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My goth dinner from last night.... my lovely new black plate, with garlic cheese toast, green peas and pasta with ground chicken and sauce - and yes, if you look closely, there is black pasta mixed in with the white - makes me smile!

Since halloween was last week, you can expect this link love version to be full of gothy type items.... which is one of my favorite reasons for halloween anyway.... and since Im so nice, I went ahead and divided the links into wedding and non-wedding stuff for your viewing pleasure... I hope you enjoy!

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Wedding links

This nude/pink vera wang gown is killing me….

I know some of your are prepping for a vintage styled wedding, so I thought Id share a few accessories to help you out


check out the train on this green wedding dress!


absolutely head over heels for this wedding… most especially the cake, the brides red hair and that dress – exquisite!


steampunk wedding with one of the most amazingly beautiful bouquets Ive ever seen… and check out the shoes too


goth wedding cakes… the first one looks absolutely delicious, I want to dive in… but that purple owl one stops me in my tracks everytime I see it


gothic Halloween wedding… so jealous of the photographer!


one of the best Alice in Wonderland themed weddings Ive ever seen


the second wedding pic on this montage is probably my dream wedding – wow!!!! I want!!!!


goth costume wedding with a black wedding dress


medieval wedding… best dressed groom Ive seen in a LONG time


---------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Non-wedding links   hey look our costume made the offbeat mama page

  I am in love with this little boy and his balloon… so precious


hello kitty meets streat art – I love it


some really great Christmas gift ideas here


I love this art installation (warning it does involve some nudity, although to be fair, its kind of hard to tell what it is)


Ive featured some of them before, but here is a great roundup of black wedding dresses!


cant even tell you how bad I want this first chair… so bad…. And I know Daniel is rolling his eyes somewhere right now just for me typing it out (fun fact: I have a bright pink coat made out of this same type of material)


fun geek toys for under $7…. Im thinking Christmas presents here (I want those tentacle fingers for myself)


If you are a fan of MC Escher, then you need to check out this restaurant in Hong Kong… awesome!


I cannot believe this art is painted and not photography


written by an adoptive dad of multiple kids with special needs


if any family wants to do something like this or can make it happen, I will give you a free session!!!

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Ok, I hope all of you are having an amazing week... :)

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(taken Oct 2011)

Its Link Love Thursday again and I promise not to overwhelm you like last week... lots of fun stuff this week with nothing too serious... I think pretty much everything leans toward the whimsical, so I hope you enjoy!

A green-haired bride with a black and white dress

the back of the white dress (scroll down) absolutely kills me

black velvet whoopee pies… if someone will make me a few of these, I will be their friend for life!!!  (and I gotta say, the thought of biting into a black cake, makes the goth in me so happy)

or pumpkin whoopee pies… I need!

a bride with wings!!!!

an amazing engagement session that includes a lot of background drawing… Id love to try this out with chalk sometime


why you (the mom!) need to hire aphotographer and get in the picture instead of behind the camera all the time


black dress!!!.... aquaman and wonderwoman weddingshoot (I love it but it also makes me think of the Big Bang Theory, which I also love)


one of the best Halloween costumes ever… and this dad gets my vote for dad of the year!


DIY wedding bookmarks… actually I can think of a ton of uses for these


these pendant necklaces from Yellow Owlworkshop make me swoon… seriously, talk about a perfect present for your bestie!  (and yes, I just said bestie – still on the Big Bang kick I guess)


some of the absolutely most amazing weddingrings Ive ever seen – unreal (bonus: the bride has a colored dress!)


campfire cologne makes me smile… and I love the marketing picture


nutella krispee treats…. Got to make some of these!


oh, check out this blue marbly wedding dress… so pretty


these designs are made up of the stuff of my imagination


these geometric animal and plant prints are just delicious…



ok, thats it for this week's edition of Link Love... hope you enjoyed... and tomorrow is Friday!

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(Jalaine & Zach, September 2010)

Yes!  Its another link love day and its all the non-wedding stuff that I couldnt fit in yesterday... yall, there is some cool stuff here - Ive been saving it up... hope you enjoy!

Very cool driveway idea

I love clever design… and this is clever design

coolest home Ive seen in a long time… and if I had the money Id go ahead and move today

design your own earrings…. Cant even tell you how much I love this idea… get ready to waste a lot of time

Pepperoni Pizza burgers…. Must make these!!!

