Out of the Office for the weekend
January 30, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 4 Comments
Tomorrow is a big day for us. We will be appearing in court to finalize Norah’s adoption and legally become a family. It is a day that has been much anticipated for the last 7 months and 5 days. We’ll have family in from out of town and be partying all weekend, so please give me until next week to get back with you if you need me.
Can you believe how big Miss Norah is getting? That little smile keeps shining on, even though her teeth are finally pushing through on the bottom.
To my engaged or newly married couples, love in this season of life is beautiful, and I was right there with you for the past 5 years. But when I became a mother, I learned a new dimension to love. When you think you have nothing more to give, it swells up within you and overflows. Being a mother to Norah is a blessing and a joy, and I give God the glory for her presence in my life.
Lifestyle Family Photography - Delk Family
January 24, 2008 | Filed Under family | 1 Comment
Enjoyed spending time with this sweet family today.
This is Gentry, 18 months old and full of energy. He has a killer smile if you can keep him still enough to catch it. We played a lot of peekaboo today.
Three year old big sister Jaren, kissing on 6 week old little brother Easton.
A little snuggle time on the couch as a family
Easton was wide-eyed for a while and I love this expression.
This is Jaren’s favorite dog, Murphy
Mom cuddling with Gentry
Love this one of Gentry’s blue eyes
Dad worked the night shift in the Vandy E.R. so he was struggling to stay with us for the session. He volunteered to rock Easton to sleep - and this is what we found when we checked in on them.
Gentry was determined to play with the kitty, Sadie
Another shot of peaceful Easton
Sweet baby toes
Thanks for welcoming me into your home guys. I really enjoyed it. To see the Delk Family’s complete gallery when it is released, please click here to register.
FBC Smyrna Staff Photos
January 17, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
I do some photos from time to time for my church. Today’s assignment, staff photos for some newly hired familiar faces.
Brandon, working with College Students 
Sully, working in the Media/Communications area
Micah, worship arts
And sorry girls, these boys are all taken!
For His Eyes Only
January 4, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Last year’s popular Valentine’s Day treat is back.
Click on the photo to enlarge and read the details.
Come on…he’ll love it.
2007 Year in Review
January 1, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 3 Comments
January -
Bradley’s 9 month portraits in Smyrna
Staff Photos for the FBC Smyrna website
And I shot 10 “For His Eyes Only” sessions of beautiful ladies as gifts for their husbands, but you’re not them so you can’t see!
February
Hung out with my friends in the Pictage User Group
Bridal Portrait of Maris in Murfreesboro
Second shot a bat mitzvah in Nashville with Whitney & Peter of Dove
Landon’s 4 year portraits in Murfreesboro
Asher & Lilly’s newborn portraits in Smyrna - TWINS
Carl & Liz’s engagement pictures in Indianapolis, IN 
Attended OSP Indy, a conference for photographers and it was AWESOME.
March-
Got a new camera - a Canon 5D - and I LOVE it still.
Addie Mei’s portraits in Smyrna
Kicked off my wedding season with Drew & Sarah’s wedding in Nashville with Matt Dunmore as my second shooter.
JD & April’s wedding in Memphis with Kyle as my second shooter
Overby Family pictures in Murfreesboro
April-
Buddy & Amber’s engagement pictures in Murfreesboro
Christy’s Maternity session in LaVergne
Mike & Jen’s engagement pictures in Franklin
Becky’s bridal portraits in Murfreesboro
Canaan’s Senior pictures in Smyrna
Sophie’s first birthday party pictures in Murfreesboro
Traveled to Belize to shoot my first international destination wedding. Carl & Liz were AWESOME and Mom, Kyle and I had so much fun hanging out on the island of San Pedro for a few days.
Fox Family portraits in Belle Meade
Bewley Family portraits in Antioch
Bradley’s 1 year portraits in Smyrna
June -
Steve & Donna’s engagement pictures in Franklin
Traveled to Chicago with my Mom and spoke at the Pictage Partner Conference about Blogging as a way to promote your business
Mom brought my poster home and protected it carefully on the airplane and shuttles
Hadley’s 1 year portraits in Murfreesboro
Buddy & Amber’s wedding in Murfreesboro with Matt Dunmore as my second shooter and Rebecca Adamson as my assistant
Sarah & Mark’s maternity session in Smyrna - my favorite maternity that I have EVER shot.
Lanie Ann’s birth story at Baptist Hospital in Nashville
Charleston & Malacy’s wedding in Birmingham, AL with Andrea Hallgren as my second shooter
Rylie Grace’s 18 month portraits in Brentwood
Got to do a fun session with Chad & Steph
Mike & Jen’s wedding in Brentwood/Franklin with Matt Dunmore as my second shooter. I worked with Jen’s dad to book the wedding and he was such a joyful spirit. He passed away suddenly later this year and I wanted to express my condolences to the entire Engle family.
