Mother Daughter Night with Jane Fisher and Mary Kay

Shooting with Mary Kay consultant, Jane Fisher, was so much fun. We have been discussing a shoot since April and it worked our to do a Mother Daughter night in July. This allowed the consultants to bring in their mother and daughter clients and treat them to a make over and a free photograph.

We shot some of them individually, but all of them were shot together. Jane and I did this so that they would all have a night out, and get a treat that they will hopefully treasure. I have sent out digital copies of the photographs to all of the mothers and daughters and will be sending each of them a 5x7 of their favorite shot. I am offering each of them a full session at half price with a $20 print credit to use by the end of the year if they chose to do so. I love my clients and I want them to know that they are appreciated.

Jane is a great consultant and leader. You can tell that she truly cares about the Mary Kay consultants that she has helped get started, and that she truly cares about all of her clients. I have been wearing Mary Kay since I started wearing makeup and it is always good to know a good consultant. I hope to work with her more, as she truly is a great person.

If you are a consultant for any company and want to find a way to make a party more than just a party but a memory, let's talk. Monicathach@gmail.com or (205) 229-1865

Kaylea Marie and Brian Matthew

Weddings are always such an emotional time, and they are ones that I am always thankful that I can be a part of.

Kaylea and I actually grew up together and have been through a lot. No matter what we have always been there for each other and her friendship is that more like a sister. I do not have to talk to her everyday to know that she is there and I hope that she knows the same.

If anyone knows the song "God Blessed The Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts then they should be able to relate. This song applies to most couples in one way or another and it is the perfect song for these two people who have known each other for so long but were recently lead to realize that they are soul mates.

I first met Brian just hours before the I Do's were exchanged, but the love that he has for Kaylea was so apparent. It is a love that most people long for and Kaylea and Brian have been blessed enough to find it in each other.

Kaylea and Brian truly are amazing people and the fact that they love and respect each other is a blessing. I am so happy for them both.

Shane, Kaylea's brother and a long time friend of Brian's, performed the ceremony. I do not think that anyone could have done it better. He is an amazing minister anyway, but the way that he could personalize this ceremony is something that nobody else could do. There was real emotion and real love in his prayers and in the way that he joined them as husband and wife. Most people have to ask the minister to say what they want said but Shane was able to get to the heart of who they are and how they have grown and what they mean to each other.

The reception was themed and the Hawaiian atmosphere was abundant. They roasted a whole pig, which was very cool. They had cakes that were truly unique and very pretty. Her cake was very colorful array of cupcakes and his a doughnut cake. The flowers for the decorations were colorful and full of fun! It was a great reception, the perfect conclusion for a great ceremony.

I was so blessed to be able to be a part of this day for Kaylea and Brian. I know that they will have many tomorrows that are full of blessings. My prayer for them is that they always take the time to count them. There are so many moments and this day was made up of many that took many breaths away. I know that this is just the beginning for them.

If you have a wedding or event that you want captured for all of your tomorrows contact me. This wedding was the first time that Brandon and I worked together, he was the videographer and I was the photographer. If you want both at your event contact me and we will make it happen. MonicaAnne Photography (205) 229-1865 or monicathach@gmail.com

The Kyle Family

I went to school with Brooke, but have not seen her in years. Thanks to Facebook we have touched base. We were going to be at the beach the same week so family pictures were a must.

Brooke has got a beautiful family. Her daughter is the most precious little girl, and even though she was not too thrilled about photo time she had me giggling.

The best part about this session, other than it being at the beach, was the colors. The outfits that were chosen were a great combination of sea foam green and yellow. These photographed gorgeous. Not that the khaki and white are not nice a little color is something that I am always very happy with. I enjoy colors and it adds a personal touch instead of sticking with the usual. I absolutely loved everything about this session. With the white sand these colors were beautiful.

Danny came with me. He enjoys helping me work and I am thankful for his help. It is nice to have an assistant, especially when photographing children. Many times he can help me get them to smile, or at least glance in the cameras direction.

During this session we played with Sand Fleas, took a walk down the beach, enjoyed the sea oats, and learned about Pirate Ships! It was a lot of fun!

