Norris Family Photos in Smyrna

October 1, 2008 | Filed Under family, kids | Leave a Comment

It’s been too long since I got to photograph the Norris Family. I am so glad it worked out for us to hook up for a quick session while they were in town for the weekend! I love the images we were able to create - they braved wearing sweaters even though it was 85+ degrees, since these images might pop up on a Christmas card and they wanted to look Fall/Winter-y! I don’t blame them - I am so tired of my summer clothes. I’m ready for some sweater weather.

Will is almost 3 and he is such a sweet boy. I have been taking his picture since about 5 minutes after he was born.

He decided to allow his parents to be in a few with him.

And I love this one - affectionately, the dog pile! He’s three - you have to do what it takes.

Love you guys!

Adelynn, Newborn Photos in Thompson’s Station

September 2, 2008 | Filed Under babies, family | 1 Comment

I love it when I get the opportunity to photograph my wedding clients as they enter another new phase of life - parenthood! This morning I had so much fun photographing one week old baby Adelynn, daughter of Mike & Jen. Here’s my favorites…

Big brother Ben got in on the action too.

And I LOVE this one. Beautiful girls.

Thanks for having me over today ladies!

Chapman Family Photos in Murfreesboro

August 24, 2008 | Filed Under celebrating adoption, family, kids | 1 Comment

I’ve decided to share a few more photos than usual in this blog post. Comes with the territory when you’re sharing from a family photo with eight people in it I guess!

Isn’t this a great choice of clothing for a family portrait? It was no easy task for Yolanda I know, but she did a fabulous job helping everyone coordinate but not match exactly. I am so proud.

And, because I imagine in a big family it could be easy to feel lost in the shuffle at times, I am including an individual shot of everyone. You all look great!

Lydia

Izzy

Abby

Bethany

Canaan

Jordan

Yolanda

and Jim Chapman

Ha! You can imagine how easy it might have been to get a non-silly photo of Jim…but I managed.

Thank you guys! I had a blast.

Celebrating Adoption - Two Year Old

July 24, 2008 | Filed Under celebrating adoption, family, kids | Leave a Comment

When you’re two, you don’t care if it is hot outside. You just want to go to the playground.

This sweet little guy was joined by his Mom and Grandparents. You’d never know that Grandpa is over 80 years old by the way he ran around and climbed up and down with his grandson.

We went walking on the boardwalk for a few quiet moments with Mommy.

Thanks for letting me celebrate your adoption with you! We love you guys!

Family Portraits in Antioch, Graves Family

July 8, 2008 | Filed Under family, kids | Leave a Comment

The last time I photographed little Owen was about two years ago when he was only 6 months old.

Fast forward to today - what a handsome guy!

Owen and his parents and grandparents came out to Turner Farms today for a lifestyle family photo session in the great outdoors. It was ~~pretty miserable~~ really hot, so I thank y’all for hanging in there with me. Did I mention it was hot?

Owen is two and a half…enough said. We had our work cut out for us but I think we accomplished the goal!

Racing with dad, one of Owen’s favorite things to do.

Grandparents

Mom & Dad

Sweet little family

Owen and I had a long discussion about the movie Cars in this photo

This child is so beautiful. Truly truly beautiful.

I would like to point out the clothing selections that this group (Emily) chose for today’s session. They are bright, cheery, summery and well coordinated but not identical. Great job! Thanks again for coming to see me today!

Family Portraits in Antioch, McVay Family

July 8, 2008 | Filed Under family | 1 Comment

Meet my friend Stephanie

Stephanie and I met in the 8th grade and have remained great friends ever since. Her family has traveled the world to tell people about Jesus. Her parents June & Sam are home for the year to raise support to return to their work in Spain.

Steph’s sister Suzanne recently married Jonathan and they are about to move to Florida.

Stephanie wanted the chance to have some family photos before they all went their separate ways for a while.

We couldn’t forget Suzanne & Jonathan’s baby, Nemo

One more of Stephanie, because she is so beautiful!

It was great to see y’all today. Let me know if you ever want my help with your next “baseball card”!

Celebrating Adoption - Klimek Family

June 17, 2008 | Filed Under celebrating adoption, family | 3 Comments

This sweet family drove in from East Tennessee for a Celebrating Adoption photo session. Mom & Dad were tickled for me to meet little Mr. Lee - a 14 month old sweetheart from Guatemala.

Don’t you know Dad enjoyed his first Fathers Day this year?

Kisses for Mom

Congratulations guys! Thank you for letting me photograph you with your SON!

Robert & McKenzie, 5 Year Anniversary

June 16, 2008 | Filed Under engagement, family | Leave a Comment

I was honored when McKenzie asked me to take some photographs of her and her husband Robert on their 5 year wedding anniversary. I just had no idea that it was going to be gloomy and rainy outside for the morning. We made the best of the weather we had out at Turner Farms and ended up with a sweet collection of images that I think they will treasure.

I love how you can see raindrops coming down if you look closely.

Thanks for hanging in there with me “Brian” and McKenzie (for some reason I kept calling Robert by the name “Brian”). Talk to y’all soon!

Bret & Susie, Loving the People of Brazil

June 3, 2008 | Filed Under family | 2 Comments

Bret & Susie are preparing to embark on the journey of a lifetime. They are preparing to move to Brazil where they will love people and be the hands and feet of Christ in the community. It’s much like what they are doing right now…just in Brazil.

Bret & Susie’s website is under construction, but check back over the next several months as they begin their new life in Brazil.

We love you guys.

Celebrating Adoption - Gwenelise

May 9, 2008 | Filed Under celebrating adoption, family, kids | Leave a Comment

I spent some time with the Best Family to celebrate the adoption of their daughter Gwenelise from China. She will have been a part of this family for a year this weekend. We spent some time laughing and playing today at her grandparents’ home in Belle Meade to create this sweet collection of images.