Santa Mini-Sessions 2011 Jackson | Middle Tennessee Child Photographer

Another on of my favorite kiddos.  This makes the third year I have done Jackson's Christmas photos. The first time he was brand new.

Now look how big he is!

Jackson was not too sure about Santa.

In fact at first he was pretty sure he did not like Santa.

But Santa is a Jolly Old Elf, and he worked hard to make Jackson his friend.  Soon they were spotting reindeer.

And peeking through gates.

In the end they were friends.

Merry Christmas, Jackson!

Santa Mini-Sessions 2011 Kaylee & Connor | Southern Tennessee Child Photographer

Next up is two of my favorite kiddos.  Kaylee and Connor.

Connor had grown so much since his 6-month session this summer.  You never know about this age, but he wasn't frightened at all by Santa.

In fact, he was very curious.  Yes, it is real!

This was one of my favorites of the day.

Kaylee wasn't too sure about Santa in the beginning.  She did tell him that she would like for him to bring her a cash register.  She told him the most important thing of all.  That her mommy would like some jewelry!  I never thought about trying that!

Before she left she came back to give Santa a big hug.

Kaylee, I hope you get that cash register you're hoping for.  I bet Santa remembers your mommy, too!

Santa Mini-Sessions 2011 Jackie & Nathan | Middle Tennessee Child Photographer

Next to visit Santa were Molly and Stewart's classmates and friends, Jackie and Nathan. 

Jackie was so pretty in her new dress. She was surprised when Santa called her by name!

Nathan asked Santa if he was the "real" Santa.  A tug on his beard was proof enough I do believe.

Just a few without Santa.

Saying good-bye.

I'm so glad I got to share in their visit with Santa this year.  Hope you two get everything on your list!

Santa Mini-Sessions 2011 Charli Ann & Josi | Middle Tennessee Child Photographer

Oh what fun Santa mini-sessions were! I am so glad I decided to do these this year!  What a treat it was to get to see all the little ones visit Santa with their lists.  They were all so precious.  I have several to share, so I am planning to post one per day.

Charli Ann and Josi were the first to visit Santa at the barn this year.

I just love these girls.  They are simply precious.  

Charli Ann giving Santa a big hug.  Love it!

I just love this one of Josi whispering in Santa's ear. 

Their mom had asked if it would be ok to bring their dog, Molly.  I said of course!  Santa brings goodies to puppies, too!

After the girls had spent plenty of time with Santa, we did a few of just them.

And just a candid one of the girls playing with Molly.

Oh what fun we had that day.  This was just the beginning!  Check back tomorrow for another Santa session.

Halloween Mini-sessions - Rachel, Kate and Caleb | Southern Tennessee Child Photographer

I don't know about the rest of you, but Halloween is a big deal at the Barnes house.  We always have a photo shoot before we head out for trick-or-treating.  This year I decided to have Halloween mini-sessions and I had several cute spooks to come to my house for them Saturday afternoon. It was so much fun, I am already thinking about what I can do for next year's sessions!

First we had Rapunzel.

Isn't she beautiful in this magical forest?

Next we had a Mardi Gras Queen.

She too was beautiful in the Magical Forest.

Last but not least....  

Na na na na... BATMAN!

I couldn't resist putting together a storyboard.

And for your viewing pleasure...

Be on the lookout for Harry and Hermione!