  

creepy and cool

Valentino’s costumes for the NY Ballet are exquisite

  

chocolate pumpkin cake… oh my!

I am now on the hunt for the perfect cake/dessert stand

super cute tights… and not just for weddings

DIY comic book shoes = awesome!


decorate your home without permanent damage… loving the blue pegboard


the secret library… Im thinking we should all start something like this where we live!


this hotel/shopping center is blowing my mind


Taco Bell quesadillas – at home… with no dirty dishes…. Awesome!


seriously dying over the natural curiosity jars and plates… this is exactly how I want to decorate my house


planet lollipops… wow!


my new favorite artist… definitely about to own one of his prints!


$9 cardboard bicycle… how cool is this?


a freaking cloud made out of lightbulbs!!!


hello amazing swing table… I love you


this could be the most amazing hotel ever  (if nothing else, scroll down to the last pictures and prepare to be blown away)


Turn your fireplace into something special


how it feels once you’ve adopted


Dandelion wall art… that lights up!... that you can make!


be careful about posting negative things on the internet… it can come back to haunt you


I have no idea why this was never thought up before… it’s a brilliant way to store your snacks


I made these bbq cups the other night for the second time… and for the second time, they were gone quickly… we did tweek it a bit – we cooked the meat like we were making sloppy joes, and we found that crescent rolls work better than biscuits… either way though is super yummy and easy!


interesting stuff about cosmetics


thinking of ordering this for my English teacher husband…. b/c he is pretty hot anyway


30 free downloads from Half the Sky (I watched the documentary the other night and it was so hard, but so good)


Top 10 Annoying Things People Say to Adoptive Parents… some of these are really good


chessboard necklace organizer… another lightbulb moment


DIY some romantic lighting


this hotel is blowing my socks off


colored pigeons…. Wow, wow, wow…. Yall all know Im in love with Mo Willems’ pigeon books, right?  Well, this kind of takes that to a new level. (I cant even imagine how amazing these must be to see in person)


Use Skittles to flavor and color your drinks… yeah!


wheelchair scuba diving is so beautiful


Bill Murray paper doll!


DIY custom pet pillows…. These would make such a fun gift


love the art asthetic of these hermes’ clothes


shadow art… Im speechless


Lord of the Rings nails… made easy… ok easier… J



Whew... thats alot of links... :)   Hope yall are having a good week so far and are looking forward to tomorrow being Friday.  I have a huge, epic wedding this weekend so Im nervous and excited and just looking forward to it all - so yeah, you can look forward to those pics sometime in the future... :)

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Link Love: Wedding Wednesday - Columbus MS Photographer

Since its been forever since Ive done a link love post, I decided it would be better to do it in two posts: wedding and then other stuff... so today is all the wedding links... and since its been forever, you know its going to be good, right?  And tomorrow.... yeah, its going to be amaze-balls!

A museum wedding… the details and colors are perfect

gay museum wedding…. This will probably offend some people, but I don’t care, it was a gorgeous wedding with too many fun details


gorgeous rustic wedding ideas… and if anyone is wanting a place like this, then I might know where it is


a wedding with a lot of camera details, and a black and red reception…. Yeah, its just about perfection


a gray and purple wedding…. *squealing!!!*


the light at this wedding is what all photographers dream about


an Indian wedding… Ive always wanted to shoot one and this one looks super fun (and check out that cake!)


a red and black wedding with an industrial goth vibe… ok, Kimberly, I think this is closer to what you were hoping for


super colorful cinco de mayo wedding… Im in love!


DIY maypole cake topper… sweet


supermarket engagement shoot…. Now this is the kind of shoot I would just about die for


scroll down and check out the amazing black wedding dresses… oh, and the paper dress too!


gorgeous nature inspired engagement session


So in love with this beach wedding… and No Doubt is one of the reception table names – Im sold!


Most amazing reception dress of all time?!!!


love all the color in this garden inspired styled shoot…. But besides that, those flower wings are amazing


rainbow wedding… now this is the way to do color!


super goth wedding (loving the grooms coat! And all the steampunk outfits as well)


these wedding hair pieces are so, so pretty… and can anyone find me a pair of those wings?!


one of the best wedding presents Ive ever seen!


this wedding is the perfect mix of fun and beautiful (and there may be some Hello Kitty glasses involved)


a gay fairy wedding… once again, sorry if you are offended, but its too pretty not to share


pink hair, pink dress and gory, corseted cake… Im thinking you cant go wrong here


classicly beautiful wedding… and as a bonus, scroll down to check out the reception hall’s ceiling


13 things I wish I had known on my wedding day (and check out the pic of that dress!)



