Blake McCollum Photography

09/15/2026

My grandad is 89 today.

I took these photos of him recently with our old green truck, as I’ve started trying to document more of the important things in life.

He woke up this morning and probably had his grass mowed before most of us ever got out of bed. He’s one of the kindest people I know, and if you know him, I’d like to think you’d agree. From fixing neighborhood kids’ bikes and flat tires to always lending a helping hand to anyone who needs it, that’s just who he’s been for as long as I can remember. I sorta think that’s where I got a little bit of that mentality from too.

If you know him, go find him and wish him a happy 89th birthday today.

08/05/2026

Shameless client appreciation post.

I spend a lot of time around businesses because of photography, and every now and then I run into one that’s just good people.

BankFirst has been one of those for me. They’ve been a great client, but more importantly, they’ve got a team of genuinely kind people who have always been a pleasure to work with.

I can’t give you banking advice, but I can recommend good people. Go BankFirst Financial Services

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07/03/2026

I recently went to photograph a former wedding couple's newborn in their home and upon walking in I immediately saw this largely printed image hanging on their wall.

Lacey reminded me of all the details...
The La Marca bottle was custom engraved with their wedding date.
The accent wall it lives on is painted La Marca blue.
The ch*****ne glasses belonged to her late Nana, who had passed before the wedding, so they honored her by toasting with them.

Then she said,
"I didn't want to look at a giant photo of my face every day. I wanted something that reminded us how our wedding felt..."

As photographers, we spend a lot of time talking about first kisses, golden hour, epic exits, etc... But sometimes the photo that hangs on the wall for years isn't a portrait at all. It's a picture of Nana's glassware that makes them remember what that day felt like.

Congrats to Cole and Lacey on little Ace.

06/04/2026

One frame from last weekend with Leah & Drew.

Photography:
Venue: FMC New Albany +
HAMU:
Florals:
Planning: Patty Todd
Catering:
Videography:
Rentals:
Wedding Dress:
Tux:
Cakes:
DJ:

05/26/2026

Bare feet in the grass, a picnic on family land, and about as Mississippi summer as it gets.

These two spent the evening slow dancing in the field, eating snacks, and letting me tag along with a camera.

One of those sessions that just feels easy from start to finish. Now it’s their wedding week, and I can’t wait to celebrate them this Saturday.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day felt like the right day to share this portrait again.

Command Sgt. Major Lawrence “Rabbit” Kennedy wasn’t just a decorated soldier from Amory, Mississippi (my very small hometown). He was part of a generation that lived through things most of us will never fully understand.

Rabbit served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He survived being captured three different times. As many knew he could sit for hours telling stories from war, life, and people he met along the way. He never met a stranger. But somehow, the things he didn’t talk about were almost the most impressive.

You’d rarely hear him mention his awards, the honors, the cover of TIME Magazine, or the fact that he retired as one of the most decorated soldiers in U.S. Army history with 4 Legions of Merit and 34 Air Medals.

I was honored to have him in my studio that day and even more honored to spend a little time with him behind my camera.

Memorial Day always feels like a good reminder to slow down a little and remember people like Rabbit and the others who sacrificed so much for this country and us.

Rest easy, Rabbit

05/24/2026

Garden party rehearsal dinner energy done right.

Tacos, homemade hot sauce, and a crowd that fully committed to the vibe and weather that felt like a paid actor. Honestly one of my favorite rehearsal dinner setups I’ve photographed in a while.

Whoever came up with “garden party but make it tacos” nailed it

Photography:
Venue: The Colonnade
Florals:
Planning:
Catering:
Videography: .jourdan
Rentals:
Wedding Dress:

12/22/2025

It’s that time of year again and incase you need a little coffee to get you through it, my 11th annual coffee giveaway has arrived.

This year and my friends at in Tupelo have a $100 gift card at the counter that anyone is free to use. No hoops, no shares, the end. Just go enjoy a cup of coffee on me.

Just tell the barista at the counter about this post. They know what’s happening and don’t forget to tip them. ⁣

Merry Christmas everyone!

PS I meant to post this at 7 am this morning when they opened…. But I forgot

11/05/2025

A moment for the veil