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!!

COLLANS SIX MONTH SESSION | SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA.

I was there to see this sweet baby girl into the world and here we are six months later and she is more adorable than I can even handle! Her smile takes my breath away and brings tears to my eyes because it so pure and lovely. This morning Collans came to my studio for my second session ever in this new space! I had this dreamy session in mind and was so very excited to see it come to life!

Valentine’s Day is one of my fave holidays! It’s also my birthday month and that makes it my Holly-day month! My Memaw always made it so special for me. So, anything with pink, white and red is my fave! This beautiful girl made it perfect with her beautiful blue eyes and smile!

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

CHRISTMAS PLAY AT CHURCH AT THE GROVE | SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA.

Can we do Christmas plays with all the babes every month???? My goodness, I am so proud of all the children that participated in our play this year! It was such a fun performance to watch and I know it touched the hearts of the audience too!

My sweet Rocco and Olivia had a hard time getting on the stage for their performances. Eek. Right before they went on, Olivia came to me crying and scared with her little lip quivering. Poor baby. We sat down for a moment and we discussed our study from the night before. I asked her what Immanuel meant. She looked up at me with those big blue eyes, filled with tears and replied, “God with us.” We took some time to pray and I walked her back to her class. She just needed a little confidence boost and her sweet friend Bridgette held her hand. Rocco on the other hand, didn’t make it up there!! But, we will work on breaking him out of his shell! RyAnne and her friend’s, Magan and Alissa, were there helping all the children make their way on and off the stage. I love how these ladies want to serve any way they can in their community!

I love that during their worship people were actually worshiping!! During the end of our service we honored our sweet children’s director, Taylor. She is being called in a different direction and this will be her last month as our director. I am so sad to see her step down and I can’t wait to see where God leads her next! She had the kids step back up on the stage and take a bow! I loved watching all the babes run back to their family in the audience and get loved on!! It was the sweetest!