FLORAL MINIS | A unique Fall mini session experience in Nashville
This has been a hard year, and you deserve something beautiful: FLORAL MINIS | A unique Fall mini session experience in Nashville
Floral Mini Sessions, a unique experience that has become a tradition for Darien Photography annual photo sessions. Make sure to get in the Mini Sessions Waitlist to be the first to know when the next one will be!
I am so excited to share with you that I am teaming up with Modern Vintage Events, Rosemary and Finch and The Germantown Inn, on October 10th, 2020, to bring you a reason to dress up and go out to do something that makes you feel celebrated, special, fabulous you!
Before the pandemic, a concert, a show, or a movie after a fancy dinner were the options of choice for a date. Trips were typical to celebrate milestones, or anniversaries too. Have you thought about booking a session as an amazing date or just to treat yourself to something different?
Join us for some physically distanced prosecco + a mini session in the beautiful courtyard of the Germantown Inn with an amazing floral install from Rosemary & Finch as your backdrop.
WHO IS THIS FOR
COUPLES
Dating, engaged, married, celebrating an anniversary, eloping (bring your own officiant)
The great thing about a photo session is that it is an excuse to cuddle all you want. I will direct you some, but my goal is to be attentive to the natural interactions that occur after I guide you into a pose. Those moments are probably the ones you'll enjoy the most and will set the mood for you to continue the fun after the session is over, and you will revive them every time you'll see those images. You’ll see the photos and will be reminded that your love endured a pandemic!
MAMAS
Wow, you deserve a break this year. Enjoy a drink on us, and feel pampered surrounded by all those flowers. Do this for you. Treat yourself. Then, pick a favorite photo from your session to frame and display it at home. Generations to come will always think of the amazing woman you are now, when they see your pictures.
If you are pregnant, can you imagine a better backdrop for your pregnancy pictures than Mary Love’s floral installations?
If you just had a baby or want a picture with your kiddos, bring them too. We prefer small families due to space and COVID precautions. But up to 5 people is OK.
ANYONE WHO LOVES FLOWERS
I had a photo session like this recently and I absolutely loved the excuse to make a date out of it. I booked the mini session for myself, but Miller joined the fun and we had some pics together too. If you are a photographer like me, and you rarely are in front of the camera, this is your chance.
Darien & Miller. Flower installation by Mary Love Richardson, Photo credit, Kristin Sweeting
What about COVID19 precautions during your photo session? It is not difficult at all. You can rest assure that I’ll wear a mask and practice safe distancing, even for close ups, thanks to the lens I use.
WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR SESSION
Germantown is a walkable neighborhood, super close to Bicentennial Mall, with great options for lunch or dinner in person or curbside. Take a romantic walk, explore the farmers market, plan a visit to the Tennessee State Museum, have a picnic. And if you want to make it a weekend, enjoy 20% off Germantown Inn on 10/9 & 10/10. We'll give you the discount code when you book your session.
Some of our faves in the neighborhood:
5th & Taylor (has a fun patio for cocktail too) A reservation is recommended. Great place.
Vui’s Kitchen (big patio + great happy hour) I had the edamame dumplings last time I was there, delish!
Rolf and Daughters (patio dining!)
ABOUT the “friendors” - on our own words
THE VENUE
“Step into the germantown inn to experience Nashville’s most unique luxury boutique hotel, located in the heart of historic Germantown – Nashville’s oldest neighborhood. This beautifully appointed Select Registry® Inn, a historic 1865 Federal-style home reimagined as a ten suite boutique hotel, offers the finest in modern day luxury. From the Italian Frette 1860® luxury linens, Turkish towels and Chadsworth & Haig® bathrobes, your comfort is paramount.
Upon entering you will immediately notice the work of Nashville interior designer McLean Barbieri. She expertly showcases the home’s original architectural features while adding distinctive modern artisan touches like custom-made wallpaper, Andra Eggleston curtains, or playful artwork by Caitlin Mello of notable U.S. Presidents. Every corner is a photo-worthy backdrop.”
THE FLORAL DESIGNER
Mary Love Richardson, owner of Rosemary & Finch
“On your team to make your floral dreams come to life!”
“Lover of simplicity, kindness, resilience, intention, and courage.”
THE EVENT PLANNERS
“ We are Modern Vintage Events… a Nashville based event planning and design studio. We love weddings, we love love and we love to sing while we set up…Everyone has a unique story, and we are passionate about bringing that to life. Our calling is to create meaning for your day and build that day around your story.”
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Darien Mejia Chandler owner of Darien Photography “Documenting life stories with timeless, romantic, and joyful imagery. For genuine, stylish people, who value photography as a legacy of love. "
"My educational background is in journalism and film; I am drawn to the visual arts. I’ve taken pictures professionally for over two decades — had photo shoots across the U.S., Mexico, and overseas. Home is Nashville, but my canvas is Love. "
