Nashville wedding photographer, Shane Irwin

Dylan + Andrea: married

2012-02-11T15:37:00.000-08:00

I know, I have been MIA on my blog for a long time now. After finishing up a very busy 2011 season, I took some to catch up on editing, business planning, getting engaged, moving, etc. Well, I'm back, and this is my first blog in too many weeks!

Wedding date 11/11/11
Dylan and Andrea, married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bowling Green, KY. What a gorgeous church! Normally, us wedding photographers don't show off many photos from the actual ceremony, but in this case, I'm going to. It was too beautiful not to.

Andrea and Dylan's wedding was the third in a trilogy of 2011 weddings that I shot for their family in 2011. One, being Andrea's sister, Amanda. Thanks to all of you for the honor of photographing your family. You are all great people to know.

Enjoy the photos, and be sure to visit my website, if you haven't yet. Click HERE.

(below, a little Michael Jackson impersonator in the crowd)

Vince and Emily married at Ft. Campbell

2011-12-22T09:11:00.000-08:00

Vince and Emily were married November 12th, 2011 at Ft. Campbell, KY. It was a very special location, overlooking a beautiful lake that rested on lower ground. Stunning!

Vince and Emily were awesome to work with! The wedding ceremony was beautiful, and the reception full of great moments and memories. I hope to post more soon....
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Please be sure to visit my website and galleries at www.ShaneIrwinPhotography.com

(Awesome photo below captured by my 2nd shooter, Shellene. This is where wind meets brides veil!)

Brandon and Jenny married in KY.

2011-12-07T14:15:00.000-08:00

Brandon and Jenny, married in Bowling Green, KY., on Oct 8th, 2011. Not only was it a special day for the Marine and his new bride, and but next day was pretty fun too. We met up for one of my favorite things, a "day after" photo shoot. Back on with the wedding attire, and out for some great photo shooting adventures. They had access to a family saloon, as seen below, and also a cattle range, and a bridge, and some various country roads.

The wedding itself took place at a beautiful country church in Bowling Green. There were two young, friendly cats who followed us around outside the church all day as we shot various photos. At one point, while my attention was elsewhere, they commandeered my backpack style camera bag! (as seen below). Brandon and Jenny were a blast to work with, and I would love to keep them both as long term friends if they only lived closer. Good people!
I know this blog post is very photo heavy, but after two days of shooting, what else can I do?
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(Photos below by my 2nd shooter, Jessica Winn)

Brittney rocks the dress in Paris

2011-11-17T11:39:00.000-08:00

Welcome back to my camera, Brittney. Back in June of 2010, I shot the wedding of Brittney and Tommy (as seen in a past blog post) We had been in contact since then about some day doing a bridal photo shoot, in Paris, TN where she was married. They even have a mini Eiffel tower. So just recently, I made the trip to Paris, and we spent a couple hours shooting one of my "rock the dress" photo shoots. I love it!

We knew we would be visiting the mini Eiffel tower for a few shots, but the rest of the time was spent doing what I love to to, which is "drive and shoot". We ride around town looking for locations to shoot at. The always sparks creativity on the spot. We spotted some train cars with pink graffiti on them, and we use that, as well as the inside of one of the cars. (as seen below, with the streak of light coming diagonally through the side doors and hitting the other side. We also shot in the town square, and at a couple other spots. Of course, moving very quickly, as time is a huge factor. Late afternoon when the sun is low. That is the optimal time to shoot.

I also brought along a videographer to capture behind the scenes footage of the shoot, and that video is close to being done. I will post a link to see it, once it's ready. Thanks also to Tommy, Brittney's husband for being my assistant for the day, and holding lights and reflectors as needed.

Thanks for the great shoot, Brittney. You rock.
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Dylan and Andrea engaged

2011-11-03T19:47:00.000-07:00

Dylan and Andrea are going to be married next week, and I'm only now getting their engagement photos blogged! To say I've been busy is to not say it strong enough. This is the busiest time of year for me, as usual. There are lots of photo shoots I don't even get around to blogging at all, but I try to get most.

I met Dylan and Andrea when I was shooting the wedding of Andrea's sister Amanda. Also, as seen in my previous blog, the wedding of Ken and Joy. Joy is the aunt! What a fun family.
Andrea and Dylan, I will see you soon in Bowling Green, KY. on your wedding day. Let's capture some memories.

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Ken and Joy's wedding by the lake.

