Heather Durham Photography Blog

Callie & Gil’s Vestavia Hills Country Club Wedding

Published on April 30, 2018May 3, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

It was such a joy and privilege to spend a beautiful spring day in Birmingham celebrating with this family. They are truly the sweetest people and it was obvious by their wedding party and guests that Callie and Gil are loved and adored. Callie’s Mom is always smiling and I wish everyone reading this blog could have heard her Dad’s precious welcome speech and prayer at the reception. It brought tears to my eyes. And so did their “Daddy’s Girl” relationship. I mean, how cute is it that the First Look with Callie’s Dad included a father-daughter chest bump that ended in a special hive five, fist bump move…a long tradition of theirs for big life moments. You’ll see…it’s priceless!! And, Gil’s reaction seeing Callie at their First Look and their gift exchange on the hilltop are two of my favorite moments from this wedding.

Callie and Gil, I wish you all the blessings and happiness in the world that stems from a marriage with Jesus at the center. You are loved.

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Outdoor Living and Entertaining at its Finest, in Nashville’s Belle Meade Neighborhood [Published Nashville Lifestyles Magazine & Nashville At Home]

Published on April 3, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

It was a pleasure photographing this stunning 12,000 square foot French Regency, Belle Meade estate designed by the late Nashville architect, Edwin A. Keeble. You can see the interior of this beautiful home in a previous issue of Nashville Lifestyles and on my blog post here. Now, take in this home’s amazing outdoor living spaces designed by the talented Gavin Duke of Page Duke Landscape Architects, and featured in the spring/summer 2018 issue of Nashville Lifestyles At Home and on the cover. No doubt this home was designed for entertaining.

A Day in Nashville with Jonathan Savage [Published Architectural Digest]

Published on March 14, 2018March 16, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

It’s always a pleasure shooting for Nashville designer, Jonathan Savage. Click on the preview image below to read the full article published in Architectural Digest.

Shea Bryers Design Personal Home [Birmingham Magazine, Feb 2018]

Published on February 18, 2018March 16, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

It was a privilege to shoot this Birmingham designer’s personal home. Shea has a gift for combining beauty with function.

Alabama Chanin Fashion Story [Birmingham Magazine Weddings, February 2018]

Published on February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Hand sewn garments, quality focused, responsibly produced, rich in tradition, and created in Alabama. THIS was a fun project to shoot. If you ever find yourself near Florence, Alabama, stop by the Alabama Chanin factory, browse their organic garments and home goods, then sit down for a bite of lunch at The Factory Café. So much southern goodness created by Natalie Chanin, right there in my home state. Read the full story in the current issue of Birmingham Weddings Magazine.

The process…pretty fascinating.

Rachel & Alex’s Downtown Nashville Engagement Session

Published on January 24, 2018January 23, 2018 by Heather Durham Photography1 Comment

I had fun getting to know these two on a perfect fall day. We started their Engagement Session at Centennial Park, because several months ago, Alex flew in town, surprised Rachel there and asked her to marry him on the steps of the Parthenon. From there we made our way to the Shelby pedestrian bridge downtown. Rachel won’t be living in Nashville after they get married, so she wanted to capture this beautiful city in their images since it’s an important piece of their story.

O’More College Design Showhouse Master Bedroom by Lila Pryor Frank

Published on January 18, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Interior Design | Lila Pryor Frank

O’More College of Design Showhouse

Vocé Nashville Neighborhood

Caroline & Daniel’s Portrait Session – Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA

Published on January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

I had the pleasure of photographing Caroline and Daniel’s Tuscaloosa, AL Engagement Session and Birmingham, AL Wedding several years ago. We had the best time together! After the wedding, they moved to Atlanta for Daniel’s job. Earlier this year I got an email from them asking me to photograph them with their pup at Piedmont Park to document a city that’s now also part of their story. How sweet is that?! I couldn’t say yes fast enough. I’m thankful they want me to keep capturing milestones in their lives because they really are the sweetest! And, we were blessed with some amazing fall color in the park that day.

The McKenzie Family

Published on January 15, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

It was a beautiful fall day at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens to photograph the adorable McKenzie kids.

The Levin Family

Published on January 15, 2018January 11, 2018 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

A few years ago I photographed the Levin family at their beautiful Lake Martin home. So, I was excited when they asked me to photograph them again as their sons, daughter in laws and granddaughters all gathered at their home in Birmingham for Thanksgiving. The Levins are such kind people with adorable kids/grandkids. Clearly they have a great deal to be thankful for!