If there’s one place that feels straight out of a fairytale, it’s Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, nestled in the heart of Nashville, TN. With its lush gardens, historic architecture, and charming pathways, it is a wedding photographer’s oasis and provided the dreamiest backdrop for Michelle and Jordan’s intimate elopement. They exchanged vows beneath a canopy of […]

I’d like to informally title this blog post: The Wedding that Broke Me out of my Blogging Hiatus. On the most beautiful day in September of 2020, Elizabeth & Sam got married at Front Porch Farms in Charlotte, TN just outside of Nashville, TN. The weather was perfect. There was an excitement in the air. […]

I’m super stoked to announce my next workshop: Flashed at a Wedding: Workshop + Styled Shoot. TOPIC: I’LL BE TEACHING HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE SPEEDLIGHTS OFF-CAMERA to create gorgeous, dynamic reception photos + deliver beautiful portraits AFTER the sun goes down. WHEN & WHERE: THE CORDELLE, NASHVILLE TN. 3.4.2020 4-9pm. I rented a stunning venue […]

Hi there. It’s me- your friendly Nashville Wedding Photographer, Laura K. Allen. I haven’t posted a blog in a while– please forgive me– I was busy having one of the bestest years ever!  I had the opportunity of working with 32 amazing couples on their wedding day last year. I photographed even more engagement sessions […]

Jordyn and Hunter’s wedding day was nothing short of magical! I was blown away by the loving, supportive energy that surrounded the bride and groom. The rain couldn’t dampen their spirits if it tried. 🙂  I am so glad that Bagsby Ranch has a covered awning that allowed us to grab some beautiful portraits outside.  The […]

Carre & Andrew’s wedding day was one for the history books y’all!  So much fun, excitement, and LOVE.  I was mildly obsessed with Carre’s wedding dress and it’s endless layers of tulle, and she ROCKED that dress all day long!  Their ceremony was at Covenant Presbyterian and their reception was at one of my favorite […]

The Westbury House Wedding | Columbia, TN Nashville Wedding Photographer Laura K. Allen “Rain on your wedding day is good luck.” I mean, sure, I can get down with that.  But from a wedding photographer’s perspective, it has the potential to be a bummer… especially since Blair and Clark picked out a beautiful outdoor location […]

I first met Meagan at one of my favorite Nashville wedding venues, Carnton Plantation, while she was coordinating a wedding that I was photographing a few years ago! I really enjoyed working along side of her, she’s super sweet and kept the day running smoothly while maintaining a laid-back temperament (which can be challenging on […]

Nashville TN Wedding Photographer Laura K Allen East Nashville/12th South Murals Engagement Session From the second I read Oleander’s e-mail inquiring about my services as a Nashville, TN Wedding Photographer, I could tell we were the perfect match! After we met at The High Garden in East Nashville for tea, it was even more obvious! […]

UM…. WHAT!? Is it really this time of year again?! I’m closing out the year of 2017 as a Nashville TN Wedding & Engagement Photographer, and I have to say, it’s hittin’ me right in the FEELS.  This year was whirlwind of photographing sweet engagement sessions, even sweeter weddings, past bride & grooms that are […]

Nashville TN Wedding Photographer Laura K. Allen A Wedding at the Wren’s Nest Brittani and David’s wedding at The Wren’s Nest was one of the most relaxed weddings I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing as a wedding photographer in Nashville, TN.  Even with the threat of rain (shoutout to Hurricane Nate for waiting to […]

Nashville TN Wedding Photographer Laura K. Allen Waterfall Engagement Session When Jennifer and Austin hinted that they would possibly maybe be willing to do something a bit EXTRA for their engagement session, I jumped at that chance to say LET’S DO A WATERFALL ENGAGEMENT SESSION.  As a Nashville TN Wedding Photographer, I don’t typically get […]

Nashville TN Wedding Photographer Laura K. Allen Samary Plantation Wedding I thank my lucky stars that a friend of mine referred me to Mary & Dane when they were looking for a Nashville TN engagement & wedding photographer.  We met over coffee to chat about their wedding photography and became friends immediately after, meeting up […]

Nashville Wedding Photographer Laura K. Allen A Houston Station Wedding Mallory + Scooter STOP! You’ve arrived at this blog, and there’s music playing. Don’t turn it off!  Aside from the fact that it’s a beautiful rendition of one of my favoritest songs ever, it’s important to this story.  Don’t skip to the photos, read the […]