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    Phindy Studios specializes in beautifully modern wedding photography. Husband and wife team, Phil & Mindy Thornton, search for the story behind the wedding. They seek to document not just the look, but the laughter, the love, and the moments in between.

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Nashville Wedding Photography – Alex & Amy

Alex & Amy’s wedding was our first beautiful wedding of June!  It was crazy hot but we lucked out because The Temple in Belle Meade is such a beautiful building to shoot in.  It’s has amazing light & clean lines – our favorite!  We loved all the attention to detail, especially the fact that Alex built their chuppah – it was beautiful.  Amy & Alex, thanks for being such a fun & laid back couple to work with – we had a blast.  Also, huge thanks to Leigh with A Delightful Day for keeping the day running smoothly!

Vendors:

Event Planning – A Delightful Day

Hair/Make-up – Mary Elizabeth Long

Lighting – Nashville Event Lighting

Florals – English Garden

Desserts – Sweet -n-Sassy, Las Paletas & Purity ice cream

Janet Weinstein - Beautiful picture under the chuppah and dancing — congratulations Amy and Alex!

Arlene and Mel Berger - You are a beautiful couple. These are great! Can’t wait to see more pictures.
Arlene and Mel

Ellen B - Fabulous photos! Looks like the wedding was amazing! : )

Mom Ruth - Love these photos! A beautiful bride and handsome groom – can’t wait to see all!!
Phindy – a pleasure to have around. Thank you.

Lali - These look wonderful! They really capture the feel of your wedding, so much joy and tradition. :)

Heather - These are gorgeous! Amy, you look beautiful. And I love the black and white shots-timeless.

The cupcakes-great capturing of the colors! :-)

Alexis - These photos are beautiful, but I have a feeling it is because the photographers had such gorgeous people to work with, Amy! Mazal tov!

Karen Wolfe - These are very nice. Can’t wait to see the rest.

Amy - I LOVE these photos…can’t wait to see the rest…you guys are fabulous!

Nashville Wedding Photography – Ronnie & Nicole

Ronnie & Nicole were married a couple of weeks ago in a beautiful ceremony at CJ’s Off the Square.   It was such a beautiful day & thanks to great vendors like CJ’s, Maples Wedding Cakes, and florals by Creations by Debbie, the wedding was amazing!  This was also one of the sweetest weddings we have ever been a part of. Seriously, I cried like 5 times and I wasn’t the only one (ahem, Amy & Phil).;)Check out a few of our favorites below & click here to register to view all the images.  Enjoy!

Beautiful florals by Creations by Debbie

I guess sometimes a girl doesn’t want to be the next to get married!

Ronnie & Nicole, thanks for letting us be a part of your day, it was awesome!  We hope you had a great time on your honeymoon!

Gustavo Gaiote - Your work is amazing!!!! An inspirations!!!! Congrats!!!

Krista - Ronnie – beautiful wedding, congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life together. Wish my wedding pictures had been this good!

Roger McCoy - Outstanding photography work!!! These are very professional photos that capture the moment and memories to be cherished a lifetime! Congratulations to you and your beautiful wife! I wish you both the best in the years ahead!

Valeria - Your pictures capture your happiness and love for each other. Beautiful!

Simone - You both look great! These photographers got lucky when they got to take pics of your gorgeous wife!! Hope to see the newly weds in August at the next experience. Where was the exact location? Later!

Carmine - OMG … they are absolutely gorgeous!!! You can feel the love … I can’t stop looking at them!

Diane - Beautiful! Love all the photo’s and can’t wait for more!!

Cheryl - Great pictures..can’t wait to see the rest!

Ronnie - I love the photos – Phil and Mindy are awesome :)

Dora Ramsey - I loved these….They were beautiful and unquie in syle! Love them!

Nicole - I can’t stop looking at these photos! You’re both so talented. I can’t wait to see them all. Thank you so much!!!

Sharon - Lovely images! My faves are all the dancing shots especially them singing to each other. Wonderlicious!

Lisa Rice - Beautiful pictures, makes me want to get married all over again, and have pictures like these !

Vanessa Day - Great work, love the natural beauty of your images.

Greg Thornton - My favorites are “The Rump Shaker” and “Tantrum in a Black Dress.” Hilarious shots, but still so classy! How do you do it?

David Smallwood - Great work you guys! I love the details!!

Shelane Farris - Such good photos! I love them all!