2011-10-20T18:43:00.000-07:00

Ken and Joy were married October 1st, and the weather was very cooperative for an outdoor wedding by the lake. The ceremony took place under a huge gazebo. I came to know Ken and Joy when I shot the wedding of Joy's nice, Amanda, earlier in the year in June. Soon, in November, I will be shooting the wedding of Amanda's sister Andrea. I know the family fairly well by now, and I feel like a family friend.

This time of year is always my busiest, and I'm usually lucky to get any time for blogging in the autumn months. I'll hopefully be back on track with more blogs ASAP. For now, enjoy the new photos!

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(Two photos below by my assistant/second shooter, Jessica Winn)

Vince and Emily engaged. Clarksville

2011-10-05T07:15:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm a big fan of balloons in photographs. Vince and Emily like them too. We spent a few hours in Clarksville, at two different locations. One location was at Riverwalk, a popular spot for the area.

Sometimes I blog a lot of photos, and sometimes just a few. Balloons are usually a great way to get me to blog a LOT. The color palette, the moving action, the wide open spaces I use for backdrops all makes for a grand collection of photos to share.

One thing I like the most about an engagement shoot, is getting to know the couple more than I had in the past. Likewise, they get much more familiar with me, and on the upcoming wedding day, we are like old friends. Each couple has their own dynamics, both with me, and with themselves as a couple, and that is part of my job that I appreciate so much. Speaking of upcoming weddings, theirs is coming up on November 12th. I'll be there.
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Josh and Amanda: Married at Travelers Rest Plantation

2011-09-20T15:13:00.000-07:00

Josh and Amanda became friends of mine almost 2 years ago. Of course, I was honored to be chosen to photograph their wedding on July 30th. The ceremony was outdoors, and I'm always a big fan of that. It was steamy hot outside, and very cool indoors, so each time we walked outside from inside, our camera lenses would instantly fog up! We had to plan ahead---more than usual. I love a good challenge.

It was definitely a fun, upbeat day. It had rained early in the day, but cleared out well before we arrived on site. Even their little dog Cobi got dressed up for the occasion, and joined the groomsmen at the ceremony. Love it!

Thanks Josh and Amanda for the chance to shoot your wedding and be part of your day. It was an honor.

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(Photos below by my assistant, Jessica)

"Day after" shoot--with balloons.

2011-09-05T19:24:00.000-07:00

Sometimes a bride and groom choose to have more photos made--after the wedding day. We call that a "day after" shoot. Sometimes, it takes place weeks, or months after the actual wedding. In this case, Bobby and Brittany were married back on Jan 1st. (see my January post). We have now done our day after shoot, and it was a huge success!

Balloons make GREAT photo props, and I will be doing even more of this in the near future. For this day though, we were shooting in Castalian Springs at a beautiful location known as the Cragfont historic home, with surrounding fields and gardens. What a great place. They also host weddings there.

As is usually the case, the weather was great for the shoot, and we had fun shooting. Bobby and Brittany have become good friends of mine, and we also enjoyed some great Mexican food after the shoot!

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Cynthia & Erich's secret wedding

2011-08-08T05:25:00.000-07:00

Ever wonder what a small, secret wedding looks like when it's fully documented in photographs? Whether you have or not, this is it! I was so honored to be the witness and photographer for Cynthia and Erich's wedding this past spring. What a great looking couple.

Their wedding took place at one of their favorite spots where they spend time together. It was really something VERY special for us all. After the beautiful, quaint ceremony, we had a great time making some photos for the new couple to remember their special day with. If you are wondering, the wedding is no longer "secret" at this time, hence my freedom to now share it with you.

This wedding was truly something to remember for a lifetime, and I wish Erich and Cynthia the very best, and a lifetime of love to share with each other! Thanks both of you.

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Kevin and Lauren get married.

2011-07-17T19:43:00.000-07:00

Married at lakeside, out in a rustic area, and how beautiful it was! Whispering Pines in Summertown to be exact. June 4th, 2011. Lauren's color palette for her wedding was perfect. Her bouquet, as well as other floral details was a perfect fit for the location...and for her. What a beautiful bride. What a special group of people.

The happy new couple escaped via pontoon boat, and I'm in love with those photos! A send-off with bubbles and a boat is always a photographer's dream.

I honestly love what I do, and feel so honored every single time I get to photograph the wedding of a new couple. This is their big day, and the wedding will always be remembered through the images I captured. What an honor, and responsibility! Thank you Lauren and Kevin.

