The Root Photography Blog

Audrey + Joe : Sandia Resort & Casino Wedding in Albuquerque, NM

November 4, 2015 by Jensey 3 Comments

Audrey and Joe were married at the Sandia Resort in Albuquerque a few weeks ago. I mean… Look at this view from Audie’s getting ready room!! This wedding was extra special of course, because Joe is my cousin! It was such a perfect family reunion, and any wedding with my dad and sister in attendance is pretty much the best kind of wedding. :)

This was Audrey’s great-great-great grandmother’s button hook… I’m 95% sure I put the correct amount of “great’s” in there. ;)

Our faaaaaaaavorites!!! Y’all are gorgeous.

That. Backdrop. You. Guys. <3

Audie and Joe, thank you for having us and being so incredibly patient with your previews. We can’t wait to share the rest soon!!!

Kellie + Derek : Dixon Art Gallery Wedding in Memphis, Tennessee

October 26, 2015 by Jensey 4 Comments

This is our second fall now not living in Tennessee, but our first year not taking a trip back to see the leaves change! It’s hard to plan a yearly trip now since fall is our busiest time of the year, but I’m so thankful we were able to make it back last year for Kellie and Derek’s wedding. This wedding was a favorite of last year, not just because of the gorgeous leaves and the abundance of stunning details all thought up by this creative bride, but also because I’ve known Kellie since I was a senior in high school and she was a freshman. :)

In high school, I took French 1-3, but senior year I decided to take Spanish 1 just for kicks. I was the only senior in a class of freshman, but the girls I met in that class made it one of my favorite classes I ever took! This is now the second wedding we’ve photographed with a bride that was in that Spanish 1 class with me, and we’ll be photographing our 3rd this December. So crazy and so incredibly wonderful!! This was our second wedding at the Dixon Art Gallery in Memphis and I’m still swooning over this location.

Kellie, I wish we could repeat your gorgeous wedding every week. Thank you so much for bringing me home. :)

The only thing more beautiful than that lace gown is the woman wearing it!

And now an abundance of gratuitous detail shots. :)

This dresser greeted their guests and held the programs for the wedding- How cool is that? Also, Kellie designed and made her own letterpress invitations and programs.

Love a groom who knows how to bustle. <3

Kathy + Jeff : Orlando Florida Wedding Preview

October 22, 2015 by Jensey 2 Comments

The days leading up to a wedding, Nate and I are watching our weather apps like hawks. There are months in Florida during hurricane season that you really never know until hours before whether or not rain will hit, but we’re willing it off with all our might! The hourly forecast for Kathy and Jeff’s ceremony time was all over the board, but we crossed our fingers, hoped for the best, and took as many pre-ceremony photos we could juuuuuuust in case… I’ve never been more thankful for a first look couple!

Kathy wanted their parents and bridal party to quietly watch their first look from the groomsmen balcony- So sweet. <3

Soooooo much love for this silly flower girl!!

The before…

… And the after! In nearly 10 years of weddings, this was our first ceremony in the pouring rain. I’m a strong believer in rain bringing luck to couples on their wedding day, so I think these two are set for life! :)

“Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry, when I take you out in my surrey, when I take you out in my surrey with the fringe on top!” <3

Kathy and Jeff, thank you for smiling through the storm! It couldn’t have happened to a better, more easy going couple! We love y’all and can’t wait to share more soon. :)