Enjoy Evan {9 months}

Precious Evan and sweet big sister Chloe were so cooperative and fun to photograph in our recent 9-month session. I think after about 20-30 minutes I stopped and told mom and dad we'd gotten plenty ... and I mean plenty ... of great images.



We went early in the day while the light was yummy and the kids were rested and happy. Mom and Dad were great assistance ... maybe because mom is a photographer herself and knows a key component to a successful session is calm parents.




I mean, seriously, it just doesn't get any cuter than this!



Dad serves our city on the MPD, so this little smocked outfit was a perfect addition to the session!




It's hard to realize that my next session with Evan will be for his first birthday!! It seems like just a few months ago I was scheduling his newborn session! What a blessing it has been to get to know this wonderful family.

Mom and Dad, your gallery is uploading and should be released to you within a few hours. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek while you're waiting!

Jessica ♥ Danny {Birmingham AL Engagement}

It is always so special when a client recommends me to a family member. And that is exactly how I came to know Jessica and Danny. (Thank you, Shay!)



Danny is a football coach, so we had to incorporate that into the session! I always love it when couples bring items that make the session unique to them.



Their wedding will be in Montgomery this summer, but they both live and work in Birmingham. So Jessica found us the perfect location there to do some fun and beautiful sunset engagement portraits.



The day was beautiful, the location was unique, the couple was fun, and I'm thrilled with what we were able to capture for them.





Jessica and Danny, thank you for a wonderful day! Your online gallery is uploading now and should be available soon. I hope you enjoy sharing this sneak peek with friends and family while you wait!

Rachel ♥ Blake {Montgomery AL Engagement Sessions}

Sweet Rachel went to high school and college with one of my sons and babysat my granddaughters for the other one. She has always been a special person to us. And now she's getting married!



I was already booked when she and fiance Blake selected their wedding date, but I still had the honor of doing their engagement session.



We chose The Elms of Coosada for the location because you can never trust the February weather in Alabama! Trust me, I've arrived at that conclusion the hard way! But it turned out to be a beautiful day! So while we captured some of the more formal portraits indoors ...



...we were able to move outdoors to get some casual images.




Congratulations to Blake for the Lord's blessing in leading him to Rachel! And best wishes to Rachel! I hope you both enjoy sharing this sneak peek with friends and family while your full gallery of images is uploading.



Many, many thanks to Janel Waldo of The Elms. I can't wait to show off some bridal images that were taken there this week ... but they can't be released until the wedding day in April.

Alaura and Chris {Montgomery AL Wedding Photography}

I was so honored to photograph Alaura and Chris's recent wedding celebration. February is always unpredictable in the south, but the day turned out to be beautiful. The ceremony and reception were held at the beautiful Morningview Baptist Church in Montgomery. Their full gallery of images is uploading tonight, so this is just a little sneak peek to share with friends and family until they're ready to view.












Thank you to Alaura and Chris and their wonderful families for such a special day! And thank you to Morningview's Wedding Coordinator, Mrs. Joy Hicks, who always sees that the day runs smoothly!

Enjoy Memories 2

Here's another entry in the "Things I should get rid of but don't have the heart to" theme for this week.



This humongous, gaudy pink and yellow bear has lived with us for over 20 years now. We took our (then) little children to Six Flags one year and my husband - wanting to show he was the Icandoanything Daddy - won this for our daughter. I cannot tell you how many times I've drug him into the living room and declared that I was giving him away (the bear - not the husband .... although I've probably declared that a time or two also), only to return him to storage. I took him out today and let him enjoy the sun. Then drug him back into the bedroom where we keep the toys for the grandchildren.



How could I resist those pleading eyes?

This is his home.