Elegant wedding party poses with vintage black car decorated with white floral arrangements and greenery.
"What we find in a soulmate is not something wild to tame,
but something wild to run with"
– Robert Brault.  

After one look at the creek and the wall in the hillside, I knew this was the spot for the photoshoot I had been dreaming of for the last year: a location that doesn't look like West TN, my sweet friend's black Lincoln convertible, flowers, and gorgeous couples. One call to Ben Parker, owner the venue, and plans began. Originally, I saw two set ups. One would have the car with white flowers spilling out of it and the other would be a boho setup with fall colors. Flowers were the only thing that didn't go according to plan but, look how gorgeous everything turned out.


I shot these along with my second shooters and assistants, Tyler and Dana, as a team building exercise and a trial run for a new service I plan to offer venues in 2026.

Classic black Lincoln Continental convertible with white wall tires parked against a textured stone wall.
A couple sits together in a vintage car with burgundy leather interior during a wedding celebration.
A classic black vintage car parked in a wooded area serves as a backdrop for a romantic photoshoot.
A romantic wedding couple poses with a vintage car in a lush forest setting during their special day.
A couple sits on a blanket near a classic black car in a wooded outdoor setting.
Couple lounging together in a classic vintage car with brown leather seats during a photo session.
A couple shares an intimate moment while reclining in a vintage car with brown leather seats.
A person in a white dress sits in a car while looking at their phone in a series of connected photos.
A couple in a rustic forest setting share romantic moments during a fall wedding photoshoot at sunset.
A couple in wedding attire performs a romantic dip pose in a sunlit forest setting at sunset.
A romantic couple shares a kiss at sunset in a forest setting while holding a vibrant red bouquet.
A couple stands near a classic black car in a wooded setting during an autumn photo session.
Newlywed couple shares an intimate moment beside a classic black car in a wooded outdoor setting.
Vintage black car decorated with white flowers and eucalyptus leaves for a wedding celebration.
A couple shares a romantic moment in their wedding attire while sitting in a vintage car on a wooded path.
A couple walks hand in hand through a sunlit meadow with trees in the background during golden hour.
A romantic couple shares a tender moment among tall pine trees at sunset in a wooded forest setting.
A romantic wedding couple embraces among tall pine trees during a golden sunset in a forest setting.
A couple shares a romantic moment in a sunlit forest setting with fall foliage and tall pine trees.
A couple in wedding attire walks together on a gravel path surrounded by trees during an outdoor autumn wedding.
A couple in wedding attire share joyful laughter while standing together in a sunlit wooded area.
A couple in casual attire relaxes on grassy ground during an outdoor photo session at sunset.
A couple shares an intimate moment while sitting together in a grassy field at sunset.

 

Vendors

 

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Venue: The Gilded Lily (Hornbeak, TN)

Brides: Ashton Dean & Madison Mountjoy

Grooms: Zac Dean & Ryder Burkett

Car: Kent Patterson's Private Collection

Flowers & Decor: Samantha Wyrick

Dresses: Lulu's

Other Photographers:

Dana with River Tales Photography and SWP

Tyler with Photos by Tyler and SWP

Assistants: Nikki and Jeremy

Lulu's

dresses & more
Beautiful lace wedding dress with long train photographed in a forest setting at golden hour sunset.

 

Gilded Lily

Premier west TN Venue
Modern barn-style building exterior with stone accents, wooden sliding doors, and metal siding panels.
A romantic sunset wedding photoshoot shows a couple in an intimate dip pose on a forest path.