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(Photo above by my second shooter, Jessica Winn)

Ryan and Tia's Island Wedding

2011-06-26T18:36:00.000-07:00

Gateway Island, Murfreesboro, TN. What a great place for a wedding! Surrounding water, and surrounding friends make for a great outdoor wedding. Ryan and Tia's friendship and love for each other is obvious, and inspiring. They are always up for another spontaneous round of "Rock, Paper, Scissors"!

The ceremony took place at Gateway Island, which was a really beautiful location. I'm so excited about all the colorful photos. The bridesmaids were each wearing a different color, which really helped brighten up the scene. Wedding planning was by Kennedy Occasions, and they really hit a home run here.

It's been fun knowing Ryan and Tia, and I'm thrilled about being chosen to shoot their wedding. The weather was good, the people were awesome, and the photos are looking good too. I know you both are excited to see the rest. Soon, very soon!

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(Photos below by Shellene, one of my 2nd shooters)

Adam & Theresa's wedding.

2011-06-06T08:25:00.000-07:00

May 7th, 2011. Adam and Theresa were married in a beautiful backyard ceremony in Brentwood. I Wanted to share a few photos with you from this event. I think they convey the sense of the day's events. I love outdoor weddings!
I'm right in the middle of peak wedding season, so more blogs to come as soon as I have time, which is in short supply lately. Lots of outdoor weddings for me this year. Yeah, it's a heat wave lately, and I usually wear black. I still love what I do.

Tia & Ryan engagement. The Wizard of Oz

2011-05-28T07:13:00.000-07:00

Today as I write this blog, it is actually the wedding day of Ryan and Tia! I am finally getting around to blogging their engagement photos, which we had a great time shooting, by the way.

Ever watched an old movie with your sweetheart out in an open field, with popcorn to boot? It's easy, just bring a TV with rabbit ears, some popcorn, a blanket, and each other. OK, yes I like engagement photos that have a theme. A theme that the couple loves and relates to, and is part of them. So, here it is! Watching tv together. (visit this blog again soon, as I will likely post a couple more photos from this shoot)

And now, time to pack up and go shoot their wedding in a few hours!
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Jenna's "Rock the dress" photo shoot.

2011-05-15T07:33:00.000-07:00

This beautiful model's name is Jenna. After about 3-4 hours of driving and shooting, we had created so many beautiful photos, I don't really have room to post them all. Below is a sample though!

I wanted to spend a few hours with a bride or a model so that I could show off some things that can be done when time is permitting. I want to encourage future brides to plan for lots of photo time on their wedding day. Either that, or plan a "day after" shoot. Or maybe a "Rock the dress" shoot. How about a "Trash the Dress" shoot? (yeah, the dresses usually only get wet, not actually trashed)

Jenna was great to work with, and I hope to shoot her actual wedding, whenever that day may happen!

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(see the new "featured gallery" on my site if you want to see a lot more from this photo shoot)

Amanda and Scott engaged-- Moss Wright Park

2011-04-15T06:20:00.000-07:00

As busy as I have been, one would think I could be blogging a new photo shoot every other day. The thing with being so busy, is I haven't had time to write a blog! Finally, thanks to today's big expected thunderstorms, I can stay inside and catch up on some things, including showing off this wonderful couple.
This is Scott and Amanda. I will be shooting their wedding on June 11th. We had fun making some engagement photos at Moss Wright Park in Goodlettsville. I have actually never done a shoot there until now. They wanted a location with streams and trees, so this place popped into my mind while planning.
I'm looking forward to the wedding in June!
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Sam and Amber married at "The Standard"

2011-04-02T16:45:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful venue! I want to blog about 50 images from this wedding, but I'm going to keep it lower so Sam and Amber will have plenty of pleasant surprises when they get to see the entire collection.

Sam and Amber were married a week ago at The Standard. They have such a great set of family and friends, and this wedding will be in my mind for years to come. Their venue is located in downtown Nashville, and it was such a gorgeous place, full of old classic settings and atmosphere. Very classy indeed.

As usual, I had a blast being around this couple and their friends. I want to thank you both for having me capture your wedding in photographs. There are many more beautiful images yet to come.

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Deuce & Amber's wedding in Clarksville

2011-03-21T21:50:00.000-07:00

It was a gorgeous spring day, and perfect for a wedding. It was the type of weather a bride dreams of. The venue was Sango United Methodist church, and the stained glass windows that lined the walls of the sanctuary brought a colorful, pleasant burst of color into the scene.
Amber & Deuce have been a pleasure to know and to work with, right from the start. They also know how to have fun at a reception! Deuce and his guys had plenty of antics and surprises to keep everyone guessing what's next all night.
Thanks to both Amber and Deuce for trusting me to photograph your wedding. Let's do it again....for a 20 year renewal of vows. See ya in 20 years?

