Congratulations to Philip and Cassie Benson Pitts, who celebrated there first year of marriage over the weekend! Cassie has been one of our most-talked about brides this year. Most everyone who has seen her photos on our web site, in our sample albums and in portraits at bridal shows has stopped to say “wow.” People...
Author Archives: Kelli Hewett Taylor
Brian and Rachel dominate Most Popular photos
Brian and Rachel have set a new record for photo popularity on the Daniel Taylor Photography web site, with 24 of their gorgeous images in the top 30 most viewed and liked photos, available for viewing on iphones or smartphones. And for the first time, a groom’s photo is No. 1 on our site (the...
Birmingham Marriott 280 Mother’s Day
We were so thrilled to be invited by Theresa Schaefer of the Birmingham Marriott on 280 to showcase event photography during their incredibly successful Mother’s Day brunch. Theresa is a newlywed, herself, so who better to help a bride plan her wedding?! Thanks to everyone at the Birmingham Marriott for inviting us to be part...
Rachel & Brian’s Wedding
One of the biggest honors we have is to shoot the weddings of people who are passionate about photography. Brian Wilson is one of those people, so we were thrilled to photograph his wedding to Rachel Jacks. We were also tickled to go back to the always beautiful Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church. Wedding director Sue Ann...
Tutwiler Hotel Wedding After-Session
Had lunch last week at one of my favorite hotels in town, the Tutwiler, with Trisha Conrad, director of catering. We had a great time talking about our upcoming wedding there, as well as some new promotional wedding photos for this gorgeous location. In the meantime, I sifted through some of last summer’s wedding files...
Shawna’s Bridal Session at Anderson Gail Farms
Daniel Taylor Photography We felt like Christmas came early when Melanie, one of the new owners of Anderson Gail Farms in Shelby, invited us down for a photo session at her gorgeous mansion. We knew that Shawna was the perfect bride for this amazing place. Shawna is a all-American beauty and we thought she was...
Karen’s Hollywood Glamour Bridal Session
Karen and Eugene have been one of our most creative couples to work with, beginning with our fashion farm shoot at The Great Pumpkin Patch in Hayden last fall. Karen picked Hollywood Glamour as her theme for her bridal photos in March, so we knew there was no better choice than the Alabama Theater in...
Tori & Mitchell’s “Sweet Home, Alabama” Movie Engagement Photos
A couple of weeks ago we got to enjoy the first real glimpse of spring with a way-cool couple, Tori and Mitch. We hit it off with them pretty quickly, hugging by the end of our first meeting at Engaged! wedding library in Homewood. Tori told me they wanted something rustic and vintage for their...
Geoff & Heather’s Reception
One of the coolest parts about being a wedding photographer is when a couple bucks convention and puts their own personal stamp on their wedding day. Geoff Gottlieb and Heather Letchman actually jumped their own gun, contacting us just before their February wedding date. They told us they ALREADY got married and would be hosting...
Maggie’s photo shoot
Is there anything cuter than a baby girl in fabulous clothes? Little Maggie Mitchell is adorable enough on her own, but her mom/stylist Shelly brought an amazing selection of clothes and props fit for any pint-sized diva (and perfect for the camera). And what a fun day of dress up for a photographer! The best part...