Stewart is 5! - Southern Tennessee Child Photographer

Since I never did portraits of Elizabeth and Stewart last summer when they turned 8 and 4, I have been determined to have a photo shoot with each of them this summer.  Elizabeth and I were planning a country shoot for her yesterday, but it rained and rained.  Since I was planning an urban shoot for Stewart we switched up things a little.  We were ready to go when Chris got home from work.  He assured us that it was not raining in town.  Well, it is summer time, and things can quickly change! It was raining when we got there, so I knew there was no way I could use the spot I had planned on using.  We had to find somewhere with some cover.  I knew just the spot, and it would be special because I had not used it in a long while!

I had promised him he could have the lollipop, and once I gave it to him there was no taking it away!

Luckily, I knew of another spot with some cover, so we weren't limited to just one location.

And whatta ya know?  It stopped raining.! We even saw a beautiful rainbow that Stewart wanted to see if we could find the end of.  Love that boy!

And I even found a new red door to use! 

We had the best time! I loved the one-on-one time with my little guy.  I still cannot believe he is about to start Kindergarten! When I look at these photos of him I see what a big boy he really is!

Allie's Spring Recital - Southern Tennessee Child Photographer

I was going back through some sessions and realized I never shared Allie's session from this spring.  Allie is one of Molly's best friends.  My dear friend, Lana, asked me if I would take some photos of Allie in her recital ballet costume.  So we met one day during Spring Break.

I had to get lots of detail shots of Allie's costume. 

Love the ballet bun. 

Talented little hands and feet. 

We made arrangements to use the stage at our local museum. 

Isn't she a cutie?!

Lana is a very talented dancer and has taught dance for years.  She even owned her own studio a few years back.  She has decided to hang up her ballet slippers and wanted some special photos of her and Allie together. 

This was one of Lana's favorites.

And this was one of mine.

Before we left, we did a few outside in front of the gate. This is also a favorite. 

Allie's recital is now a memory, and I hope these photos serve as reminders of this special time in her life for years to come. 

Run for Ella 2010.

I am very happy to be a sponsor for the Run for Ella once again this year.

This is a wonderful event, and I am so glad that it is becoming at annual event benefiting a child in our community who is facing a difficult time.  Ella is truly an inspiration to all who meet her.  If you don't know Ella's story you can read it here. I was so fortunate to get to photograph Ella and her sisters, Mia and Sophie this spring. They are the sweetest girls.

Ella has amazed us all.  She brought our community together last spring/summer like nothing I have ever seen before.  I truly believe she is still with us because of the prayers said on her behalf.  That and because she still has so much to teach us.

Ella's mom, Sara, is as much as an inspiration as Sara.  We all read her daily posts last year while Ella was in the hospital and rehab.  She encouraged us all with her faith.  I love Sara.  She is a beautiful person and mom.

Even though I don't personally know Jules.  I am thankful to be part of an event that will help her and her family as she recovers from her injuries. Please join us on June 12.  It is a great family event.  Don't worry if you're not a runner! There will be lots of non-runners participating.  Last year Molly and Elizabeth even participated.  Much of the course is more suited to hiking than running.  You can do it!  

Easter Mini-sessions - Cole.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my job? I mean I get to hangout with sweethearts like Cole on a regular basis!

2-year-olds can be challenging to photograph.  They can also be extra, extra fun to photograph!

And they are also oh so precious...

 

So happy to have Cole as my new friend. :-)