Cool and Hip Family

Playing catch up on the blog lately to get a few peeks of completed sessions up. It seems there isn't enough time in the day to get it all done- but that's the way it always goes, isn't it!? Stevie is a celebrity of sorts around town, her mom and dad own the local gym and I get lots of compliments on the beautiful wall portraits they have of Stevie displayed in their business. We did a family portrait with a twist for their last session and included Otis (the dog, not the dad) and the final result was cool, hip and fun, just like their family!

Just Can't Resist

I just can't resist sharing the FIRST picture of little Ms Callie that I edited...O M G, is she adorable or what? My daughter couldn't stop talking about how beautiful she was after her session. I can't wait to share a few more, but this will have to suffice for now.
I think I see a future in beauty queen pageants for her!

Little Ms. Briley is full of style, independence and sass and I just loved the outfits that mom brought that really showed off her personality. One thing you can always predict about little girls this age is that they are UNpredictable. You never know if you're going to get smiles and cooperation or pensive looks of independence (or tears?!) Briley gave me a lot to work with and an opportunity to try out some new backgrounds as well.

I am so honored with clients, like Briley's mom come a distance and make it a point to schedule their sessions while they are in the area. This last month I had sessions with people from North Dakota, Nebraska, South Carolina and next week I'll be shooting a family visiting from West Virginia! Thank you for taking time out of your vacation plans to allow me to capture your family portraits.

It's hard to believe the 4th of July is right around the corner. Speaking of July, my July calendar is nearly booked, so if you're thinking about summer pictures for the kids, please call or email now to get a session before school starts.

The brother - sister combo had a real sense of style for their sibling session- hats always make for a great portrait 'prop' and the blue color makes Sydney's eyes just pop! Mom wanted a little bit of a urban feel to the pictures and something fun and hip and I think we accomplished that.

Family Celebrations

Tracy had some major accomplishments to celebrate- and what a better way to celebrate than to capture a portrait of what means the most to you- family! Her kids were adorable as could be and we got pictures of them looking angelic (as I'm sure they are) AND just behaving like kids! Look for an article on Tracy coming up next week in the Jackson Pilot discussing some of Tracy's struggles and more importantly her successes!

MUST TAKE PHOTOS Checklist

I happen to come across this and think it is a fabulous checklist full of ideas, month by month- for snapshots to add to your photo albums or scrapbooks. I've always been tempted to try the 325-Photo a Day 'thing', but I have enough insight to know that the 325 project would probably end up being an 8 Day project when I fall off the wagon. You can check out and download this nifty month by month check list HERE

Take a few moments to snap a few photos on the June checklist today! When you do- send me a few of your favorites and I'll share them on my blog for inspiration to us all! Happy June!