A Country Session

As a child, I used to love going shopping for that new Easter dress each year. I do believe then, it was the puffier, the better!
Well, let's fast forward to now, and these kids get THE cutest outfits!

Just before Easter, I booked a session for a super cute 9 month old little girl. I was looking forward to this session because we had planned for it to be outdoors, early morning...on a farm. My country roots were excited about that!

I got there, and the fog was super thick. And then, just like a miracle, it all cleared up, and there was the sun!

Here are some of her photos!!

I am certainly looking forward to more sessions with her! She was so adorable!!

Friends + Familiar Places + Mumford and Sons

I have quite a bit to catch up on here.
Last Thursday, I finally got to visit the Georgia Southern University campus, where my husband went to college, and see all the places I've only heard in the stories between his circle of friends. As he attended the job fair, representing his firm, I got the bright idea to walk to the campus Starbucks. The only thing is, I had a bag that probably weighed about 35 pounds and it was blazing hot outside. By the time I got there, I felt like I'd been on an episode of "The Biggest Loser" and Jillian was yelling at me. I survived, and the walk back wasn't nearly as horrible.

When on a college campus. :)

After leaving Statesboro, we headed back home for Easter weekend with our families. Pretty much the whole ride there, I played Mumford and Sons and Adele. I'm sure Christopher wanted to jump out of the moving car. Anyway, the line from, "Blank White Page",  just kept going through my mind: "Tell me now where was my fault in loving you with my whole heart?"  "Please, someone donate a ticket to the sold out show to me." is what I wanted to write in my status update, but instead just simply wrote that lyric. A few moments later, I received a text from a really good friend from college asking if I wanted to go see Mumford and Sons because she had an extra ticket. Boy, the tears went to rolling. Christopher, again, thought I was crazy, but SERIOUSLY?! I was having a heartbreaking moment like when I was 15 and Johnny Lang came to Tallahassee and my dad wouldn't let me go. And I'm sure you can't even believe how excited I am about this show! I'm going to cry-no doubt.

Saturday was amazing! I had an early morning shoot of a BEAUTIFUL little girl, and while in Valdosta, I made sure to call Nguyen, since it was her recital day at VSU, and I didn't know if we could make it or not. I at least wanted to see her! So, she was nice enough to make time in her crazy busy day to stop by Starbucks and see me!!! While inside waiting for my drink, I noticed a photo of Shaun Hopper on the bulletin board-of course, I took a photo of it! Those were the days when Shaun used to play there! That was the first time I got to see my name on his band posters. :) I spent a lot of nights sitting out on the patio there writing and listening to music. Those are some of my most peaceful memories. I couldn't help but sit there, soaking up the sun, with a huge smile on my face.

Shaun Hopper !!!!!!!

Me and Nguyen !!!!!!!

Something FUN: surprising Nguyen and showing up at her recital-after telling her I couldn't make it. I got there about two minutes before she went on stage, and took a few photos so she can always remember what she worked so hard for. I was absolutely blown away at her talent! I look forward to working on music with her again some day soon. The day kind of turned into an old ABAC college reunion. There were several people I remember from my choir days there. That was cool!
Here are a few shots from the show!

I have to say, when they played "There Will Never Be Another You", I had chills. Just amazing! And seeing her face when she realized we were there-priceless!
Nguyen, you are AMAZING, and I can't wait to see where this all takes you!

News + Weekends + Movies

So, this weekend was a little different than most for us. We actually went out! I know!
My good friend from college, Brittany, invited us out to celebrate her birthday. We celebrated in THE neatest little place in Midtown. I mean, there was Bocce! It felt like we'd left Atlanta. :)
The night kind of turned into a tiny college reunion since I got to see so many familiar faces from the college days. And, as with any time you get a group of strangers together, there were some pretty hilarious stories to come out of the night.

Photo belongs to Brittany. :)

Happy 24th, Brittany! We had a blast!

Something a little more usual for a weekend around here, movies. First up, "Country Strong". I will say, I guess I didn't watch the previews that closely because it wasn't exactly what I had expected. However, in my opinion, it was very true-to-life for the music industry. As much as I LOVE music, I wasn't strong enough to live that lifestyle, so as you all know, I only throw concerts for the steering wheel of my car. :)
Whatever works, right?

Another movie that I have kept on my DVR for over a year now: "Under the Tuscan Sun". What a powerful movie! If you're having a "down" day, just watch it. It fixes most things.
And, if you need a laugh because you feel like everything you are trying to accomplish with your life just isn't working out, may I suggest, "Beauty Shop". That has to be one of my all time favorites!

Now, onto the NEWS!
Since I have quite a few fun things planned for this year, I now have a newsletter that can be delivered directly to your inbox so you can be sure you get the details first. This will give you the first chance to grab the time/date you want for your sessions, and so you will know about any upcoming promotions.
I chose the newsletter rather than mailings because I would like for us to still have trees five years from now. :)
If you would like to get your name on the list, all you have to do is type in your name and address below:

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I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and here's to a new week!

Kerri's Senior Year!

There are not many times in life when you get to see that "full circle" thing come together, but when it happens, it is pretty amazing.

If you have ever read anything I've written, then you already know how much my high school choir teacher inspired me. She was a huge inspiration to all of us to work hard, and always try our best.
Looking up to her so much, you can imagine how excited I was when she came to me, 10 years later, and asked about getting her daughter's Senior Portraits done.
I had so many ideas going through my mind, and I knew that, between the two of them, Kerri's outfits were going to be incredible! I was so right! Kerri looked so awesome, and she was such a natural in front of the camera!
It was cool to see her mom so involved with the shoot, and to see her having fun with it, too.
Don't worry. I made sure to get some blooper shots to give them. :-)

So, here's to celebrating Kerri!!!

 

At the end of the day, I was in awe of Kerri. Not only is she beautiful, but she is smart, and has been involved with so many things at her high school. She has big dreams, and I know she is more than capable of reaching them!

Christina + Aaron are Engaged!

Exciting news deserves to be on the blog! So here goes:


In 2003, I was in a college choir class, and met a girl named Christina. Little did I know she would become my best friend. Over the years, we have had plenty of hilarious times, some sad times, but most importantly, we have always had each other to talk out the things we were excited about or even unsure about.

Christina recently got to share her incredible news that she is ENGAGED!!! The photographer in me was jumping up and down! I am seeing that I tend to be doing this a lot lately. New workout? Who knows.

I am so happy for Christina and Aaron, and they were so fun to photograph! There were some really sweet moments, and definitely a whole lot of laughing.

I am happy to present Christina + Aaron: