Rachel - Southern Tennessee Tween Photographer

Rachel requested this photo shoot.  Last fall I had a Christmas session with Rachel and her little brother and sister.  When Rachel's mom contacted she told me this was all Rachel's idea.  Rachel wanted to have her own shoot in town.  I knew it would be lots of fun! We sent Rachel's mom around the corner and we got started.

I asked Rachel to answer a few questions for me.  

Favorite color: turquoise blue

Favorite ice cream: Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Favorite subject in school: Grammar 

Hobbies: Basketball, Piano and Singing

And after looking at these photos is it any surprise that Rachel wants to be a movie star when she grows up?  If that doesn't work out, I think she certainly could have a future in modeling!

She has great style.

We had so much fun!  Rachel, I hope you like all your photos! We will have to do this again!

Paxtin at 6 months - Southern Tennessee Baby Photographer

If yesterday's little tease was too much for you, you need not wait any longer.  I just finished editing Little Miss Paxtin's session and could not wait any longer to share it.  She is just about the cutest thing I have ever seen!

She belongs to our dear friends Brian and Stephanie.  Stephanie asked if we could come over one day and have a little 6-months shoot for Paxtin.  Since they are some of our favorite people and she is one of our favorite babies how could we say no?!

Could you not just eat her up?!

I have to mention that Brian and Stephanie have the most amazing natural light in their house.  I was so jealous.  Stephanie decorated their home with bold paint colors and it made the perfect backdrop for our shoot!

Stephanie and Brian are Auburn graduates.  Stephanie made a little blue and orange tutu for Paxtin. Pretty cute even if it is the wrong colors. ;-)

And if you haven't already had more sweetness than you can stand...

Now if you could have just seen what was going on behind the scenes.  Imagine four adults doing everything but standing on their heads for one little princess.  I know we looked crazy! I think it was all worth it though! Love me some Paxtin!

Just a little peek.

I thought I would offer just a little peek into what I am working on today.

Just wait until you see the rest!  She is a baby doll! I could seriously eat her up.  

Cooper is 2! - Southern Tennessee Child Photographer

You might remember Cooper from a few months ago when he was 18 months old.  He is now 2 and is as busy as any 2 year old boy can be.

I was glad he brought his parents along with him this time so we could get a few family shots. ;-)

But it was really all about Cooper.  I even brought along my "new" prop for him.  I found this old toy chest at the antique store and knew I had to get it.

And I'm really liking this one. 

This little stinker is just too cute! I will have the rest for you soon, Mom and Dad!

So Very Deere - Southern Tennessee Child Photographer

A couple weeks ago I had a pleasure of spending the afternoon with Clay, Katee and Analyn.  

I first met them a couple years ago when they came for my Christmas mini-sessions.  Their mom wanted to have photos of them at their home.  They have a nursery on their farm and their grandmother had made the girls the cutest coordinating John Deere outfits.

Analyn was just a little one the last time I saw her.  Now she's a giggly little girl!

And just look what she can do! I think she could win a tricycle championship! The girl is FAST!

Whenever I go to someone's home for a session, I always like to get some shots of the family in front of the house.  Houses change, people move, and I like to capture the family at that moment in time at their home.

They showed me their nursery and I was so impressed that Clay had dogwood trees that are his.  He had rows that he was responsible for raising and selling.  How great to have parents who actually teach their children to work! One of the things I learned by growing up a on farm, and am so glad to see it is continuing today!

What a wonderful time I had this afternoon.  I love that my work brings new friends into my life.  It is a good shoot when we spend 30 minutes afterwards talking like old friends.  Thanks guys! I will have the rest for you soon!