Archive for the ‘Children’ Category

Brooke and Bo

May 5, 2010

I adore photographing families at their homes. It gives such a special significance to the photographs and the children are so comfortable as well. The other night, Brooke and Bo played with me at their home. The home was perfect for photographs…especially in the spring with the the gorgeous azaleas. We laughed, played peek-a-boo, follow the leader, and Miss Brooke even found a minute to color with her sidewalk chalk. When I saw this I snapped it quick and I think it is now one of my new favorites. I just love when kids “make their own pose”. I just happened to be lucky enough to be there as life played out. 🙂 Beth and John, your children are adorable. I can see why you treasure them.

Three Generations…

May 5, 2010

I love this idea! Betsy contacted us to photograph a Generational Picture to include herself, her mother and her daughter. What a wonderful thing to have! Having just lost my precious grandmother not too long ago, I can only imagine the joy and treasure that these photographs will come to be for this sweet family. I had such a great time with these ladies. Miss Grace had me laughing the entire time with her spunky personality. I loved her because she actually kept laughing at me…wow, I actually can be funny…to a four year old. See, I know my place. 🙂 Family is such a gift and one of the best things about life!

“I’ve known him since he was born.” That’s a common phrase around the South that we use when we have known someone a long time. However, in this little guy’s case, I have literally known him since he was born! I was in the delivery room the moment he made his first cry and I have loved him ever since. Mr. Grayson is my adorable little nephew and he just steals my heart. I have four nieces that I adore; but Grayson is the only little man around to play with tractors and cars (besides my own little man, of course!).  It kills me how much he looks like my 9 year old son at this age. I could hardly concentrate on photographing him because he kept cracking me up with all of his funny faces, cute smiles, and just plain adorableness!! Gray-Gray, Aunt Julie loves you! Krissy and Brandon, sooo sorry it’s taken me for-ev-ah to get these on the blog. And, because you have been so patient, you get a few more than normal! Hope it was worth the wait!!

Jack Garrett and Thomas

April 29, 2010

Sweet boys! Such busy little creatures but, oh my, how they can steal your heart. I know this from personal experience! Jack Garrett and Thomas are 15 month old twins and cute as they can be. They loved seeing all the new things at the Botanic Gardens last week and we had a great time exploring together. We found ducks and geese, flowers, water, and even a fun old hollowed out tree trunk that was the perfect “container” to keep two little boys from running in opposite directions. Thanks for sharing your boys with me. They are just adorable!

Gracie and Caroline

April 26, 2010

Sweet sisters. I’ve said before how much I love photographing sisters. Caroline is such a sweet and patient big sister to little Gracie. I am pretty sure I wasn’t ever that sweet to my little sister at that age! 😉 Little Gracie wasn’t feeling so hot that day and Caroline had such patience with her. I love these two and their fantastic parents. They are adorable and I just wanted to eat them up! Such fun! Thanks for sharing your girls with me. They are a gift!

Drew & Lily

April 20, 2010

What a picture of love and family these two are! One of the unique things about my job, among many, is getting a little glimpse into the lives of my customers. I get to know them better, their stories, what makes their children laugh, what their child looks like with that special “look” on their face that only a Mom would recognize. Lily and Drew are so beautiful. I loved working with them. I love the story of their family. These two children have one amazing mom. Karen, I hope these will make you smile. You wanted “some pics of them before they are in high school”. HA! Love it…think we’ve got you covered. Thanks for sharing your children with me.

I have been photographing this adorable little girl since she was a few days old. Now, Norah Grace is growing up so quick into such a fun and outgoing little thing. We had such a great time last week running around the Arlington Town Square and it was a joy to capture her personality in these 2 year old portraits. She even stayed happy through a few outfit changes which made it even more fun. Mom always dresses Norah Grace so cute. Thinking I need to hire her Mom and Grandma to shop for me. 🙂

Check out Miss Personality! Loving these! So fun…

Near the end, the poor baby was getting tired. But, I am adoring these shots of her and mom just loving on each other!

Lacy & Lexi

April 15, 2010

I love photographing sisters. Their relationship is such a unique opportunity to capture on film. I’ve photographed Miss Lacy before and was thrilled to be asked to capture some of her with new sis, Lexi. Such beautiful girls on a beautiful Spring day. So sad that it was my last day of shooting in the glorious tulips. I *heart* the tulips!! So sad we can’t have them year round. But, I assume, that I wouldn’t appreciate them so much if that was the case!

Don’t these ladies have the most amazing eyes? Ohh, their poor Daddy will be in trouble someday! 😉

Evan and Family…

April 15, 2010

Evan is such a cute little dude! He just brought a smile to my face with everything he did. Such fun to photograph a busy and happy little guy! Mom and Dad, we did good! Enjoy!

He loved looking at the birds and talking about animals. Such a smart kid! Captured a sweet moment with momma…

Loved that his Mom thought to bring the rainboots for a few shots while feeding the fish. Thanks, Evan, for such a fun day at “work”!

Pretty Princess!

April 13, 2010

It never fails. Talk about a princess to a little girl and she will light up! Walt Disney sure knew what he was doing…no doubt about it. I mention a princess to a little girl and it almost always gets me a smile. Last week I spent some time with some little princesses of my own. It was great to work with two little girls with whom I have worked with since they were tiny babies. Love, love, love having a relationship with my 1:17 kiddos and seeing them grow. Such a joy!

First up, sweet Mallory! Love this little one so much. She couldn’t be any sweeter. I first worked with Mallory years ago when she was about a year old. She is turning into such a beautiful little girl whose heart is as sweet as this beautiful face. We talked about soccer and Ariel, her favorite princess. Just what life should be all about at four years old. Just makes me want to hug her. 😉

Next up, Miss Isabella! Isabella was around 4 or 5 months old when I first photographed her. Last week, at the beginning of the session she actually gave me a little heart attack. I wasn’t sure we were going to break through the shy barrier she was putting up. But, we finally did and…wow! Love the personality that shows through in these photographs. As much as I love a great sitting and smiling photograph, my passion is capturing a child’s personality. Isabella has such a fun and loving spirit. Actually, I just want to hug her, too! 🙂

A big thanks to Mallory and Isabella’s mommies for sharing your princesses with me. I just love ’em!!