Elizabeth - Bun in the Oven! Mississippi Gulf Coast Maternity Photographer

NOTE: Weird stuff going on. I compressed the files for the web like usual, but this batch is looking off. I assure you these look great at full size. Working on getting them right for the blog.

Elizabeth has to be one of my all time favorite brides ever. She's fearless. I love her!!! Like any photographer would love someone who is just natural and herself. Her fearless self.

She married Dave in June of 2010. Their wedding took place at Pelican Landing in Moss Point, MS. It was one of the most fun, but also most touching weddings I've photographed. Fun because their families and friends know how to have a good time, and touching because they spoke from their hearts and really made the wedding their own.

Ah, and then beautiful Liz booked a boudoir session, where she really showed how fearless and absolutely stunning she really can be.

And, as the world turns - Liz and Dave are now expecting their first child, a little boy right around their one-year-anniversary. Since they've moved to Michigan, I didn't know if I'd have the pleasure of photographing Liz's baby bump, but alas she came to town. And I had the honor to photograph her growing belly (although still quite perfectly small and cute). Now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that Baby O'Brien make's an appearance in Mississippi soon after he arrives. Because if he's anything like his parents, he'll be a natural in front of the camera. Enjoy Liz.











I never post the same picture in color and black and white, but I just couldn't decide between the two.

The Decker Family - Pass Christian Mississippi Portrait Photography

I've postponed many portrait sessions because of rain here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast - but this evening, we weren't really worried about the rain. It was the wind messing with our plans.

I was looking forward to meeting the Decker's at the beach for some lovely family portraits by the water. But mother nature had another idea in store. As I turned on Hwy 90 heading to our agreed upon location, I saw the wind whipping through the air. The sand from the beach was blowing onto the highway, and I knew we were going to struggle to get good beach portraits.

I have never seen a plow here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast (I mean it doesn't snow here). But this day, there were PLOWS plowing the sand of the roadway.

When the Decker family arrived we got out of the car to discuss alternate plans. As we were talking I felt the gritty sand between my teeth. Sand in your hair, mouth and eyes is not quite ideal for family portraits.

Luckily the Dexter's are flexible people. We moved the session inland for now, and will try the beach another day. When it's oh, not so windy! I hope you enjoy these non-beach photos!!

Meet Beautiful Rachel, the Mississippi Gulf Coast's newest floral designer

Meet gorgeous, beautiful Rachel! Don't you just love her already? Rachel Cuevas is the owner of Pine Hills Floral Designs http://www.pinehillsfloral.com/ in Pass Christian, MS. Flowers run in Rachel's veins you can say - as her family owns and operates Pine Hills Nursery.

She is just what the Mississippi Gulf Coast needed, a fresh (no pun intended) addition to the wedding and event community. Rachel just graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Horticulture and a concentration in Floral Management. Seriously? She KNOWS flowers!

Of course she is practically perfect in every way, except one huge giant detail that almost sent me to my knees. She. Is. A. Yankess. Fan. Not cool for this Boston girl. I bleed Red Sox all the way. But thankfully her charm allows me to look past the surface. And I forgive her for that ;)

Rachel loves weddings and flowers and so now her business combines the two! Looking for a florist (floral designer!) for your wedding? Look no further. Rachel creates beautiful bridal bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony arrangements.

So she asked me for headshots. Headshots? No - headshots are for lawyers. I wanted to show her personality... so that's what I did. She thought I was a little insane I'm sure. But I think you'll agree these tell you who Rachel is - as opposed to a headshot. So if you need photography for your bio, business profile or website - let me show your clients who you are... don't just get a "headshot."

Talor and Kyle, Slavonian Lodge - Biloxi Mississippi

Yes, I'm still alive! Very much so. I miss you blog. Things are really wonderful at Tilley Photography and Mississippi Boudoir - so much so that blogging has had to take a back burner to getting out wedding and portrait images, finishing album designs, etc. But I needed to stop by and say hello and let you know I'm still breathing! So why not say Congratulations to Talor and Kyle with a little sneak peak while I'm here? And this is a little sneak peak - because there are so many wonderful images from the wedding I haven't even starting picking out my favorites! I hope to post more later!!

Talor and Kyle tied the knot at First Baptist Church in Biloxi. The weather couldn't have been any better; and Biloxi was hopping with events that day - a St. Patrick's Day parade, a fair, and the Blue Angels at Keesler. The reception was held at one of my favorite venues here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Slavonian Lodge, although some call it the Slovic Lodge and still others the Croation Lodge. Whatever the name, it's beautiful. The perfect place for an elegant wedding. Top that off with Angie Stenum Event Design, and you have a recipe for a fabulous reception! Pearson Productions (out of Wiggins) kept the guests on their feet the entire night. The event was catered by the Biloxi Yacht Club and the cake was made by Sweet Stuff, yum!

Special Thanks to Pat Heidingsfelder for tagging along for the evening and helping me play with my new PocketWizards. And a shout out to Nikki Ladner, who did an amazing job, AS ALWAYS, on hair and make-up.

Enjoy the sneak peak!















































Bride/brother dance - how sweet!

South Beach Biloxi Hotel and Suites

Friday, I had the pleasure of attending a vendor open house at the brand new South Beach Biloxi Hotel and Suites.

I had heard about the new posh hotel, but had not had the pleasure of seeing the property until Friday. Wow, is all I can say. There is definitely nothing like it on the coast. My first thought was, what a PERFECT place for a bride and bridesmaids to get ready. Huge suites with full kitchens and seperate bedrooms. Most of the suites not only had a spacious bathroom, but usually came with a little half bath as well. No more cramping all the bridesmaids into a small hotel room. And room rates are much lower than the Beau Rivage!

Then, when I saw the fabulous terrace off of the cafe, I could see a WONDERFUL reception taking place with a view of the sunset and waves. And all that after guests enjoyed your ceremony in the sand... it's the only venue I can think of that allows you to have a beach wedding and a sand-free reception after all in one place.

It takes you away and makes you feel like you're in Miami - all while staying close to the casinos and local attractions.

Girls, if you're looking for a WONDERFUL venue for your wedding reception, a great place to throw a way-cool bachelorette party, a wedding-day getting ready pad, or even just a place to call central for your out-of-town wedding guests - check out South Beach Biloxi.

I personally saw the rates for a terrace reception and I was shocked at how reasonable it was. Now, I can't imagine that prices will stay that low once it starts booking up - so I wouldn't wait :) Check out the website at http://www.sbbiloxihotel.com/ and call Sherry at 228.388.2627