Ok, hope yall enjoyed.... definitely look forward to tomorrow!  Email me anytime at talleyimages@yahoo.com

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(from Robin and Carl's wedding)


Well, Im not sure if its because its a holiday week or what, but there just isnt much going on on the internet this week, so it will be a short link love for you today, but thats all right - it will give you more time to dive into the links that I do put up... hope you enjoy!


The easiest plants ever?

Loving all the wedding and bridesmaids dresses, but especially the rainbow stripe one!

Who ever thought cabbage would be so pretty as a flower (check out the centerpieces)

Kind of in love with the black and white darth vader engagement pics, yep

What Grace really wants to ask the church… Id like to ask the church this myself sometimes

A fun street art jewelry installation… I heart creative people

Moth trails at night… so pretty and interesting

Make an envelope from a google map… genius and wow, it makes your stationary look so luxe!

or DIY galaxy photo envelopes

How pretty are these portraits

Loving the heavy black eye makeup


Today is going to be a good day, I can feel it.... :)

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

(sunset, 2oo7)

I dont know about yall but I am BUSY... craziness everywhere... but its all good! Some fun stuff this week - not as much wedding stuff, but I think the season is winding down a little bit before we get to all our gorgeous fall brides (shoutout to Kimberly and Robin!)... so enjoy!


thinking about using someone else’s images for your blog, facebook or pinterest? Might want to think again…

Free cable… anyone heard of this – is it legal?

how to make your wedding invitations out of vintage handkerchiefs… amazing!!!!

loving these posters based on old movies!

love this circus theme and would love to recreate it for a senior girl… fun!

chocolate covered s’mores… I am so making these!

dragon boats – you can make!!!

dying over these rainbow cupcakes!

heart shaped parasols would be amazing for wedding pictures…

love LOVE love how these girls recreated one of their childhood pictures – this would be an amazing shoot for a slumber party…

these DIY bobby pin earrings so rock!

liking these DIY giant photobooth pics as well

while we are on a DIY kick, I think these gold confetti dishes are adorable!

neatorama has some fun stuff

the truth about adoption

cute felt pony perfect for the little girls in your life… and its supporting an adoption… cant get better than that

Can you have it all if you have a kid with a disability?

how to organize without spending any money… I think this is brilliant for packing but not sure I could actually do it for everyday!

interesting concept of printing web pages without the ads and junk

make your own geometric mobile

custom video game covers that look like books = awesome…

cool new designs for outside furniture

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Coopers Closet starts today!!! Some come see me - Ill be there from 3-6 this afternoon... if Im not there, I have a few canvases, albums and some coupons on the table - so check those out!

Also, Ive had a few people inquire about the mentoring classes... I seriously could not be more excited. I have thought about doing these forever, but didnt think anyone would be interested... so color me happy... :)

Feel free to email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com anytime!

Hope yall are having a great Thursday... my heart is with the people on the coast and in New Orleans....

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

(sunset pic from a few years ago.... sometimes it really works out to get up so early)

Since I missed last Thursday, there is a ton of stuff for today... and I didnt skimp either - there is some really amazing stuff today, so be sure and check it all out!


this is about how to choose a newborn photographer, but I think most of it relates perfectly to picking a wedding photographer as well…. “Your baby will only be little for so long and there are no do-overs if the photographer you hire screws up. Once you you get your photos back, your newborn won’t be a newborn any more and it will be too late.”


Please, please read this if you are thinking about “just getting a friend to take the wedding photos”


This ombre chair décor is amazing – it would be a bit of work, but cost less to nothing…. I think it would even be cool to use on your every day kitchen table chairs


blue wedding dress


How amazing is this fairy make up tutorial… and Im with Ariel – would be amazing to see on a bride… maybe I will do this on a shoot sometime


how gorgeous is this bride’s back tattoo!!!


Lego ring box… so cute and Im thinking its probably super useful after the wedding for other things as well


the ultimate goth wedding…. Wow, Im speechless (Kimberly, this ones for you!)


