Alabama wedding photographer

Morgan & Cooper’s Month-After Portrait Session

Published on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by Heather Durham Photography1 Comment

I absolutely LOVED getting even more time with this sweet couple! Morgan chose a bridal session in her Collection, but preferred to wait until after the wedding…and brought her new hubby Cooper along for the fun so they could have a few more portraits together in different locations around Birmingham. So, about one month after their wedding day we met at the historic Elyton Hotel downtown for bridal portraits on the 100 year old marble staircase and couple portraits in the beautiful ocean blue living room. Later, we made our way to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for golden hour. It was perfect.

Morgan & Cooper’s Reid Chapel & Haven Wedding, Birmingham AL

Published on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by Heather Durham Photography2 Comments

Photographer: Heather Durham | Assistant Photographers: Rizza Phillips | Planner: Magnolia Vine Events| Floral Design: Thorne & Thistle | Wedding Gown: Heidi Elnora | Bride Shoes: Kate Spade |Tuxes: Joseph A. Bank | Bridesmaids Dresses: Amsale from Bella Bridesmaids |Wedding Invitations: Annabelles Too| Hair & Make Up Stylist: Emily Summerville| Silk Ribbon: Cocoon Silk Ribbon | Ceremony: Reid Chapel on the campus of Samford University | Reception Venue: Haven | Cake Artist: Pastry Art | Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited |Entertainment: Norris Dates and The Power Surge

Film Images from The Hybrid Collective Workshop Hosted by Lauren Fair in Nashville, TN

Published on June 18, 2019June 29, 2019 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

Last month I invested in me. I invested in my business. I surrounded myself with hundreds of incredibly talented photographers from all over the world. I met with owners of film labs to learn more about their processes and how I can deliver the best images to my clients. I met with print labs to discuss new partnerships for the fine art prints I have always offered my clients, since the beginning of my business over 16 years ago.

It’s always important to me to attend at least one industry conference each year. Continuing education is invaluable. I never want to feel like I’ve learned everything there is to know. I want to always be a student, honing my skills. Conferences are always a shot in the arm of inspiration, but sometimes they can also make you feel “less than” or overwhelmed with information and how to apply it to your business right away. As soon as those feelings creep in I try to realign them with the truth that I am enough. My worth is in Christ and I am created to be me, not anyone else. I do me. I stay true to my style, my goals and my desire to keep learning and pursuing the best ways to serve my amazing clients. Then I stop for a minute, take a deep breath and realize how deeply grateful I am that THIS is what I get to do every single day. It brings me so much joy.

I already shared the shoot hosted by the talented Eric Kelley and you can see that post here. Now, I want to share some of the film images from an inspiration shoot and workshop hosted by another leader in the wedding photography industry, Lauren Fair, who has been named Top Wedding Photographer in the world by BRIDES and The Knot. I enjoyed meeting her after following her work for a while now. She and her husband Tim are kind people and wonderfully humble educators. I love how this shoot turned out because of the efforts of an incredibly talented vendor team. My business started with film exclusively over 16 years ago. After a long sabbatical, it feels good to slowly weave film back into my workflow as a hybrid shooter, which just means that I’m an artist who chooses the medium (film or digital) that best suits the client, the situation and the light. I hope you enjoy this lovely wedding inspiration shot on film…

Nashville Wedding Styled Shoot at Green Door Gourmet Farm by Heather Durham Photography Hosted by Lauren Fair

Credits/Vendor Team + Instagram Accounts:

Workshop: The Hybrid Collective @TheHybridCo

Workshop Host + Lead Photographer: Lauren Fair @laurenfair

Photographer (Images shown here): Heather Durham @heatherdurhamphotography

Film Lab: Photovision @photovisionprints

Creative Direction: RSVP Events @rsvpeventdesigns

Floral Design: Melissa Broadwell @melissabroadwell

Venue: Green Door Gourmet @greendoorgourmet

Bridal Gown: Monique Lhuillier @moniquelhuillier, @moniquelhuillierbride

Hair & Makeup: Erin Ryser @erinvryser

Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes @bellabelleshoes

Paper Goods: Ink & Press Co @inkandpressco

Lingerie: Girl & A Serious Dream @girlandaseriousdream

Garters: The Garter Girl @gartergirl

Jewelry: Walton’s Antique & Estate Jewelry @waltonsjewelry

Menswear: Street Tuxedo @streettuxedo

Tabletop Rentals: White Glove Rentals @whitegloverentals

Linens: La Tavola @latavolalinen

Cakes: Copper Whisk Cakes @copperwhiskcakes

Styling Surfaces: Locust Collection @locustcollection

Mixology: Bar Magnolia @barmagnolia

Ribbon: Tono & Co @tonoandco

Furniture Rentals: Please Be Seated @pleasebeseatedrentals

Candles: Creative Candles @creative.candles

Jane Elizabeth & Taylor’s Mountain Brook Club Wedding, Birmingham AL

Published on June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 by Heather Durham Photography1 Comment

Jane Elizabeth and Taylor’s April wedding….it was stunning! Just wait to you see the reception floral design. It’s next level gorgeous! The couple even brought their lab “Honey” along for portraits after their First Look. My favorite image of the day? As you are scrolling, look for the black and white, wide reception room shot with JE and Taylor in a moment as if they were the only ones in the room. That image is what I look for at every reception. It encompasses the story of the entire day from planning and design by the talented Meghan Cease of M. Elizabeth Events, to all the important people in your life celebrating with you, and most importantly your joy and emotion in the midst of the moment of it all coming together. It’s everything!

I loved spending the day with this Alabama girl, Arkansas Razorback and their sweet families! I say this every time, but y’all my brides are the sweetest! I feel truly blessed to be invited into your lives.

Mary Wesley & Bradley’s Engagement Session in Birmingham, AL

Published on May 29, 2019June 3, 2019 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

I was so excited to finally meet Mary Wesley & Bradley (and her sweet parents) a few weeks ago for their Engagement Session at her parent’s ranch in Birmingham, AL. We connected over our love for the University of Alabama. I can’t wait for their fall wedding; and, of course, as all true southerners do, they considered the football schedule. It’s not on a Saturday home game. Roll Tide! 🙂 Can’t wait to spend the day with these two on October 5th. It’s going to be so much fun. I love them already!

Maria & Matt’s Downtown Birmingham Engagement Session

Published on January 23, 2019January 22, 2019 by Heather Durham PhotographyLeave a comment

The day after Christmas I had the pleasure of photographing Maria and Matt’s Engagement Session, and y’all they are so sweet and full of joy! Since they are both from Birmingham, they requested iconic city spots to be included in the images as part of their story, so we strolled all over downtown as they laughed and snuggled. And, we had the most perfect December day…sunny and unseasonably warm!

I can’t wait for their December 14, 2019 wedding at Prince of Peace Catholic Church and Vestavia Country Club. It’s going to be a fun one!

Emily & Seth’s Temple & Grand Bohemian Wedding, Birmingham AL [Published in Carats & Cake]

Published on January 14, 2019April 8, 2019 by Heather Durham Photography1 Comment

We couldn’t have ordered more perfect fall weather for Emily and Seth’s early November nuptials in Mountain Brook, Alabama. The day began with the bride and groom surrounded by their wedding party getting ready at her parents’ home. With her Mom and Dad overlooking from the balcony, Seth stood in the back yard and had his First Look of Emily in her blush Mira Zwellinger gown.

Forgive me for the lengthy blog post and amount of images, but this day had so many memorable moments with stunningly beautiful details designed by the talented team of Mariée Ami Wedding Planning Studio. It was a traditional Jewish ceremony, so Emily and Seth signed the Ketubah before the ceremony and danced the Hora dance at the reception. And, trust me…you don’t want to miss Emily and her dad’s choreographed father-daughter dance. Plus, Seth got up on stage and sang Tom Petty’s “American Girl”. Both had the crowd roaring. Such a fun night!

Emily was the sweetest bride to work with from the planning process all the way through the moment she and Seth departed at the end of their wedding day. She took time amidst all that was going on in HER day to say thank you after so many shots all day long. She had a grateful heart which she made known to her parents and every vendor involved in her wedding.

I’ll let the images tell the rest of this wedding story. You can also see this wedding on Carats & Cake. Mazel Tov Emily and Seth! I wish you the very best. Thank you for inviting me into your life to celebrate and document your perfect day.

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