Emberlyn Rae's TWO! | Social Circle, Ga

This doll baby ran all over this yard! Did you notice how red her little cheeks are? Sweet baby, we had such a great time with her and her mommy, daddy and grandma. I photographed her mommy and daddy’s wedding several years ago and have kept in touch with her family. Let’s take a trip down memory lane!! You may remember seeing Emberlyn on the blog last year for her one year session (view it by clicking here) and her sweet newborn session (click here to see it). I just love that I get to do this for my job!

Emberlyn Rae most certainly ran the show during her session - as most two year olds do! She was talking to me so well and literally repeated everything I said. It was the sweetest thing! She loved giving me fist bumps and several times she raised her arms up to me and signaled, with her hands opening and closing, for me to pick her up. She is a sweet heart and it made me feel so loved that she was so comfortable with me.

Jade and Jamie, I am so proud of you guys! Emberlyn is such an incredible little girl and it’s because of you two! She is a ray of sunshine!

Lathaniel + Nora | Social Circle, Ga

I sure have missed this family!! When they arrived at the park, I walked down to help Dallas get her babies out of the car. Lathaniel, just held my hand and we talked while we waited on his mommy to get Nora. Lathaniel is a sweetheart and I’m so grateful for the bonds that I get to have with my little clients.

It was such a hot day but I don’t believe it phased Lathaniel and Nora! I loved running around the park with them. . .Well, mostly Nora. She is so fast! :) Notice her feet in several of her photos! Her sweet little smile and that beautiful curve of her smiley eyes, totally stole me heart!

Lathaniel and Nora are both preemies. When they were born they each weighed over a pound. I know I share this with y’all just about every time I photograph these two but, I just can’t help it. Their story, the story God has written for them, is so incredible. All these beautiful souls, Dallas, Lathaniel and Nora, lived through a very difficult time. I’m sure so many people wonder, why does God allow things that hurt us to happen to us?

Your wounds are evidence of healing.

Not only are your wounds evidence of healing but God has a plan for them. He uses your wounds, the difficult things you’ve experienced, to minister to others HIs truth, His love, and the eternal life He has for us. God has a purpose for the story of your life and so much healing happens when these two collide! I know that this family’s story will help so many. God is so good in that regard.

Happy birthday Lathaniel and Nora!!!

Downtown Monroe | Stubbs Family Session

I love how colorful the Stubbs’ family session is! Oh, and their sweet son Foster!! Goodness, he is so adorable! I met Cody, the dad, at church one day. Our pastor had asked me to photograph baptism day and Cody was there to do the videography. He and I mapped out a plan so we wouldn’t get in each others shots. While we were chatting and getting to know one another, Cody mentioned that he wanted to start doing wedding videography. It was so awesome, because I had a wedding coming up and he was able to book my bride. We worked together at Starrsville Plantation and it went so great! We’ve worked together on other church projects since then.

He always talks about his sweet family, his son Foster and his wife Kaitlyn. I finally got to meet them both for their family session. Monroe has become their new hometown. They moved here a few months ago and it was so fitting to photograph their session here. It was an overcast day, but their smiles and the fun colors of Downtown brightened everything up!!

Also, another fun fact, Kaitlyn’s dad is Jeffery Foster. He was RyAnne’s soccer coach last year and is also running for Supreme Court Judge! During their session, Kaitlyn mentioned that her dad was the judge during the very last case at the old court house in Downtown Monroe. So cool! God sure has intertwined our paths!!

Thank you for letting me photograph your beautiful family, Cody and Kaitlyn!

Emberlyn Rae is ONE!! | Social Circle, Ga. Session

Aww, Emberlyn Rae. . .I seriously can’t get enough of you!! I’ve seen a lot happen in your Mommy and Daddy’s life - all the good things before your sweet face arrived. Their fun engagement, their gorgeous wedding day, I got to photograph them while you were in your mommy’s belly. When you were just a few days old, I got to hold you and document how tiny you were. And now, here you are! It seems like I blinked and you are a year old, eating a cupcake, just like I want to eat a cupcake!!! You are so precious doll!!

Happy One Year of Life Emberlyn!!!

Rocco Koi is TWO! | Social Circle, Ga. Photography Session

He totally melts my heart! Our sweet Rocco Koi is two years old! He isn’t just a ham, he’s so funny too! This past year has flown by with him. He’s grown beyond belief - now wearing a 3T, he towers over all the kids his age. lol When I ask him to smile he gives the hardest, cheesiest, eyes pinched shut, smile you’ve ever seen! It’s the best thing ever!!

He has started potty training and when WE are consistent he does really well. He talks ALL the time when we hide his paci. He calls his sisters RyRy and Liby - it’s the cutest thing! He’s starting to put sentences together. My fave so far is “I love mommy and gaggy!” Oh, and he said, “I love Gegus” (Jesus) the other day and I about fell to the floor - not even kidding, it was so sweet and beautiful! When he sees a baby, he says, “Baby?!” He loves them so much.

When people first meet him they usually say, “Aw, hey sweet girl!” or “your daughter is so beautiful!” It’s okay!! I’m used to it and it doesn’t bother me at all. The hair ain’t going anywhere YET!

This past week has been different for him because his sisters are now back in school. He keeps asking, “RyRy, Liby, sleep? RyRy, Liby home?” He loves them so much! And while I miss his sisters SO very much while they are at school, I’m thankful for the extra time I get to spend with just he and I.

Happy belated birthday Rocco Koi!