K Crafton - Frickin awesome! All of the images have such a fun, lighthearted spirit. Fantastic job!!!

Tami - Awww I LOVE this wedding!!! The bride & groom look so sweet!! GREAT pictures, as usual :)

Amy - Amazing, amazing, amazing. Can we do this one EVERY weekend?? You captured those two perfectly – 100% them. :)

Nashville Engagement Session – Alex & Amy

Alex & Amy were married this past Saturday in a beautiful ceremony at The Temple in Belle Meade. We can’t wait to post a sneak peek in a couple weeks! Until then, enjoy a few of our favorites from their engagement session, also taken at The Temple.  It’s such a beautiful place inside & out.

Alex is a tall man, in case you couldn’t tell.  He was a good sport & let us have a little fun with it:)

Arlene and Mel - Love these pictures. Looking forward to seeing lots more when we see Mom and Dad.

Ruth - Love the engagement shots! Our order arrived in the mail today.

Karen Wolfe - More great photos.

Dora Ramsey - Pictures are absolutely gorgious! I love them…. Very well done and some had a style of their own!

Laura - Love that huge tree! Where is that? Great shots.

Amy - Love these! Can’t wait to see more. you guys are awesome!

Dominican Republic Destination Wedding Photography – Ryan & Julie

A couple of weeks ago we had the great honor of going to the Dominican Republic to photograph Ryan & Julie’s destination wedding.  Their beautiful wedding was held at the Dreams Resort - La Romana.   Not only did we get to photograph their wedding but we also got to spend an afternoon photographing their “Day After” Session on the beach & at Altos de Chavon, which is insanely beautiful.   We had a blast!  As you can see from the images below, these two looked great & were up for anything! Enjoy a few of our favorites below & click here to register to view the images when they are released.

Pretty sure I could work here everyday & be completely happy:)

Ryan & Julie,  thanks for letting us have fun with you!  Hope you had a blast in Jamaica on your honeymoon!

ramona - these pics are gorgeous, you guys did a great job as always

Patty - I wanted to tell you both that your photos are exquisite, professional, lighting and set up perfect and you have a very creative and intuitive eye and you photos evoke true emotions, many looked very much like the professional ads for a top perfume company or Gap or Abrocrobie. Spectacular. I really enjoy just looking at the various weddings you have featured on your site, Highly recommended for anyone doing a wedding or family event near or far! Happy Shooting!

Bonnie - Whoa!! Just whoa.

David Smallwood - This turned out AMAZING. I love all of the backdrops, especially the stone!!

Drew Wilson - Great couple – great setting – great photos!!

Adrian Hitt - Guys – these are truly beautiful! Wonderful, wonderful job! Look forward to hearing all about it!!

Brandi - These are the most amazing pictures I have ever seen. I knew you guys were a set of gorgeous people but dang… you should go into modeling together, and throw my god child into a shoot too :) I love you both. Photographers did an awesome job!

Barbara - You two did an outstanding job.

Frank Coppola - Great pictures even better wedding. Julie, you are so beautiful! OK Ryan you are not so bad too.

Lena - Very Beautiful pictures! The one in the fountain is great!

Yesenia - Awwww…. I was gonna cry all over again!!! You guys look great in all the pictures!!! It was an absolutely beautiful place to get married! Glad i was there with ya guys! :)

Chelsea D. - The pics are georgous! Beautiful bride and groom!

Jamie Williams - Congratulation Mr. & Mrs. Hillis,

What a beautiful wedding you all put together. Just when you think you guys could not look more perfect….these photographs of you are gorgeous. Love the photos in the water…so creative. Wishing you the best in life.

xoxo,
Jamie Williams

Clint Williams - Congrats!

Those photos are awesome!

God Bless,
Clint Williams

Jamie Williams - Congratulations Mr. & Mrs, Hillis,

What a beautiful wedding you all put together. The photographs are beautiful…just when you think you guys could not look anymore perfect. Love the photo in the water…very creative. Wishing you all the very best in life.

xoxo
Jamie Williams

Chelsea - Awesome pics! I love the ones of you two in the fountain. HOT!

destiny - soooo beautiful!!!!

Camille - The pictures are great. Beautiful work.

Gina - incredible!! wish i’d thought of that! awesome photos!

Brianna - Julz you look so gorgeous in these pics! Are ou wearing your wedding dress in the pool?!

