Celebrating Adoption - Drew

May 8, 2008 | Filed Under babies, celebrating adoption, kids | Leave a Comment

I first met Drew and his family during my Fall Mini-Sessions this October. He had only been home a few months, and he was a little under the weather, but he still managed to turn on the charm for us and we got some great images.

Shelly contacted me for a Celebrating Adoption session and I couldn’t wait to see how much he had grown! Thanks so much for having me over. We had a blast. We read books.

We played in Drew’s room.

We played with Bear.

We made a little mischief.

We laughed.

We played outside.

We used irises for swords.

It was grand.

Drew, I can’t wait to see you again soon buddy.

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PS. Drew’s Mom just sent me this picture. I would rather cuddle with Drew in my lap than take his picture any day! Hope we can get our kids together to play really soon.

Mother’s Day Specials…

May 7, 2008 | Filed Under babies, celebrating adoption, destination wedding, engagement, family, kids, mini session, personal, senior pictures | 1 Comment

This is my favorite picture of me and my daughter. It was taken by our dear friend Andrea when Norah was about 8 weeks old.

Coming up on my first Mother’s Day I am feeling a lot of things. I feel so blessed to be a Mom. I feel care and concern for Norah’s first mom. I feel respect for my own Mother, Mother-in-law and Step-Mom. I feel happiness for my friends who are also celebrating. I feel hope for those still longing to become a Mom. I feel nostalgic in remembering my grandmothers.

Back to that image of me & Norah…Something else I love about it is that I own it. Andrea still retains the copyright, but also gave me permission to use it as I desire. I have the digital file, backed up in a couple of places in my home, and out there on the web, and I KNOW that I will have it as long as possible. I could make a large print, a canvas, a photo purse, jewelry, a scrapbook - anything - to preserve and display this moment forever. As a Mom, when I have photos made of my daughter or my family, my number one priority is the digital files.

SO, my Mother’s Day special is this: to offer you the chance to purchase a DVD of high-resolution digital files from your portrait session for $100. Any portrait session that I have ever taken, from 2004 when I officially launched this business to the present. If I have shot your session but haven’t released it yet, you can still go ahead and purchase your files. OR, if you would like to purchase your wedding negatives, you may do so for $500.

The details: You must contact me to complete the purchase by the end of the day on Friday May 9. DVD’s and reprint releases will be mailed out on Tuesday May 13.

Email me to let me know you’re in! Hope that helps make your day extra-special!

Eli is One! One Year Portraits at Cannonsburgh

May 5, 2008 | Filed Under babies, family | 1 Comment

Well, it has begun. Norah’s little buddies are turning One. She only has a few more weeks until it is her turn. It can make me all teary-eyed if I start thinking about it for long.

This is our pal Eli.

I kind of just want to call him “Old Blue Eyes” after looking at these pictures. He’s a handsome boy that teaches my daughter all kinds of tricks at Mothers Day Out and Sunday School.

He likes to pull her bow out of her hair, and is pretty patient when she tackles him back.

We were in Small Group for a while with Eli’s parents. His Mama, Nicole, plus Nana and Mimi came along to help with our session. And Aunt Sara was Norah’s baby wrangler for the day - we truly appreciate you too!

Did a little fishing in the creek at Cannonsburgh in Murfreesboro.

The water was a little chilly for these little toes.

Snuggles from Mama were a fun way to end our session.

Happy Birthday Eli! Here’s to many years of birthday parties, kids musicals, Vacation Bible School and graduations ahead of us!

Madalyn Rose, Six Weeks

April 27, 2008 | Filed Under babies, family | 1 Comment

My friends Shawn and Tiffany are the proud parents of precious six week old Madalyn Rose. I got to peek in on their life at home this past week.

Miss Madalyn was so sleepy while I was there. Pretty normal for her age. She tolerated us changing her clothes and then dozed back to sleep.

These are my favorite shots of the day. The light in Madalyn’s room was so soft. She actually opened those beautiful eyes to check out what we were up to.

A few more…

Shawn & Tiffany - congratulations! Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home.

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Rebecca Paige at the Factory at Franklin, 6 months

April 25, 2008 | Filed Under babies, family | Leave a Comment

It’s been about 18 months since I photographed Sean & Dana’s wedding in Franklin and almost two years since I photographed their engagement photos. If you click on the link to the post about their wedding, you’ll get a good chuckle seeing me shooting a wedding with a big huge cast on my arm. Dana was so calm and collected the day of her wedding. She didn’t even look alarmed when I showed up on her wedding day in a cast and with two additional photographers to help cover me. She is just that cool.

I was thrilled to hear that she and Sean were expecting a little girl just after Norah joined our family. We met out at the Factory where I got to meet this sweet baby for the first time.

Dana says she is a “Daddy’s Girl.” I think she is right.

Thank you, thank you so much for sharing your daughter with me for a little bit. She is precious and I am so happy for you guys. It will be a joy to watch her grow up into the beautiful woman that I know you will raise her to be. Hope to see you again soon!

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Sneak Preview of Rebecca Paige, 6 Months

April 22, 2008 | Filed Under babies | Leave a Comment

This baby is a sweetheart.

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More soon.

Hank’s 6 Month Portraits

March 8, 2008 | Filed Under babies | 2 Comments

Lanie Ann at 9 Months

March 6, 2008 | Filed Under babies | Leave a Comment

Can you tell what this sweet baby’s favorite color might be?

Celebrating Adoption Photo Session: 3 Months

February 29, 2008 | Filed Under babies, celebrating adoption | 2 Comments

My favorite time of the month is when I get to do a Celebrating Adoption Photo Shoot to help another family welcome an adopted child into their family.

I hung out with another family that I met through the Bethany community. Dad had to work, but I got the chance to photograph Mom and Little Man doing what they do every day at home. It was great.

Here’s Little Man playing in his bouncy seat while Mom made his bottle.

Mom is so proud of her baby. Can’t you tell by this smile she is smitten?

I loved how when she burped him, he hugged her arm. So sweet. Makes me miss my “little baby” days with Norah.

Little Man definitely loves his Mom right back. Look at them cracking up at each other.

He wears some very stylish and eco-friendly cloth diapers. We liked how his little tummy sticks over them.

Baby toes - as good as it gets. They don’t stay this small for long.

Who knew putting your socks on could be this fun?

Time to settle down for a nap. All of this playing wears a guy out.

Thanks for letting me take a peek into your life for a little while. I hope you enjoy the photos. Congratulations on your sweet baby boy. To view this complete gallery when it is released, please click here to register.

Corwin’s 9 Month Portraits

February 16, 2008 | Filed Under babies | Leave a Comment

Mr. Corwin - the first of my three 9 month old’s coming up in the next week. He’s the oldest, and definitely the most handsome. He has really grown since his last session at 6 months. Sigh…time has begun to just fly by.

Love this happy smile in his Mommy Loves Me shirt.