I am always thankful for each session that I do. A lot of prayer and work has gone into building the business. Now if Facebook would let me update the name to MonicaAnne Photography from B & M Photography that would be great, but for now I will continue to work with what I can and just explain it to my clients. Thank you so much Brooke for allowing me to capture your family on the beach.

If you have a family vacation that you want captured give me a call, even if I am not at the location when you are, I am sure I can make it work for all of us! Monicathach@gmail.com or (205) 229-1865

Catherine and Ken Make History

Catherine was introduced to me through a variety of people. Her mom works with my husband, and I used to also work there. I also went to school with her sister. The connections were many, but the fact that we were brought together was great. When she asked me to do her wedding she had been price gauged by another photographer. I cannot imagine doing that to anyone. Her date was the same as the day we were leaving on vacation for the beach. While I am not one to postpone my beach vacation, I also refuse to leave someone without a photographer especially a bride. We postponed our vacation for a few hours and I have no regrets.

Catherine is a gorgeous person, when in a wedding dress she was stunning! She also had a light in her eyes that only a bride has. It is that happiness and love that truly radiate from within. It is a light that cannot be duplicated.

The wedding was at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. I have not been to this church since I was a little girl. We always went to St. Barnabas and now we go to St. Francis Xavier in Irondale. I forgot how much I liked this church and it was nice to go down memory lane. At least for a minute then it was time to get to work.

The bride and groom chose not to see each other before the wedding, but we did stage a shot with them together but they could not see each other. This was the moment that Catherine cried. Ken smiled better in this shot then he did before the ceremony. Now after the ceremony he was all smiles.

Catholic Weddings are almost magical, they are not rushed and the tradition behind them is always so moving. I am a crier at weddings anyway, and this one was no exception. While I do not cry much at a clients wedding they are very moving. The priest talked about this day as the day that Catherine and Ken made history. They would go in the states record books as well as the Church's. Decades from now descendants of theirs will be able to know the date and the place where Ken and Catherine became one. This was so moving to me. I have heard a lot of things said about a lot of people, but this was amazing. Not only will they have the official records they will have their photographs. These photographs show their happiness and their love and generations down the line will want to have this when they say I do.

Thank you to Catherine and Ken for the opportunity to be a part of your day! I hope that you are as pleased with the photographs as I am! Congratulations today, and all of the tomorrows!

To have your historical moment captured for generations through photography call me or e-mail me. (205) 229-1865 or monicathach@gmail.com

Calera All Stars

When a friend of mine asked me to come and photograph her son's All Star team I was very excited. This was her son's first year to play and he was really good and so All Stars was in his immediate future. I was glad to come and take the team pictures for them and a few of Seth so that they will always have a memory from the 5 year old All Star Team!

Congratulations to all of the boys for making the team and I hope that the season was great for you all! Here are a few of the shots!

If you have a team sport that you would like captured, let me know. Still portraits or action shots, I will be there for you! Monicathach@gmail.com or (205) 229-1865

Josie is 9 Months Old

In my personal blog I talk a lot about time going by entirely too quickly, well I am going to talk about it now. When I first photographed Josie she was days old. Each time I have seen her since whether for a session, or a visit, or we have just run into each other I am blow away with how much she has grown.

She is such a beautiful little girl, and I truly do feel such a connection to her. Probably because her mom and I have known each other for a few years. She is a special little girl and truly a blessing to anyone who has ever met her.

Brandon and Beth are two of the most amazing people that I know. When it comes to being parents again they are tops! I appreciate the two of them allowing me to be a part of Josie's life. It means so much to me. Thank you guys!

This session was at the park in Leeds. Josie went on a swing set and a slide for the first time and the camera caught the moment with all the giggles.

Josie is crawling, exploring, of course tasting everything she can get into her mouth, pulling up, and before long walking will be added to this ever growing list. There is so much light in her eyes and she radiates it everywhere that she is. She is definitely not lacking for love, but you can also see how much she loves. She has a smile that lets you know right away why children are closest to God. She is an amazing girl and while I do not want her too grow up so fast I know that she is going to make a difference in a lot of lives, she has in mine. I hope to continue to photograph her as she grows and capture some precious moments for her and for her mom and dad.

If you want you little one to have a photography session that is just for them instead of what you get at the basic studios call or e-mail me and we will make it work. Monica (205) 229-1865 or monicathach@gmail.com