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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 – Brian & Liz

We’re almost to the end of posting all of our 2009 weddings!  Up next is Brian & Liz:)  We love these two…they are probably some of the most laid back people we have ever met, which is just our style.   We were so excited when we had dinner with them at Cabana last spring (remember that season that ISN’T winter?) and they asked us to photograph their wedding.  We knew right then that their wedding would be a blast!  To top it off, they also worked with some of our favorite vendors like Jacki with Elegant Weddings by Angela, Maples Wedding Cakes & Elaine McCord Florals. Brian & Liz, it was such a joy to work with you…enjoy!

Richard - Casey and Ryan’s pictures are awsome !!!!!!!!!!!!

adrienne scott - What a gorgeous couple & gorgeous images! Love the shot of the bride outside Union Station.

adrienne scott - What a gorgeous couple & gorgeous images! Love the shot of the bride outside Union Station.

saraB - Beautiful! Can’t wait for the rest:)

Liz - Phil and Mindy- you guys are FABULOUS! You are just so very, very good at what you do. Thank you for capturing the energy of our day!

Kristyn Hogan - Loved all her pearls, so hot! And the shot of the groomsman with his tie. Love these guys!

Ulmer Studios - Beautiful images!!!! Absolutely love the bride’s pearl necklaces and that is my fave out of this set of images!!!

laura - yes yes yes. yes yes yes. yes yes yes. yes. 10 yeses. 0 nos. you guys are total WINNERS with this wedding!

Franklin, TN Bridal Session – Chandra

Two beautiful brides in one week…we are some lucky photogs!  We are thrilled to show you a sneak peek of Chandra’s bridal session.  We had so much fun going around to a few different locations with her.  She opted to have her bridal session after her wedding, which we think is pretty smart.  You’re not as worried about sitting in your dress, leaning against a wall, etc. when you have already been through your wedding day.   It was great to take our time and know that we had the freedom to get some creative shots.   Thanks Chandra for putting up with us!  Enjoy a few of our favorites:)

Amazing hair & make-up by Sherita

Sharon - So beautiful. Love the black and white!

Anna - Phil+Mindy, I am professing my adoration now. :) We didn’t get much of a chance to meet in person at iUSA, but I was the gal palling around with Kate Crafton. I love your work and am excited to follow you!

Tish (mom of beautiful bride) - Oh you did such a wonderful job with the pictures. She is the most beautiful bride EVER!! Inclusive in her beauty is the most awesome young woman ever…I love every picture.

Matt - BACK OFF MEL. That dimple is mine. =) Phil and Mindy, we love you guys. You continue to impress us. THANK YOU for such great work.

Chandra - You guys got skillz! I’m love all of them. Thanks a ton for giving us a “sneak preview.”

Mel Watson - Such a sweet bridal session. I love the first shot in the “weeds” for lack of a better word. She has the cutest dimples.

Cheekwood Bridal Session – Casey

We are so excited to finally be able to share Casey’s bridal session at Cheekwood.  We always have a great time when we are with her.  She has infectious laughter that we absolutely love to be around.  She also knows how to work it for the camera:)  Enjoy a few of our favorites from her session & stay tuned, her wedding images will be blogged soon!

Reagan Hendrickson - i love your dress. the bead sash is excellent. they couldn’t be better.

Mary Haley - GREAT LOVE LOVE IT AWESOME LOVE IT U R GREAT AT THIS KEEP ON GOING SOMEBODYS AWESOME DAY WILL BE CHERISSED IN PICS

Reagan Hendrickson - the pictures are amazing!

adrian hitt - Beautiful bride, gown and hair! And not to jump on the band wagon, but totally diggin’ the pool reflection shot as well! :)

Mel Watson - Hello gorgeous. Love the reflection pool shot and that last shot… with the ooey gooey sunlight… awesome! :)

Rhonda Patton - Beautiful bride, Beautiful dress and Beautiful photography!!!!

Chris - That second image is killer! Great light in all of them, though.

Casey Zumwalt - You guys are ridiculous. Absolutely amazing.

Casey Johnson - WOW!!!! I love them!!!! (I knew I would!, you guys are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I can’t wait to show Ryan!!!! I am so excited about seeing the rest!!!

Scott - Dang!!! These are great!!!

Phil & Mindy - Wow! Thanks everyone! Kate – I know, I totally think we will be adding that reflective pool to our canvas collection. Thanks! :)

Kristine - STUNNING. Really, I just love this series.

Tami Stafford - These are amazing!!! & totally make me want to have a bridal session!!!!

chris - absolutely stunning work, guys!

Valerie Horne - Wow!!! How could you miss!!! What a beauty. Your work is second to none……..

Laura Beth - The image by the pool with the tree line…are you kidding me? fantastic.

