This family was super sweet. They had a wonderful and beautiful little girl. She was so happy. She listened so well and was just a sweet child (Mom and Dad were great, too). We had our session after many attempts at many rescheduled dates. Do you know why? RAIN. I have never had to reschedule so many clients or so many clients more than once before in all my years of working here in Fayetteville. I kid you not. This family had to wait quite a while because it rained every day scheduled before. But, it looked like rain this morning, and I was so upset for her and myself. We met anyway and THANKFULLY, it was beautiful! It was actually nice weather and no one was sweating or freezing. It was definitely worth the wait in the end.

Oh how I love a good close up!!!

We showed up to the session praying for the rain to just wait until our session was over before deciding to open up on all of us. We just needed a little time. Funny thing is, we both showed up and met for our session. The rain held off – right up until we were walking back to our vehicles! Yes yes yes! I was so happy we all didn’t have to reschedule. I know how hard it is to get a family dressed, ready and out the door for a session especially when you have two small children in tow – and the two small children are boys! =)

Great family – BEAUTIFUL husband and wife! It was my first time meeting her husband and Daddy to his boys. Yep, those boys look just like their Daddy alright just as Mom had told me before. It was very nice meeting him and seeing him with his family and HOME with his family.

I wanted to share a few. I’m almost done with her session and then ONE LAST family session of 2009!! Yes yes yes!!

This guy is SO photogenic – always was and always will be I am quite sure of that. He’s just a handsome and funny little man. He is always doing jokes or making faces and just cracking us up!

His little brother is so sweet! When I last saw him, which was not long ago at all, he was only crawling. Now, he runs!

See, I do not lie. I told you this couple is BEAUTIFUL., and you can see for yourself that I’m right!

Hi everyone. It has been so crazy around here since my husband left for three weeks (he comes home today!!!) right after Thanksgiving, and it wasn’t expected. I wanted to share a few images of a family session that I had in November. I have seen this family twice before, and each time, there is another beautiful child in the midst of them. They make beautiful babies, they are a beautiful family, and they are ALL so easy to photograph. They are 100% complete naturals and phtoogenic. Their children are so easy to work with and dreams to photograph. I think it shows a lot of love in this family. I will be sharing more from this session.

Also, I am “technically” on vacation until the middle of January. I am still completing current client galleries and orders and will continue to do so. I have no voice from being sick, so I have only been communicating through emails. It takes a lot for me to get the words out, let alone sound like myself to those I call.

I’ll be sharing more soon! I have more to edit before CHRISTMAS…yeah. I can’t believe it’s Christmas this week. I’m so happy. You all have a very Merry Christmas!!!

She is a hoot, I love her! Her personality shines, and what a beauty she is! Those lips. Those lips!

Is he NOT handsome! Wow, this image is about 95% straight out of camera, but he ha ALWAYS photographed that way. He also listens well and “stays”, so I can get my settings JUST right! Love Boaz!

Here are families that will be getting their galleries soon! I cannot wait to share with you. Since I have limited time today and this week, I will have to talk more about each family when I post more from their individual sessions in their own post here. Until then, just enjoy them as they are.

She made me GASP! She has changed sooo much since her mid year session. She is officially one year old! I cannot believe it.

Isn’t that sweet of her and her Mommy?

I love this one of Mommy and her baby girl. It provokes emotion in me. I feel something. I feel their connection, Mom’s sweetness towards her baby girl, and well Bubbles. Who doesn’t love bubbles?

This family portrait does it for me!

Such a FUN family! Her baby girl’s year is over, so I will sorely miss them all. I hope to see you all again!

Then, there will be more coming….

This little man was GREAT!

Then…

Little Miss Thang! She’s so cute and changed SO MUCH since her newborn session. I never would have recognized her without her gorgeous parents.

There ya have it! I”ll be sharing two special sessions soon (already completed and edited) of two special families, both who won auctions with me for a specific cause. You’ll soon see.

I wanted to share a few images of sessions that are coming up for the the clients. I know it’s always exciting to see what to expect from you galleries, and I just loving showing those those that I have the pleasure of hanging out with off for all to see.

First is Mister “H” who I have photographed for awhile now. He is one of the most handsome and happiest babies (for every single session with me) that I know of on this earth. Ahh…he makes my job SO EASY, and since they no longer live here will be sorely missed! Mom, I hope you continue to share his growth with me. Snapshots via email are great!

Here’s his close up, and I love the black and white version. But for Mom and Dad, I’ll most likely share both with them!

(FYI, they are showing up a little dark on this upload, but they are not underexposed by any means on my end. So, don’t panic. It’s all due to resizing for the web unfortunately.)

I think Daddy and son should be in a toddler magazine somewhere, don’t you all agree? Mom, I’ll share more after you receive your gallery with YOU in it, too!

Then there is this lovely family that I’ve also had the pleasure of photographing for MANY YEARS now (um what three years now – since her twins were 3 months and her daughter was 6)! It’s a blessing – a true blessing! I actually consider Debbie my friend (and thus why I’m using her full name here). She is THE BEST Mom in the entire world. I’ve never known anyone like her. I could go on and on and on and on – you get the picture – about how much she does for her children, how creative she is, how loving she is and patient! She has the most beautiful children inside and out. Her daughter is a joy. She’s not only beautiful on the outside always ready and prepared for her session, but she’s just as beautiful on the inside. I think this says a lot about Debbie and her husband, too. Chad is also a great Dad from everything I’ve witnessed. He is extremely patient, and he and Debbie compliment each other extremely well. They actually remind me so much of Daniel and me. Seriously! Husbands are laid back and Moms are a little bit more busy, fast and always moving – always doing! But, it’s just a perfect match in my opinion. I know it is for my family. I also love tht they never speak ill of each other or speak ill TO each other (and aguements/discussions in the privacy of your own doesn’t count. Everyone has to work at a marriage, of course). They are always very kind in how they speak to each other, and I am very open about how I believe this is how you treat one another when you truly love someone. So, I ENJOY hanging out with them. WE are busy, we get a lot of variety, we get crazy and loud, but it is fun! They have recently moved away, but thankfully it’s only for a year I believe. They better come back here! But, just knowing that they are really gone, is a sad thing for me. She was leaving soon after this session, and can you believe I almost cried when I left her! I mean seriously. She hugged me, and I almost cried. I hate goodbyes; I really do! Saying goodbye to her and herchildren (Little Miss “M”, you almost had me crying too you sweet thing!) to a good friend and family was hard, regardless of our business relationship on the side. LOL

To remember your home, and I pray you come back to it! I know that you are enjoying your temporary home and say it is absolutely beautiful. I am so happy for you to be there and love it so much.

Oh, they are so big now!

See, I told you. She’s beautiful and elegant. I think you can tell from her pictures (and I will be showing more at a later date) that she does dance. OH, and the early evening light is GORGEOUS! It helps to have a perfect “picture taking” back yard, too.

Okay I just cannot resist showing TWO more, and only two more until you get your entire gallery. These two are more of my faves! The family shot, for ME, is just “awww…sigh”. I love it. They look fantastic and LOOK, they are all looking at me. YEAH!~!