Sweet Anna Wells has smiled for my camera since she was a little, bitty baby. Well, actually before she was even born- while in her Mommy’s tummy! So, she knows what to do now that she is the big one year old. It was the perfect day for photos and I was so thankful I got to spend it with this family of three who is soon going to be a family of FOUR- with a baby boy on the way!!
Ok, so I am sure I have lost all of my readers to this blog. But, here is to the hope that some of you out there have not given up on me. The good news is that I have plenty of new photos to share with you. The bad news is that I am not sure I have the time to post them here. Trying to find the balance between work & a new baby is definitely a little more difficult that I had planned. And, unfortunately- this blog just takes the back seat for now. But, I really want to get some photos up soon so I am going to try my best to update this blog as much as possible in the weeks to come.
For now here is one of my sweet ones that keeps my life very entertaining…
I am just so amazed at how much can change in only 3 months. To see my Abram at 6 weeks and then this little one at 3 months- it is like a world of difference! It truly makes me appreciate more of the everyday changes that happen as this boy grows. As you can tell, this “job” is giving me such a different view of raising my children. It allows me to see life from another perspective and gives me a bigger picture of what it is all about. I am becoming a little more introspective during the whole process of photography and I hope it begins to show more in my photos. It definitely helps to have 2 little inspirations hanging around my house!
Now here are some photos of the sweetest little 3 month old boy….
Since having my own baby boy a few weeks ago, I am much more attuned to the beauty of the newness of a baby. It radiates something that is not of this world. A new baby shows us that there is a Creator and He is closer to us than we think.
This new baby boy’s name is Robbins and I love how his little outfit had robbin nests on it. So cute!
I could not believe it was time to take this sweet girls 6 months portraits. It actually was originally scheduled for the day I went into labor. As I was laying on the hospital bed, I suddenly remembered that I was suppose to be at her house in less than 5 hours! Don’t think that was going to happen. So, they were kind enough to wait a few weeks for me to capture her sweet smile. I love the opportunity to take photographs every few months in the first year because it really shows how quickly babies grow. It has made me appreciate the ever-changing presence of my sweet baby boy here at home.
This baby boy is such a gift to all of us in his life. We have walked through some scary times in the last few months after his arrival but God is so good to protect His children. And, on top of that- I know that my Abram is going to love growing up with this boy. I am sure they will have many stories to tell in the years to come and I can’t wait for that! So, here is to new life and what the future will bring for us all. Thank you Lord!
And, on another note- I LOVE the second photo of him crying. I love that is shows what is REAL with newborns. And, even more than that- I love that Mommy has it framed in the house. It proves that sometimes the best photos are not the ones with smiles & perfection.
This sweet girl was celebrating her almost one year birthday with these photos. One year photos are some of my favorites because they are mobile but still just as sweet as ever! This girl was no exception. Despite the heat, she gave us some great photos!
I loved shooting this Mom/Daughter one late afternoon. They remind me of myself & Bella Grace- being just the two of us for so long. And, now she also has a boy on the way! It took a little while for her to warm up to me but once she did- she was a full on model! Enjoy…
I can’t believe that this sweet girl turned ONE a few months ago! It has been such a gift to watch her grow through the lens of my camera. There is no greater joy for me to see babies grow into toddlers before my very eyes through my photographs. Here are a few of the tops from our time together…
These are from a few months ago at a great place outside of Nashville: Arrington Vineyards. We met a group of friends for a picnic and wine and had a blast! Here are a few fun photos from the evening…
Beautiful is one of the only words that I could think of to describe this particular day & this little baby girl. This was the day of her baptism where she was surrounded by those who love her and love her well. The beauty of family & friends is beyond my comprehension at times. How God gives us such good gifts of relationships is such a blessing! Not only was the time together beautiful but on top of that the day could not have been any more perfect. So, we headed outside for a few quick shots of her & the family. Here are a few of my favorites…
This little girl has such great eye contact with my camera! Even at her newborn session, she seemed so “at ease” with having her photo taken. And, it only helps that she is just so darn beautiful! Enjoy the lovliness of this little baby girl…
I had the opportunity to photograph our church’s vacation bible school. Though this is definitely not your typical VBS scenerio. Our church meets at an area in Nashville that consists of low-income housing to host our fun activities for the kids all week. It is so amazing to look around and see the kids & adults loving on these children. There is not one adult without a child on their shoulders- well, except me! 
