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Daniel Taylor Wedding Photo Trend: Candid Moments

April 22, 2012 Posted inEngagement photography,Photography,Wedding photography

 

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Tori and Mitch share a pre-wedding look before their ceremony at Rosewood in Pinson, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

 

It’s no secret that we love our clients. We’d say they’re pretty much the best in the world. In having the privilege to work with so many awesome people, we at Daniel Taylor Photography think it is so important to show off how genuine and real each couple is. It is super frustrating to browse other wedding blogs and web sites, and see weddings that look almost identical. When it looks as though you could just change out the heads from one wedding to the next and not be able to tell a difference, we cringe just a little.

One thing we pride ourselves on is capturing emotion-filled, candid moments of our couples. A loving look, playful kiss, or genuine laugh can tell so much about the bond between two people. We stray away from the one-size-fits-all formula so that we can show what is authentic to each couple. No cheesy awkward poses here! Every couple is different, and we want to make sure we show what makes them unique. Take a look at some of our favorite candids of our gorgeous couples:

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Adorable ring bearer Kobe during a pre-wedding groomsmen's prayer at Bluff Park United Methodist Church. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Holly playfully holds on to Murray at their Mt Laurel engagement photo session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Pinal and Keval in a quiet moment before their engagement festivities begin at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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An emotion-filled sister-of-the bride, moments before the wedding ceremony at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, AL. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The groom ties his bride's shoe before the wedding ceremony in Tuscaloosa. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Tara and Shaun looked so in love at their Tannehill State Park engagement photo session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Pakistani bride Maryam, right, and her friend Farah share a giggle at the wedding mayun at Embassy Suites in Hoover, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Mattie and George's first look before the wedding at Rucker Place in Birmingham. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Summer and Chris were all smiles on their big day. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography at Ross Bride Resort in Hoover, Al.

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Emily and Rob share a laugh during their wedding rehearsal dinner at Stone's Throw Bar & Grill in Mt Laurel, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Shannon and John's first look before their wedding at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook, Al. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Sheena and Nick cuddle at their Birmingham Botanical Garden engagement photo session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Shoal Creek Wedding Bridal Photography: Allison

April 14, 2012 Posted inBridal Photography Birmingham,Photography
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Allison looked elegant and gorgeous at her bridal session in Shoal Creek. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

 

Daniel Taylor Photography had the pleasure of photographing the absolutely stunning wedding of Allison and Alan last night. To give you a sneak peek at the loveliness to come, today we’re featuring Allison’s breathtaking bridal photos at her mother-in-law’s Shoal Creek home.

Alan and Allison are an awesome couple. He’s a doctor and she’s a nurse (how cute is that?!), and we couldn’t be more excited for them to start the next chapter of their medical careers in Jackson, Mississippi. In working with the pair, we were struck by their strong Christian faith and how it seems to guide so much of what they do.

This was also a special wedding for us because Alan is the brother of our great friend Meghan Cease of M Elizabeth Events. We couldn’t be more grateful to Meghan for trusting us with her brother’s big day! It’s always an honor when vendors choose us for their own family members, since they see so many photographers first-hand. A huge thanks to Meghan and Alan’s mom, Lisbeth Cease, for letting us use her gorgeous home. Wedding photographs at the home of family or close friends are always so personal, and that love comes through in the images. Also, a big thanks  to Melissa Moore Bogardus for photo-worthy hair and make-up,  and to Kathy Miller for the wonderful florals.

Congratulations to Alan and Allison! Thanks for including us in your fabulous day! And be sure to take a look at Alan and Allison’s rustic Mountain Brook engagement session.