Who knew custom printed board books existed… and for fairly cheap… thinking this would be one of the best gift for a kids birthday party ever!


Vegan banana ice cream…. It actually looks pretty good… and really easy


super cool cufflinks… because our grooms need some amazing accessories too!


super cool boutonnieres as well (wish this trend would hurry up and catch on in the US)


looks like pretty much my ultimate punk rock wedding fantasy to shoot


how amazing is this wonderland inspired restaurant… Id do my house like this if my husband didn’t think I was already crazy (and oh yeah, if we could afford it, that too)


Have kids that hate riding in the car for too long? Im thinking this is the perfect solution


Hello beautiful and amazing housewares (I want those robot plates!!!)


I love a good bridesmaid dress that can be worn after the wedding


these baby bow tie onesies are the cutest thing ever!


this ice cream sandwich cake may just be the ticket for an easy birthday celebration (scroll to the bottom)


or an oreo stuffed chocolate chip cookie cake… yes, I did really just type that


color by number lampshade!!!


I know I normally don’t go for the whole vintage-pretty-too-put-together wedding motifs, but this one is just super pretty – I have a thing for the lemons and with the pink, it looks stunning… and Im a sucker for those hanging candles


cant decide between a church wedding and outdoor wedding… no need to pick – create your own church outside… awesome


first of all, I loved that the first pic on this post is from Gwen Stefani’s new Harper’s Bazaar shoot… second, I love the versatile bridesmaids dresses that follow


Ill be honest, Im not big on newborn photos… but these are just simple and gorgeous


this engagement shoot rocks my face off


cutest fridge ever?!


which Disney princess is your wedding (no surprise I got mulan)


CMYK wedding… its so easy to get this wrong, but these guys did it right!


this dip-dyed orange dress is to die for!


the Sarah Seven 2013 Bridal collection is right up my alley


Amazing kids table… I think this would be cool done for an adults table too


a nerdy, science wedding at a museum… Im in love (yall knew I was a science geek, right?)



So, so much good this week... wow.... and this week is busy... how is your going? Are yall as excited as I am about the fall weather/season that is upcoming?!!! I am so super excited about it and that is for one main reason.... halloween! Oh yall.... I cant even tell you how much I love it - the candy, the pumpkins, but most of all, the dressing up. Ive been raving to Daniel about halloween for about 2 months now already.... awesome!

Only more day until Friday.... :)

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Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

(this was taken from Rock and Roll Bride, its from their second mag issue! You should definitely check it out!)

So yes, its Link Love Thursday again... and I have some goodies for you this week, so be sure and click all the way through... and well, you will have to forgive my use of exclamation points today - but so far, its been a really good day - and "Im so excited and I just cant hide it" (anyone remember that Saved by the Bell episode?!)... anyway... good stuff!


I practically beg all my brides to do a first look… if you don’t listen to me, listen to Jasmine

How to make rainbow flowers!!!!! Im so doing this!

Love this lightweight jewelry… its so pretty and modern

Want to win $1,000 worth of wedding flowers… sure you do! Go here

how to tip your wedding vendors!

the hair, the dress, the boots!... whats not to love!

easy way to coordinate your bridesmaids and groomsmen… and can I just say that I love this trend of having everyone wear different colors and styles… love it!

the cutest stuff – I want, I want

Even more cute stuff

this Mickey Mouse wedding is too cute not to feature!

Love all the purple and grey – especially the bridesmaids and all the vintage stuff at the reception… gorgeous

The tutorial you’ve been looking for on how to do a sock bun…

Ummmm… how cool is this playhouse? Answer: way too cool

a multicolor sprinkler that paints rainbows!

water tower turned townhouse!

super goth bedroom and bathroom… of my dreams!

Ceremony backdrop ideas!

DIY gold animal centerpieces… perfection

super hero shoe collection… wish these were in my size

love this shades of change art installation


ok, there you go... hope you enjoy!

And since you made it this far, can I admit something to you? Yeah? ok.... so my new favorite shows are iCarly and VicTORIous... does that make me sad? But they are super funny and actually clean... and funny.... that makes me weird, doesnt it?

I love emails.... so feel free to email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com - Happy Thursday!

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

(taken Oct 2010 at the wedding of Ann and Michael)

Yay... its that time of week again when I keep you distracted from your work and give you lots of fun ideas... yep, its link love time... :)


You need to hear this

Check out the Invisible Man…. Way too awesome

I think it would be cool to do family pics in this style

I think Ive featured these levitation pictures before, but I love them so much

a feather manicure? Im thinking of trying this!

