stage lights in the background.
Two people sharing a close, affectionate moment, smiling and leaning their foreheads together amid a dimly lit background.
Close-up of a smiling woman with blonde hair and a man with a beard and yellow cap, both wearing sunglasses, outdoors on a sunny day.
Two women happily posing together at a social gathering, with one holding a drink. The setting appears to be a rustic, indoor venue decorated with string lights and white table linens.
Two women in lace dresses standing close together, smiling at the camera, at a decorated indoor event with string lights and tables in the background.
A family of seven standing on front steps of a white house with brown shutters, posing for a photo.
A woman and a girl in white dresses embracing outdoors, with the woman holding the girl's head and smiling, and the girl smiling with eyes closed.
Group of five people outdoors during fall, dressed in rustic wedding attire, standing on grass with trees and orange leaves in the background.
A woman in a white lace dress and a young girl in a matching white dress are playing and smiling outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background on a cloudy day.
A man with a beard, sunglasses, and a bandana relaxing in a hammock outdoors with a happy, smiling dog.
A man with a red cap and a beard and a woman with a colorful headband kissing near a waterfall.
Black and white photo of two people close together, smiling on the left and making a puckered face on the right.
Two people holding hands on a forest trail while hiking or walking outdoors.
A double exposure photograph of a young woman and an older man close together, both wearing winter clothing and hats, with playful expressions.
Person lying in a red and cream hammock tied to a tree in a yard, viewed from below with a shoe visible on the person's foot, with trees and a house nearby.
A bearded man wearing sunglasses, a black beanie, and a winter jacket, standing outdoors in a snowy environment, exhaling visible breath.
Dog sitting on a chair in front of a sliding door, looking outside at a landscape with trees.
A room with a large plant in a blue pot, a brown dresser, a white pouf, a wooden piece of furniture with a turntable on top, a dog lying on a bed, and a hardwood floor.
A person walking a dog on a leash through a wooded trail with fallen leaves and tree roots.
Sunlight shines over a house with a porch, surrounded by bushes and trees, and green palm leaves in the foreground.
Close-up of two women, one in the foreground wearing sunglasses and a purple top, and one in the background wearing a striped hat, sunglasses, and a purple top, sitting outdoors.
A person wearing brown hiking boots with black and yellow laces, sitting with legs crossed by a stone fire pit with flames, on a patio with tables and chairs, at night.
A man with a gray beard and mustache wearing a light-colored baseball cap with a logo, a blue button-up shirt, and a blue bandana around his neck, smiling indoors near windows.
A shopping cart filled with potted plants, including a large Monstera, a cactus, and a small fuzzy succulent. The cart is outside on a gray sidewalk.
Three young girls standing outdoors near a large tree, smiling at the camera. Two girls are wearing face paint with patriotic themes; one girl is dressed in a tutu with red, white, and blue tulle. They are surrounded by greenery and park benches.
A woman wearing sunglasses, a red bandana, and patriotic face paint with red and blue dots on her face. She is outdoors with a picnic table, tree, and greenery in the background.
Two women wearing large hats and sunglasses, smiling and laughing at an outdoor event with a crowd of people in the background.
A smiling man and woman wearing sunglasses taking a selfie outdoors near a lake with lush green trees, mountain cliffs, and cascading waterfalls in the background.
A smiling man and woman taking a selfie outdoors with a mountain and forest in the background.
Group of football players wearing black and white jerseys with 'BOBCATS' on them, on the sidelines of a football field, some players wearing helmets and standing near a woman in black, with a yellow-orange water cooler and a field marked with yard li
Girls playing soccer on a grassy field during daytime, with trees in the background.
A man and a woman taking a close-up selfie at an outdoor event, with a stage lit up in the background.
Large outdoor music concert stage with two big screens showing a woman with dark hair and a guitar, a crowd of people wearing hats, during sunset.
A couple taking a selfie outdoors on a grassy hill during sunset, with trees, a road, and parked cars in the background. The woman is kissing the man's cheek.
Close-up of two people smiling at a festival, with a large crowd and a stage in the background.
Two young male football players in black jerseys with gold and white accents, standing on a football field at night, smiling with their arms around each other. One is holding a helmet in his right hand.
Woman sitting on a high stool on a wooden dock, wearing a lace dress, with a woman taking her photo, overlooking a body of water with a clear sky.
Person hiking on trail holding another person's hand to help or guide them. The hiker has a yellow backpack, water bottle, and hiking boots. The trail is surrounded by green foliage.
A young girl with braided brown hair and a yellow shirt looks at a waterfall through the trees in a forest.
A man in vintage riding attire, wearing a brown felt hat with a feather, peeling back his hat in front of a stable door.
A man and woman smiling and taking a selfie at an outdoor event at night, with other people in the background.