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Allison is nothing but elegant in front of her mother-in-law's Shoal Creek home at her bridal session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Lovely bride Allison at her Shoal Creek bridal photo session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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We love the European-style back courtyard. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Allison strikes a fashion-inspired pose at her bridal photography session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Allison peeks around the corner in the back yard at her bridal photography session in Shoal Creek. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Allison adds a touch of gloss at her bridal session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The bride on the gorgeous spiral staircase at her new husband's family home. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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A stunning bridal portrait of Allison at one of the dramatic bedroom windows, overlooking the golf course. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Allison was glowing at her Shoal Creek bridal session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The spiral staircase was a favorite spot at Allison's bridal session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The golf cart was a nod to fiancé Alan's love of the links. And a cart is never far away at Shoal Creek. Allison admires her stunning ring. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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An Insider Look at Daniel Taylor Photography

April 12, 2012 Posted inPersonal,Photography

By: Rachel Bertone (Social Media Specialist at Daniel Taylor Photography)

 

When I began working with Daniel Taylor Photography, I was looking to expand my professional experience in social media and with being a recent college graduate, I’ll admit, a little extra income. What I didn’t expect was how great of an experience it would turn out to be. Within the past five months of working with the husband and wife duo, I’ve had the chance to get an inside prospective on the company. I can honestly say I’ve been blown away by their business practices. Not only does the team take amazing photos and work tirelessly, but they are also truly genuine people who care deeply for their clients. Whether it’s a gorgeous bridal portrait session in downtown Birmingham or an elaborate wedding that requires them to travel, Kelli and Daniel Taylor specialize in making wedding photography a positive and rewarding experience for the couple. They understand that while planning a wedding can be stressful, making a commitment with someone you love is a beautiful thing! And no one captures that love through photography better than DTP.

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Daniel, Kelli, and their two lovable pups, Scarlett, left, and Jenna. Photo by David Shirk of Unplugged Photography.

In having the privilege of writing numerous blog posts and preparing gorgeous photos, I’ve gotten a first-hand look at some of Daniel Taylor Photography’s breathtaking work. I’m a bit of a wedding blog junkie, and have to say that DTP is one of the best I’ve seen at capturing candid emotion. A couple’s first look, a bride before the ceremony, a couple’s whimsical, puppy-filled engagement session–it’s these special moments caught on film that a husband and wife will have to cherish forever. If that’s not the mark of a greatly skilled photographer, I don’t know what is. They also have an astounding eye for detail. With every wedding they photograph, I feel as though I was there­–a perfect visual scrapbook. Here are a few of my absolute favorites:

Erin and Christopher

Erin and Christopher share an emotional moment before their ceremony at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Heather and her father before he walks her down the aisle. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The groom ties his bride's shoe before the ceremony. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Bailey and Brett share a laugh at their engagement session at their home in Forest Park. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Jason plants a kiss on his future bride at their Sloss Furnaces engagement session. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Anne-Michelle snuck up behind James for a pre-wedding look. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Samantha and Chris were smitten before their ceremony. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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A first look for Victoria and Chris. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

Although I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting my soul mate yet for my own special day, I would jump at the chance to recommend Daniel Taylor Photography to anyone who is ready to tie the knot. In my opinion, having vendors who not only do great work, but also take the time to make their clients feel comfortable and essentially become friends with them, is one of the most important aspects of wedding planning. The team at Daniel Taylor Photography doesn’t know any other way.

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Rachel Bertone, one of our social media marketing content editors at Daniel Taylor Photography

 

More about Rachel Bertone:

Raised just outside of Music City (Nashville), in charming Franklin, Tenn., Rachel Bertone is a true Southerner. With a love love of magazines, writing and the ever-growing world of social media, she graduated from Elon University in North Carolina with a degree in journalism. From there, she spent a year at Time Inc.’s Southern Progress Corp., here in Birmingham, working in the Lifestyle Digital department on sites including Southern Living.com, Coastal Living.com and Sunset.com.