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Sam and Amber engaged at Leipers Fork

2011-03-08T11:13:00.000-08:00

Amber and Sam will be married in just a few weeks, on March 26th, and this is going to be a fun wedding for sure! I know, because I've already met many of their family and friends immediately following their engagement shoot out at Leipers Fork on Saturday.

It was cloudy and raining a little, which is not a problem, because umbrellas make great props.

I also was able to capture some action shots, as I requested them to bust out some of their reception dance moves for the camera. Now that was fun!

They also have one of the cutest little dogs I've ever seen in my life. Pictured below, as they hold him out for the camera! (I'm hoping they bring her to the wedding too)

I'm excited about this wedding, and I know they are too. Can't wait!
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Photography Tip #1 "Not a cloud in the Sky"

2011-02-17T18:44:00.000-08:00

"Not a cloud in the sky!". To a photographer, that's very bad news! We LOVE clouds.

I've decided to do an occasional photography tip article, which can be used by everybody from vacationers, to seasoned photo buffs.

In most types of photography, clouds are highly desired, even in wedding photography. They bring huge advantages to a photo shoot, whether it's people who are your subject, or landscapes. The photo on top of this post is one of my favorite landscapes that I shot two years ago while traveling the south Pacific. It's a photo of Sydney Harbor, in Australia. (my new favorite place on earth to visit). Imagine that photo, without those amazing cloud formations. The sky would be a huge blank, boring space. Nothing. If I had kept the photo in color, it would of course be a huge blue space. In B&W though, it would have been a huge gray space, had there been no clouds. Thank God for the clouds that day! The clouds are a major part of the photograph.

How about when people are the subject? Clouds again are ideal. The main reason for this is because the clouds soften, or "diffuse" the sunlight. The clouds transform the entire sky into a studio light. There is not much uglier than harsh, contrasty sunlight beating down on someone. Not only does is cause squinting, but it is just horrible photography all around. You've seen photos where the subjects have dark "raccoon eyes", because the sunlight is overhead, and the eye sockets get no light and become dark shadows in the photo. Other harsh shadows appear as well. Of course, the last hour of sunlight in a day, we refer to as "magic hour". The sun is low in the sky, and is diffused through the atmospere the entire way. But I digress. Let's get back to clouds.

With clouds, even on badly overcast days, there are no shadows. This is perfect! The lighting is even and uniform from all directions, like in a photography studio. Next time you are walking around outside on a very cloudy day, look for your shadow. There will be none. Or at least there may possibly be a very faint hint of a shadow.

The photo below was one I shot on a very cloudy day last summer. Notice the nice, even lighting on the faces of Ben and Cheyanne. I am predominantly a natural light shooter, and I did not use flash. There was no need for it.

Also, the photo below here, which I shot in the snow recently. Notice there are no shadows anywhere.(not even shadows casting off their bodies onto the ground) Not only was it very cloudy, but the snow on the ground makes for a great reflector to bounce light back up and all around my subjects, Joe and Kimberly. There is a very faint hint of shadow on her face from her hat, but not nearly enough to call for flash.

So if you like taking photographs, wait for a really cloudy day, then get happy, and pull that camera out, and go shooting! Count those clouds as big fluffy blessings from above. The clouds "dress up" the sky in your landscape shots, and they soften the light for your people shots. They really are your friends. Embrace them.
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Jack Bauer--engaged!

2011-01-14T11:43:00.000-08:00

Ok ok, it's not Jack Bauer, but it made a great headline!
Meet Joe and Kimberly. Here are a few photos from their recent engagement shoot, which we did in the snow. We purposely waited for a snowy day, as we thought it would go great with the Loveless Cafe and Motel area. Unfortunately the Loveless Cafe closed before we got there, due to snow, but we used the outside location anyway, for half of our shoot.

Thanks to this wonderful couple, they supplied my with some special hand and foot warming packets, which really helped. We also had a ton of fun shooting the Jack Bauer look alike shot, which you see here at the bottom. Try posing, and copying Jack Bauer's serious look, with a camera in your face, without cracking up!
Cheers to Kimberly and Joe. Thanks for a fun day.

