Monday, July 2, 2012

Blog?? What Blog??? ;)

Well, hellllooooooooo blog! How have you been!? I have to admit that I'm an awful blogger. Terrible. Suck at it. Honestly, I think Facebook has changed the way I view blogging. It's hard to keep up with EVERY place you need to post to reach the most people! And I've even fallen behind on posting on facebook. Sheesh!

Anyway, we are LOVING Nashville! Business is picking up nicely, and I'm thankful to have a permanent home and not have to travel so much. The traveling has really taken a toll on my vehicle and my wallet. ;)

I've made a few changes to my business in 2012 that you might be interested in. First of all, I will no longer be doing newborn sessions or any other sessions (except for the occassional holiday mini's!) in the Auburn/Opelika area. :( Sad, I know. It's just so difficult traveling with two children and bringing ALL the newborn and prop stuff with me in the car as well. It's too much. I will be doing newborns and regular sessions in the Nashville area, although I have been seriously thinking about just doing 6 months and up from now on. Especially since I don't have a studio. I'll keep everyone posted!

Also, we are (surprisingly!) pregnant with baby number 3! Only about 5 weeks left! So that will cut down on a lot of my traveling for sure! I may continue doing a limited number of weddings in Alabama next year, but it all depends. Nothing is definite yet! And finally, I've been doing lots of headshots lately, and I've discovered that I LOVE shooting adults! I like being creative with them and I appreciate their enjoyment at their pictures. I've also thought strongly on just doing weddings and adults (seniors, maternity, engagement, headshots, etc) from now on, but I think I will always have a love for children and families. :)

Here are a few things I've been up to since November, including a fabulous celebrity session:

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Recent Picture Activity :)

I'm so awful at blogging now! With Facebook, it's so easy to get carried away with just sharing everything there - specials, upcoming events, recent sessions, etc. But I forget that some people still love looking at blogs and not everyone is on Facebook!! So here is some of my recent stuff. ENJOY! :)









Nashville Holiday Mini Sessions!!

They are here! This will be the first annual round of Nashville mini sessions. They are sooooooo popular with my Alabama clients, and now that Nashville is home, I hope they will be just as welcomed. They go very fast, so reserve yours today! Two fun weekends this fall! :)


Sunday, July 24, 2011

Christmas in July! {Opelika/Auburn Holiday Mini-Sessions!}

It's that time of year again! Okay, so I'm not 100% sure that I've ever posted holiday mini session information this early. But I am this year! As most of you have learned, my family and I have permanently made our roots in Nashville, TN. We love it here! My husband will still be traveling, however, and with both children in preschool, I am unable to
travel to Opelika as much as I was last year. I will still do weddings and sesions for some of my most loyal clients, but I am not taking any new clients in the area. :( It saddens me greatly because you guys helped me make a name for myself and for that I am FOREVER grateful! I will be back at least once in the fall for my good ol' holiday mini sessions, and believe it or not, I've already got my schedule ready for them! :) These will go super fast as this is my ONLY availability in the area this fall. So reserve your spot today!! I can't wait to see you all!! P.S. I will be taking new clients for the mini sessions! :) And you CAN click on the image and blow it up so you can read all the information!!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Burnett! :)




























Whew! It's been a while since I've posted anything on here!! Sorry, friends! These two are worth sharing. :) I adored these two at their engagement session, so I knew the wedding would be a complete and total HIT! And I was not let down in the slightest. These two are more in love than you can imagine. Everything was non-traditional. The bride and groom got ready in the same room, and the groom even helped the bride get into her dress! No surprises there! :) It made my job fun and laid back. I was able to capture the true essence of these two because they were so relaxed and ready to enjoy their day. Thanks, guys, for trusting me with these ever-so-special memories from your wedding day. It was a joy to be a part of it!! :)

Monday, March 28, 2011

Jena + Brandon = ENGAGED!




The more weddings and engagements I photograph, the more I really, really enjoy them!  I love the natural affection a couple has for one another, and I especially like bringing that out in them during the time I spend with them.  Simple things, like making them laugh, telling jokes, telling a funny story, have them gaze at each other...it's so FUN!  These two were of course no exception.  We had a great time, and they were troopers.  The weather was gorgeous, the perfect start to spring!  Congratulations, Jena and Brandon!  I'm super excited about the wedding in May!  Thanks for trusting me with these lifelong memories for you! :)

Friday, March 11, 2011

Sweet Madeline at 3 Months...




As most of you know, we have recently moved to Nashville and hope to make it our permanent home.  YAY!  To help kick start my business in Nashville, I offered 4 free sessions to new clients this spring.  Madeline's mommy was one of the 4 to contact me!  So I had the privilege of photographing this precious sweetie in her home last weekend.  She was such a joy!  Such a serious face at times, but with eyes like that, serious is cute. :)  Thanks so much for contacting me!  I had a wonderful time with you guys and look forward to more sessions in the near future.  Madeline is such a sweet baby girl! :)

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Look Who is ONE!



I first had the privilege of photographing sweet James when he was just 4 days old.  Now, it's hard for me to believe that he's already one!  As the first official child to complete my new baby plan, I've become a bit attached to this little guy. :)  The session was bittersweet for me.  I just adore him and I'm so sad that I won't be photographing him in 3 months!  But, I do know where he lives, so I can always pay him a visit!  Congratulations on making it through the first year, Mom and Dad!  I know it's been the best year of your life so far! And it only gets better! :)  Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be there and capture him in photographs for the first year.  I'm looking forward to more!