{ skye } hendersonville, tn. photography

Meet Skye.
She's a month old and enjoys long walks and naps. Pretty keen on a bottle too.
Oh. And....She's a bit of an angel.

{ my sam }

he has a soul of gold.

2011 MTSBOA Mid-State Concert

Back in January I took pictures at the 2011 MTSBOA Mid-State Concert. (if you're a band nerd...you need no explanation!) I was honored to do the design work for the CD with PCB Music. They turned out just as I had hoped. That's a good thing! :}

{ isaac -7 months old } hendersonville, tn. photography

Everyone, meet Isaac.

Isaac is Sam's teachers kiddo. We've been planning and planning and planning to get together but either pink eye or the superbowl got in our way!! (how dare they!)

Turns out that Isaac will be having surgery on his eye in July and we will be rockin' a photoshoot then, but we also wanted to snap some photos of him pre-surgery. So! We planned for a mini-session! He was HILARIOUS in the grass b/c he didn't quite know what to do with it....and a wee bit tired, but his beautiful blue eyes were captured on film.
So!
Enjoy the sneek peek of Isaac.

I LITERALLY laugh OUT LOUD every time i look at this picture. :}

{elena - 2011 senior} hendersonville, tn. senior photography

i see green...i see flowers....i feel...cold. the weather strikes a hard blow BUT amidst the 40 degree weather, Elena had nothing but smiles and giggles. She climbed trees and even went barefoot. trooper. perhaps one day the weather will cooperate with one of my shoots. i'm not going to make a habit of it. :}

More photos in her highlights video:

{ Dylan and Laura }

Ok. I don't know what it is about me and shoot days...but the weather seems to just go to extremes! Either it is too hot or 80 degrees all week...until the day of the shoot when it decides to drop down to 40.
Ah. But. I work with amazing people and Dylan and Laura were ABSOLUTE troopers!!! They bundled up in jackets and moved to the next location like pros! We laughed, shivered and ate a greasy burger at the end of the day.
They will be getting married in May, so this won't be the last you see of this couple.

Oh yes. Katy, Lauras little sister, was our tree shaking, coat carrying assistant. Bravo Katy!

Here are more highlights in the video :

Frank and Krista Torres

Frank and Krista's wedding was genuinely so special. I was so excited to be a part of it! (Lots of parts! Sang and took pics! :}) 
The moments captured on film were more than sweet....they were priceless.
Here are just a few shots...and the slideshow highlights.

Erin and Paul

1. i love new friends.
2. i love taking pics of new friends. :}

Paul and Erin needed some super quick promo shots to send out, so I met them on the day that God sealed the door shut on the Ark and it floated off towards its final destination. BUT! We scurried to a basement and magic was made.

So! You can also see Pauls website that I did at http://www.pcbmusic.com/ .
I also told him that he has to come a long with me on all of my shoots and bring his guitar.....talk about setting a mood!

Mis-Adventures of a Real Estate Photographer

For those that don't know, I also do Real Estate Photography in my downtime and the other night I was telling my friend about one of my many Misadventures whilst being out and about shooting houses...and I realized that I should write down these stories and share them, and join you in laughing at myself! :}

I already have a few that I've stored up in the vault that is my brain, so I won't overwhelm.  Maybe just share a couple as I go...and as they happen....

This first one is "Devil Cat".
I like cats.  I owned a cat growing up and he wasn't too friendly (of course...you wouldn't be either if you lived with a little girl (only child) who made you her Barbie pony and her BFF.)
The minute I walked into this house I knew that the cat wasn't too thrilled with me being there.
Bellowing from the kitchen, I figured I would go ahead and catch the rooms he wasn't in before chasing him out of that one.  Started to shoot the living room (that connects with the kitchen) completely oblivious that I was being stalked. 

Later, in looking at the photos, I saw this one...

When I moved to the other side of the room, my stalker went completely unnoticed.  I stood in front of the kitchen door snapping photos when WHAM! He jumped on my legs, grabbed at my feet and ran away!  Scared me to death!!

So, I started thinking that I might want to avoid this cat at all costs...but...he wouldn't let me!  No matter what room I went in, he was there. Growling. Hissing. Not Happy.  I decided that he needed to just go in the bathroom, but he was so agitated that I was scared to touch him. So I started to chase him.....welllll......he started to chase ME back! Yep! I was being chased by Mr. Kitty Cat.

