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Capturing Your Brand
Amy Allmand on the power of branding photography and how her timeless style brings brands to life in Nashville Photography by Amy Allmand Amy Allmand is a professional branding photographer who works with creative professionals to help tell their brand's story through her passion for photography. Branding photography has become increasingly important in the age of websites and Instagram. Amy sat down with Belle Meade Lifestyle and explained the need for and value of branding photography and...
August 2024
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Building The Future. Honoring The Past
At Barlow Builders, Austin Pennington has applied lessons learned from his father and grandfather to develop some of Middle Tennessee’s most desirable homes. Article by Ed Atlas | Photography by Photography Provided Being a good steward of the land is something to which everyone aspires. That’s because we’re all connected directly to it. But what does being a good steward entail? It’s one thing to champion the cause, but taking tangible steps toward that goal is quite another. It’s a...
August 2024
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A Beautiful Family Tradition
A journey of love, hope and fortitude Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Kristin Sweeting What started as a family tradition of gifting bangles for special occasions has turned into a thriving business for Ann Williams. "The tradition started with my grandparents, my dad's parents," she says. "He gave my grandmother a gold bangle for every year of marriage, and that trickled down to my dad and his siblings, who all carried that same tradition in their marriages. It was really sweet, and...
August 2024
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Style Two Ways
Laura Citron's Fashion Journey and Home Styling with Michelle Kearns Article and Photography by Maximalist Style with Laura Citron Laura Citron's journey into the fashion industry began in her mother's closet. Growing up in Louisiana, Laura was captivated by the bright, bold, and shimmering portal that catapulted her into a world of vintage glamour. "This magical place was packed with '70s lamé jumpsuits and '80s sequined Mardi Gras gowns," she recalls. Inviting friends over for "fashion...
August 2024
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