My baby's first trip to the beach was a success! He absolutely loved it! And I was so glad that I took my camera down to the beach to capture these photos and video to bring back home to Da-Da (who had to work and couldn't go). Of course, these are just the action shots. We did a portrait session with my sister and her boyfriend that I can't WAIT to work on this week after I finish all of my other work!
Thank you so very much to these beautiful (inside AND out) girls for helping me advertise for my senior sessions this year! We had an absolute blast hanging out all day and doing make-up and then heading out to the dirt road for these shots! I am in AWE of their beauty! I'm incredibly excited and grateful that my calendar is booking up SO fast for senior sessions! Be sure to contact me today to reserve your spot for the class of 2017!
I'm playing a little catch-up on my blogging game now that school is OUT, OVER, DONE! Speaking of school, I had the opportunity to work with this little lady for only a short period of time, but in that short period of time, she has become more like a friend I've known forever! This family is gorgeous in all ways!
This is one of those sessions that you just HAVE to let the session tell its story through a storyboard of photographs. This location was a dreamland for a photographer, and this family...well, they are kind, bold, astute, and downright fun! I am so thrilled to present to you the GORGEOUS photographs of the Boatmans!
Yes, yes, and more yes! I love this sweet session! I love connecting with my old students through photography. I actually taught Jessica during high school, so it was truly a treat to see her with her in Mama-mode with a precious baby boy! Bryson (aka Boogie) is just a little bit older than my boy, so I felt such a true connection to this session! This makes me want to do an entire shoot of just my boy and me! These were shot on my grandmother's farmland, and I must admit, this is truly my favorite place to shoot!
It is only appropriate to pair this post of my sister’s photos with the full poem, “The Type” by Sarah Kay. "If you grow up the type of woman men want to look at,/You can let them look at you./But do not mistake eyes for hands or windows or mirrors./Let them see what a woman looks like./They may have not ever seen one before.
This family has my heart. I am so honored to present to you little Gradin, son of my dear friends, Judith and Girard. I have been waiting and excited for his arrival! Judith and I have talked about so many things involving motherhood and birth, and we always laughed and said we wanted to make sure our kids came out good-looking. Well, Judith, Gradin couldn’t be any better looking if he tried! He is stunning! I am so excited for this amazing journey and episode of your lives that you are about to start. I know there are many many playdates and trips to the park for our boys in the future! I love you guys!
Not only is this a gorgeous little family, but this home is like WOW. It is so incredibly gorgeous. I absolutely loved hearing about all of the work Zach put into this home for their family. Hudson also has an amazing big brother, Noah, who was out of town during this session, but we will be sure to get some photos of them at the next session! I cannot wait to see Noah with his sweet little brother. This family stole my heart from the moment I walked in the door!
What a beautiful girl Katelyn is! This entire session was a joy to photograph! Not only is she down-to-earth, but she is also kind and ready to have a good time! I so enjoyed my time with Katelyn and her mother down by the river! I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your senior year and in the future!
This little boy is my heart, my soul, my everything. He makes even the worst of days so much better even when he's crying before nap time or fussing for a bottle. We just started bathing with a clothes basket, and Jericho thinks it's the greatest thing in the world. So, of course, Mama had to photograph it!
My husband is a hard working man. He not only works his 9-5, but he also plays music at several different venues and bars in our local area. Jason & Spencer's combination of 90's alternative and singer-songwriter Americana meets folk meets country sound (We can never figure out how to label my husband's music) draw in the crowd with every performance. I promise I'm not just saying this because he happens to be my husband. They are GOOD! Head on over to Franks Italian Restaurant in Danville, Virginia on a Saturday night and you're likely to see these two jamming! Support local music!
So, we have a family session scheduled with an AMAZING photographer friend of mine at the beginning of April, but I decided to give this a go with my new shutter remote (every other one I've had is a total piece of junk, but THIS one actually works!). Not a lot of versatility, but it's kind of hard to get tons of different angles when you're actually in the photos!
What an exciting day when an amazingly talented photographer asks you to take her lifestyle newborn photos! As a photographer, we aim to capture our own children more than anything, but it is terribly hard to get your own family ready, set up a tripod, and attempt to get those images yourself! We all need a little help from our photog-friends!
I'm in LOVE with lifestyle photography. I never knew just how emotional I would become about this form of art. I often say that, as a photographer, I aim to drive out the happiness in people's lives. I can't think of a better way to instill life with a photograph other than new life. Enough with the sappy. This session is all things good in the world. I am ecstatic for the Barts family. Sweet Charlie is beautiful in all ways.
Here it is, folks. This is the reason I got into the photography business in the first place. I knew that one day I would have a child, and I knew that one day I would want to document every little moment. So, I started my business in order to learn, purchase equipment, and be able to create beautiful images of my child that I will cherish forever.
I am THRILLED to be able to display these images from one of my very best friend's maternity session! I couldn't be more excited for these two about the arrival of their sweet little Gradin. Not only am I excited because I know that our boys will be great friends so we can all hang out (haha!), but I am also excited because Judith and Girard are going to be exceptional great parents.