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New Year wedding! Brittany & Bobby

2011-01-10T05:58:00.000-08:00

Wedding date: 1/1/11

This is how you start a year off properly. You get married! Bobby and Brittany gave me the honor of photographing their wedding in Gallatin on New Year's day. The decor theme was "Phantom of the Opera". Gotta love it!

There were some really amazing things that even lead up to me being chosen for the job. Some of them, you really have to say "yeah, that was God".

Well, as I do sometimes, I showed up at the hair salon early before the wedding. My second shooter for the day, Shellene, was also on hand. We got plenty of those special "getting ready" shots of Brittany and her girl crew. One of these photos is posted below. The wedding itself was very special, as are the bride and groom.
Thanks to you both.

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(this well framed photo above, shot by Shellene)

Christmas with the family.

2010-12-27T07:34:00.000-08:00

I figured I would take the time to post a few photos from my own Christmas family gathering.

Snow on Christmas day is something to really thank God for. It was just enough to make everything white, but not enough to inhibit travel.

These photos were mostly shot in a casual manner, not getting too involved with "making photos". Just more like having fun. At the end, the last two photos are my cousin's nephew Alex. I'm not sure what that makes him to me. We spontaneously decided to grab my grandmother's big red coat, then array him with lots of bling, including my new watch, and some misc rings. He was transformed into instant hip hop artist, "Iced Alex".

(Pictured above is my beautiful cousin Christel and her lil dog , Mia. )

I hope you and your family had as great a Christmas as we did. it truly was one of our best in years.

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Adam & Theresa engaged. "Arrington Vineyards"

2010-12-05T08:15:00.000-08:00

This was an especially fun engagement shoot for me, and I know Adam and Theresa had a blast too. My clients all know I like to try to incorporate a theme into my engagement shoots. Our theme was "all things Vineyard and wine".

Arrington Vineyards, owned by Kix Brooks, who is half of the superstar country duo "Brooks & Dunn", was a great location for a shoot, even if the vines are out of season for the winter. Still...amazing! Arrington Vineyards is located in Arrington, TN.

After some wine tasting, and picking up a bottle to go, we hit the vineyard, and made some beautiful photos. Adam and Theresa were "naturals" at being great subjects, and are fine people as well. I'm totally stoked about these photos!

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Deuce & Amber engaged. "The barn"

2010-11-30T07:30:00.000-08:00

March 19th, Deuce & Amber will be married. Oh yes, I will be there. In the meantime, we have some pretty cool engagement photos to hold us over!

I had scouted out a few locations for the shoot that day, and what you see is what was chosen after 2 hours of my scouting. However, it's not always easy finding a beautiful location that is accessible. At one point, I drove down a side road, pulled over, got out of my vehicle and was shooting a couple of test photos of the area, when a man in a golf cart drove out from his house to promptly tell me I was on private property and I need to leave now! He was smiling, but his words were very to the point. I didn't actually see a shotgun at his side, but I strongly suspect one existed. I left. I eventually found the locations you see in the photos.

Upon meeting up with Deuce and Amber an hour later, in a more friendly environment, we had fun shooting these photos(and a lot more). At one point, one of them ( I will keep the identity secret) bumped their head pretty good on a 2x4 in the tobacco barn. I hope there was not a huge welt! Overall, it was a great time. The clouds were perfect for photography, and we had fun making photos. See you both in March.

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Phillip & Melissa: Log House wedding

2010-11-26T09:04:00.000-08:00

Well I've had such a super busy last 2 months, I'm just now getting around to adding another few photos here and there on my blog. I will likely start cutting back on my quantity of photos per blog entry, but I'm hoping to blog more frequently. So.....

Wedding date: Oct. 16th. Buchanon Log House in Nashville was the location chosen by Phillip and Melissa, both of whom I met while I was shooting the wedding of Ryan and Nan, back on May 15th. Phillip and Melissa are such a fun couple, and the wedding was full of fun moments and surprises. It was beautiful weather for this outdoor event, and the big tree with yellow leaves out in the field was a visual gift from God. Thanks to both of you for allowing me the honor of photographing your big day!

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Kevin & Lauren engagement in Franklin

2010-11-14T07:14:00.000-08:00

Kevin and Lauren will be married on June 4th, 2011, and I will be there too. Until then, they have a fun collection of new engagement photos to enjoy. I really like having some sort of theme with my engagement shoots. It adds a great element to the set. Since Kevin is a mountain bike enthousiast, and even built this bike from ground up, we had fun with mountain biking as our theme.
Thanks Kevin and Lauren for the honor of being chosen to photograph your wedding in June. See you then.
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Ryan and Jordan engaged

2010-11-01T19:30:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I haven't blogged in a few weeks, but I have come back finally. This past October has been the busiest month of my career. I have to say though, I like it that way! Below is one of my many shoots of recent days.