Joann - Julie what a beautiful bride you were and teh pictures really showed teh beautiful details in your gorgeous gown. All the pictures were beautiful.

Kelli - Great pictures guys! wish i could have been there with you! but cant wait to see the rest!!

Amanda Catalfo - THESE PICS ARE FABULOUS!!! You two look amazing and I wish I could’ve made the wedding. I was there in spirit and can’t wait to see you soon! Great photographer…she nailed it!

Lindsay - Beautiful bride & groom and Beautiful photos!!!!

Linda Blair - Your pictures are breathtaking! We can’t wait to see them all.

Camarin Suarez - Your pics are fabulous … I love the ones of you in the pool .. how fun. Congrats on your Wedding. I wish you all the happiness in the world. ~Camarin

Ashley Anderson - These are so pretty i love them!!

Christy Anderson - I love the pictures they are so creative and beautiful!

Brenda Barlow - What beautiful pictures — you are such an amazing couple and it shows in every shot. Love Ya

Gene - Great pictures! You guys do great work.

Zack - when did you go to the Dominican republic?I wish i could have gone :/

janice - love the pics guys! you’re beautiful as ever Julie!!! still wish i could of been there!

Monica Supina - Hermosa la boda. Las fotos increibles. I especially loved the pictures taken out and about La Republica Dominicana. The photographer was able to capture both your love and the scenery of this beautiful country. Gracias for sharing.

Elissa - You guys are beautiful! Love you two, E

Heidi Nelson - Ahhh you guys are soooooo CUTE!!! thses pictures came out amazing!! Love them…and you!! :) xoxo

Joan - Pictures are beautiful !!!

Isabel & Javier Zuniga - OMG Mr. & Mrs Hillis these pictures are beautiful!!! Javier & I wish the best!

jessica - these pictures are beautiful! congratulations!

rachel lopez - You guys look so happy. i really wish i could have gone and the pictures came out great!!

Waltz - Gorgeous photographs. What a beautiful place to get married.

Billy Granados - Pretty sweet pics guys, again I wish I could’ve been there. Yall looked great!

Dennas - Great pictures!Congratulations to you both!

Karen Hickey - Great pictures! Beautiful setting. I’m sorry i missed it. It looks like it was a big time.

michael - Wow….these pictures are amazing… I love the back ground and the lighting…good job

Misty Hillis - Truly amazing photos..

Nancy - These may be the most beautiful pictures I’ve ever seen.

Meagan Blome - These compositions are just breathtaking! You guys have a great eye. The beautiful location is another star in these photos. It makes it look like the Dominican Republic is the only place where anyone would ever want to get married. I love the water pictures, they are so playful and wonderful. What a GORGEOUS couple…Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Hillis!

Kris Doyle - The pool pictures are my favorite. Good job Mindy and Phil.

Erica Doyle - Those photos are amazing! I especially love the ones with the water splashing up on the rocks!

N. Taylor - oh my, the photos are beautiful, love the water shots…dr looks like a wonderful place!

Clare Perkins - Lovely pictures!

Shelby - these pictures are amazing! congrats to ryan and julie, too!

Blake Neely - Awesome pictures you 2! I really like them. I think my favs are the ones in the water and the one looking off of the cliff. Congratulations again!

Jacob - the pictures look good! congrats. wish i was there!

Cindy - Wow, great pictures! Thanks for letting Raul and I tag along with you on your session at Altos de Chavon. Can’t wait to see more!

Arlene Perez - A beautiful couple! The pictures makes you feel like you are there!

candie dyer - I love the pictures! Ryan you have grown up alot since I lost saw you….. you were like 12 lol Great to see you! Candie Quinn Dyer

Ernie - Amazing pictures.. what a beautiful setting, you two look soo happy

Shawn Jones - Look at the ass on that….Ya, he must workout.

Sara - Absolutely gorgeous! So excited to see all of them, you guys did an amazing job!

aracely reyes - the pictures are amazing! You guys looked great! Congrats :)

Karen Bowman - The pictures are so beautiful. You guys look great!

Kassandra - These pictures look like they’re right out of a magazine! All I can say is BEAUTIFUL!!

Bridget Morris - The pictures are amazing! What a beautiful place for a beautiful bride!

Mick - Congrats. Pictures are great,

Sean Hartranft - These are great! Wish we knew about this photographer when Christina and I got married.

