My sweet neighbor, Kim, contacted us and wanted to do a session with just her and her two children! Kim, like most of us mommies out there, are usually the ones behind the camera and documenting the family. It takes a real effort for the mom to be the one in front of the camera! Kim wanted some pictures of just her and Madison, one of my daughter’s great friends, as well as her and her cutie-pie son Andrew! It was such a fun session and so very important for the kids to have these sweet moments captured on film of how much their Mommy loves them. I am inspired and want to do a session like this of my own next spring I think! Enjoy this cute little family and be inspired all you moms out there! Don’t let your kids grow up without them having their picture made with you. Doesn’t have to be professionally made even. Just hand that camera over to Dad every now and then! 🙂

First, the ladies! Aren’t they gorgeous? Love the purple!

Oh, how, little boys LOVE their mommies! I asked Andrew to come have his turn with his mom and he made a run for her arms! Love the sweetness of that image!

And, a few of the kids together! Cute, cute, cute!

And, finally, Kim wanted to add a few in with their 13 year old dog, Dakota! I’m so glad she did this as these images will be priceless someday soon! Kim, thanks for asking me to do this special session with you and your family! 🙂

First, I have to say that I adore these kids names. Aren’t they just awesome names? How can you have such fun and unique names and not be fun and unique kids, right? I met up with these three siblings and their parents one night last week. I was sooo beyond thrilled that the heat wave had finally let up a bit so that we weren’t all melting into the grass! My take on this family is that they really love being together. Such sweetness to each other. I really loved how much they all loved on little Knox and just had so much patience and joy with this little guy. Families are such a wonderful gift from God and this family is just another picture of one of God’s great masterpieces!

Fran, the gorgeous mommy pictured below, told me that her kids looked great in black and white photographs. As much as I LOVED their clothing and color choices, I have to say that I agree with you, Fran. Your family looks amazing in b/w!

I have photographed sweet and spunky Lainey since she was only a few days old. I can hardly believe its been almost three years since I went to her home and took her portrait when she was this delicate and helpless little person. And, now…wow!! Miss Lainey is such a fun little thing and has this little personality that just glows. Her family and I just laughed and laughed together the other night as she entertained us with her smiles. I love this kid! Enjoy just a little taste of Lainey and her amazing parents!

Aren’t they fun? Love this shot!!

I really, really love these last two! Personality just shines thru…

Isn’t it fun when life comes back around? Years ago, I used to be Hailey’s mommy’s boss! Got that? Hailey’s mom, Heather, and I worked together for many years at a fabulous school in Memphis, St.Mary’s. When Heather contacted me this spring to do some photographs of Miss Hailey and the extended family, I was so excited to reconnect with her again. Heather, your daughter is so sweet and beautiful and it was such a joy having the opportunity to capture some memories for you!

Isn’t she just stunning? 😉

One of my greatest pleasures in my business is when I have the opportunity to photograph my personal friends and family. Last week, I had the honor of photographing some great friends of ours from church along with their three gorgeous children. It was a special night as the dad, Jason, and their oldest daughter, Morgan, were leaving later that night for Guatemala on a mission trip with our church. Little did we all know what the next few days in Guatemala would bring…volcanoes, a tropical storm, mudslides. Let’s just say it was alot more than we all imagined. But, God is so good and their trip has been a success. Even with volcanoes and tremendous amounts of rain, the team there which includes Jason and Morgan, were able to build 18 houses and run a Vacation Bible School for the children. I can’t wait to hear all about it! We are all very grateful for God’s protection on them and the good He was able to do through their service. We are prayerful and hopeful for their safe return sometime on June 3rd!

Now, onto the thing you came to see…the pictures! Aren’t they a lovely family! 🙂 Thanks for asking me to photograph you all. I had a great time!

Everybody give a hug! Love this!