Adoption isn’t all roses… sometimes, ok, all the time, its hard… but it is worth it

Another honest post about adoption

Make photo magnets

Make photo lanterns… so cool and would be a great decoration for a party

Black wedding dress… and definitely the way to do a steampunk wedding

Japan has the cutest stuff (I have a whale tape dispenser myself)

One of the most epic proposals ever!

Geek wedding… and there isn’t a thing I don’t love about it (check out that superman ring!)

Mason jar shaker

A cookie coffee cup!!! I need, but I cant figure out where they sell them…

Super cool animal sculptures made out of found objects… this blows my mind how creative people can be

Super colorful backyard wedding ideas… there is so much goodness in this one post that I cant even tell you! Go check it out!

Loving this furniture… the design asthetic is amazing

A Hello Kitty bouquet!!!

Unbelievable custom fairytale wedding gowns

One of the coolest hotels ever!

Super classy, chic wedding… adore the flower petal aisle, the dragon table cards and the hummingbird cake… so pretty

Dying over the pictures suspended by balloons!

The dress, the corset, the hair… I die!



Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who wished Daniel a happy birthday... and also, if you get a chance, you may want to check out The Real Story paper this week (just saying)... hope everyone is having a great week - its flying by.... cant believe school starts on Monday! Crazy!

Feel free to email me anytime at talleyimages@yahoo.com

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

(I just love this pic of my most amazing husband)

Ok, confession time.... and yall are about to think I am out of my mind.... but here we go: I have never used pinterest... ever. Sad, I know, but I cannot afford to get hooked on anything else... so it always kind of pangs me when I get a notice that someone is following me on pinterest - poor things will just realize that it was a waste of time... :( But if you are really interested in what Im buzzing on, just start clicking on some of my links... :)


Ever wonder how much a wedding is really going to cost? Here’s a great chart and a lot of it is pretty spot on…. And I like that Im right in the right price range for a good wedding photographer – maybe even a little cheaper… :)

Oh my goodness, everything about this art installation is so brilliant

I want one of these glass-backed birdhouses so I can watch baby birds too!

Blue wedding dress, the most amazing invitation art – that the groom did himself! And a huge artsy wedding backdrop = awesome-sauce!

Now is the time for school supplies…. So here is a good list of unnecessary ones that we want anyway…. Especially the human organ lunchbox, sprout bookmarks, and that ice cream sandwich pouch

how to make fresh mozzarella… it actually doesn’t look that hard… Im thinking about trying (but for the love of all things good, go and make that mac and cheese recipe that I put up this week, please!!!!)

Mason jars are gaining popularity again… I think this is would really help out people who want to join the trend

Hello purple feather wedding dress that the bride pretty pretty much did herself!

The coolest spice rack…. Ever!!!!

Free thumbprint wedding guest print…. And its really cute too!

ok, lets all admit it – the 80s wasn’t our best decade… but this shoot is pretty cool, and I am DYING over that flamingo light – I so want it and yes, I would absolutely put it up in my house… :)

Save the date state towels!!! On sale!

Easy and beautiful DIY flowers

Will someone please make these bird wings for me?!!

Have you heard of face-mapping? I think its fascinating

250 books Rory Gilmore mentioned on The Gilmore Girls…. Good thing I love to read!

Water balloon piñatas = why have I not thought of this before?

Rainbow wedding details, including a rainbow pettiskirt!

Wedding cake eye-gasm

Walking tacos = perfect party/reception food! Or maybe just a fun dinner for the family (Im thinking camping!)

Coolest bar ever…. I would pay some money for one of those egg chairs!

So remember that girl with the gorgeous red and blonde hair with the feather fascinator that I posted about in an earlier link love? Here’s the wedding to go with it… and it is cool!

Build a guest book from jenga blocks… fun and brilliant

Looking for a job?

This color blog is awesome and so pretty! It makes me happy.


Ok, so there you go... hope you enjoy! Is this week flying by or what? Crazy how school is about to start - man, and my fall is filling up so fast - Im so excited to be booked like crazy every fall - makes me happy to be busy.

Email me anytime at talleyimages@yahoo.com - Id love to hear from you!