A man and woman stand close together on a rocky trail in a forest, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing a blue cap, red jacket, khaki shorts, and hiking boots, with a camera hanging around his neck. The woman has long blonde hair, sunglasses, a
A man wearing a green hat and gloves sits at a table with a large seafood boil containing corn, shrimp, sausage, and potatoes. He is smiling and making a playful gesture with his hands.
A smiling woman with long hair in a braid, wearing sunglasses, a white headband, and a colorful patterned dress, stands next to a bearded man with long hair, sunglasses, a green cap, and a yellow T-shirt with a sunflower graphic. They are outdoors on
A man and woman smiling and posing for a selfie outdoors at a gathering, with chairs and other people in the background.
A woman with blonde hair and sunglasses sitting in a car, with a man with a beard, sunglasses, and a colorful tie-dye shirt driving.
Man with sunglasses on head, beard, wearing a black T-shirt, sitting at a wooden table in a restaurant, holding a smartphone, smiling at the camera.
A smiling woman and a man with a beard taking a selfie together in a dimly lit venue with colorful lights and a brick wall background.
Group of people enjoying an outdoor event, some sitting on grass, others standing, with mountains in the background, during sunset.
A couple taking a selfie outdoors during sunset. The woman has long blonde hair, and the man has a beard, wearing a blue cap backwards and a tie-dye shirt.
A man with sunglasses and a blue cap, wearing a red puffer vest and beige shorts, stands on rocky terrain next to a brown dog with an orange carrier, in a canyon with large rocks and a waterfall overhead.
A man in a blue shirt, khaki shorts, and a blue cap is climbing a concrete outdoor staircase with pink sides and metal handrails. He carries a backpack and holds a water bottle. The staircase leads up to a red brick building with multiple windows, se
A man with sunglasses and a beard taking a selfie with a woman with long blonde hair against a bright yellow background with red line drawings of a bear, a heart, and a pencil.
A woman in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of orange, white, and pink flowers, sitting in a wicker chair with large pampas grass, with a man leaning over her in a dark vest, light blue shirt, and beige pants, with a wide-brimmed hat, in a rust
A couple is close together, touching foreheads and smiling, at night in an outdoor setting.
A joyful woman in a white lace dress holding a bouquet of orange and white flowers, being embraced by a man in a brown plaid blazer inside a dimly lit barn decorated with string lights.
A young male football player in a black and white uniform with the number 20, standing on a football field at night, holding a helmet, and hugging a woman in a brown jacket. Several people are in the background near bleachers.
Family of five standing outdoors in autumn with colorful trees in the background, smiling and posing together.
A young woman with long brown hair and closed eyes, standing outdoors in a snowy scene, wearing a color-block sweater in shades of brown, white, and beige.
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a red sweater, standing outdoors during sunset, looking down with her hand on her chest.
A woman with long wavy blonde hair wearing an orange textured sweater and light blue jeans, smiling and looking downward, standing outdoors near a house.
A young woman with long brown hair standing outdoors during sunset, wearing a leopard print long-sleeve shirt and black skirt, with autumn trees in the background.
A woman with blonde hair in braids, sitting outdoors on a rock, holding a soda can, and resting her chin on her hand, looking at the camera.
A young man and woman standing outdoors in a park on a cloudy day.
A woman wearing sunglasses and a tan Nike hoodie takes a selfie in front of a wall decorated with vinyl records and potted plants.
A close-up selfie of four smiling people, two men and two women, outdoors with a porch or patio area in the background.
A group of five people sitting and standing on a front porch in front of a yellow house, smiling and posing for a photo.
Two girls, one adult and one teenager, standing in a gymnasium, holding certificates and a medal, smiling after a soccer award ceremony.
A young male athlete with a medal around his neck stands next to a smiling woman on a sports field, both embracing each other. The background shows other people and athletes, with a stadium and trees in the distance.
A woman with long hair looking down near the water, with a vehicle in the background.
A person standing on a beach at sunset with their arms raised and making peace signs, with an island and clouds in the background.
A woman standing on a rock with arms raised, surrounded by tall palm trees in a desert landscape.
A woman in a striped poncho walking over driftwood on a rocky beach with cliffs and a lighthouse in the background under a cloudy sky.
Two women in white dresses dancing on a grassy field with a forest background, during autumn.
A joyful couple in formal clothing holding hands and smiling as they walk through a line of people reaching out to celebrate at an outdoor wedding.
A woman with long blonde hair wearing sunglasses and a white shirt sitting inside a vehicle, with trees visible outside the window, and a beaded necklace draped over the leather seat.
A woman in a white dress and brown hat standing in a desert landscape with red rock formations and cloudy sky.
A woman in a white dress and brown hat standing on rocks amidst a desert landscape with large red rock formations and a cloudy sky in the background.
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