Sarah B. - LOVE the ocean shot (with Mindy in it)- I always love seeing a perspective of a set up shot- these are really remarkable guys- bravo!

chris - Stunning. Every single one of them! Awesome job, guys!

christina hartranft - These pictures are awesome!! What a great experience to be able to take wedding photos in such a beautiful part of the world. Can’t wait to see the rest.

Kathleen Mesinas - I am jealous of how beautiful your photos are. If this is the quality of all of them; you are going to have atough time choosing the photos for your album. So happy for you both!~!!

Anne valdez - The pictures are wonderful. We love the photographers, they were like family to us. We highly recommend them to anyone searching for the perfect photographer. (06.03.10 @ 12:00 am)

Michelle Perez - This is such a tease!!!! the locations are beautiful… and I especially like the one of me and my bros bustin a move! lol… cant wait for more

Oscar - Wow guys, seriously really great photo’s. You two did a terrific job at the wedding!

Ryan Hillis - Thanks to Phil and Mindy for the sneak preview. The pictures look great and it was a pleasure working with you. We are excited to see the rest!!

Sandy Cervantes - WOW !! Beautiful couple with awesome scenic backgrounds. Well done!

Kristyn Hogan - Love the waves crashing shot! Gorgeous stuff as always, guys!

The Comerfords - Congrats again, Julie and Ryan! So glad we were able to share in your special day. The pics are amazing, can’t wait to see more!! <3 Matt, Keri, Max, and Kinley

Melissa - I love love LOVE the way these look so far! Beautiful! So excited to see the rest of them =)

Jen Creed - Oh my gosh!!!! So freakin’ incredible! These are amazing. DYING over the wide angle on the beach (above the one of Mindy shooting)…WOW!!

J Sandifer - Very nice guys! Glad you had a fun, safe trip!

Julie Hillis - Thank you both so much!! We were so lucky to have found you guys! We had such a blast and you do amazing work! Can’t wait to see the rest :)

Jon - You guys blew it up! I can’t get over the ” leaning tree” shot and great use of vectors.

Tami - THESE are fantastic!! Such a sweet couple!! & an amazing place to shoot!! I am suprised you even came back home!! Yall ROCK!

Karrie - It was a lovely location! love your work! Can’t wait to see the rest!

Amanda Jerkins - So beautiful- as always!

Kayla - Isn’t the Dominican Republic awesome!?! I LOVE it!

Marcia Truitt - Great job you guys! I love them (and I’m slightly jealous that you got to wear a swim suit during a shoot. LOL.)

Anytime Session – Jonathon & Sharon

Last month we had the privileged of photographing one of Nashville’s most talented wedding photography couples, Jonathon & Sharon Campbell.  These two have become great friends & we had so much fun running around downtown Franklin with them for their session.  Enjoy!

Sharon - Is it weird that I am back here months later to comment again? I love these images even more. Everyone should get to have a great photo session of themselves. I think it rekindles the fire. Thank you guys again- this was a wonderful gift for us this year.

Brian Kaplan - Wow guys, This is SICK! AMAZING job

Souder Photogarphy - looks like a fun couple! love his shirt:) great job guys

adrian hitt - Oh, I love the Campbell’s! Such bright spirits. Great photos and Sharon looks HOTT!

Sarah Richmond - Beautiful job Phil and Mindy on capturing two wonderful people who are obviously the best of friends. I absolutely love the image of Sharon laughing and the last image of them together.

Wendy C. - Me too Sharon! I am a huge fan of both of ya’ll! Such great talent!

The Thirty-Something Bride - CAMPELL?CAMPBELL? Tomatoe, tomato?

GREAT pics!

Alisa Whitley - These are great! I especially love the last one. Definitely shows their personality!

Sharon - But seriously, we do love these and really enjoyed getting them taken. As a Mother, am so happy to have great pics of us to share with our kids. As a photographer, I am in awe of your talent and frankly, I’m jealous.

Sharon - We love them! I am going to plaster these everywhere!! I’m going to call these: Honey, I shrunk the guitar. LOL! He loves that mini!!

Mel McLellan - These are so great! Love Jonathon and Sharon and love these photos!

Amy @ Swizzle Events - L.O.V.E. it! You captured their personalities so perfectly!

Kate Crafton - These two are such a joy in person and you did a beautiful job capturing their relationship! Love them!

Em Humphries - GAH! They are so stinkin cute!! Great photos, Phil and Mindy! (as always) ;)

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