Jason & Deborah’s engagement pictures in Antioch
Darrell & Jennifer’s engagement pictures in McMinnville
June-
Steve & Donna’s wedding in Franklin with my MOM Karen as my second shooter
Lanie Ann’s newborn portraits in LaVergne with her big brother Landon
Got my Shootsac and loved it
Ricky & Nichole’s engagement pictures in Murfreesboro
Couey Family in Murfreesboro
Bob & Misty’s wedding in Murfreesboro with Matt Dunmore as my second shooter
AND, NORAH BECAME OUR DAUGHTER. This kind of rocked my world…
July -
Jake & Amy’s engagement pictures in Franklin
Darrell & Jennifer’s wedding in Dickson with Matt Dunmore as my second shooter
Joey & Amy’s engagement pictures in Knoxville
Ricky & Nichole’s wedding in Huntsville, AL with Matt Dunmore as my second shooter. Erin came along for the road trip and it was fun to see her too for a change!
Mike & Julie’s engagement pictures in Memphis
And shots of Julie’s two beautiful daughters
Shot some awesome Senior Sessions with Stephanie Edens in an auto salvage yard and an old abandoned building in McMinnville. It was HOT!
August-
Brandon & Crystal’s engagement pictures in Franklin
Josh & Becca’s engagement pictures in Antioch
Steph and I traveled to North Carolina for the Secret Workshop where we photographed child models and learned more about commercial children’s photography. This is another direction that we will be exploring more in 2008.
Corwin’s 3 Month Portraits in Smyrna
Norah’s 3 Month Portraits in Smyrna
Lanie Ann’s 3 Month Portraits in Smyrna
Jason & Deborah’s wedding in Franklin with Matt Dunmore as my second shooter
Joey & Amy’s wedding in Knoxville with Matt Dunmore as my second shooter
September -
Jadyn Grace portraits in Smyrna
Dave & Amanda’s Engagement Pictures in Mount Juliet
Hank’s newborn portraits in Smyrna
Adie’s 9 month portraits in McMinnville
Sydney’s 4 month portraits in Memphis
Mike & Julie’s wedding in Memphis with Kyle as my second shooter
Gibson Family portraits in Murfreesboro
Brandon & Crystal’s wedding in Tullahoma with Matt Dunmore as my second shooter
Dave & Amanda’s wedding in Mount Juliet with Kyle as my second shooter
October -
Lily Grace’s 3 year portraits in Murfreesboro
VanDyke Family in Murfreesboro
Jake & Amy’s wedding in Franklin with Byrena Kirkham as my second shooter
Jeff & Anne’s Engagement Session at Radnor Lake
Second shot Josh & Christina’s wedding in Chattanooga with Matt Dunmore.
Began volunteering for Celebrating Adoption, an organization that provides complimentary photo sessions for newly adopted children and their families.
Shot my first Celebrating Adoption Session - Kiel’s 1 Year Portraits in Smyrna
Wheliss Kids in Belle Meade
Josh & Becca’s wedding in Monterey and bride & groom portraits in downtown Nashville with Kyle as my second shooter
I launched the “Mini Session” concept for our business and it was very successful. Each session was at Turner Farms in Antioch, and included 20 minutes of photography time and a high-resolution image to use for Christmas Cards and unlimited prints. I expect this area of my business to grow in 2008.
Williams Family Mini Session
Rustici Family Mini Session
Moore Family Mini Session
Vits Family Mini Session
Shackelford Family Mini Session
Freeman Family Mini Session
Wakefield Family Mini Session
November -
Mary Elizabeth’s 3 month portrait in Hendersonville
Hadley Jane’s 18 Month portraits in Smyrna
Beckey Family at Turner Farms
Sophia’s 6 month portraits in Smyrna 
Brad’s Senior Pictures in Smyrna
Kristin & Brody’s wedding in LaVergne with Byrena Kirkham as my second shooter
Corwin’s 6 month portraits in Smyrna
Jeff & Anne’s wedding in Franklin with Phil Thornton as my second shooter
Lanie Ann’s 6 month portraits in Smyrna
Norah’s 6 month portraits in Smyrna
December -
I didn’t shoot anything for my business this month. I was too busy playing catchup and am still working on that! I spent some much needed time with friends and family.
Some special thank you’s for the year -
-to God for the gift of this profession that I love
-to Brad, my husband, for being so understanding and supportive when I run here and there to document other families’ happy moments. Adding Norah to our family this year created extra responsibility for Brad each time I need to work instead of just leaving him with a day to himself. He is a great father and doesn’t mind being on his own with the baby and that’s just another reason that I love him so much.
-to Matt, who was a dependable and talented (okay - super talented) second shooter and pretty much a partner for me this year. Matt gave his time to us this year and edited several of my weddings for me when Norah arrived in our family so that I could take time off to be with her and not worry about work. Thanks to Erin, Matt’s wife, who let him do all of those things (wink wink). Your time is coming for me to return the favor.
-to my clients, who were so understanding a patient this year when Norah arrived and I needed to take time off to be with her. It was a crazy year and for those of you still hanging on for the ride, we’re still trucking and this year should be full of new surprises around every corner!