Ryan and Jordan will be getting married in Colorado, one of my favorite states. For now, they are still here in Nashville, and I was lucky enough to be hired to shoot their engagament photos downtown. There are so many great, scenic locations downtown, and we walked around, using a good variety of them.

Ryan and Jordan are a great couple to work with, and never run short of affection for each other, and it shows. Enjoy the new photos everyone.

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Galen & Angela at "The Factory"

2010-10-13T13:42:00.000-07:00

October 9th, at The Factory in Franklin, TN. Galen and Angela were married at this location, which is one of my favorite places to be at. Just being there is great, but being there for a wedding is even better. We were inside Jameson Hall, and they took advantage of every bit of it with a fairly packed house!
Lots of fun people, fun dancing, a faith based ceremony, and a surprise or two just to top things off. Thanks Galen and Angela for having me photograph your big wedding day! It was an honor.
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Matthew & Jessica: Day before deployment

2010-09-06T09:25:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago, Jessica contacted me about doing a shoot with them right before Matt deploys again to Afghanistan. We ended up shooting on the day before his latest deployment. He will be gone for up to a year. Come back safe, Matt!
This was my second time shooting with this couple, and they are really great people. We had a good time together, as usual. We shot at the Parthenon first, then we rode in Matt's extrememly fast new car to an undiclosed, hidden top secret location for further shots, which included the aforementioned, very fast car!
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Ben & Cheyanne "Vintage Engagement"

2010-08-17T20:34:00.000-07:00

A vintage inspired engagement shoot in Nashville. Ben and Cheyanne were incredible subjects to photograph, as they played the part to perfection. What a fun couple to work with! Waiting for a train can be lonely, but not when you have each other. They are waiting on the wedding train, and it's coming their way.

Thanks to both of you for going the full 9 yards with me on this shoot. I had a great time. We all had a vision, and made it happen.

Stephanie & Daniel at Cedarwood Mansion

2010-08-08T09:17:00.000-07:00

If ever there were a "dream location" for a wedding in Nashville, Cedarwood Mansion is just that. Stephanie and Daniel were married there on Friday, August 6th. The word "balmy" does come to mind, but it was so worth it for everybody.

An intimate gathering of friends and family were on hand for the day. Stephanie and Daniel were kind enough to spend a little extra time with me in the sweltering heat, for the purpose of capturing some artistic style photos to feed my need for expression, and satisfy their own desires for some romantic album photos.

Thank you Daniel and Stephanie for all the kindness, and for trusting me to shoot your wedding and engagement photos. I may add a few more photos to this blog in a day or two. Check back soon.
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(Photo above my my 2nd shooter, Shellene)

(Photo below my my 2nd shooter, Shellene)

Just busy, not vanished

2010-07-20T08:18:00.000-07:00

Yes it's been a month since my last post. Much longer than usual for me. Trust me, I'm still here, I'm just working in front of the computer more than behind a camera lately. But I love it.

June was a big month for me, obviously being the peak of wedding season. After the weddings are done, there are many days of editing that happens next. For every hour of actual shooting I do, there are many hours of editing to be done in post production. So between that, and a whole new something else I'm cooking up, but can't go into right now, I've been a busy man!

It's a hot summer isn't it? I always look forward to autumn weather. Best time of the year. The touch of a slight chill in the air, the more relaxed feel of life, and the more normal core body temperature! It's on it's way. In the meantime, keep in touch everyone, and tell a friend about Shane Irwin Photography when you get a chance.

My next wedding shoot is coming up soon, followed by a baby dedication the next day. Until next time.....
Aloha, from the tropical paradise known as Nashville, TN.

Tommy & Brittney wedding in Paris

2010-06-21T20:29:00.000-07:00

I love to tell people I shot a wedding in Paris. Yes it's true, however, it's Paris, TN. It's a quaint town with a beautiful city square. Yes, even a small Eiffel tower.

Brittney and Tommy were married two days ago from the time I write this late night blog. A beautiful church, a beautiful bride, and a twist on the usual. Brittney and Tommy elected to have a "first look" moment, and photo op. Departing from the tradition of not laying eyes on each other before the ceremony, we were able to catch some great moments of this bride and groom sharing some special moments alone before the wedding took place. Nice touch!

