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The BEST of 2011

Elizabeth — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:10:33 +0000

2011 was an awesome year for Priddysweet. We met lots of new faces and new ponies, welcomed babies and captured grins. Thank you to all who helped make this past year so successful. I hope that these images on your walls at home lift your hearts and spirits for many years to come! Enjoy the slideshow!

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HAPPY 2012!!!!

Montgomery and Dawn

Elizabeth — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:23:35 +0000

Instant friends. That’s how I describe my friendship with Montgomery (“gummy” as she’s so dearly called). I feel like I’ve known her for my whole life and sometimes forget that we’ve barely known her for less than a year. She is a crazy awesome girl…one with a passion for horses and art (and photography which is how our story begins), a big heart, a contagious smile and a laugh that would make even a grinch’s heart fill with joy. I can’t say enough about how I’ve loved getting to know her and I can only imagine that this sweet little baby on the way will spread as much cheer. Enjoy a peek in at Gum’s equine maternity session with her most gorgeous quarter horse “Dawn.” Many thanks to Lindsay and Hillary for helping us get these awesome shots! (click HERE to view the slideshow of them all!)

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afternoon at the Capitol

Elizabeth — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:11:02 +0000

I don’t often get to go downtown anymore so this was a great breath of fresh air and change of scenery for me. A fun, happy family and a great day to enjoy being outside in the fall leaves. Enjoy a peek into our time!

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Roseridge It’s called Love

Elizabeth — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:03 +0000

And I can see why– because I’m in LOVE with this horse. I have to share (*trivia fact!*) that I took my first EVER riding lessons on an American Saddlebred. My mom’s horse was the only Arabian in a barn full of Saddlebreds! And as “Cad” (short for Cadillac) moved further into his retirement (from western pleasure), I was transferred to a (much) bigger mount to continue learning my basics/intro to sitting in an english saddle. Perhaps it was those first ever riding lessons where I sat tall in a saddle seat that seeded my love for big, strong, long maned beauties (those who know me closest know my obsession with Friesians)… I’m not sure, but for a second there, I thought I saw my dream horse through this lens. I can’t say enough about how gorgeous and majestic this animal is. I only wish is that you could meet him in person. Be. still. my. heart.

Thank you, Karen, for sharing him with us…

Many thanks to Hillary Brown for waking up super early on a Saturday to help get these awesome shots! I’m so thankful you moved all the way from Knoxville JUST for us. haha!!! we are so glad you’re here, though!! Can’t wait to see you more!! Thank you for all your help!

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Hope times 6

Elizabeth — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00:27 +0000

(months, that is). Remember this itty bitty baby? Hope is growing and growing and we are so blessed to witness it so close by. Although it goes by quickly and we’d never want to wish that first year away too quickly…secretly us Priddys can’t WAIT for Hope to grow up so that we can play with her. I can’t wait to stand in the kitchen window and watch the girls all build tree forts together and roll sideways down the grass hill like logs. I can’t wait to see them riding their big-wheels and have tea parties together. Girls are so much fun. And having Hope next door just makes it seem like we have 3. We love you, Hope! Enjoy this sweet little family that we hold dear to our hearts!

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Nikki and Olivia

Elizabeth — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:00:18 +0000

This summer we did a contest for the CDCTS Spring 2011 horse show participants to win a session with priddysweet. Kate Wooten Diamond was our winner of the contest and upon acceptance of her prize asked if she could give the session to a young friend of hers. I believe the quote was, “she always takes photos of us at horse shows and never has any taken of her.” (so sweet…)
Fast forward a few months to the first week of November—meet Nikki and her mare Olivia. They had recently relocated to Dry Ridge Farm. It was our first time to shoot an equestrian session out there and we loved it. Many thanks to Kristen (as always) for the help! Enjoy!!

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Knoxville Brrrr-tanical Gardens

Elizabeth — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:30 +0000

We woke early… we headed out to East Knoxville to the Botanical Gardens.
Hats? Check.
3 layers of sweatshirts? check.
Ski jacket? Check.
The temperature– 40 degrees. Brrr!! But seriously, the last week of these leaves in such a beautiful setting…like we were going to miss THAT?!

Her mom and dad say that Tessa never really cries. And I have to testify that even after 45 minutes freezing her tush off, she only started a mild whine. This kiddo is TOUGH. Thankfully we had our warm cars, lots of heat and lots more smiles to go around. Tessa is 1!! And my heavens, isn’t she adorable!!? Enjoy!!

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fortuitous fall walk

Elizabeth — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:10:46 +0000

This is a special family for many reasons but for 2 big reasons to me: 1) Hillary and I went to high-school in Knoxville together (so I’ve known and loved her a long time) and after many years we reconnected here in Nashville because 2) she trusted me enough to risk being one of my very early “clients.”

I am instantly at peace when I’m with this group of souls. They are happy. They are genuine. They are real. And I adore every last drop of time with them. When I heard of their upcoming move, I instantly filled with tears. I realized how much my spending time (even if only in small bits) with this family has changed part of me for the better. They are a breath of fresh air. And I WILL MISS THEM…. a lot. Enjoy a peek inside our time together:

The funny thing about this session was that it was fortuitous. I was supposed to be out of town the weekend these photos were taken. Our trip was cancelled at the last minute leaving a Saturday open in PEAK leaf week here in TN. (For those of you who don’t know— that doesn’t happen). Fortuitous for us both: they got a family session spot at the last minute in peak leaf season, and I got to take one last sweet walk with one of my most favorite families.

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horse buddy in the making

Elizabeth — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:00:13 +0000

This little guy LOVES hanging out at the farm… if you can’t tell. And this barn kitty is most certainly amused by the offering of a horse treat (pictured left) as you can see too. Matthew is very familiar with all the things a normal 2 year old knows and says but he has an advanced knowledge in the horse world already. Ask him: “what color is that horse?” and he’ll tell you straight up, “bay.”

Can you see why I just adore him?!?

Feature Friday: spooky sweets

Elizabeth — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:03:03 +0000

I hope you’ve all enjoyed eating too much candy this week. We certainly have.