Surprise visit from Santa | Southern Middle Tennessee Child Photographer

Sunday afternoon I had a session scheduled at the barn and since I was going to be there anyway, I thought it would be a good time to have a little Christmas shoot with our kiddos.  I don’t seem to ever take photos of them anymore, so I thought it would be a good idea to actually schedule a shoot. We  We had been there for just a few minutes when guess who arrived?!

The kids were so excited! Stewart quickly sat down beside him and starting telling him what he wanted for Christmas.  Surprisingly, he only had two things on his list!

 Next it was Molly’s turn.  Her list was a little longer! ;-)

 Miss Elizabeth waited patiently, but when it was her turn she went right to it.  She wasted no time telling Santa what she hoped to find under the tree Christmas morning.

My friend Chris who is also a photographer always has Santa sessions at his house and we go there to visit Santa.  With building a new house, Chris decided things were just too hectic this year and didn’t have Santa sessions.  We didn’t know how or when we were going to get to see him.  I guess Santa knew of our dilemma because he came to see us. Before he left he told the kids that Jasper our elf would soon be arriving to watch them until Christmas.  Stewart promised to leave some cookies and milk for Santa and apples and carrots for his reindeer.

What a magical afternoon!  The kids were buzzing about Santa’s visit the rest of the afternoon, and they can’t wait for Jasper to arrive!

And just a little advanced notice... I do plan to have Santa sessions next year at the barn!

Ben, Maecy and Katy | Southern Tennessee Child Photographer

Horrible.  Just horrible.  That is what I am as of late when it comes to blogging sessions.  I guess it is because I am busy, busy, editing!  I still have lots of sessions from back in the summer that I have failed to post, but I promise to try to get them on here as quickly as I can.  

This summer I met Ben, Maecy and Katy.

Three beautiful and fun kiddos!  I should also mention talented.  Ben is taking fiddle lessons and Maecy is taking guitar lessons. 

We met at The Tolley House Bed and Breakfast in historic Lynchburg for our shoot.  We had the place to ourselves, and I must say it is beautiful. 

After a clothing change, we walked down to an old barn at the edge of the property. 

I just love red barns and barefoot kiddos!

And that my friends was my afternoon with Ben, Maecy and Katy!

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!

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!