chase and jessica - engagement

Last weekend I had the pleasure of doing engagement pictures for Chase and Jessica. They are getting married in May and the wedding is going to be so beautiful!

We meet at Chase's grandparent's home and it is such an amazing place full of "picture" opportunities. In fact, about 5 or 6 years ago when I was first starting out I did another engagement session there, for Chase's sister. It was fun going back and creating a whole new set of images.

For Chase and Jessica it was important to include their puppy dogs. I love when couples want to bring their own special uniqueness (is that a word) into the session. Anyway one of the dogs got away and started runny through the tall grass and Chase went after almost stepping on a hugh snake in the process. That night I went to sleep having not so nice dreams of snakes! - Thanks Chase :)

Anyway here are a few of my favorites! If you want to see more click here for the slideshow!


I am glad I found out about the snake after we did these pictures :)





Love the back lighting!



This one shows Chase's goofy side. He was doing this stuff all throughout the evening.



Fun on the swing!





I love how Jessica is looking at Chase - so sweet



The dogs did so good!



Last one of the night!

christy and cory - engagement

I always love when I get a call from someone that I know from my past. Christy called me and told me she was referred to me by Sandra Cook, her caterer! We talked on the phone for a few minutes and realized that we had gone to high school together and she graduated just a couple of years behind me. So I was excited to meet up with her and finally meet Cory her fiance for and engagement session in Smyrna at the new Smyrna Jubilee. She and Cory are so sweet and perfect for each other. It was great hanging out with them! Here are a few of my favorites from the session.

Shelby and Clint featured in The Knot!

Just a few days ago in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas festivities I got "The Knot" in the mail (I think it comes out to the public in January). It features a couple of mine, Shelby and Clint, in the just married section. Here is the article page with a few of the pictures I took from the wedding day, but if you want to see what other goodies are in the magazine just go out an buy it!

The George Family

Here is the third family I did a few weekends ago. I love being able to see the same families year after year. The families get bigger by numbers and the children grow up. This family has just gotten more beautiful! The little boy Cade is just a heartbreaker don't you think! This year I actually get to see the George Family twice because on Christmas Eve day I am doing another session with them and their extended family that will be in town! Here are a few pictures to look at!

Next is the Bolin Family!

It is always an honor to spend time with my Bishop and his family. I have known them for quite a while now and I still feel all nice and warm when I am around them. They are such a beautiful family inside and out. I have been doing their Christmas cards for a few years now and their family keeps growing! The newest member is the sweetest baby girl but all the children are precious and so wonderful. If you are looking for a new home church you have to come for a visit and check thing out at Trinity Chapel. Here a few of my favorites!

Is that not just adorable, look at that baby girl-




The first family of Trinity Chapel-










My Bishop and his wife, Robin -

Time for Christmas Portraits!

Wow! Last weekend I had three family sessions who wanted to get their Christmas portraits done for the holidays and to send out greeting cards. On Saturday I meet with the Garges family. My sister has been friends with Ridley for years I remember hanging out in my sister's room with them when I was younger thinking I was cool :) you know because they let me hang out with them. Well her parents called me and wanted me to come over and update their family photo. Here are a few from the session. I will blog about the other two sessions later this week!

Garon - Session 4!

I can't believe Garon is a year old! It seems like yesterday I took those sweet newborn pictures of him when he first came home. How they grow up so fast. Now a year later he is keeping up with his older brother, Britton! We had fun playing outside and doing a few of Brittons favorite things. Here are a few of my favorites.

aaron and katherine's engagment

Last weekend I had the pleasure of hanging out with Aaron and Katherine at Piedmont Park. As I took a few engagement pictures we talked and got to know each other a little better. They are a fantastic couple and it was really great to see them before the wedding day. I had to really work to get them to loosen up, relax and have fun in front of the camera. I think they did a good job. It was really a great day and I can't wait until their wedding day! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the day and if you want to check out more click here for the slideshow!