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

(image from Kimberly and Tim's wedding last October)

Ok, this is going to be a HUGE post b/c I havent done a link post in awhile... so much good stuff here - not lying... :)

Red velvet graham crackers…. I actually made these – they did not look like the pics, but they were super yummy… my tip would be to skip the rolling out as it can be super messy, and just scoop out spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet and press flat… I also made a white chocolate cheesecake filling and then put it in between 2 of the crackers and it was heavenly… definitely super easy and super yummy!

The coolest wedding website Ive ever seen – the pics move as you scroll down – awesome!!!!

Black wedding dress and rainbow cake!

These rings and necklaces are so modern and fun... they so remind me of the candy jewelry of my childhood, but all grown up

Great tutorial on how to do a milkmaid braid

Think a backyard wedding cant be stylish and fun? Think again…

yellow and cream wedding ideas… too many things for me to point here, you just need to go check it out for yourself

Ever wonder what its like to be a small business owner… this can give you a huge insight

zombies creep me out, but I am digging the groom and groomsmen in star wars head gear

The perfect gift for any girl!!! Im thinking especially the bride (from the groom) and also the mothers of the brides and grooms

Looking for a gift for a groom or the groomsmen… or heck any guy… here are some great ideas!

An engravable guest book… super cool!

This 50th wedding anniversary is so beautiful and sweet

Grey and purple wedding dress… and check out that epic cake

Pink crinoline!

And speaking of crinolines, I cant even say how much I love these bridesmaids dresses…. Gorgeous!!!!

The chromatic typewriter is absolutely amazing… where can I get one?!!!

I die over the mustache on the programs…. And oh, the cranes – love!

A vintage bride with a seeing eye dog…. Super love!

Silhouette cake toppers… love this idea and after the wedding you can have it framed!

Best wedding shoes ever… period!

Coolest tent for a wedding reception ever!

A red wedding dress, the cutest chapel ever and record wedding favors – win!!!

10 things every teenage girl should know… for real!

That red/blonde hair with a feather fascinator is gorgeous

Loving everything about this shoot… huge apples, big bowties on small doggies, chandeliers on the floor?!!!!

Some really cool, geeky stuff can be found here

These plates are the coolest… I totally want!

I think this would be the best thing to do at a wedding!

ACCCKKKK!!!! Check out the hair!!!!

I wish we did this in the US… maybe then we wouldn’t be last in everything… brilliant! (and cutest bathroom stalls Ive ever seen – and you probably wont hear me say that again!)

LOVE these groom t-shirts… definitely wearable even after the wedding

these are cute and cheap and would make amazing gifts! Especially for teachers at the start of this upcoming school year!

this art installation is absolutely stunning – I wasn’t sure what I was looking at at first, but once I got it, it blew me away

Another colored wedding dress.. the guests were invited to wear white while the bride wore fuschia – love it!

Whew... did you survive? I know its alot, but lists like these are great for when you are bored at work... you are bound to discover some really cool stuff... :)

I think some of my sin work is being featured in an article in The Real Story paper this week... also, I have a few extras of the issue with my circus center in it, if anyone wants one...

Love and Happy Thursday!

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Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

Dont forget to enter the contest for FREE BRIDAL PICS - seriously, I cant believe I havent gotten more entries... dont wait!

Yep, its that time again... time for some new links... and I know what you are thinking - argh, why does she keep putting these up? Why, because I love them - and if you would just give it a chance and click on something (seriously, it doesnt take that much effort, right?), you could find some really cool stuff... promise... :)

Ok, so here we go.... :)

This engagement shoot is so rock and roll

The studs on this cake are killing me (love the dark bouquet too!)

Check out the Sareh Nouri bridal collection… classic and gorgeous

And more on that pink dress here

Love these different men’s wedding bands… thinking about that Tron ring for my husband (wishing for a smaller version of that black ring for myself as well)

17 modern bathroom faucets… in love with these – especially affixing an LED light to the faucet to make it look like your water is colored? Way cool!

A chandelier made from old globes… swoon

Make your own super-bling necklace that looks awesome!!!!! And way easier than you think!

One of the most beautiful brides Ive ever seen (I think the hair, makeup and flowers puts it over the top!)

One of the coolest pieces of jewelry Ive ever seen… need!

Wondering the best time for family pictures… this calculator makes it super easy! Email me and lets get your session scheduled - you know you want to!