I had to get this house done, so I just did my best to work around him again, his Bellows resounding through the house!  Finally got done with the downstairs (was NOT easy) and was ready to go upstairs.

He had different plans.

He sat on the bottom of the stars eyeballing my every move. He did NOT want me to go upstairs.

I was scared to step over him b/c he had already attacked me (and chased me) once.  So....after talking to him the power struggle resulted in me taking off my flip flop and trying to get him to move. He didn't budge....just attacked me and my flip flop!!  By now I had spent about 30 minutes just trying to get up these stairs.  The cat and I exchanged dirty looks for quite some time...and I decided to go find a broom. Luckily the owners had one in the garage...so I came in armed and ready. 

Lets just say it wasn't pretty. 

The poor cat did all it could to get to the other side of the broom, but I was the victor.

So what did I do?

Of course!

Stood at the top of the stairs and in my very best Neener Neener and showed that cat who was the mature one. psssh....

So, I the carried the broom wherever I went. It was my lifeline.

And the cat...well...he waited for me on the stairs...everywhere I went.

It came time to do the back yard of the house (which was huge).

I went back downstairs (with my broom) and to the back door.

UNlocked it, closed it behind me and shot the back yard and back of the house.

When I was done, I walked back up to the doors...turned the knob.......locked. No joke.

Peeked inside...and who was sitting right in front of the door as if to say "Suckerrrrr".....Devil Cat.

I still do NOT know how that door got locked. 

But little did he know that I had the garage door code and I was able to get back in which was followed by a sassy "in yo' face" dance.  

As I was leaving, I thanked the cat for being so hospitable and reminded him of how much I disliked him.

He just hissed.

All in all...I would say that I handled it like a 4 year old! :}

New Baggage.

So, I always carry my camera in an old hardshell makeup case, which i absolutely loved...but...she's outgrown it!
Time to move on up in the world.
Bought this ol' bag at a thrift store...

She was empty on the inside. (sort of sad sounding...)

So. I jazzed her up with foam and happnin' fabric...

And now she's no longer lonely and my camera has a new home.

The End.

Frankie, Krista and 'ze Girls

It could NOT have been colder. By the end all of our fingers felt like they had been frostbitten...our noses were like Rudolph...but our spirits were high!!! Why!?!? Frankie and Krista were getting married in just 2 days!!!
The relaxed chemistry between these two love birds was magical. And those girls were icing on the cake.
Wedding pics coming soon!
Till then...grab some ice and hold it in your hands while you look at these pics! You'll feel like you are RIGHT THERE! :}

The "Goulash" Blog

Why? Well...after a week of snow days...I have done nothing but work my fingers to'ze bone! But! So much is done....and I will add to the Goulash and share a little now and as the days go along.

First of all....very very very soon there will be a great big red chocolate filled heart of a deal for Valentines Day...so...you should watch out! (hint hint fellas!)

Second, my friend Paul Binkley asked me to help him out with a logo,some biz cards and web stuff....I sang with him in the Christmas Show :

(exhibit A)

So....PCB Music has a new face!
(exhibit B)

Venture Here too....check out his music. It's really really great...you won't be sorry.



I've also been at Midstate Band and Orchestra Concerts the past 2 weekends taking pics and helping out with CD Covers for that!





Aaaaand I've also been working with a new company in town...Genesis Technology. A new logo is alive and kicking for this growing new business.

So. Just a few things to share with you and more to come!

Remember to tell your friends about Allison Campbell Photography. They will like you more if you do. :}
xoxo.
goodnight.

{ the waters kids }

...although....they aren't really kids anymore!
In fact, they are all facing huge transitions....From College Life, Adulthood and High School...and a big move.

So, it was a great time to gather'em up and shoot'em. :}

By the way...it was freezing. These kiddos were GREAT SPORTS and we all eventually felt our fingers again.

{ christmas 2010 }

may your days be merry and bright...........

Christmas Tiiiiiimmmme is Heeeereeee

:} Family draaawing neeeeeaaarrrr....

I am so in love with my family.  These girls mean more to me than they will ever know.
We got together for a Christmas Brunch and had ourselves a good'ole time!
Just thought I would share a few moments...
Actually, this post should be called Sammy Campbell Photography...he took most of these pictures!