The Adams Family *snap snap*

So we thought it was destiny that a photoshoot between us never happen but by much tenacity and hope, we made it happen!  Our first photoshoot, it was raining cats and dogs so we rescheduled.  Our second photoshoot went a little like this....

And it lasted about 20 minutes.....Our third photoshoot almost got booted by a soccer tournament in a different town but we put our foots down and our heads together and made the plan work!  It was the day before Halloween and gorgeous.  We laugh about it now, knowing all the trouble we went through to make it happen but it was well worth the wait....

Chattanooga Adventure - Part II

Here is the promised part deux of our Chattanooga adventure.  As I mentioned before, I took the last two days of our trip off to just relax and wander camera-free, so these photos were from our visit to the Chattanooga Aquarium.  If you haven't been - GO!  It's amazing!  But then again, I'm a little partial to life underwater....

So here are the last of the 'Noog photos! Enjoy!



Chattanooga Trip - Part 1

First of all, can I just say - we LOVE love love love love love love loooove chattanooga!  I came a centimeter close to buy a "NOOG" t-shirt and now kick myself for not.  I'm definately a noog-fan.  Coming back to Florida to the unbreathably hot humid weather and forEVER green leaves has been a bit sad but we're glad to be back around the people we love, especially our family!! 

Anyway - enough mushy stuff.  I will be sharing our adventure's photos in two parts.  The last two days of the trip I walked around camera-free and just relaxed but I still have pl-U-enty of photos to share with you!  The first two days we spent camping at Raccoon Mountain and exploring the sights in and around Lookout Mountain, TN and GA.  Yes, we crossed over that state line several....several...times over the course of those first two days.  The only thing I didn't get a photo of was the Incline Railway because I was SO darn scared, I couldn't have pushed the shutter button even if I tried.  Let's just say, that thing goes straight UP!

These first couple photos are just some random photos from around our campsite - and my manly mountain man! ;)



Pre-fire and Post-fire - our favorite part of those first two days, sittin' round the campfire tellin' lore...

This was taken outside of Rock City, on our way to get our morning java.  I almost melted in my shoes - fall has GOT to be my favorite season and Tennessee does this girl right!!!

Another shot of my moutain man in his flannel, carrying his girl's cuppa joe ;)  Also, there were a couple of claustrophic tight spaces in our journey through Rock City, namely "Needles Eye" and "Fat Man's Squeeze".  If I had been anymore months prego, I don't know if I would have FIT!

We're genUine mountain folk ya'll - this was going under Gnomes Underpass - everything is "gnome" theme in Rocky City.  If anyone has met Pablo, the gnome in our backyard, you would know he would've been right at home here...

This was the "Swinging Bridge".  Isaac braved it first, just like the macho-hero we all know him to be, however, I had a little bit of a harder time getting across.  If you want proof, you'll have to check it out on Isaac's phone but let's just say - if that bridge had been any longer I would have finally resorted to crawling; I mean, I was already moving at a turtle's pace!  I did stop briefly to snap a quick picture of the view from the middle of the bridge - I was suprised that it didn't come more blurry!



Yes, we stood on that domineering cliff.  It was called Lover's Leap - it only seemed appropriate seeing as we were on our anniversary trip and all.  While we were up there, I snapped an aerial photo of the Corn Maize we would go through later that day.  Rummaging through dead cornstalks on an 80 degree day at 4:00 in the afternoon ended up NOT being our cup of tea, but now we can say we did it! And in record time too!

The next major attraction we went to was Ruby Falls - the nation’s largest and deepest waterfall open to the public located 1120 feet beneath the surface.  The strangest part about this waterfall - nobody knows to this day where the water comes from.  Creepy, huh? 

Here are just some photos of various formations in the cave and a photos of the great dramatically displayed waterfall.  They had theme music to go with the lighting that even Disney would be proud of. 

This shot was taken as I was walking underneath the waterfall.  Yes it got in our eyes a little but thank goodness not in our mouths!  The water contains a key ingredient - Magnesium - which can be found in Milk of Magnesia - a constipation treatment!!!

The last photo of the day....see you again tomorrow!



Just a little something...

