Kelli Trontel

Last month I received a call from Sharon Eaves, inquiring about a photosession for a few of her artists that she represents. Never did I think that I would be pointing a camera at the frontmen of bands such as Lonestar, Restless Heart & Shenandoah [remember…I moved to Nashville to be a country singer so I grew up listening to these guys!]. I called my dear friend, David Bean, and begged him to collaborate with me on this….since this is really his world and what he does best. We had the best day ever with Sharon and her boys- Richie, Larry & Marty.

A huge thank you to Lindsay White, who did hair & make-up. She is fabulous!

Sharon…it was a wonderful experience to work with you and your team. Thank you for the call….it was an honor to partner with you on this. David and I had a blast!

Hello friends!

My heart was so happy when I read your comments on my last blog post….it’s nice to know that the people out there reading my blog….have a voice [i know theres more of you!!!]. I seriously love hearing from you and my hope is to get to know you better through this little space on the internet.

Well, I want to introduce one of my most favorite bloggers…..Miss. PROMISE TANGEMAN. She is based in Phoenix, AZ [where I spent a few years of life- prior to moving to Nashville] and she just continues to amaze and inspire me. Talk about a girl with loads of talent….she is an incredible graphic designer, photographer, artist, but more importantly, a girl with a genuine heart and integrity in all that she loves and creates. Her blog is one to bookmark and visit over and over again…theres always something encouraging, fun and fresh….she ROCKS!

I am featured on her site…..so I wanted to WELCOME any new visitors that are coming through from her site! THANK YOU for stopping by….I am so glad you are here!

Promise, THANK YOU for the sweet write up about me and my business. You are so so sweet! I really do hope that our paths cross [in real life] some day soon…!

Hope you all had a lovely weekend….lots of fun stuff coming up this week!
xoxo

I’ve been slacking on blog posts lately. I’ve been working on my new blogsite, which will debut sometime next week…so I’ve been hesitant to continue adding to this one here. I just don’t like long pauses between posts….for a few reasons:: I miss communicating with you and I get really anxious to share new projects and ideas!

Moving on…..

I want you to meet my dear friend…and one of my most favorite photographers in Nashville:: Miss Allister Ann. We met during a pre Help-Portrait event in October and hit it off instantly! Us “red heads” must stick together!!

Allister contacted me to collaborate with her on an idea that was sent to us by photographer extraordinaire Jeremy Cowart. I didn’t even have to think twice. I absolutely adore Allisters heart and passion for art and photography. She truly inspires me. I knew this would be great.

Our call to action:: Allister and I wanted to create another impact together.
Our goal:: To raise money from our art to contribute to Haiti.
This Valentines Day….lets share the LOVE.

**Details about the art and auction will be coming tonight**

I want you all to meet my younger sister, Melissa. She is one of the strongest people that I know. She has faced some pretty dark moments in life, but by the loving grace and mercy of God….she lives with a story to tell.

At birth, my parents were told that she would not live to be 12.
At 12 years old she had to undergo an open heart surgey.
At 16 years old she was diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension [PPH].
At 18 years old she had a triple by-pass.
At 20 years old she spent 250+ days at UCLA hospital.

At 25 years old the doctors came out of a routine echocardiogram and told my parents that new vessels have grown in and around her heart and the bypasses that were put in place years prior were not being utilized. They were speechless. We called it a MIRACLE!

Today, Melissa turned 30. I celebrate her LIFE!

Melissa, I love you to pieces. I am thankful to God for giving us more life to live together. He has redeemed years lost from fighting and bickering {which we were so good at}, by the friendship I have in you today. You are beautiful. You are strong. You have a story to tell…..and I will forever encourage you to find ways to tell it to the world.

*HAPPY BIRTHDAY*
Love, KELLI

** Prayers for another miracle would be appreciated. Melissa has a pump that carries medication to her lungs for her PPH. With the advancement of medicine, a pill is now given to those diagnosed with PPH, but she has to slowly be taken off of the pump and transitioned to the pill. This process will take about one year and she started to lower her medication 2 months ago….Im believing for complete healing of her body!

I had the honor and privilege of photographing the Boling family this past summer. Well, as we all know….babies grow up way too fast! Parker turned ONE in November and her über creative parents threw a fabulous party for her at Studio Daylight in downtown Nashville. Her momma {Brooke} has an impeccable eye for detail, while her daddy {Greg} can draw and paint like no other! They combined their skills and brought the CIRCUS to town for their baby girl.

Greg & Brooke…..thank you {again} for asking me to document such a memorable time in your life. I love being creative with with you and most of all….i love our friendship! xoxo

::the details::

::the birthday girl::

::little buddies::

::grand exit::