Baptism Blessings

Being asked to be at Morgan Makenzie's baptism was a special moment. Kimy and Steven are like family to us and this was an event we would not have missed. Brandon and I asked if they wanted photographs and a video of this special time and they did. We were glad to be able to do this for them.

There is a picture the day that my mom and dad brought me home from the hospital of Kimy holding me. Well she is propped up on pillows, and I am propped up on her, she was only 6 months old. This is how long I have known her. She s truly like a sister to me and I am so thankful that in 30 years we are still a part of each others lives. I am sure that it will be the same 30 years from now.

Kimy, Steven, Morgan Makenzie, Deborah and Tony all joined Clear Branch Methodist Church on March 6, 2011. This alone was a special time, as it is always great to find a church where you feel welcome. Finding somewhere that makes it possible for your relationship with Jesus to grow. This is what they found at Clear Branch. They chose this day to also have Morgan Makenzie baptised.

The ceremony was truly a special one as Kimy and Steven told everyone that they would raise Morgan in a Christian home and ask everyone to prayer for her as she grows in her own Faith. After the ceremony was a nice lunch prepared by Roselle (my mom) and Sybil. This was a great time for everyone to come together and celebrate the day and each other.

Thank you again Kimy and Steven for letting Brandon and I be a part of your special day. It meant so much to us. We love you all.

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Ashlyn is One

First Birthdays are a time that we all treasure. While the actual parties are always more for mom and dad, the pictures will prove to be very special to children as they grow. Ashlyn had a Minnie Mouse party at her house. I was very thankful that her mom asked me to be a part of this very special day.

Ashyln is a precious little girl. Her big sister is also too fun, but she did everything she could to stay away from the camera. I did manage to get a few. Lindsay and Josh are remarkable people and parents. You can tell how much they love their daughters and like so many of us who are parents they live for them. Their friends and family were all great!

I will say I have never seen a one-year-old get into opening the gifts like Ashlyn. She was pulling out tissue paper and clothes like she was a pro! It was so funny and fun to watch.

Then came cake time! Ashlyn was very careful not to make a mess she took little pieces at a time. It was so cute. Momma finally helped her out by putting her whole hand in it, but she was not into that at all. She even shared her cake with friends and family. Nothing better than slobbery cake from a precious girl!

After cake was a quick bath and a new outfit! A Minnie Mouse shirt made just for Ashlyn! Then a few candid shots of the party as well as some special shots with Ashlyn and her Godparents and Ashlyn with Mom and Dad.

I have to say thank you to Lindsay and Josh again for letting me be a part of your special day. I hope that you enjoy the pictures as much as I have.

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JT's 8th Birthday

Every Birthday is special. JT is a friend of Danny's and he is such a sweet guy! He celebrated his 8th Birthday at Total Baseball in Homewood. This was a great place for a group of boys! They were able to use the batting cages and then the open play area, they proceeded to play a game of flag football. It was great to watch them all having such a great time. Boys need room to move, and this gave them that. Everyone seemed to have a really good time, including the parents and siblings who were also there.

The party room where they enjoyed pizza and cake was the perfect size! Thank you Tonya for a great Saturday!

The Daniels Family

My first contact with Jessie was through a contest I was having on my Facebook photography page for the best team supporting picture. I had Blazer's fans, Auburn fans, Tennessee fans, and Alabama fans entering. Jessie sent me a great picture of her, her husband and their 2 children sporting their Alabama gear. The picture with the most "likes" won. Jessie was almost there, in fact I think there were only a few votes separating the winner and Jessie's pictures. I offered her a discounted session for coming in second. I also offered her another discount because her husband is in the military.

I have a special place in my heart for all of this countries military. The soldiers and their families make this country amazing. These individuals make the greatest sacrifices for all of us who live in America. Brent thank you for your service to all Americans again. Jessie thank you for the sacrifices that you make as well, I know it is not easy to be a military wife but I also know and I hope that you know it is an honor.

Jessie and I made plans on several occasions for a session, but with two children and her husband in boot camp they just never worked out. I really hated it, because I was really looking forward to her session. She contacted me earlier this month about getting together for a session. I was thrilled, and of course gave her the same price from this fall.

We made plans and met at the Rail Road Park in Birmingham on February 19. The weather could not have been nicer. There was not a cloud in the sky and it was a great temperature for a February morning.

Her husband was home and I was able to thank him for his service. We did family pictures, and picture of the children. Katelyn was the cutest little girl, and as always girls love to pose for the camera. Brady was turning one so he was at the fun age of just getting good on his feet and a smile that just made you happy. They are an amazing family and were so full of love and happiness. I truly appreciate being able to photograph them. Thank you Jessie and Brent for the amazing opportunity of being able to work with your family. I hope that I have the opportunity again!

Impromptu Valentine's Session with the White's

Everyone knows that 9 times out of ten I will have my camera on hand. This is something I do because I love to take photographs of everything and I never know when the moment will happen. The boys are quite often doing something spontaneous and I love being able to capture that moment. Valentine's Day was no exception. Danny's class had their party and of course I was there to take pictures and spend some time with my Danny Man. When I went to get John Michael from school I was talking to my friend Phyllis. When she pulled Michaela out of the car I was so taken by her precious outfit. She looked like a magazine cover for Valentine's Day. Sam, her brother and also John Michael's best friend was all handsome in his red to celebrate too. Of course I asked if I could take a few pictures. She accepted and I was able to get some really sweet pictures of these two celebrating Valentine's Day! Phyllis thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to capture these two! It means so much to me!

The Clough Family

Today I was so excited to capture a few photographs of the Clough family. I have been photographing Josie for four months now and we have not been able to get a date set when everyone was home. Today was that day. It was such a blessing for me and I am so thankful for the opportunity and I look forward to more.

Beth and Brandon are amazing people. They have a beautiful daughter, Josie. I love photographing Josie as she is such a lovely baby. She has so much love given to her and you can see it in her eyes. She has grown so much in these short four months and I am so glad that I have been able to capture the time for Beth and Brandon to cherish forever.

What is more magical is the love for her that radiates from Brandon and Beth. So many people take their families for granted and that is not the case for them. They truly adore Josie and each other and that is something magical. They have so much love and joy in their lives and I was glad to capture a moment in time for them. I hope to capture more through the months and years.

Josie is 4 Months Old

Being a professional photographer allows me to do what I love and love what I do. It is the ultimate recipe for success. I am ready for 2011 and the sessions that it brings. I know that I have neglected this blog and that will change. I plan to blog about and post at least one picture from every session or event here. This way I can talk about the amazing experiences that I am blessed with having. I also hope that I am able to Network a little.

I am blessed with a great friend who has a beautiful daughter that loves to get photographed! Today I was watching her so her mom could go on an interview, say a prayer for positive results, and of course my camera was on hand. I hope that her mom and dad enjoy the photographs as much as I enjoyed taking them.