Lexi is that perfect age…four! I had the best time last week with Lexi and her sweet parents. We were all so grateful for a break in the heat and enjoyed our session together so much. Lexi had a ball performing and posing for the camera. It was all a fun game to her and I think she really enjoyed herself, too. We did a few of her alone and some with Mom and Dad, too. I loved that Lexi’s mom choose to bring along a “fun” outfit for the end of the session. It was just the thing to get a tired little girl back into the spirit of the session and to grab some fun and relaxed portraits in an outfit especially perfect for a four year old princess! 🙂

I absolutely ADORE The Happy Heart Clothing shop in Arlington, TN! These ladies have simply amazing taste in children’s clothing. The clothes are absolutely P.E.R.F.E.C.T for a portrait session. Perfect! I had the fun opportunity to spend some time yesterday morning with these beautiful children who had the fun job of modeling these clothes for me so that I could shoot just a little of the examples of the Fall clothing line they now have in their store. This is my third time to get to do this for The Happy Heart and it is just the most fun time! The kids did such a fabulous job in the clothes that had to be hot for them because, let’s face it, it was 100 degrees yesterday and not quite the time yet for coats, hats and sweaters. 🙂

This is just a sampling of the fun we had yesterday. This is quite a long post but I had so many things I just LOVED that I couldn’t stop proofing them to share with all of you. Please, go and visit Happy Heart soon! You’ll be happy you did. And, my customers for this fall…note to you:  Wondering what to wear for your upcoming session?? See below! Visit Happy Heart and problem solved! See, now we are all happy! 🙂

Yes, these are my nieces, and, yes they are stinkin’ adorable! 🙂

My oldest niece! And, yes, she is simply beautiful, too! 🙂

A few for the upcoming Fall holidays…so fun!

We all have them. The friend that you’ve known for so long that you honestly cannot remember even when you met or how old you were. That is Mandy to me! While growing up, she’s always been like another little sister to me. She has just always been around. Her family and my family grew up together, vacationed together every summer, lots of fun memories! And, now that we are all grown up, Mandy is a true friend whom I dearly love. And, for the record, my friend Mandy has one of the single most AMAZING voices on earth…girl can sing like an angel, y’all, no kidding! She’s is just so beautiful inside and out. And, now, she’s madly in love, too and is getting married next weekend! I had the pleasure of photographing Mandy and her handsome hubby-to-be this week for some casual before the wedding shots, an engagement session if you will! It was a joy getting to spend time with Mandy and Ron and just photographing for the pure joy of it. Mandy, I love you, honey and couldn’t be happier for you and Ron! Happy Wedding!

I had so much fun working with grownups that didn’t require me to sing a silly song or give them a bribe. Therefore, lots and lots of fun photos for you to enjoy tonight! 🙂 But, it’ll be easy on the eyes because Ron and Mandy are just beautiful….seriously!

Raaawr!! 🙂

A quick change to some black and white…love it!

And, a few with Ron’s beautiful daughter, Amber! What a sweet family!

And, finally, please note the shoes! Stylish from head to toe! 🙂 Love you!

This was such a fun session to photograph! I have not photographed Camille since she was four years old. Now, she is a seven year old young lady and starting 1st grade this week! The purpose of this session was to capture this beautiful dress that Camille is wearing in the portraits. The dress was entirely handmade my Camille’s grandmother. The details on this dress were absolutely stunning. We had a great time posing and modeling and laughing together. It was so fun to reconnect and capture this important part of Camille’s world! Enjoy your sneak peek!

The beauty of an expectant mother is so breathtaking. The excitement in the air is just so you can almost reach out and touch it! I had the joy the other day of photographing beautiful Michelle and her sweet husband for a Maternity Session. I wish that I had the ability to describe how cute they are. So excited about the upcoming arrival of their precious little girl. Michelle is absolutely stunning! She blew me away with her confidence and beauty. I hope you enjoy a little peek into their session the other day. Stay tuned in couple of months to see their baby girl’s arrival! I get to photograph her newborn portraits, too! Happy day! 🙂

And, my personal favorite of the day…isn’t she just lovely?

So, yesterday the big announcement for the Fall Mini Sessions were made. Click here if you missed out on the details!

As promised, I’m using today’s blog post to give you a few visuals of some images captured in each of the locations. Enjoy and be sure to contact jodie@117photography.com today if you’d like to schedule your session!

A few from my home…site of the September 18th Mini Session!

The October 2nd Mini is at the lovely Arlington Town Square!

And, the final session on October 23rd will take place at a local cotton field! I think these little kids are the cutest ever…don’t you? 🙂

Come on, now, why are you still sitting there? Schedule today!! jodie@117photography.com is the place to go! Happy Weekend everyone!

I had the fun task on Saturday to head out to meet little Joey! Those of you who follow my business know that I take a short hiatus from my shooting schedule during the month of July; however, I do make exceptions for newborns of previous clients and special friends. Joey’s mom and I used to work together and we also attend church together.His Mom and Dad have been beyond excited to meet him and it is such a joy to see their love for him. Abby and Michael, I am overjoyed for you with the gift of this beautiful little boy. God has blessed you greatly and it was an honor to spend some time photographing him for you! I hope you enjoy your sneak peak!

You know how much I love this little blue hat! Babies just look so adorable in hats! Love it!

And, finally, a piece of history on this photograph. This bassinet is a family heirloom in which all babies on Mom’s side of the family have slept in, including Joey’s Mom as well as his Grandfather. Isn’t that neat?

Fall scheduling starts today and we are so excited! Fall is such a beautiful time for photography. I love how in August and September I can still capture green grass, red cheeks from the heat, bare feet and suntanned skin. Then, just a few weeks later we move into the crisp days of fall and out comes the blue jeans and textured sweaters and changing of the leaves on the trees. And, there’s always a few smocked Christmas dresses and clothing thrown in for those holiday cards! I  know it is hard to think ahead when it is so warm and sunny, but the fall days are coming! And if your not in the mood for fall just yet, schedule a session in August or September and it’s plenty warm! I’d love to photograph your family this fall. Contact jodie@117photography.com and she’ll be happy to guide you through choosing your date and location for your very own fall session.

And, for a little inspiration, here’s a few of my favorites from last fall. Just a few as I could never include them all! Have a great day everyone!

And from August last year, a favorite! See, Fall covers all kinds of photographs! Schedule today!

That these were yours? 🙂 I am sure you do! I love when the orders have come in and are ready for my customers to pick them up! It is so exciting…just like Christmas year round! Such fun. I love this photo selection paired with the beautiful Liv ‘n’ Lu frame. Bet they cannot wait to hang it on the wall!

Well, the great news is that you, too, can have some goodies like these ready to pickup soon! Big news! The updated calendar and session information has been posted on the website for the fall months. August through November are always our busiest months of the year. Head on over to www.117photography.com and take a look at the calendar page. You could be among the first to book your session and get your choice of dates. We will start taking requests a week from today, Monday July 19th. I’d love to work with you this fall so you can have some goodies for yourself! If you have any questions at all concerning our scheduling for fall, please contact jodie@117photography.com and she’ll be happy to help you out!