"Christmas in Dixie"
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“Christmas in Dixie”
Yesterday as I was running errands, I had the windows rolled down and wind blowing through my hair. It was fabulous! As I rounded a bend, I noticed someone had been cutting some trees in a yard, and then it hit me - Evergreen fragrance!! It was so refreshing, and before I realized it, I had a huge smile plastered over my face. Then, I really got tickled at myself because the one thing I immediately thought of was Christmas!!
I LOVE Christmas!! I love everything about it from decorating with little twinkle lights to individually wrapping all the gifts, and, of course, I love all the yummy food! Here is how serious I am about Christmas: Halloween marks the beginning of my Christmas season because Hallmark Channel begins showing Christmas Movies!!!!! So, in our house on Halloween night instead of a frightful movie, we watch ELF!! LOL! My husband loves me so much! LOL!
So, as I began contemplating Christmas in July (yes, let that sink in. Again, my husband loves me), I had been dreaming about a really fun stylized Christmas photoshoot, so I contacted our cousins Julie and James Tucker who own “Ole Blue” the 1955 Chevy Pick-up used in Miranda Lambert’s hit video “Automatic”. When I pitched them the idea, I am pretty sure Julie squealed on the other end of the phone.
My vision for this Christmas special is simple, really: a magical rustic Christmas for all types of families. I want to create a place that, for a little while, families or couples can come and relax and soak up some Christmas cheer. All your favorite Christmas music, a crackling fire, hot cocoa, and sugar cookies for you and your family to enjoy while having your memories preserved as photos. I want families to come and hang out by the fire and sing carols before and after their session. During the 30 minute session I envision a few coached/loosely posed images, but mainly, I see fun laughter-filled photos along with sweet moments gathered together singing or sipping hot cocoa or maybe the kiddos reading their favorite Christmas story. All of this is surrounding our rustic Ole Blue, Evergreen Grove or a charming little barn all decked out in Christmas decor.
If you are met with huffs and sighs when telling your family you are heading to a photoshoot, this is a great way to make it painless and even enjoyable. In order to convey my thoughts and ideas, I gathered my kiddos and family members as my models. It was exactly what I had hoped for, and I cannot wait to share this fun and exciting day with you. Everything is provided for you – all your props and snacks are included in your session fee.
Last year my hubby took me away on a quick pre-Christmas trip to Pattie’s Inn & Settlement. It was absolutely dreamy! We were able to go for the opening Christmas weekend, and they had hung all kinds of beautiful decorations and twinkling lights everywhere – I felt like I was walking through a holiday movie or the North Pole. You may not be able to get away to a fun place for a weekend or even a full day, but treat yourself to a few minutes of relaxing and enjoyable Christmas cheer. There are still a few spots available, so if you are interested, please email: [email protected].
DATE : November 12, 2016
LOCATION: Private Residence
belonging to Julie & James Tucker in
Mount Juliet,TN
TIMES: Appointments Begin at 10:30