If you know me at all, you know that I love grey…. So you know I love this styled shoot – especially the simple green and white bouquet and the exquisite cake

I want, I want, I want… these are plush toys that are reversible – so two animals in one… and they are the cutest!!! (click on the pics to see the reverse of each one – the elephant/cat is my favorite)

Who knew ladders could be repurposed for so many different things… some of these are just genius!

Super hero themed tutus!!!!! These so rock and I want a few for myself…. Would that be weird?

The coolest tents EVER…. Seriously, these are going to blow your mind

An outdoor library in a vineyard = perfect date

Who knew a water tower could actually be beautiful?

Dip-dyed marshmallows!!!

Rainbow food!!!!

This quote is so true for all the girls of my generation

How cool is this underwater light show device for your pool… and at only $30, Im thinking you would have the reception that everyone was talking about – or the coolest pool party – you decide

So you know all those colored crinoline skirts Ive been pushing… how about wearing one as your skirt itself… this mint green one is a dream

Whew... have I worn you out yet? But in a good way, right? Im going to be seriously disappointed if you visit today and dont click on at least one link.... :)

10 days until the Sin show... so excited... please tell me you are coming!

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

(one of the prints featured in the recent Light & Glass show, taken in November 2010)


Ok, and Im back with some more good stuff for you this week... would love to hear what youve found as well... :)


A fairytale wedding done right… with a pink dress!


I am in love with this masquerade wedding… and tell me what you wouldn’t give to have a pic of your grandparents with fake mustaches like that… awesome!


This dress is absolutely killing me


A gorgeous “day after” shoot… everyone should have one

Love this gothic butterfly styled shoot.. the location itself is what my dreams are made of and it reminds me of the butterfly shoot I did a little bit ago


This pink and gold styled shoot is gorgeous… that cake, especially, is killing me (hmmmm, me thinks some Dunkin Donuts would fit nicely into this somewhere as well)


I just think this is the cutest thing and one way to really get your guests talking… making toasts with toast


The back of this red dress…. Are you even serious?!!!!


Ok, Im sorry if you don’t like tattoos, but this is just cool!


KISS isn’t really my band, but I know it is for some people, so this would be an amazing place to get married if that’s you


Free bride and groom signs… these are actually really cute!


These rings are THE coolest!


An easy tutorial on how to do a fishtail braid? Yes!


I love art… especially art that includes photography… and is kind of weird, but works. What I wouldn’t give to do family portraits like that batman one…. I die


Love this color chart of the queen… :) She is so fashionable, isn’t she?


Now that its summer, I know you are looking for something to keep your kids busy… this is a great idea!


Traveling with kids this summer? Here are some great tips! (especially love the countdown backpack)


So in love with this Mario themed birthday party… and even better, a lot of it looks pretty easy to do – gold coins made out of paper plates? Score!!!


Looking for a really cute idea for a kids party or photo prop… make a hot air balloon! Awesome!



Hope everyone is having a great week... Id love to hear from you - email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

Had a great weekend visiting with family that we havent seen in awhile... Hope you had an amazing weekend as well. Lets hope this week treats us right until the next weekend comes along... b/c lets face it, the weekend is what we are really living for, right? :)

To start the week off right, thought I would show you what Im currently buzzing on... Id love some suggestions from you as well! Feel free to leave them in the comments.

Looking for a great gift for a newly engaged or married couple? These are perfect

These paper sculptures/art are made by just folding the paper… unreal

As a photographer, I find this strangely compelling and utterly beautiful… but please do not try this at home, I cant imagine that its really safe with all the chemicals involved

Another cute colored petticoat… and check out those rainbow roses – beyond!!!!

LOVE these pics… wish I had a couple wanting to do something like this

One of my most favorite engagement ideas… LOVE that bowtie more than anything!

One of my ultimate dream weddings that I wish I could have been the photographer at

Cute way to “fix” your busted jeans… would be adorable for kids clothes!

Want to diy a present for a newly married couple or even a girlfriend who just got her first apartment… here is a great idea!

LOVE every bit of these clothes and jewelry… anyone want to buy me a present?

A first look that’s perfect… and that dress… swoon

A carnival themed wedding?!!! Yes, please!

