Bay St. Louis, Mississippi - Engagement Session; Trevin and Dana

Of course I love *all* my wedding couples... but can I tell you that I really get giddy over Trevin and Dana? What a fun (and uber photogenic) couple! I first met Dana for our initial meeting at the yummy Mockingbird Cafe in downtown Bay St. Louis.

Their October ceremony will take place at the Baptist church downtown, with their reception planned at a private riverfront estate. Doesn't it sound lovely!?! I can't wait to be their wedding photographer - because these two lookers make my job easy :)

And since the couple will be getting married downtown, we made plans to meet again at the Mockingbird Cafe for their engagement session. Okay, can I just say it was a HOT day. Well, hot isn't even the word for it. More like OPPRESIVE... but look how well these two kept their cool. They remained gorgeous throughout the whole session (which I can't say the same for myself - but luckily I was the one behind the camera!)

Wedding on the Wharf - Jackie and Dan's Boston Wedding

Three years ago, on August 11, 2007 I shot Christy and Adam's wedding in Peabody, MA. I will never forget that day. Of course, the bride and groom themselves are unforgettable - but aside from that, I will hold that day near and dear to my heart because it's the day I realized I was pregnant with Tilley.

A beautiful wedding at the Smith Barn, packed full of Red Sox fans. I was enjoying the wedding, as it was a lovely afternoon with amazing people - although I was feeling a little under the weather. Light headed, fluttery stomach. About halfway through the reception in dawned on me, that -ah, could it be?!!! And it was. I went home and promptly took the test. And the rest is history, red-head, sippie cups and all.

Imagine my excitement when Christy called me years later to tell me her sister Jackie was engaged and that they would like me to photograph their wedding. Score! I knew the Brodie family and knew what wonderful people they were. And I jump at any chance to shoot in Boston!
Now imagine my continued excitement when I found out the reception would be help at the New England Aquarium! So much fun.

Jackie and Dan were married at Our Lady of Victories church in Boston's Back Bay. After the beautiful ceremony we drove to Christopher Columbus Park right on Boston's Long Wharf for all the family photos. It was packed with people - as it usually is on a day this nice - but we managed to keep most of the tourists out of their photos :)

Now, the real treat of the day for the bride and groom - a close family friend of the couple's, Bud owns a beautiful sailboat in the Boston Waterfront Marina near Long Wharf - and offered to sail the couple from the harbor over to the aquarium, so they could arrive in style!!!

My wedding posts aren't usually nearly as long as this, so thanks for staying with me so far! But the night was magical - the view from the Aquarium patio was just breathtaking. The weather - perfect. The people - more perfect! I stayed longer than contracted because, well - I was having way to much fun to leave!! Thanks Jackie and Dan for inlcuding me in your special day!
























Christy and Adam - the former couple of mine! And parents to adorable Mia who would *SO* be playmates with Tilley if we were closer!

Refer a wedding, get a FREE portrait session!

I love referrals. My wedding and portrait photography business is based on it. I love my clients, who often become good friends. And I love to show my gratitude to my friends by offering something in return.

I have had this policy in affect for some time now, but wanted to actively publicize it here :)

Any client who refers a wedding to me (and the couple books their wedding photography though me) receives a FREE portrait session PLUS a $150 print credit.** That's a $245 value. And for each additional wedding client referred, earn an additional $100 print or album credit. Pretty good stuff!!!

Current wedding clients may use their referral credit to upgrade their package.

As always, I appreciate your referrals!! Its the greatest compliment you can give me.

**Portrait sessions must take place within 60 miles of Gulfport, Mississippi (and will inlcude New Orleans). Sessions can be family portrait sessions, newborn portrait sessions, Senior portraits, etc. Referral credits have no cash value and cannot be transferred. Referral credits expire 6 months from award date. New England referrals may still receive portrait sessions, although availability is limited.

