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Olivia, Wyatt, Hampton and Beau…

October 30, 2013

In looking at these photos, Fall has most definitely arrived! This is my sweet friend, Katie and her family. Katie and I have known one another since college, and it has been so much fun to photograph her beautiful family ever since sweet Olivia was just a couple of years old. It has been “our tradition” to photograph each of her babies in all white when they turn two. This time, it was little Beau’s turn! As Katie said, “It’s the end of an era!” What a fun thing to do! While we were at it, we photographed the entire family and I am absolutely loving the results! Katie and Jeremy, your family is so sweet and beautiful! Enjoy your sneak peek…more to come! 🙂

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Miller Kate is One!!

October 29, 2013

This was Miller Kate one year ago at her fun Fall newborn session! And, this is that sweet girl today! So adorable! 🙂

It’s been so much fun working with Ashley, Stafford, Graycen and Miller Kate over the last year. We’ve had a great time getting to know one another, and I consider this sweet family to now be my friends. Ashley, Miller Kate’s mom, always has the best ideas for clothing and for the photo sessions. It’s always just lots and lots of fun because I know she is going to come up with something new and different! It has been my joy to watch this baby girl grow up. Thank you for sharing Miller Kate with me this year! I am sad the first year is already over. She is beautiful. Happy Birthday, MK!! 🙂

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Beautiful Taylor!

October 24, 2013

Oh, how the times have changed! This sweet angel face-LOVE her!! So fun to see her smiling face this morning. Her parents and I were laughing this morning about how when I first started to photograph Taylor several years ago-it was a tough job! She didn’t want to have much to do with the process to be honest. 🙂 However, year-after-year we’ve developed a relationship that is full of laughter and we make it fun. She so enjoyed herself today and although I think I say this every year, this really might be the best year yet. I just LOVE these photos of her! Thanks Meg and Brian for sharing your girl with me and for always having such great spirits. You guys are all a joy to work with! Enjoy your little sneak peek!

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A beautiful family…

October 23, 2013

Just perfect! I get the wonderful pleasure of photographing this gorgeous crew almost yearly. And, their momma always knocks it out of the park when it comes to clothing choices. Brooke, I think I need to hire you as 1:17’s clothing consultant! 🙂 Seriously though, Gary and Brooke are my old neighbors and their crew is so sweet. So thankful for the opportunity to watch this family grow together in love. Enjoy the sneak peek! 🙂

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Fall Mini Sessions 2013

October 22, 2013

I always love my Mini Sessions! This year, things were no different! Only exception this time around was that I only had previous customers to take part in these sessions. I sent out the dates to previous customers first, and these awesome families filled up all my spots before I even had a chance to make them public! I love,love, love all these wonderful kiddos and their families. You guys make my job such a joy! Jodie and I had a wonderful time seeing everyone and catching up! Thank you for sharing your babies with me year-after-year! Happy Fall, ya’ll! Enjoy!

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Sadie Ann & Family!

October 15, 2013

I’ve been photographing this beautiful little family for almost as long as I’ve had my photography business. Miss Sadie Ann is absolutely stunning and gorgeous and so much FUN! She always makes me laugh, and I love how through the years we’ve become friends. Amy is the fabulous designer behind Amy Wells Designs and has such amazing creativity and talent. And, of course, Madison just keeps these ladies in order! 🙂 Thanks, Wells Family, for continuing to share your lives with me year after year! It is always such fun!

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Mary Caroline, Maddie and Jane!

October 7, 2013

One of my absolute favorite families came to see me on Saturday for a session! I just adore these sweet girls. My very favorite thing to capture in a family portrait session is emotion-most especially love and laughter! This session was all about that. You will see smiles, laughter, mischief, and lots of good ol’ hugs and lovin’! We had the best time and it is always a joy to see these beautiful ladies and watch them grow up. They become more and more beautiful all the time. So glad that Katie and Ward joined in on the fun this time, too. The family shots are some of the favorites I’ve had in quite some time. And there’s lots more to come! Thanks for sharing your beautiful girls with me! They just really make me smile so much!

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Jackson…

October 7, 2013

I have been photographing these gorgeous big brown eyes since Jackson was just a teeny-tiny little preemie baby. But look at him now!! Such a big boy and growing up so fast. I can hardly believe he’s already 5-years-old and in kindergarten! He is a talker, too! Just talked and talked to me the entire session on Saturday and had all of us just laughing the entire time. What a sweetheart! I can only imagine the joy this little boy brings to your home, Jack and Heidi! He sure is a special gift from God! I know you are so proud of him. Thanks for always sharing him with me and allowing me to capture memories for you! Now-if I could just figure out how to freeze time and keep him little forever! 🙂

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McKinley, Addison, and Kamryn…

October 7, 2013

Stunningly Beautiful! Just absolutely gorgeous-both inside and out-that is the best description I can think of for these precious girls. I have photographed these sweethearts several times before, and every time my camera gets the pleasure of photographing their pretty smiles, blue eyes, and big personalities I am blown away by how absolutely stunning they really are! It was a joy to get to photograph them on their home turf this time and utilize their beautiful neighborhood “out in the country”. I just love the simplicity of the gravel road and the tall wild grass. One of my favorite sessions I’ve done this fall so far. Thanks, Jennifer and Michael for sharing your babies with me! I know you are so very proud of them! 🙂

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Downtown Mini Sessions-In the RAIN!!

October 2, 2013

I’ve been in this business now for about eight years-hard to believe! But, I have to say that Sunday afternoon’s Mini Sessions were among the craziest things I’ve ever done! It is really hard to tell in most of these photos; however, it was raining/misting/very wet the entire time. I had to make the tough call on if we should continue as planned or cancel and attempt to reschedule. I’m SO glad we stuck with our plans, because I just love the light in all of these photos. The families represented here were absolutely FANTASTIC to work with! Not once did anyone complain about getting wet or worried that the photos wouldn’t turn out. They simply trusted in me to get my job done and they did theirs, too. We made a great team! I cannot thank those of you who came out on Sunday enough for your sweet encouragement to me at the sessions and complete trust and flexibility in the situation. I have the BEST customers (and assistant-shout out to Jodie!!). Thanks, guys! It was worth it! 🙂 enjoy…

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