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Statham Senior 2012

Dorothy McCuskey — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:01:25 +0000

Wrapping up this years senior session.. we did this one in Louisiana one of my frequently traveled areas with Statham Hartman at Sumner High School. We were able to go out on the field it was super awesome.
I love this kind of access.. his mom and dad came out to help assist us.. My sister Debbie and I.
Great people, it was a fun afternoon.
Congrats Statham!!!!!! wahooooo

Dorothy McCuskey — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:46:23 +0000

What a great day in the Collierville Square I love love shooting there so many different back drops there.. and it changes so through the seasons. In the summer months its neat because we are able to go out there and shoot while most business are closed.. leaving the streets and allys all for us to use.
First time meeting Kevin on this shoot really awesome guy, very easy going. Ashley is just a doll pretty and sweet.
Looking forward to the big day in July see yall soon!!!

Kevin really loved this shot LOL it was funny setting it up for him.

Crystal and Chad

Dorothy McCuskey — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:21:17 +0000

GREAT TIME out at Collierville Square with Chad and Cystal. They have their big day set up at the beautiful Carahill Hills II in Gallaway. So looking forward to it. Just a great couple ENJOYED IT GUYS SEE YOU SOON!

CRYSTAL has the blueist eyes, just gorgous

KC and Matthew

Dorothy McCuskey — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:52:35 +0000

Wedding day coming up quickley June 9th at the FAB Carahills II in Gallaway TN. KC was referred to me by a wonderful couple we photographed about 3 yrs ago Brittany Crouch, I am so looking forward to the wedding not only be at Carahills and the staff there, working with Matthew and KC but Brittany will be there as well. We headed downtown for the shoot they came up from Alabama to make this appt., we had very little time that weekend to make it happen, praying it did not rain, by the Grace of God weather was perfect even though the weather man called for rain.
KC has been a blast to work with this year its going to be an exciting wedding!

Kayle Howard

Dorothy McCuskey — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:43:41 +0000

Awwwww my sweet lil friend Kayle, known her from Starbucks way back, she has now completed alot since then and just recently Graduated and needed some photos for the Graduation! you go Kayle.
We had such a good time her Nana came out with us to Arlington Square to assist in Wardrobe change and such.. great having her around.
I was very very excited when Kayle called me on this.. appreciate her bunches.

Here we are going for that professional head shot.

Then we let the FUN BEGIN :0)

CUTE CUTE CUTE

Getting Rid of Wedding Stress

Dorothy McCuskey — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:38:50 +0000

Stress is natural, it happens. But when you have that support system to be there as a buffer it makes life so much easier for both the bride and the groom.

So, what causes blushing brides to become bridezillas? The pressure can build and really get to people. Those who get easily stressed out may not be able to cope with it well and it comes out in yelling, getting upset.

How to avoid wedding stress? Experts say:

1. Stay healthy, don’t let your diet or exercise routine suffer.
2. Learn how to delegate, ask people to help.
3. Break things down to manageable tasks and focus only on those tasks one at a time.
4. Make a timetable
5. Utilize technology by posting a website.

Technology will help you eliminate a lot of the anxiety and stress and make it so much easier to communicate with everybody and have everything organized. And most important: keep to a budget so things don’t get out of hand;

Amanda and Jeff Chattanooga TN

Dorothy McCuskey — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:05:36 +0000

Oh my gosh what a great time!!! The couple was awesome first time meeting in person on the wedding day and it all went so smoothly. We had corresponded through phone calls and emails but alot was taking care of by her helpful Coordinator Malisa. The scenery there just gave me goosebumps what a of fun place to shoot on the RIVER.
We did endure some sprinkles but they were troopers I asked if they were ok while we were shooting and they were like lets go for it. So we were out on the board walk with some sprinkles in the water just fantastic. This was truley a good time!

The first look! –saaaaweeeeet–

Chattanooga 2012

Dorothy McCuskey — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:59:18 +0000

What a blast we had a wedding there with Jeff and Amanda so we made a little vacation out if it. Gosh its just beautiful there!!!
I wanted to move there that weekend lol its clean, pretty, LOTS TO DO, AND the people are amazingly polite I mean REALLY POLITE! IT was so refreshing. We did make it to Ruby Falls (amazing) RockCity (beautiful) and the Aquarium.
Our room inside the Delta Queen

Our hotel on water!!!
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oh did I MENTION HOW AWESOME THE FOOD WAS!!!!?

Nicole and Steven Central Station

Dorothy McCuskey — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:40:54 +0000

March 3rd 2012 The big day for Nicole and Steven we started out at her friend Jennifer’s loft downtown Memphis where the girls got ready which was really really cool. I met them there while Elizabeth my second shooter started out at Central Station to get our detail shots and the guys, worked out perfect.
We had Dianne Trammel there from Bride savers coordinating which is great she kept the agenda and even ran the flowers down to the loft for us so we could get photos with the girls and there bouquets YOU ROCK DIANNE thank you!!
The FAB Paula Payton from Payton Perfect did a wonderful wonderful job on the flowers. Drapers did the CATERING YUM YUM as always! Then DJ Twinkie rocked the night out.
Was a perfect night! Great couple and working with wonderful people

DRAPERS AWESOME FOOD 901-385-7788

Payton Perfect

Dorothy McCuskey — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:56:23 +0000

A Vision of Floral Style – Paula did a wonderful job at the Bennett Ceremony March 31st 2012 at Carahills II The flowers were sooooo amazing
Paula always does a FAB job – her flower designs will give you goosebumps.. our clients are always so pleased with her work.

Paula Rush Payton
Event Designer
645 South Main Street
Ste 102
Memphis TN 38103
901.318.5313
paytpetalpop@aol.com
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