Kerri and Matt - Steamy Gulfport, Mississippi Engagement Session

Kerri and Matt attended the Premier Bridal Fair back in February at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum. They were planning their wedding and looking for a wedding photographer, among other things. They entered my drawing for a free engagement session and WON!

Kerri and I talked about what she wanted for their engagement session. She didn't want the "usual." And I was all for that! She gave me free reign and we came up with a steamy engagement session in downtown Gulfport, Mississippi. Well, it starts off sweet and ends up steamy :)

We headed downtown and took a few shots around Gulfport, before heading into the Half Shell Oyster House. Then we headed next door to The Quarter for a martini and more photos. The band even let Kerri on stage. All the patrons were interested in what we were doing! They thought Kerri and Matt were movie stars! And finally, we ended our night at Watson's Piano Bar, a great smoke-free piano bar with lots of comfy seating, a great bar, and a piano of course!

Their wedding will be taking place in November at the Blue Rose in Pass Christian, MS. What a super HOT couple, and a lot of fun! I wish them all the best!! Congratulations guys!!

Special thanks to Pat Heidingsfelder for assisting me on the shoot!



































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Mississippi Boudoir Photography - website is LIVE!

I have been working on my boudoir website for some time now. And it is TIME to launch! (work warning, there's music - so if you are at work, turn those speakers off)

Let me introduce you to MISSISSIPPI BOUDOIR!

Tilley Photography has a dedicated division just for boudoir photography. Yes, I'm still the photographer for both Tilley Photography and Mississippi Boudoir - but I wanted to separate the two. My boudoir sessions have become so popular that it made sense!!



Not a single one of the beautiful ladies on my site ia a model - they are all REAL women. (although, I think you'll all agree that they look like models!)

I'll be adding more information and photos to the website in the coming weeks, so check back often!! And call me today to schedule your boudoir session. I'm booking now for fall to make for GREAT holiday gifts!

Mississippi Boudoir serves all of South Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana including Gulfport, Biloxi, Jackson, Mobile and New Orleans!

South Mississippi Boudoir Photography

Oh, my poor neglected blog!! I've had a busy spring and summer (good thing) - although it leaves less time for blog sharing. But I can't stay away too long, so I'm going to share a few teasers photos from a recent boudoir session!

Of course, her face is hidden until she presents her husband with his awesome wedding gift - but until then, I thought I'd share some sneak peaks.

If you're getting married, or already married (and perhaps your hubby is serving our nation abroad) - what better gift than a boudoir album to show him how much you love him?

www.mississippiboudoir.com

Mississippi Boudoir / Tilley Photography is Mississippi's premier boudoir photographer! I'm scheduling sessions for September and November. November is a perfect time to get your man's holiday or Valentine's gift ready!!

Sessions are tasteful and discreet. My make-up and hair godessses will make you model ready and we'll have a fun session complete with some bubbly to celebrate. And I have a new sexy black on black damask background being delivered any day now! Call me today!!




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Oil Spill reaches Long Beach and Pass Christian, MS

Well, I knew it would happen - but somehow held some hope that the oil would never reach our beaches.

I chose to move back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast because I grew up here. I love the beach and the pelicans. I love the calm surf and the serenity of the drive along highway 90. And now, I'm not sure what will become of our beaches.

Hurricane Katrina devastated the area five years ago. Things are still not the same. But the Coast was bouncing back, little by little. Surely we do not need another setback. Surely we could be spared another catastrophe - this time it wasn't mother nature, but humans to blame.

Oil has landed on the beach along South Mississippi. Our birds and sealife are in grave danger.

As I drove along the beach on Thursday I saw clean-up crews in Long Beach. I stopped to take some photos. On my way home, I stopped in Pass Christian and photographed the oil there.

Keep the Gulf Coast in your thoughts. Do what you can to help. Visit the lovely area and show your support!!









The following were taken in Pass Christian, MS near Menge Ave.






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