Lindsay Gross Photography

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A little more about us…

Thanks for stopping by! Well, you've seen the photos, now it's time to learn a little about who's on the other side of the camera.

We are Brandon and Lindsay Gross, a husband-wife photography team. We've been photographing weddings in the middle-Tennessee area for 4 years and we simply love what we do!

We've been married since June of 2007, and we live in Cookeville, TN. Our passion for wedding photography stemmed in part from the experience gained during the planning of our own wedding, and as the years have passed we have gained a clean and timeless style that our brides and grooms love.

Weddings can certainly be stressful, but we feel that having someone in your corner, understanding your needs and wants, will make the experience unforgettable, in a good way! We always meet with our clients to get a feel for their needs and wants, and we are there to educate them along the way about wedding photography and how to get the results they will love.

If you're interested in having us capture a monumental occasion such as a wedding or even something simple like a family stroll though the park, we will make sure to treat you with respect and let your personality shine through your photographs.

Want to know more? Send us an email, and we'll set a coffee date to answer your questions and get to know you more. We hope to hear from you soon!
~Lindsay and Brandon

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Aubrey & Clay ~ Engaged

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Aubrey and Clay have a beautiful love story that began, as many do, with an innocent friendship. But theirs is a little different than most. You see, these two began their story as very young children. Not many people find their soul mate so early in life, but Aubrey and Clay have known each other for nearly their whole lives. This couple has attended summer camps, church retreats and Sunday school together for years. It’s beautiful really, that all of their friends and family simply expected them to be together forever! We love their adorable story.

For their engagement session, we met at their wedding venue, Traveller’s Rest, in Nashville for a few shots and then headed to Radnor Lake where love to go hike and picnic near the water. This couple is so fun and so sweet – we had a blast with them. It’s apparent that they have a strong friendship, a deep respect for each other, and a tremendous faith and love for the Lord that will no doubt make for a wonderful marriage. Congrats you two! We can’t wait to hang out with you in July!

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Monday, April 8, 2013

AJ & Johnny ~ Wedding

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AJ & Johnny’s wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect. It was a gorgeous fall day with pops of orange and yellow, and this sweet couple had long awaited their moment. AJ & Johnny have been together for years, and their patience made for a perfect wedding day. Friends and family started trickling in and the final touches were put onto the tables and lanterns in the trees. As AJ put her dress on and finished her makeup, the anticipation just built. We went out behind the chapel to a quiet area and allowed this gorgeous bride to see her groom for a few moments alone before starting photos. It was beautiful and special, and you just could feel them relax and begin to truly enjoy what this day meant to them.

Their ceremony was at the Rosewood Inn in Jackson County, a gem of a place that’s almost like the area’s best-kept secret. After a moving ceremony as the sun went down, the couple treated their guests to dinner and a fun night of dancing. As the night turned cool and the fire pits heated up, the smell of campfire smoke filled the air, adding a feeling of comfort and goodness to this already wonderful day.

We can’t tell you how special it was to be a part of this couple’s celebration. They are so fun to be around and such genuinely good-hearted people, and we are so happy for them as they embark on this journey of marriage!

Right after their first look, Johnny presented AJ with her bouquet. On it, he had a special surprise – photos of her with her dad. What a special way to honor a lost loved one!

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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Kali & Grant ~ Engaged

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We met Kali & Grant at Kali’s parents’ home in Hendersonville for their engagement session. This couple lives and works out of state, so most of our communication had been done via skype and email, and although we hadn’t met them in person until the day of the session, we already knew we loved them. Grant and Kali are planning their wedding at Rock Castle in September, and after spending such a fun day with them shooting engagement photos, we can’t wait to hang out with them more on the wedding day.

Grant proposed to Kali on New Year’s Eve. After a scavenger hunt, he placed a treasure box at the final destination – her parent’s house, overlooking the lake. I’m sure as they sat there near the fire looking at the most gorgeous ring, now sitting proudly on her finger, they couldn’t stop thinking of their journey and the excitement of the future. These two were so fun to be around that we didn’t want to stop shooting! They were up for anything and we didn’t stop laughing the whole time. Her parents invited us to stay for dinner, and as we ate and learned more about this awesome family, Brandon and I were reminded once again how blessed we are to get to be a part of these couple’s lives during this portion of their journey.

Enough chatting from me – you’re ready to see some photos, right? That is what you come here for I imagine. Okay, okay… Here are a few of our favorite shots from our day with Grant and Kali :)

Sitting where he proposed…This sweet pup was so incredibly cute, and smart too. At dinner, we’d hide a treat in the house and he’d sniff it out within seconds. During the session, he wanted to watch and be a part of what we were doing. Such a sweetie pie! Best jump shot ever. Props to Brandon for this one…

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Monday, March 4, 2013

Alicia & Matthew ~ Engaged

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Alicia and Matthew’s engagement session last fall was so much fun. This couple not only loves watching movies together and going to the drive-in, but they also hunt together. So, for their engagement session, we headed to their favorite drive-in and then their family farm where they hunt turkey together. We had so so so much fun with these two – my cheeks literally were hurting from laughing so hard. They even took us to dinner at our favorite spot, Demos’, when we finished up taking photos. We could hang with these two for days and not grow tired of them. So much fun.

We hope this engagement set portrays their beautiful love for each other as well as the laughter and fun that is so vital in their relationship. We can’t wait to hang out with these two again soon. Dinner at Demos’ maybe? I say yes!

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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Megan & Ryan ~ Wedding Day

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Megan and Ryan got married at Lakeside last fall. The morning started with freezing temperatures and the forecast of rain, but as we arrived, the sun decided to shine on this sweet couple, so out it came, and with it came the warmth. It became an absolutely beautiful day – even if it was freezing cold. Their ceremony was precious, complete with tears as well as laughter. Megan and Ryan have a strong foundation of faith that binds them together, and we are so honored to have witnessed their union. The night ended with some awesome dancing, and I think at some point, every guest made it to the dancefloor at least once. Their family and friends were such fun to be around, and I know this couple treasures those memories made that day.

Megan’s bridesmaid Janette MADE the wedding dress. Talk about trusting a friend. She did amazing! Here, she is sewing Megan into the dress. So very Hollywood! Sweet first look…
Prayer before the ceremony. What a special thing to share with your best girls. Chokes me up every time.
Another super fun father/daughter dance. Things got crazy quickly. And my crazy, I mean so so so fun. Great dance moves you guys!