happy 2009! • nashville, tn lifestyle photographer

happy 2009 everyone! i hope you enjoyed time with close friends and family over the past couple of weeks. we had a nice visit with our families and friends in oklahoma and arkansas. lots of food, silly board games, reminiscing and even a little singing of christmas carols around the piano. perfect! as i get older, i come to appreciate these times more because they seem to get fewer and farther between. it especially was a nice christmas for my family as this will be the last time we'll all be together for a couple of years. my older brother and his family are preparing to move to hungary (can you say trip to europe? :) ) and my younger brother has recently moved to los angeles. even though it may be a while, we're all excited to meet again as my sister and her husband should have their baby from ethiopia the next time we see them. so excited!

i also just got back from the pittsburgh area. it was the 1st annual roomie reunion with two of my best friends. the three of us got together to celebrate the new year and hitting our quarter-life. we haven't been together in three years and it was a blast. we plan to reunite every five years and are hoping for somewhere tropical next time! :)

i am back in the office today returning emails. we'll be back in full swing on monday after a wedding on saturday. have a great (and restful!) weekend. happy new year!

Here's a photograph from the holidays: My younger brother, Aaron and myself!

stockings for pups • nashville, tn dog photographer

join us at lucky pup boutique and bath tonight from 5:30-7:30 for the holiday event stockings for pups! come meet the 14 adoptable dogs that are currently being cared for by camp chaos 37206. it'll be a time of food, drinks and deals at the boutique. the first 50 to arrive receive a gift bag from adrian hitt photography! hope to see you there.

here's one of a little guy and who made my heart melt...

better days + world aids day

growing up i remember the holiday season being my favorite time of year. time hasn't changed that! i've been listening to christmas music for several weeks now from the classics of bing crosby to the warmth of john and karen carpenter to the inspiring words of the goo goo dolls. read these words from john rzeznick:

BETTER DAYS
And you ask me what I want this year
And I try to make this kind and clear
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
Cuz I don't need boxes wrapped in strings
And desire and love and empty things
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again

And it's someplace simple where we could live
And something only you can give
And thats faith and trust and peace while we're alive
And the one poor child that saved this world
And there's 10 million more who probably could
If we all just stopped and said a prayer for them

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again

I wish everyone was loved tonight
And somehow stop this endless fight
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days

So take these words
And sing out loud
Cuz everyone is forgiven now
Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again
Cuz tonight's the night the world begins again


in itunes, i have a christmas playlist. "better days" began playing and i couldn't help but think that today is world aids day. i couldn't help but think of the mothers who lose their children everyday to this disease and the millions of orphans that are left. they're our responsibility... at least in some part. i have hope in the good people of this world. click here to find out more about world aids day and the wonderful, local organization that is leading a great work. happy christmas to everyone and may we find better days.

click here to buy better days by the goo goo dolls on itunes. i don't think you'll be disappointed!

a thanksgiving blessing

at this time of year things seem to always get crazy. as i'm running around this morning, i wanted to pass this on. it's one of my favorites!

may you always be blessed with walls for the wind.
a roof for the rain.
a warm cup of tea by the fire.
laughter to cheer you.
those you love near you.
and all that your heart might desire!
-irish blessing

have a wonderful holiday today. enjoy time with friends and family and maybe i'll see you out tomorrow! :)

nashville, tn lifestyle photographer • michelle and jake's wedding

michelle and jake were married on a beautiful, tennessee fall day at a private residence in fayetteville. they are both architects and their love of good design shone through in every detail of the day. their ceremony was so eloquent and left no eye dry. michelle and jake: congratulations on uniting your lives. may your love grow deeper each day you are together! thank you for choosing me.

michelle had her dress custom designed and it was simply breath-taking. i loved how she carried over details from her dress to her shoes.


the lovely couple

nashville, tn lifestyle photographer • katie and shane

i had the loveliest time at katie and shane's wedding. they both come from deeply loving families that made me feel like their own by the end of the day. thank you two for choosing me. i've so enjoyed our time together and look forward to the next time! enjoy these couple from your beautiful day …

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also, i left for oklahoma city today for some work and time with old friends. i have room for one more session. if you are interested email studio[at]adrianhitt[dot]com

session opening

I just had Saturday, November 8 open up for anyone who would like to book a weekend session in time for the holidays! I only have one other Saturday left open in order to secure Holiday cards and prints in time for Christmas. Email us at studio[at]adrianhitt[dot]com if you are interested!