Head shots

I had the privilege this week to take some head shots for Teresa, who is in the beginning stages of starting a speaking ministry. We shot them at her absolutely dreamy home in the evening light. She will be using her head shot on her blog & website when she launches that & also on her bio sheet that we will be helping design for her. She will have the final say on which image we use, but these are a few of my favorites.

Cody, Part 1

Even though it is just about as hot as it gets, super cute Mr. Cody braved an outdoor session over the weekend to mark his upcoming 2 year old birthday. His mom loves the look a colorful background brings, so we decided to do a split photo session...we got some colorful outdoor shots & we'll get more shots at their home later in the week. Isn't his haircut just adorable? And those cheeks! More to come later this week, so check back soon.

Sisters

Last week I met a fun family with three girls for an outdoor session. Just stop & think about having three girls growing up in the same household...the clothes, the shoes, the hair, the cell phones! Mom & Dad hopefully will have a little repreive though, as the two oldest girls, Lexi & Ivy, are just a little over a year apart in age & little Miss Sadie came along almost thirteen years later. This family reminded me of my own, although we also have a brother in the mix. My two sisters are nearly thirteen years & nine years older than me & these girls doted on their baby sister just as my sisters doted on me.

Hello Baby, Goodbye Memphis

I had a newborn session this week with little Aisling (pronounced Ashley) before she & her parents move off to New Orleans in a couple of weeks. Isn't her name so cool? It is Gaelic...both Mom & Dad have Irish heritages. Her little christening gown even has lace shamrocks down it. It doesn't look like it, but all of these images were made in the comfort of their home. All of my equipment is totally portable, so that makes things more convienient for families with newborns to choose between shooting at home or in our studio. It is such an honor to be chosen to photograph a newborn that I want to make things as easy as possible for the family.

Can you believe another smiling newborn? How adorable!

A Year in the Life

I'd like to introduce you to Miss Evie Kate. She was born just a couple of weeks ago & had her first photo session in her "Year in the Life" package last week. Isn't she just precious? Evie's mom, Leslie, is so great with her...she's confident & sets such a calm tone. I had such a good time shooting in their beautiful home. I am so looking forward to the rest of our sessions, although I know it will be bittersweet when Evie has her final shoot as a big one-year old.


This is my absolute favorite!














Already smiling for Miss Emily!

Newlyweds

Congratulations to Julie & Lucas! They were married on June 28 & Mickey & I had the privilege of photographing their special day. I did witness something I don't think I've ever seen in person before...Lucas SMASHED the wedding cake into Julie's face! I'm not really sure what must've been going through his mind, but Julie was very gracious. She did return the favor when it came to his UT orange groom's cake though. Best wishes for a joyful marriage Julie & Lucas!

The Grandkids

Last Friday I had a fun outdoor session with a group of 9 cousins ranging in ages from 9 years old to 3 months old. We worked hard to get a sweet shot for Grandma of all nine kiddos...Allie, Patrick, Gray & Kate (the twins), Maggie & Max, & Spencer, Bekah & sweet little John. I was afraid we might have to climb up the magnolia trees as three turkeys (that's right, I said turkeys) began heading our way. I think they were just interested in the twins' M&M treats. We had fun feeding the huge koi at the Botanic Gardens' classic Japanese bridge & got some very precious photos of everyone.

A Fun Bridal Session

Last Thursday I had a session with Erica & Matt to get some new bridal party shots for them. They are such a sweet, young couple with an absolutely precious little boy, Conner. I couldn't stop telling them just how good he was & what a blessing that is! We had a lot of fun shooting this energetic bunch of friends.

Brothers

I am finally beginning to catch up all of my blog posts from last week's sessions. I had a bridal portrait session last Tuesday that I just cannot wait to post my favorites from, but you'll have to wait until after the wedding in August to see them. Wednesday afternoon I got to hang out with some fabulous brothers, Jack, Grant & Griffin. These blondies have that all-American look, don't they? And they're Cardinal fans too! I love how rough & tumble they are as active boys, yet they can be very affectionate with each other too.