MichaelAnn's Newborn Session | Social Circle, Ga.

Isn’t she so perfect, with the cutest little noggin! I just love her profile.

I’ve known Liz, MichaelAnn and Ella’s mom, for about two years now from church and our weekly bible studies over those years and all of the events we do together. I remember, before Ella started school, she would always come to bible study in the mornings with her mom. As soon as they walked through the door, Ella would belt out in her sweet, tiny but big voice, “Hello! I’m here!!” No matter what we were all doing and no matter how invested we were in conversation with one another, we all would turn to Ella and give that sweet baby the warm welcome she commanded from our massive study group. She is so very precious! And, such a sweet big sister, too!

I asked Liz how they came up with MK’s unique name. Michael is her husband, Austin and his dad’s middle name, Ann is Liz’s middle name and Kelli is Liz’s dad’s name. It’s a beautiful mixture of their loved one’s names.

That last photo! Oh, MK is the snuggliest baby girl! While I was rocking her to sleep, Liz snagged that photo of me loving on MK. Thank you Liz! I am so grateful to get to capture moments like these for my close friends!

Sam, Ben and Elizabeth's Valentine's Session | Social Circle, Ga.

I was back in the new studio yesterday with my sweet little friends, Sam, Ben and their sister, Elizabeth! I love these babies and their family so much and it is always fun to get to see them all together!

Can you believe that in my 12 years as a photographer, I have never hosted Valentine’s sessions?! I have always wanted to but I never have. This year I decided to just make it happen! So glad I did because this is seriously the sweetest! Elizebeth totally ran the show over here and gave us some pretty cute poses too! We even did a milk bath session for her and she rocked it!!

Harrison's Family Newborn Session | Social Circle, Ga.

These babies are SO perfect and it’s been the best day evah! My great niece and nephew, HattieMae and Harrison - I am completely in love with them and was so very excited to have their family over to break in my brand new studio space! My niece, Haley, even came over and shot with me for the first time! She is learning the art of photography and it’s been so much fun reconnecting with her!

Harrison was born the day before Thanksgiving! Not what his momma and daddy, Jason and Shanna, had planned! But, what a beautiful surprise and just one more blessing to be thankful for at such a special holiday. One month later and we finally got to do his “newborn” session. Oh gosh. I felt so terrible not getting to do his session sooner. Most newborn sessions are done with the first two weeks of their new life. However, throughout the course of those three weeks someone in my family has been sick or recovering from sickness. Everyone but me! Somehow I was able to completely miss all the sickness - thank you Lord! So finally, here we are after Christmas and now he’s 10lbs 9 ounces!!! He’s such a big boy! And once we finally got him good and milk drunk, Harrison sleep right through his “newborn” session like a champ!!

Now let’s throw is back 22 years! When Trey and I were dating, I remember on Halloween evening, while I was dressed up like an angel and Trey was dressed up like a devil - red face paint and all!, Trey’s sister, Shalayne, came home from the hospital with Jason and that was the day I held him for the very first time. He slept in my arms while we sat on their couch and we loved on him. Now, I’m holding and loving on his babies! Life is so beautiful!

Kylee's Senior Session | Downtown Social Circle, Ga.

A few weeks ago, Kylee and I met in downtown Social Circle to take her senior photographs. She showed up in this gorgeous iridescent dress! It was so perfect for her! We walked all over town finding all the fun little nooks! I asked her momma, Wendy, if she would like to write something up for her to share here on the blog. . .

Dear Kylee,

From the time you were born, we’ve joked that you and your sister are 10 years apart because God has a sense of humor, but in truth, we have loved having two nearly “only children”.

From the beginning, you were a happy, creative, and out-going child. We have enjoyed watching you grow into the confident young lady you are today. Not influenced by peer-pressure, name-brands, or popularity, you love the way Jesus loved. You are independent and responsible. We’ve been amazed by your decisions to try new things such as drama and flag corps, and we’ve been impressed by the work you put in to become successful at them.

As you continue to write your story at SCAD, your love of period clothing, sewing, musicals, drama, and costuming will take you far, maybe all the way to the stars. We want you know that we will be proud of you no matter where you land, because of who you are, not what you do!

Love, Mom and Dad

Morris Family | Social Circle, Ga.

My sweet friend, Carmen, and her family, Rick and Noah, came over for a mini session. It was their FIRST session since their wedding photographs!!! This is their very, very first family photography session y’all!! What an honor to get to take these for them!

I’ve known Carmen for about three years now. We go to church together, do women’s ministry together, Bible study together and we do LIFE together! She is an incredible momma! She loves BIG and is so faithful to the Lord. I love her and I’m so very thankful for all that I learn from her!