Josie Easter 2015 | Middle Tennessee Child Photographer

I was glad to be able to offer Easter sessions again this year. I wasn't able to fit them into my schedule last year, and I really missed doing them. With Easter falling a little early on the calendar this year, I thought it would be wise to have them in the studio rather than outdoors as I have done in the past. With a high in the 40's last Saturday, I was glad I made that decision!

Josie was the first little one of the day. It's so neat to be able to watch these little ones grow up. I shot Josie's parent's wedding, and have been blessed to photograph Josie several times since her newborn sessions. She's growing up and is full of personality. She loved the baby chicks.

When I do themed mini-sessions, I always like to take a few non-themed shots. That way moms and dads can display them all year long.

I hope the Easter Bunny is good to Josie. I think he will be. :-) Happy Easter!

Hudson 3-weeks New | Middle Tennessee Newborn Baby Photographer

Hudson's mom brought him to see me at 3-weeks.  I had eagerly been awaiting his arrival.  I've photographed his big sister several times before, and I couldn't wait to meet Hudson. ​

Hudson's nursery is done in sock monkeys so his mom brought along some props  plus a blanket made by his great-grandmother. I love when moms do that. It's the little things like that make the images so much more meaningful.  

Here are some of my favorites from our time together.​​

Mom also brought in big sister's ball and glove. Love this.  Looks like he's dreaming of future games. :-)​

My Girl | Fayetteville Tennessee Tween Photographer

My girl...talkin' 'bout my girl.  That song by The Temptations is stuck in my head as I type this. ​

My girl is growing up.  It's almost too much for a mom sometimes. I'm so used to seeing her in a ponytail and khakis almost every day. She's in her first year of middle school.  A lot of the girls in her class are wearing makeup now, but that's something she's not interested in at all at this point. ​So when she was elected homecoming attendant for her class, and I saw her all dressed up, wearing makeup with her hair styled it hit me just how grown up she is becoming. 

It did my heart good that she wanted to wear one of my old dresses.  She was stunning in it. We did a little mini-session in the studio. She's mine, and I have to say she is beautiful. My girl.​

Reese at 5 Months | Fayetteville Tennessee Baby Photographer

Baby boys. I love them.  I especially love them when they remind of my Stewart as much as Reese does.  That long, skinny body and those beautiful eyes.  It was love at first sight for me.  He was one of the most content babies I've ever photographed. 5 months isn't one of the most common ages I have in the studio, but I'm so glad his mom brought him in at this age.  It's one of the sweetest stages and often gets overlooked.  Here are some of my favorites from our playtime together.

Sweetie Pie Bartley | Fayetteville Tennessee Baby Photographer

It's the week to celebrate love so it's only appropriate to share another Valentine Mini-session.  Really, we should celebrate love every week of the year, and I think Bartley's parents will love these all year long.  Bartley is now 10 months old.  I can't believe how much he as grown just since his visit with Santa in the studio a couple months ago. I just love his curls. Babies change so much in that first year of life, and I love a mommy who sees how important it is to capture each of those stages.  Bartley is now standing on this own and since I saw him I bet he has taken a step or two or 20!

I couldn't resist sharing this very last one. Proof that even the best subjects have moments. :-)

A Visit with Santa | Fayetteville Tennessee Child Photographer

With wee ones you never know what reaction you are going to get when they see Santa.  When they like the Man in the Red Suit it's great.  When they love him, you get images like these.

Beautiful Hannah | Middle Tennessee Studio Photographer

When I look at Hannah I see beauty that goes far deeper than her beautiful smile. Hannah is one of those rare people who actually radiates beauty. She just completed her first year of college and this summer is embarking on a journey that I would have never been brave enough to even consider at her age.  

Are you ready? She will be spending the summer in the Philippines. Is she going with a group from her church you ask?  The answer is no.  She is part of a team of three girls.  Two other girls she does not know, but will be the extent of her American counterparts I believe.  She will be living in an orphage working 6 days a week to care for 40-55 children. 

She will not have a cell phone. 

She will have some computer time each week, so she has created a blog to keep her family and friends updated. That is why we had a shoot for some new images.  She wanted a current image(s) to use for her blog. 

So Hannah and I found ourselves in my studio the morning after her 19th birthday. She even brought me a piece of birthday cake.  We chatted, laughed, and caught up. 

I cannot wait to hear all about it when she gets back.  I know I will be checking her blog often. This young woman is going to make changes in this world.  Love her so much.

Watt a fun family!

Fun! That is the one word that comes to mind when I think of this family!

When Karen and I discussed location she said she wanted something in the country.  I was so excited to find this new spot for her. It is part of a farm I have used several times, but I had never used this exact spot. It is my new favorite! 

Karen and Brian have two girls and one boy just like we do. I could relate to the fun chaos of their family. :-) It was fun to see the different personalities in their kids very much like our three kiddos.

Cora is the oldest and the most reserved of the three.  Such a sweet little lady.

Mae seems to be more of a free spirit.  She can also run very fast and demonstrated her speed for me several times during the hour we were together. And would you just look at those eyes?! Beautiful!

Bert is all boy, and is constantly on the go.  He is very into Cars right now and is apparently obsessed with tractors. That was all he talked about.  Actually all he talked about was the tractors falling down (being tipped) in Cars. He was so fun!

We did slow him down for a minute for a family shot. Well, his dad did have to lift him up on his shoulders! I do think this is my favorite family shot. I love the way Mae is holding her dress. :-)

Here is another favorite of Mae.

And one of the sweet sisters together.  They really are the sweetest girls.

Fun, fun, fun! That is what we had. Despite the heat we laughed and laughed. Brian and Karen you are so blessed! Your children are precious and they are blessed to have the two of you as parents. Thank you so much for letting me capture these moments!

Small town on a Sunday afternoon.

I recently met my longtime friend Kim and her girls in town on a Sunday afternoon for a little photo shoot of the four of them together. Kim (like many of my other clients)and I went to high school together. That is one good thing about living in a small town.  You still see many of your friends from high school almost twenty years later. has it really been that long?! After having three girls, Kim went back to college and is now an ER nurse.

We went for a walk around town, catching up and just having fun.

I would introduce the girls, but I think this next one does it for me. ;-)

We had fun hanging and being a little silly.

There wasn't much traffic that day, but I think they could have stopped traffic. Don't you?

Then we were off again. I love the bit of flare in this one.

We made our way back to my favorite alley, and the light was perfect.  Love the shadows we were able to get!

Kim, I hope these were worth the wait! There are many, many, many more! Your girls are beautiful, and I am so proud of you!