San Miguel Mini Session | Nashville TN Mini Session Photographer

I just love when a session brings a smile to my face. This one did just that as I was selecting my favorites last night. I can't believe we only had a mini session, because I am having the most difficult time narrowing them down. Look below to see why :)

Judah's Newborn Session | Hendersonville TN Newborn Photographer

Mr. Judah was such a sweet little man. He let us include everything that we had planned for his session, and by the time we were finished, he was so deeply asleep that I hated leaving. I absolutely LOVE those pouty lips!

He was another one of my 3 weekers, and I'm so glad he was sleepy for us. His mommy was so flexible with me getting her squeezed in, but like many of my new clients, she didn't know that she needed to get her newborn session in so soon. We need to get the message out to all of my Hendersonville and Nashville mommas... Schedule your newborn session while you're still pregnant. Or even better, give a Shannon Payne Photography gift certificate to an expectant mommy. What a great gift!

Kensley's Newborn Session | Hendersonville TN Newborn Photographer

I know I've said this a ton lately, but I have to say it again. There is nothing I love more than a newborn session. I can't think of anything much better than snuggling with a new baby, quietly shushing them, and playing a little bit of dress up too. Miss K was so very cooperative with the dress up part, which makes me very happy. Enjoy!

Reese's Newborn Session | White House TN Newborn Photographer

Beautiful baby Reese is officially my oldest and biggest newborn. She was 4 weeks old for our session and started it off bright eyed. I loved seeing her beautiful eyes, but I explained to that sweet girl that she needed to close them so that we could get some precious sleeping pictures too. So with a little swaddling and heater magic, she drifted off for us. I just loved her pouty lips and baby rolls. This girl was 10 pounds when she was born, can you believe it !?!

The Vinson Family | Nashville TN Family Photographer

I love fall... the colors, the weather, the festivals, the cool days. I met the Vinson family on one of those great days. We had a beautiful morning for our photo session. I love how we captured some of their little man's favorite things - walking, his soccer ball, and playing with his mommy and daddy of course.

My Boys | Hendersonville TN Custom Portrait Photographer

If you follow my blog, I'm sure you've seen me complain about photographing my boys. I have the photographer's curse, where I can't ever get good ones of them. Ok, so I admit, I used Ice Cream Man bribery. We could hear the truck's music playing, and I told them they better get close and smile if they wanted ice cream. But, hey! Whatever works!

Cody: 4 Days | Hendersonville TN Newborn Photographer

Cody was so excited to have me photograph his newborn session that he made an unexpected arrival a few nights before I arrived in Memphis. I love hearing birth stories, and Cody's is by far the best one yet. I was so excited that he came in time for my trip. His sister was one of my very first newborns, and her parents even used her 1 year session with me to announce that they were expecting him. I love watching my clients family's grow, and I really love the fact that my clients in Memphis are still willing to work with me even though I'm so far away. Thanks "S" family for letting me be a part of Cody's first days!

One adorable big sister.