She also spent a summer interning at Country Music Television, where she wrote blog posts and articles for CMT.com, and experienced more than a few star sightings. Rachel contributed guest posts to the wedding blog, Lemon & Lavender, and joined Daniel Taylor Photography in the fall of 2011. Rachel’s a self-proclaimed Starbucks addict, a spin class fanatic, and admits to the OCD habit of color-coding her closet. She never misses an episode of Modern Family and eats one of her favorite foods, peanut butter, straight out of the jar. She currently resides in Franklin, Tenn. with her loving family and adorable miniature dachshund, Daisy.

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Published: Daniel Taylor Photography on Glamour and Grace Wedding Blog

April 12, 2012 Posted inPublished,Wedding photography

Seriously y’all, the thrill of being featured on another wonderful wedding blog never gets old! Daniel Taylor Photography is beyond excited to have Anne-Michelle and James’  sweet southern fete on the Glamour and Grace wedding blog. Thanks so much to the awesome Megan for  featuring us on her gorgeous blog!

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the elegant outdoor affair at the lovely Sonnet House. Tasty food was catered by Cafe Iz, with wonderfully delicious cakes from our friends at Dreamcakes. Gorgeous flowers from Flowerbuds added to the classic scene, while guests couldn’t get enough of the photo booth from Total Entertainment.

Anne-Michelle and James celebrated their reception in an Old Hollywood style, complete with a lavish vintage getaway car from Vintage Auto.  A huge thanks to Megan of Glamour and Grace for sharing our work! Check out the original post from their wedding here, and take a peek at their Tanehill Park engagement session, as well as their awesome rehearsal dinner at Ted’s Garage!

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Birmingham, AL Wedding Photography at Our Lady of the Valley

April 10, 2012 Posted inWedding photography,Wedding Vendors

 

Daniel Taylor Photography was honored to photograph the wedding of Tara and Shaun. The had their wedding at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, and the whole event was brimming over with love from family and friends. You could just feel it.

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The bride and groom share a moment together before the ceremony. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

 

Tara and Shaun are one of those couples you adore from the second you meet them. Shaun is the super-outgoing one and Tara is the more mellow one. Together, they have a balance in the relationship to go the distance.

These two are crazy about football and about their two dogs. Y’all know how we love dogs! Their pooches even helped Shaun to propose, with engraved messages on their collar tags. Be sure to check out their engagement photos with the dogs at Tannehill State Park.

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It was a beautiful wedding day at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

Boy, do these two love photos. When we showed up for the wedding, we saw a beautiful collage photo frame with something like 18 photos from our engagement session with them, which included the pups. Shaun told me it was one of the first things they put up in their new home. It’s such a profound honor to be selected by engaged couples who truly appreciate what you do, and we’re so grateful for that.

The vendor team also included DJ and company owner Danny Brewer, from Feel the Beat Entertainment as well as Christian Catering and Johnny Rockett Video.

Check out this preview of their wonderful celebration. And thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Tatum, for allowing us the privilege of photographing your wedding!

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Tara’s ivory satin wedding shoes. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Tara’s mom, Rita, is filled with emotion looking at her daughter, a stunning bride. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The groom hold his bride’s beautiful bouquet. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The bride and groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day. We love the reactions! Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The bride and groom share a moment together before the ceremony. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The brides maids’ sunflower bouquets popped during the ceremony with their dressed. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The flower girl and ring bearer were such a hit during the wedding ceremony. They definitely captured everyone’s attention! Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The bride’s father shares one more laugh before giving her away to Shaun. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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They’re married! The wedding ceremony was perfect for Tara and Shaun. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The wedding cake was just too pretty to eat, perfectly embellished with the couple’s new last name initial. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Shaun’s groom cake was dripping in chocolate goodness. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Tara and Shaun share their first dance as husband and wife. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Everyone danced the night away during the wedding reception, including the bride and groom. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Tara had a little surprise for Shaun right before the garter toss. And that’s DJ Danny Brewer of Feel the Beat. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The night ended perfectly with sparklers as Tara and Shaun leave the wedding reception at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Birmingham. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

 

 

 

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