Jason and I are trying to eat much healthier these days so we decided what better way than to start shopping the local farmers’ markets. It’s now one of our favorite ways to spend a free Saturday morning. There’s just nothing better than fresh veggies hot of the grill and sweet fruit for dessert. And we’re helping to support the local farmers, too!

The downtown market has great flowers at prices you can’t beat!

We recently started growing our own basil. Now if I can just remember to water it we will be able to have some fresh pesto!

As I write this I am praying for everyone in and around the Mid South/Nashville who have been affected by the storms and floods we’ve had. I have both friends and family in Nashville who have posted pics of the devastation. It’s unbelievable. The worst flood in that area. Ever. Wow….

Here in our small town, we’ve had our share of rain too. (Nothing like Nashville, mind you.) But enough rain that the local Kroger parking lot became a tourist spot for an afternoon. And the entrances looked more like boat ramps. Parts of the local roads were completely underwater. The next few images were taken with my iPhone because that’s all I had on me. I was just going to the grocery store to pick up a few things — completely clueless that our small town now had a new “lake.”

If you look closely, you can see there is a car just about covered in water in the back right of this photo. And believe it or not, there is actually a road that goes through the middle of the image. You just can’t see it.

This next image shows the “boat ramp” entrance to the local Kroger. No clue what that is floating down the highway.

And as I mentioned, the Kroger parking lot was the happenin’ place to be last Saturday night. Everyone was out taking pics with their phones. Just like we were ;)

If you haven’t already, would you please stop and take a minute to pray for those affected? Lots of people have lost their homes, cars, and even a few have lost their lives.

I know they can use your prayers.

This past Saturday, Jason and I took advantage of it being our last “free” weekend until August. Between now and then, we are packed with weddings, family sessions and hopefully a much needed vacation! (I do still have a couple of Saturday slots open but they will book soon so call me if you’re interested :))

I mentioned earlier that I am currently working on a project that involves me photographing various areas around town. Well this project brought us to spend some time around South Main this weekend. We started at the Memphis Farmers Market. It’s a great place to get vegetables, fruits, handmade soaps, fresh flowers, pottery, coffee…. you name it! This Saturday was the opening day for the year. Unfortunately we arrived as they were closing down, but I still managed to get 10 French tulips for only $13. They were gorgeous! I always love getting fresh flowers there :)

After that we headed to the Beignet Cafe for lunch. They have great beignets which we have had before. They also have the best macaroni and cheese balls. If I were stranded on an island with my choice of food, it would be macaroni and cheese. Hands down. No questions asked.

After that we walked around shooting some images and then took a break at Bluff City Coffee. Apparently it was the the weekend of the Southern Hotwing Festival so Main St was the happenin’ place to be.

Here are some of the images we captured while we were out.

The Lorraine Motel.

I have a thing for graffiti walls. I think they appeal to the artistic side of me.

And this image appealed to the OCD side of me :)

The South Main area has some great places to shoot. If you’re looking for a more urban style to your photo session, consider coming to this area. So many colors, textures and fun stuff!