David Smallwood - Great job you guys. I didn’t realize Cheekwood was so nice, but I’m sure my new impression of it has a lot to do with these beautiful images!

K. Crafton - Ohhh the image by the reflection pool should be a HUGE canvas! I love how your work is always so crisp and rich. Beautiful job guys!

Mandy - Wow! These are great!

2Duce2 Videography - Wow you two!! Love these pics!

Headshots of our past bride Casey! | Phindy Studios - [...] few weeks ago we got a call from one of our favorite past brides, Casey. She was graduating from Nursing school and wanted some shots for her graduation notices and her [...]

Nashville Wedding Photography – Matt & Chandra

Matt & Chandra were married in a beautiful fall wedding at Cedarwood.   The staff at Cedarwood did an amazing job adding touches of the tropics to everything from the flowers to the cake. It was seriously one of the prettiest weddings I have ever been to.  It was also one of the most fun:)  Matt & Chandra, you guys have amazing hearts & senses of humor.  Phil and I laughed the entire day…thanks for making our job so much fun.   Enjoy a few of our favorites! (ok, a lot…there were so many pretty details!)

Stay tuned…we have some great images from Matt & Chandra’s Day After session!

Myrick - Awesome work guys! proud to call ya friends!
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Cedarwood - Wonderful work, and amazing wedding. Chandra and Matt are gorgeous. Wish we had copies of these photos before our 2009 FAVE PHOTOS awards…several contenders here for sure. Can’t wait to blog about this wedding. Please share images :)

David Smallwood - I love all of the shots with the flowers & bouquets, and also the kid with the “Jack Bauer” stare. Great pics!

adrian hitt - great job! gorgeous wedding and couple! really fantastic.

Suzanne - These are just stunning! You guys captured everything that made Matt and Chandra’s wedding beautiful and fun. I particularly love the last picture – so beautiful!!

Matt - ditto ditto! you guys are tremendous. THANK YOU

Chandra - Wow! You two rocked the camera! These images capture our day in the absolute best way. Curious ring bearer face and dance floor maid-of-honor sandwich are my favs. Such vibrant memories. I love em all! Thanks a ton.

StudioWed Nashville – Grand Opening Party | Phindy Studios – Nashville Photographers Mindy & Phil Thornton - [...] to see support from so many friends.  It really meant a lot to us to see past clients, like Chandra & Matt, even come to show their [...]

Franklin, TN Bridal Session – Chandra | Phindy Studios - [...] brides in one week…we are some lucky photogs!  We are thrilled to show you a sneak peek of Chandra’s bridal session.  We had so much fun going around to a few different locations with her.  She [...]

Casey & Laura – Tupelo, MS Day After Session

Guess what?  It is 2010! How strange is that? Sounds so futuristic. We are very pleased to be able to usher in the new year with some photos from our awesome Tupelo creative couple – Casey & Laura. We posted the wedding photographs a couple weeks ago and we’ve been dying to get these up as well.

Sometimes on the day of the wedding certain factors (such as rain) can limit your options when it comes to wedding photos.  That is why we LOVE day-after sessions. They don’t actually have to be the very next day of course. Some couples schedule these sessions weeks after the wedding day.  Day-after sessions are really great for removing the location and time constraints of a busy wedding day and allows the couple to really get some creative shots in their wedding attire. These sessions are becoming more and more popular with our couples and we are loving it! So, enjoy a few shots from Casey & Laura’s session and let us know what you think in the comments below.  Thanks & Happy 2010 everyone!

Gotta love the Tom’s shoes!

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This mirror was just leaning against a post in the abandoned factory we visited, we didn’t even have to move it. Love this.

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Casey hamming it up = hilarious.

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chris - I’m pretty sure I couldn’t love these photos any more than I do. You guys did an incredible job capturing exactly who Laura & Casey are!

Laura Beth - I love that the graffiti on that building says “WORD” haha! Its too perfect. Wait. Did Casey spray paint that pre-shoot?

Sharon - me likey! They look so elegant and timeless.

adrienne scott - hooray! i love them! mirror shot = rad. =)

Ulmer Studios - Love the 4th photo! It just screams to me!!! The comp is awesome!!! Love the location!!!

Kayla - Sweet location! Great photos!

Brian Kaplan - I am bringing a word back to 2010 to define these photos “RAD”

Tami - Love these!!! Makes me want a Day After Session.. I just may be calling you for one :)

Kristyn Hogan - The mirror shot is killer!!

Jane Cato - I’ve officially become mesmerized with the Phindys. :)
And, the bride is so exquisitely beautiful…love her dress, hair, and relaxed expressions. What a cute couple!

laura - ahhh! you guys are too amazing! so so so wonderful! i can’t even express how great you two are.

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