The Arrick Family | Franklin Tennessee Family Photographer

It's not always a good thing to be related to a photographer.  Unfortunately, family sometimes has to wait a little longer than others, well because they are family.  They love us anyway and are more forgiving.  So with that, here is a semi-recent session of my sister and brother-in-law and kiddos.

We started out at their home and then made our way to a greenway where my sister and brother-in-law like to run. Here is my favorite of the kiddos.

The boys. Andy & Sam.

And Miss Anna.

I love this one of Amy laughing,

but this one is my absolute favorite of the Amy and Steve.

Before the train got there we did these.

After playing on the train tracks, we headed back to their house.  We had to take a few in front of the house.  Always a favorite of mine.

Steve and Sam were going to a Titans game that night, so while everyone else was in the house, Sam and I slipped outside for a few of him in his jersey.  Just a little surprise for mom and dad. :-)

This session ended like I wish all sessions did, a delicious meal and birthday cake!  It was like a surprise party for me!

Words that make me smile.

This profession has brought some very special people into my life.  People that otherwise I might not have ever known, I now call friends. When I began this journey I really had no idea how much impact the comments of my clients would have on me.  There is nothing like getting a sweet email, text or note from someone telling me what their photos mean to them.  

I don't set out to just snap a picture like can be taken in any chain portrait studio.  That's not me.  That's not what I set out to do.  These are moments that will never happen again.  This day.  This moment.  It cannot be repeated.  Every day is different and a gift in itself.  

I featured Cooper on here a few days ago.  He's about to become a big brother in just a few short days. It's never going to be just Cooper again.  He's going to have a little sister.

After I posted this photo on Facebook,  I received a text from his mom. 

I LOVE the new pic you put on Facebook! I almost cried when I saw it!! I am so glad we did these! I wanted some of just the two of us! Thanks so much!! You're the best!

These photos. These moments.  They are important to Cooper's mommy.  I'm so thankful and honored that she trusted them to me.  And I cannot wait to meet his baby sister!

Baby Kate | Nashville Middle Tennessee Newborn Photographer

I have been trying to get caught up on sharing recent sessions.  I am so far behind. I am trying to do better though.  When I started looking back to see which sessions I still needed to share, I couldn't believe that I failed to share Baby Kate's newborn session.  

Kate's mom was given a newborn session gift certificate as a shower gift, and I had been eagerly awaiting for her to arrive so I could visit her.  I made the drive up to Franklin one morning after dropping the kiddos at school, and spent the rest of the morning with Sweet Kate, her parents and grandma.

I brought along some hats of my own, but she had this beautiful matching blanket and hat that someone had made for her.  So we just had to use it.

Have you ever in your life seen anything more precious than this.  That sweet little smile.  Just melts my heart!

Looks like she knows a secret!

How precious is that little foot hanging over the side of the basket.  Love!

Talking to Mommy. In newborn sessions we take lots of breaks. Some of my favorite shots are taken during break time.

Love this one of three generations.

This one was Kate's dad's idea.  Pretty good idea I have to say.

I had so much fun this morning!  I got to love on Baby Kate, and I got to eat lunch with my sister-in-law at one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Franklin.  A win-win!  In all honestly, I would have been happy to just spend the entire day with sweet Kate.  

The Pendergrass Family | Southern Tennessee Family Photographer

What better Mother's Day gift for a wonderful mother and grandmother than a family photo session?  That is just what Mrs. Jane received for Mother's Day this year.  We got together for our shoot one beautiful Sunday afternoon.  Everyone put on their Sunday best and we headed for the cow pasture.  Where else?!

I love this one of the grandkiddos.  So sweet.

Justin and family.

Jackie and family.

Sweet Lily.  Such a precious girl.

My favorite of Jake.  

Luke, oh, Luke.  Just about the cutest thing I have ever seen.  

Beautiful Kayla.  I could shoot her all day.

Sweet AnnaKate.

 

One last family favorite.

This is such a sweet family, and I was so glad to get to spend the afternoon with them.  

I am very behind in posting sessions and plan to share a lot more this week, so come back soon!

New Beginnings | Southern Tennessee Family Photographer

Now that the Christmas rush is over and here we are on the last day of the first month of the new year. Wow.  Isn't that just crazy?  Do we still call it a new year 31 days into it?  Well, it still feels like a new year to me.  I love the beginning of new year.  I feel like it is somewhat a blank slate and I get to start all over again.  The past is not necessarily forgotten, but the future feels full of promise.  That is how I feel when I look at the photos from this session. 

Dawn contacted me in the fall to schedule a session of her new family.  She and Brad were recently married and are in the process of blending their new family together. We met at the beautiful Green Haven Creek Bed & Breakfast one afternoon after school.  Dawn had scoped it out and gotten permission for us to use the grounds. It was the perfect setting for this new family.

I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to see Dawn so very happy.  She certainly deserves it.

This is one of my favorites.  Maybe my very favorite.  It just makes me smile.

And their  kiddos.  Talk about sweetness.

 

 Baylee, Aubrey and Dylan.  The girls could be models, 

and Dylan... well they don't come much cuter than him!

Such a sweet family.

I just couldn't resist a shot of the boots!

This tree was just too awesome not to use.  I love this.

What a wonderful way to spend my afternoon.  With a very special "new" family.  I am so glad that Dawn and Brad have found each other.  They have such a beautiful family and I wish them a long and happy life together.