Monday, May 31, 2010

Banks

I just love photographing this little guy! His eyes are such an amazing blue that I have to make myself scoot away from him, or I'd have a session full of close-ups. Oh, and I can't believe he's 9 months already.

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I love it... He would make such serious faces, and then break out into these huge laughs!
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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Fall Sessions

I cannot believe that I am posting about fall sessions already. I promise, I am not trying to rush the summer away, but I just wanted to let everyone know how I plan to do my fall sessions this year. I am currently booked through August! I am so excited about the success of my photography business and a little overwhelmed, in a good way!

With 2 kids, it is really difficult for me to plan my schedule 4-5 months in advance, so I am not taking any more fall session appointments right now. I will let you know as soon as I begin scheduling sessions again, probably around July/August. The ONLY exception is for newborn sessions and my First Moments clients. If you have a newborn due in the fall or winter and are interested in a session, please contact me so I can pencil you in for an approximate week. It is never too soon, I already have babies scheduled for January!

Because I have so may families to fit in and so little time to do it, I will not be offering family sessions for the fall and winter. Instead, I will offer Fall Mini Sessions and Christmas Card Mini Sessions. I am really excited about these, and I will give more details as those dates get closer.
I will still hold regular sessions for maternity, newborns, monthly (6 month, 9 month, etc.), and birthday sessions.

I hope all of this makes sense, and thanks again for all of your support and interest! I love helping families make memories!!!

Friday, May 28, 2010

Lewis Maternity Session

Nichole and I originally planned to have her maternity session at Harbor Town. She liked the idea of being by the river, and it was where they were engaged. However, we had to change plans because our session was the day that we had monsoon rains, and I knew Mud Island would be way too muddy! We ended up having a perfect afternoon in Collierville, and Nichole looked beautiful. She's only 4 weeks from meeting her little addition, and I can't wait either!

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Thursday, May 27, 2010

My Little Man

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The Russell Family

Jodi and I know each other from years ago during the high school years, and we recently reconnected over facebook. When she asked me to photograph her family, I was thrilled! We spent a VERY hot afternoon at Shelby Farms, but I love the fun, natural feel that we got.


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Aren't they so cute???
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I love this photo with Aunt Jodi!
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Happy First Birthday Maybree!

Lawson's BFF/future girlfriend, Maybree just celebrated her first birthday! This may possibly be the cutest party ever, I think the pictures say enough...

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The clean up crew:
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My 2 favorite 1 year olds!
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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Ephraim: Newborn Session

Ephraim was another one of my sweet, very well behaved May newborns. I fell in love with those pouty lips!

Love, love, love the hat that mom brought along!

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I am absolutely in love with some of the shots from my newest newborn prop, but I must admit I am awful at getting babies positioned in it! I just haven't practiced enough, and I don't want to practice on a happy, sleepy baby and spoil the mood! So until I figure out the trick, I've got to make mom and dad a little nervous! I think this picture is worth it, though :)
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One more of the hat, just because I loved it so much! If you have a newborn session coming up, you've got to check out www.etsy.com for an adorable knit hat. They make the perfect newborn photos!
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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Congrats Matt and Kaylani

Ok, wedding overload, so I wanted to include one last picture. Thanks again Matt and Kaylani! I wish you years of happiness!

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Matt & Kaylani: Pre-Party

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