Ok, thats all Ive got for now... would love to hear what youve got going on this week... :)

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

So here are a few things Ive been buzzing on lately... hope you are enjoying these lists as much as I do... and go ahead, click a few... :)

This art piece is absolutely amazing… Im in awe

Cant remember if Ive already featured this geode street art project, but its just so cool

Thoughts on these mermaid pics? Anyone feel like a photoshoot?

Visit Mars… in New York! I want to go!

Custom Wedding gowns = G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.

Giving Tree Wedding Invitations… oh my goodness, are these beautiful!

Absolutely in love with this idea (and first picture) of turning bookcases into art

I am one of those people, even if I have 20 bags of groceries, my phone, keys and a bottle of water… dang it, Im going to get it all in one trip… I think this could help with that

LOVE this “day after” wedding shoot… anyone up for one?

Ok, you know I love colored wedding dresses, but I know they arent for everyone, but how about a colored pettiskirt underneath instead for a little color… here’s one in red and one in green… CUTE!!!

Or just do the bottom half of your dress in color (reminds me of Gwen Stefani’s wedding dress!)

I love so many details from this styled shoot… and oh the cakes!

LOVING these bridesmaids dresses… super wearable after the wedding… urban outfitters usually carries tons of styles like this

The new Douglas Hannant Spring 2013 collection is so over the top!

One of my most favorite wedding bouquets Ive ever seen

ok, this one too

How cute is this Hello Kitty airplane!!!

Its not colored, but Im so, so in love with the new Reem Acra Spring 2013 bridal collection

Ok, so tell me - what are you loving this week?

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

Man, I dont know what it is about today, but I am having the hardest time trying to stay awake... and I still have lots more to do today... all good, so Im excited... if only I could quit yawning... :)

Anyway... thought while we were waiting, I could show you some of the stuff Im buzzing on this week... :)

Science geek alert… who knew that apples could keep potatoes from sprouting or eggs don’t have to be refrigerated… love these devices

Love all the color in this wedding… and the bridesmaids carried purses (with a flower pin)!!! Instead of bouquets – love, love, love this idea!

Dream corset wedding gowns!

9 ways to help a special needs parent… so true

DIY tissue flowers… looks easy enough that even I wouldn’t screw this up

This is kind of gross, but its so, so clever…

Starbucks secret menu… did you know this existed? And has anyone ever ordered anything off it?

Loving this trash the dress session…. Glitter!!!!

Some really, really great ideas for wedding favors

I want one of these so, so bad…. So cool, but so dangerous

The nerd in me abounds… a chemistry inspired tea set? Let me at it… :)

Ok, thats all I got for now... a quick tip - if you liked the Hunger Games books, you need to read The Maze Runner by James Dashner... good stuff.

Love yall!

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

(from the Dear/Platt wedding, April 2010)

So I thought on this wonderful Monday, Id share a few things that Ive been buzzing on lately... hope you enjoy!


I am seriously so in love with this timeline… its beautiful


Loving this veil with the “petals” on the edge – Ive never seen anything like it…. Oh, that ceremony set up? To die for… :)


So many good DIY projects on this one page…


Ombre nails? Cool!


This chicken ring (as in food, not jewelry) looks amazing – easy and perfect for guests!


Red velvet sugar cookies… made into ice cream sandwiches?!!!! I die.


I LOVE LOVE LOVE these photo mashups… brilliant!


Vera Wang did black wedding dresses last season… this season its red and I think Im even more in love… WOW!!!


Thinking about dyeing your wedding dress after the big day – here are some great tips (and can you even imagine how amazing a first year anniversary shoot would be if you did something like that?!!!)


Vintage celebrity wedding pics… Ill admit, that Grace Kelly shot made me literally swoon


Why should you get prints instead of the cd from your photographer? (everyone should read this!)


Could not be more in love with these bridesmaids dresses – totally wearable after the wedding – and that’s hard to accomplish!


Oscar de la Renta getting in on the colored wedding gown action… powder blue!


6 tips about dealing with the new blogger interface… I, personally, found it very helpful… hope you do too!


These are labeled as bridesmaids dresses… but really I cant see the long ones as anything as wedding dresses (love the ideas of short gold bridesmaid dresses too though!) – GOLD WEDDING DRESSES!!! Yes!!!!


Alright, thats all I got for now, but Ill be back this week some wonderful family shoots that I know you dont want to miss... :)

And a huge thanks to all the MSMS prom-goers that I met on Saturday.... so, so pretty!