Celebrating Tucker's 1st Birthday | Southern Tennessee Baby Photographer

I recently got to join in the cutest 1st birthday celebration!  It was a gorgeous September day, and Tucker's parents inviited their family and friends for a cookout to celebrate.

Of course every birthday boy needs the perfect hat. 

 

and the perfect shoes.

Everything was adorable.  Especially the candy display!

Another fantastic cake by the talented Carla Gault.  

And what't a party without a little cake smash?

Happy birthday, Tucker!!!

Congratulations F.A.S.T.

A huge congrats goes out today to the Fayetteville Area Swim Team for a great season! This weekend F.A.S.T. finished off the 2011 season with 2nd place at the RACE League Championship.  This was the best season ever for the F.A.S.T.  Great coaches and great kids. I am so proud of them all!

 Here are a few of our awesome swimmers.

The Coon triple threat.

Our points leader, Miss Kelsey.

Andrew (I'm-all-about-the-ribbons) Dixon.

Grant who moved up from Tadpoles this season to filling in for the 11-12 year-olds relay when the team need him. 

Mermaid Molly who was so persistent for her mom to sign her up to swim Butterfly even when her mom didn't think she was ready.  She proved her mom wrong, and brought home a 3rd place ribbon the first time she competed!

There were lots of new records set this season meaning there will be lots of new names on the record board. Congratulations to all our F.A.S.T. swimmers on an awesome season!  

Hannah Post Prom | Southern Tennessee Senior Photographer

My beautiful Hannah.  I met Hannah through our community theatre.  We were both in a production of Sleeping Beauty last fall, and I quickly fell in love with her.  Since then we have become dear friends, and she has even assisted me at a wedding.  I love this young lady dearly.  It was no surprise to me when she was voted Prom Queen by her classmates.  We met one afternoon after school for a post prom session. I will go ahead and warn you that this is going to be a long post.  So many beautiful images of Hannah.

Of course we had to start off with some wearing the crown.

The nice thing about a post prom session is that we didn't have to worry about messing up the dress.

Hannah is a truly beauitful person.  She's not just a pretty face.  She is good.  She loves God.  She loves her family.  She loves others. 

She has such a kind and gentle spirit.  She is the young woman all mothers pray their daughters grow up to be.

My Molly loves her. I love her.

This fall she will be leaving for college.  She wants to become a nurse.  I was not surprised at all when she told me that was what she wanted to do.  Although, I think she would be a wonderful photographer, I can see her caring for others on a daily basis.  

I am so glad we took the time to have this shoot.  

Hannah, I don't think it is any suprise by now that I love you. You amaze me.  I pray that my daughters will grow to be beautiful young women like you. I feel that I have been so blessed to get to know you.  I am so proud of you.  You are beautiful through and through!

Prom 2011 Mini-sessions | Southern Tennessee Senior Photographer

I should have shared these weeks ago.  Thanks to all my couples who came out for prom mini-sessions.  I knew the exact type  setting I wanted for this year's sessions, and it came together just as I had envisioned it.

My first couple was Coral and Travis.

Followed by friends Hannah and Will (you will see more of Hannah in a later post).

Followed by another Hanna and Will.  What are the chances?!

Alex and Jake.  Such a cute couple!I had trouble choosing just one of theirs to share!

 

Kaytlynn and Tristan.  Love, love, love Kaytlynn's dress!

And last but not least, Sam and Timmy.  You might remember them from last year.

Couples, just a reminder, if you haven't already ordered your prints you need to do so soon.  Thanks so much for coming out.  I had the best time.  I hope you did, too!

Run for Ella 2011.

Once again this year, I am proud to be a sponsor for the Run for Ella.  

I am so blessed to be a part of a community that pulls together to help those in need. This year's event is in memory of a very special young man who I was fortunate to photograph with his brother, Will, a couple years ago. 

Ed touched so many lives in his time here on Earth.  You can read more about his story here. 

Time is running out, so register now.  It's a great family event.  Our entire family will be participcating this year.  Hope to see you there!