The Miller family has been such a joy to watch grow over the past year or two.  The first time I worked with them, I shot Ansley’s one year pictures and her mommy’s maternity pictures on the same day…then came baby Tyson, and now we are at one and two years old!  Ansley’s session turned out really pretty, and along with a little snack bribery and some entertaining fellow garden-goers, she had a really fun time.  I’m excited that Tyson will get to run loose as a goose next time…his turn in just a couple weeks!

What a fun surprise when I arrived at this photo shoot.  Sometimes I don’t realize a connection with a client until I get there, and this was one of those times!  I hadn’t seen Rachel in several years and she came with a whole new little person!  Rachel’s sweet little baby Kalyn was so good during her pix, and I just love catching the light in a baby’s eyes like this picture below…What a precious little girl!

Four generations of fun-loving Dancy’s…I loved photographing this bunch!  They laughed, joked, walked, posed, played and hugged with the best of ‘em, from the littlest family members to great grandma.  Way to go, Dancy family!  I know these pix will be treasured memories for them for years to come, and I love having a part in that.

I love photographing weddings!  I just want to shout that from the rooftops!  It is so much fun to get to know the bride and groom, to share in the adventure of their special day, to capture all the emotions they experience and the special beauty of the location they have chosen, to meet their friends and loved ones.  Such was the case with Christie and Riley Clenney.  What a precious couple and friendly family!  Here are a few of my favorites from their wedding at the beautiful Savannah Woods Plantation.  Best wishes to the happy couple!

Well, the Scott family and I only had about 25 minutes together during this session to capture a great family picture before sweet little Ashtyn was stung by a bee!  Being allergic to bee stings myself, I can totally relate to how much of a bummer a bee’s little stinger is when embedded in your finger…BUT, good thing my camera and I were quick on the draw because these shots turned out to be just what they were hoping for.  I am filled with praise in God’s provision – in this session, and in His Son!

Is this antique chair not amazing?  I love the family history and the design of it, and the bright yellow color is as hip as could be.  Baby Mattie McLaine was the most peaceful little angel throughout this session.  (Perhaps it might have been the triple-digit heat that day that reminded her of her previously cozy home!)  With numerous water (or milk) breaks and a.c. rests, this one was one for the books.  I literally looked like I’d gone swimming with this fam!  What gorgeous memories, though.   It’s so neat to be able to capture brand new life in the very seat of those who’ve gone before her in love.

I set out at this shoot to create matching compositions of baby Buck at 3 months to go alongside those of his big sis, Preslie.  My job is so much fun!  Buck was absolutely precious during this rainy day session, and his close-ups are practically identical to those we were trying to match.  How did one family get two babies as happy as these?  I am also just in love with this picture of big sister and baby.  You gotta love those overalls.  Can’t wait to see these hanging on the wall!

Well, this session came as quite a surprise to both me and mom.  It was scheduled to be a maternity session, but…Surprise!  Sweet baby Emily came a month early!  It’s easy to see already what a special gift she is to her mommy and daddy.  Aren’t surprises awesome?

“Every good and perfect gift is from above.” -James 1:17 

A few glowing images from my final trip to the sunflower fields this year before they became my husband’s favorite snack food…

The Harrington family loves the Lord, and He absolutely blessed them with another warm and sunlit evening out in these gorgeous flowers.  Both children are as cute as can be, and because they are also dear family friends of ours, the post-picture scene was filled with Harrington and Sullivan kiddos racing all around the fields until darkness (and maybe a toddler meltdown or two) cinched up the fun.

PS – I found out shortly after this shoot that they, too, are expecting a little addition to their family.  Word of warning to next year’s sunflower pic subjects…fertility abounds on these grounds!

I just love the sweet McKee family!  What a precious mom, kind daddy and beautiful two (soon to be three!) little girls.  In the midst of the sweltering Memphis heat and temps soaring over 100 degrees, they were filled with joy beyond measure and had so much fun together out in the sunflower field.  Eight months pregnant, too…way to go, Amanda!  Looking forward to meeting your sweet littlest one very soon!