Just a little something I've been working on from a previous Senior Shoot!  Hope you're enjoying the "slightly cool" weather we've been having and pumpkin-izing your front porch!!

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More coming soon!!

It's a Nice Day for a White Wedding....

Jessica and Daniel are one of the sweetest, funniest couple I know.  They love goofing off with one another and just being around each other.  They asked me to photograph their wedding almost a year ago when they first started planning their special day and even though I don't normally cater to weddings, I agreed knowing how much fun I'd have just being around them!  Here are a few photos from their big day!



Innocence is a Virtue..

My sweet babes...

A Whole Lotta Kissin' Going On...

What a fun photo session to edit!  This family has a blast with one another and isn't afraid to show their affection.  I loved all the funny faces from the kids too - Hope you enjoy these previews of this lovely family!

A "Friendly" Contest!

Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another,'What? You too?! I thought I was the only one!' - C.S. Lewis

And you thought you were the only one who enjoy a good contest...ha!  Anyway - rules for the contest

-Refer Plumb Photography's facebook page to 20 or more of your friends

-Come back here and post a comment below stating how many friends you referred.

-EVERYTIME you refer 20 or more friends, you can post another comment

-Winner will be chosen randomly once Plumb Photography reaches 1,000 friends!!!

Sooooo, do ya wanna know what you might win?!

The grande prize is a Petite Session (for up to 4 people), a 6month online gallery, a CD-ROM of 10 digital files of your choice and a mini accordian album (prize valued at over $150)!

Good luck and may the "friendliest" person win!!

Let There Be Light...

Sooooo, according to the amazing-ness that is my sweet, loving husband - and a lot of hard work - I have finally gotten my first attachable flash unit!  A Canon Speedlite 580EX II!!!  I am so freaking excited - I'm nearly jumping out of my skin right now - every little, teeny step might seem so trivial to some, but to me, it's just one step closer to all my hopes and dreams and goals becoming tangible!  And I know all of this about what makes a good photographer is the "eye" and the "vision" - but investing in great equipment sure doesn't hurt either!  Plumb Photography is SO extremely thrilled to be able to offer our clients even better quality photos!

 I want to show you a little of what I played around with tonight - all three of the following photos are SOOC (straight out of camera) - no editing at all. 

....this is taken in a room with hardly any light at all - only the light of the television (can you guess? Charlie & Lola of course!) and a teensy weensy bit of light coming through a blue twilight-lit door window.  the photo is a little disturbing, to say the least..

this photo was taken using the popup flash that is built into the camera.  there is nothing technically wrong with that flash, except that in most situations it will create a very harsh light, harsh shadowing, and sometimes red eye and is not adjustable at all.  this picture, as you can see, is far from good, being completely blown out and fuzzy.  

this is not necessarily the most beautiful of photos but notice the clarity in detail and how the light that's surrounding ava is a little more natural feeling.  she is still only being lit from the light of the tv and we were rapidly losing light from outside as the sun sank further down in the sky. 

my fave; while viewing in my camera and in my PC monitor, I was just astounded by the clarity and seemingly perfectly adjusted light.  it's not the best photo.....yet...but it's definately an improvement!

Thanks for taking the time to follow my journey! It is all extremely exciting for me and I feel honored to get to share it with no many people!

A Guide to Wall Portraits

If you had the choice, would you rather this hanging over your mantle....

OR this?

or even this?

The difference a 20x30-something wall portrait, or even a gallery grouping of various sizes, can make as opposed to a simple 8x10 or even 11x14 is outstanding!  To give your photos the credit they deserve, and the rooms in your house, exert a little careful thought and examination as to what size you should order.  

Large wall portraits and gallery groupings are great for making a wall really pop, creating great conversation pieces, and telling a story about a special event in your life. 

For my clients, once you receive your online gallery - feel free to contact me for suggestions if you plan on creating a gallery on a specific wall of your home.  I offer free consultations and would be happy to view the wall in question and help you with any major portrait decisions. 

For photographers, here's your chance to win the wall portrait guides by Ariana Falerni over at

Inspire Me Baby!  Contest ends August 15th, so hurry on over!

photo credits: Ariana Falerni