Overbay Photography Blog

COMING UP NEXT!–Lucy Kate 6 months

Kristen — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:46:18 +0000

Baby Greyson Newborn

Kristen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:43 +0000

Baby Greyson was born on December 13th, 2011. I went to high school with his mommy, Mandi, and was so excited when she asked me to take his newborn photos. Greyson was such a doll during his session. I love his dark head of hair he got from his momma. Such a blessing!

Salyer/Mizelle Engagement–Sneak Peek!

Kristen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:04:41 +0000

Luke + Coty

Kristen — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:16:08 +0000

Luke and Coty are such a perfect couple! They are both currently attending law school, but in different cities. Coty is here in Knoxville at University of Tennessee College of Law while Luke is away in Charleston, SC finishing his final year at College of Charleston. Luke interned this past summer at the same law firm where my husband works. I was thrilled when he asked me to take some photos of he and Coty as a couple while he was in town visiting her after the holidays. We met up in the Old City for a more urban setting and finished our session at the Bluebird Christmas Tree Farm in Heiskell, TN. The farm owner was so gracious to let us use his property after Coty contacted him with our unusual request. I LOVED this setting! Luke and Coty, here are a few favorites of mine below. Best of luck with this Spring semester!

Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Knoxville, TN

Kristen — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:03:31 +0000

I had the pleasure of working for Extreme Makeover Home Edition last week while they were in town filming a special episode that will air over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2012. The deserving family for this build was Daniel and Mandy Watson, who co-founded The Restoration House of East Tennessee. The Restoration House is an organization that supports low-income single mothers through transitional housing, mentoring, financial counseling, and educational opportunities. I met a close friend of the Watson’s while helping with the Thanksgiving send-off parade for the family. This friend shared the Watson’s story and the heart they have for these women. She said that Daniel and Mandy were inspired to start this organization based on their own histories as children of single mothers.

Extreme Makeover has always been one of my favorite shows. I just love the message it has of giving back to those in need. I actually had the opportunity to help with a EMHE build in Raleigh, NC while I was in college but there is nothing like having that big orange bus roll into TN to help someone in our very own community! There are no volunteers like the TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS!! These photos were taken for personal use only with no affiliation to EMHE.

Cole’s First Birthday Invitation

Kristen — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:37:00 +0000

I was so excited when my friend Julie asked me to design her son’s first b-day invitation. I am happy to have more time for some design in my life since I went full-time with my photography business. Check out his football themed party invitation which will be held the same weekend as the Super Bowl. Looking forward to celebrating Cole turning 1!

Luke Bailey–9 mo SNEAK PEEK!

Kristen — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:32:39 +0000

Dodson/Cheatham Wedding

Kristen — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:50:22 +0000

Lauren and Bo Cheatham tied the knot on November 18th, 2011. This was our last wedding of 2011 and it made for a fabulous finish! You might remember Lauren and Bo from their engagement session just a few months ago. They had a short engagement…but why wait? This couple is so apparently head over heels for each other. Their wedding ceremony was held at Salem Baptist Church and a reception followed with dinner and dancing at the infamous Sunsphere in downtown Knoxville. Lauren’s wedding cake and Bo’s grooms cake were two of my absolute favorites from this year! Scroll down to check out the cakes and some more of our favorites. Also, don’t miss their wedding slide show below! Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Cheatham!! Thanks again for asking us to be part of your special day!

http://www.overbayphotography.net/Slideshows/DodsonCheathamWedding

Happy 5 Year Anniversary to Stephanie & Mitch!

Kristen — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:35:37 +0000

Congratulations to my twin sister (and Overbay Photography assistant) on her 5 year wedding anniversary to her husband Mitch! The years have flown by and we wish you many more happy years to come. Can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store for you all!

Photo by Cable Photography.

COMING UP NEXT: Dodson/Cheatham Wedding!

Kristen — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:06:20 +0000