I will be posting more photos soon, but for now, this should give you a little taste of the day. Enjoy the photos! (Click on any photo to enlarge it. It will have much more impact)

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All the girls joined the band to sing "Brown Eyed Girl"

Tony and Elizabeth wedding 6/12/10

2010-06-14T16:16:00.000-07:00

Liz and Tony had a big day.....on their "big day", without a doubt. Lots of grandeur, space, and one amazing reception.

Elizabeth looked like a princess that day, and that was the general consensus that was echoed all around. What a great looking wedding party altogether. We spent time photographing everyone at 3 different locations. First, the hotel, for "getting ready" shots, and some portraits. Then off to the grand church for the ceremony. Finally, we departed for a new venue in town, the Noah Liff Opera Center. Great location for a reception!

We had a full day of shooting for sure, and I'll be recovering for a few days! (I'm guessing the same for my second shooter, Shellene Kent) Yes, wedding photography can be a lot of work, but what a great way to spend energy, doing what you love and capturing memories for a new family! Gotta love it. Thanks Liz, Tony, and all the great family and friends I met.
I will add another few photos here in a day or two. Check back soon.
Nashville wedding photographer, Shane Irwin.
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(Dress photo by Shellene)

(Cake shot by Shellene)

Branden & Rachel wedding in KY.

2010-06-07T20:47:00.000-07:00

Yesterday's wedding in Hopkinsville, KY was amazing. Branden and Rachel had a lot of originality in their wedding plans, and it really worked well. Modern music, summer colours, fun venue, and a very large, lively crowd. Kudos to the new couple, and to great wedding guests!

My 2nd shooter for the day, Shellene Kent, was on hand to help me cover all the angles and details that I couldn't catch. (It's hard to be everywhere at once. Well, impossible)

Enjoy the "teaser" photos everyone. I'll be placing a few more on here through the next couple days. Keep checking back!

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(Photo below by Shellene)

(Photo below by Shellene)

Portraits of Eli

2010-05-27T16:22:00.000-07:00

Eli is only a tad over 2 years old, yet was one of my easiest subjects ever to photograph! Amazing what can come of a 2 year old, some hay, and a dirt clod.

Eli was helping his dad Daniel to re-seed a lawn, and spread the essential hay over the newly spread seed. I saw this as a perfect time to grab a few candid photos of this little cutie. Daniel and I had been recently talking about such a shoot anyway, so I simply asked Daniel, and he said go for it.

Lucky for me, Eli wasn't quite familiar with a "big camera", so I kept my distance mostly, using my long telephoto lens. Once spotted though, Eli came to investigate to see what this big contraption was that I was holding up to my eye. This curiosity was captured in the closeup photo you see here below. Quickly though, he went back to his business of partially spreading hay, and partially being a 2 year old!

I will soon be adding more family and child photography to my portfolio, so help spread the word. Wedding photography will of course remain my focus, but how can I pass up this type of fun you see here?
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Ryan and Nan: Chinese theme wedding

2010-05-16T16:59:00.000-07:00

The colors and design of this wedding speak for themselves. It was a perfect fusion of Chinese and American tradition! Beautiful reds, golds, white, and all the floral varieties to top it off.

The weather was all over the place this day. Cloudy, stormy, clear. At one point, about 45 minutes before the ceremony, the church lost all power, and we were left in pure darkness, but only for about a minute. All was restored, and we resumed. Nothing like a little extra excitement to build the tension.

Nan and Ryan had a beautiful ceremony. I wish them well in their new life together! It's been an honor to know them both. I have a feeling there will be relatives in China who will have interest in this week's blog. More Nashville wedding photography here.

Another great use for engagement photos, below!

Nate and Tasha: Outdoor wedding

2010-05-09T19:59:00.000-07:00

Nathan and Tasha were married yesterday at a beautiful outdoor location in Joelton, TN. Rawlings Country Club was the venue, and it includes lots of green grass, a creek, trees, reception hall, and on this day, perfect weather! It was just a week ago exactly when the now infamous Nashville flood of 2010 hit us. We got lucky!

