While there, we ran into lots of friends, and made some new ones. The iconic photographer Dennis Reggie was there, and was even kind enough to smile for the camera with me. I don’t use the word iconic lightly. Dennis’ photojournalistic mindset and approach towards wedding photography has literally pioneered a category in which Lindsey and I now reside. Without his thinking, and some groundbreaking techniques he invented, then I’m not sure where I might be. I also attended a magnificent Conclave workshop, hosted in Dennis’ own home, which was a tremendous experience.

The famed Anne Barge was also on site, having crafted the dresses you might see in the backgrounds of our images. I regret not having the chance to meet her. Some of her creations can be seen on a couple of our past brides, Erin and Lindsay.

We also ran into fellow photographers  Garrett and Joy Nudd, Corey McNabb, Liana Lehman and Mike Hall, and Whitney Carlson, and enjoyed meeting quite a few more!

I got to meet Grace Ormonde!

John, Grace, and Lindsey

John, Grace, and Lindsey

Dennis Reggie and John Bamber

Liana Lehman, Grace, and Mike Hall

Garrett and Joy Nudd: so fun to be around!

Garrett and Joy Nudd with Grace

Corey McNabb being Corey McNabb

Ian and Nicole Riley, Grace Ormonde, and Corey McNabb

not sure of her name , Anne Barge, Grace Ormonde, and Don Guffey

Lindsey with Jessica and Whitney (of Nashville's Dove Photography)