Will's Baptism

The image above! Y’all it just gets me! While photographing these events for our church, although, they are all in the same baptismal, it’s never the same! Each person that steps in that water and publicly declares they are a follower of their Savior, they each have their own story. God will use them each in different ways to be a light in this dark world. Will, your face says it all baby. Your excitement for your Lord and Savior is so beautiful. I cannot wait to see how God uses you to further His Kingdom.

To his parents, you guys totally ROCK! I don’t know you guys very well but, THIS says so much about how you are raising your son. Thank you both for being a positive role model to us!

This was our first baptism since getting out of quarantine. If you missed it, THIS was our baptism just before quarantine! WHOA! The Holy Spirit was ALL over the place! In fact, every time our community comes together, I feel it!

Today, Pastor Nathan was preaching about COMMUNITY! He said,

- Community is a place to be KNOWN and to know others.
- Community is a place to be LOVED and to love others.
- Community is a place to be SERVED and to serve others.
- Community is a place to be CELEBRATED and to celebrate others.

When we confess our sins to God and to one another, in community, WE ARE HEALED!!!

It’s lonely and difficult to do things by ourselves. We need our family, our Biblical community, to feel loved, served, known and celebrated in order to experience God’s Freedom.

Today’s service really spoke to me and I hope you are feeling the importance of your community.

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work. . .A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Arlee Rose's Nine Month Session | Social Circle, Ga.

What a doll baby!!! Isn’t she so precious? I met the Green family at our cute little park here in downtown Social Circle for their updated family session and to celebrate Miss Arlee Rose’s nine month’s of life here on earth.

Arlee was being stingy with her smiles, so her daddy stood behind me and played a fun game of peek-a-boo with her. That got her! Oh and aren’t her blue eyes just stunning?! Arlee is so perfect! I loved the time I got to spend with Ashley, Aaron and Miss Arlee Rose! It’s always a please photographing this family!

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!!!

HattieMae's One Year Milk Bath Session | Social Circle, Ga.

Hello Sunshine!! This is my AH-dorable GREAT niece, HattieMae! Yesterday, I got to photograph her one year session, on her actual birthday! She totally hammed-it-UP, too!! Those curls! Those rolls! That precious smile!!

She started off posing and as we started reacting with all of our oh’s and ahh’s, she then decided to take a phone call (with her “hand Phone”)! Right in the middle of her shoot! So sassy-adorable! HattieMae will keep a stern look on her face but when she smiles, it brightens up life! It’s seriously the best!

HattieMae, I’m so thankful that we got to celebrate your life yesterday! We sure do love you bunches and we’re so thankful for all the joy you bring us and our family.
Happy birthday doll baby!!