I had a great time shooting Nate and Tasha's engagement photos a few months ago, and it was just as fun to be spending their big wedding day with them. My 2nd shooter/assistant for this wedding was Shellene Kent, and she really nailed some great shots.(Photos #1, 9, & 12 in this blog entry are hers)

Enjoy the photos everyone! I know I enjoyed making them. If you like what you see, help spread the word!
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Daniel & Stephanie engagement, Army Style

2010-04-18T12:12:00.000-07:00

I love my job. I get to work with wonderful couples like this on a regular basis, doing something I love, and something that they have fun doing; being models for a day. Stephanie and Daniel were so laid back, just being themselves as I lined up these shots in my eye and camera. Toward the end of the shoot, their little one made a few cameos in the frames!

We arrived onto Ft. Campbell, KY. late in the afternoon, about 90 minutes before sunset, as planned. Most of these photos were made using natural, available light. Some, near the end of the shoot, I added off camera flash for just a touch of fill lighting.

Daniel and Stephanie will be married August 6th, and I will be there with cameras blazin'. Daniel will be deploying once again back to the middle east later in August. I trust he will will return safely!
To see more engagement photos, click here to go to my site.

Nan & Ryan Nashville Engagement

2010-04-11T12:23:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful day in Nashville. I met Nan and Ryan in downtown Nashville for the shoot, and once we got started shooting, their relationship together was easy to see in the photos. I asked Nan to teach me a few words in Chinese, but I wasn't able to quite grasp the language in 5 minutes. I may need a little bit longer.

We started out shooting right by the Cumberland river, accross from downtown. It's really a beautiful area, and provides a clear, unobstructed view of downtown Nashville. We walked our way up and onto the slightly famous Shelby Street Bridge for more photos.

Finally making our way to Centenial Park to shoot around the perimiter of the Parthenon building. The Nashville Parthenon is a nearly full scale replica of the original in Athens, Greece. It's beauty and grandeur is stunning. It also happens to be a great place for some photographs to be made. It was dark by the time we got there, and with the help of my mobile location lighting, we made some special photos for Nan and Ryan to have forever as memories. They will be married May 15th, and I look forward to capturing their wedding for them!

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New logo is done, and unveiled!

2010-04-04T18:06:00.000-07:00

Things have been happening fast lately for me. Many improvements have taken place, and many more are yet to come in the very near future.

You may or may not have been to my website lately, but it is sporting a totally new logo, as well as the site itself having been totally revamped in a huge way. It's about 75% done, with more improvements yet to come. Check it out if you haven't stopped by recently! http://www.shaneirwinphotography.com/

My new "Shane Irwin Photography" logo is now done, after many countless design hours I have poured into it, making different styles and renditions. Another stone is now set.

I recently moved from one house to the other, here in Nashville. In fact, I just got myself all moved in yesterday, so today was a much needed break. (Although I now have a bad case of hand cramp from using the mouse, designing logos!)

I'm posting a couple of photos with my new logo on them, which I use for web images. These 2 little cuties are the daughters of a good friend of mine, and I shot these at the local "beach", as I call it. It's a section of lakeside in Hendersonville that has imported sand, and is very....beachy.

Keep an eye out for more changes and improvements. I'm always in "upgrade mode".

Elizabeth & Tony engagement at The Factory

2010-03-28T18:38:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth and Tony wanted to shoot their engagement photos in Franklin, TN. We went out to our chosen location, The Factory. Built in 1929, this old factory has been restored and remodeled into a beautiful place full of shops, businesses and theatres. Liz and Tony will be married this year on the 12th of June, and yes, I'll be there!
We also drove just a few minutes from The Factory into downtown Franklin, a town full of charm, antiquities, old and modern beauty. We had a great time shooting, and so did their little energetic Yorkie, Mason!

I spotted this little old utility room that is not in use......until now....

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Matt and Lisa's wedding

2010-03-21T13:16:00.000-07:00

Matt and Lisa were married on March 20th in Clarksville, Tennessee, but they currently live in Oklahoma . What a fun couple to work with! Their family and friends were great to be around, and the wedding was beautiful. Lisa comes from Korean descent, and her mother was truly of the sweetest, kindest ladies!

The wedding took place at 5pm inside a beautiful church interior, full of tradition and marvelous architecture. Amber tinted crystallized glass windows gave a warm glow. High arching rafters created a photographic dream.

The reception was at a great location, custom made for fun and celebration. The dance floor itself was a thing of beauty to look at. The musical trio consisted of guitar, percussion, sax, and some great layered vocals. They played modern pop music, which was the perfect fit for the occasion.
The food was heavy on Korean style, and it was absolutely delicious. Chop sticks were the tool of choice!
Overall, it was a great night. I wish Matt and Lisa a great life together!