But, I will say I had about 50 girl’s hands on my stomach- amazed at this baby boy growing inside of me. So sweet! I am so proud to be apart of a church that does not want to stay within our walls but desires to reach out to those who may not know Jesus. I love West End Community Church!
Ok- so I KNOW I am SO behind on posting photos on this blog. I will say this pregnancy has left me lazy with the things I don’t have to do… And, I am not really sure if anyone reads this blog anyway. So, if you do- then, please forgive me for my tardiness in post lately!
Moving on… I took these photos sometime in the last few months and I just adore this little girl! Her eyes are some of the most beautiful big, blue eyes I have ever photographed. They are truly spellbinding. And, don’t you just LOVE the green monogram on the white bubble- so cute & different!
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For almost a month, it rained non-stop here in Nashville. This session (along w/ several others) was postponed many times and then, finally the SUN appeared! I have never been so grateful for dry weather… My time with this family was so much fun. I always tell them that I hope our little boy is as cute as their little one! He is adorable with those blue eyes and blonde hair!
This family is full of pinklalicious, girly fun! With three girls all under the age of four- this Mom definitely has her hands full. These photos remind me of the beauty that can be found in the innocence of young girls, at a time when they are not fully aware of themselves. I wish we would all stay this way and enjoy the way God made us uniquely beautiful as women! Enjoy these gorgeous girls…
I had a great time getting to know this fun little family out at the Ag Center last weekend. Their little 6 month old was so great for the camera and was such a trooper! Photographing little boys always makes me excited for this little one on his way soon into our family…
This little tot is the only girl in the family and her Momma wanted to capture those sweet little girl moments that only girls can capture. Though she was a little lost without her twin brother to keep her company! Don’t you just love those little one year old legs??
This photoshoot was special because not only was it this little baby girl’s first photoshoot, it was also my first time with my new camera! And, what a way to break it in… She is such a beautiful baby girl and it was so much fun to spend a little time with her. Here are some of my fav’s.
What a fun time I had with my friends out at the park! They are always up for anything & allow me to use my creativity which is SO fun! I can’t believe this sweet girl is already 6 months old. Time flies!
Last Saturday out at the park was a perfect day for photos! My favorite thing is that they brought their Easter eggs along for the time together. It always makes it more fun for me when my clients think of creative ways to involve their children in the photos. And, this was a perfect idea since Easter is right around the corner! Enjoy…
She is growing up way too fast & I seem to forget to take her photo. So, here are a few!
What a great time I had with this sweet family! The big sister was very proud to show off her baby brother and she didnt’ mind stealing the spotlight a few times either.
This sweet baby girl was so much fun to photograph. She was enamored by the ceiling fan (just like my little baby was) so that definitely helped us in our quest for a good shot. I love going into homes of new babies and how it reminds me of the sweet times that lie ahead for me in a few months and the memories of the first few months home with my first. Nothing like it in the world!
Seriously, this friend of mine should be a pregnancy model. She is so beautiful! I told her that there is a show called, Runway Moms, and she would fit right in with those gorgeous, tall preggo models. If only she was at the beginning of her pregnancy, I would send these photos in to the agency! Maybe number 4? Hmmm…
This past weekend I met a sweet family with an adorable 6 month little boy at my home for some photos. He blew me away with his fun personality & great smiles! I could not get enough of him in his “birthday suit”- rolls & all! There is nothing like a well fed little baby. I miss those sweet rolls… Thankfully, they will be making their way back to our family in just a few months!
I was so excited for this time together with my sweet friends! They are expecting their first child (we don’t know if it is a girl/boy!) in just a few weeks. She is such a beautiful person- on the inside & out- and it just radiates in these photos. I also loved watching them interact- they are so in love! I can’t wait to get my hands on that little baby- he or she will be perfect!
I have been taking photos of these 2 little girls over the last year. Little Ava was first photographed in her Mommy’s tummy and then for her 3 months and now on to 6 months. It is always amazing to watch little one’s grow so fast and it is even more amazing for me to see it behind the lens of my camera. Sometimes I still can’t believe that I actually get paid to do this! This was also my first shoot with my new lens… It is so much better for indoor photos!
I love these photos because it just shows a small glimpse into this sweet family’s life! Life is definitely exciting with a 3 year old and a set of twins that just turned one. Enjoy!
As you can tell from these photos, we were all in the Christmas mood! Their Mommy is a very talented seamstress and designer who hand-makes many of their clothing.. how adorable are they?! You can tell from some of the photos that it was COLD but they were troopers through the entire hour together outside! Thanks for a great time…
