1.  This family was a total JOY!!  Can I let you in on a little secret?  I smiled NON STOP while editing this session.  I looked like the Joker.  No joke.

2.  Karen wanted fields and I don’t think we could have had a more perfect location!  I wish the wildflowers bloomed all year.  I had a few best behaved awards at this session.  A certain 5 and 3 year old get them.  Not only were they well behaved… they are so photogenic!   GUSH!  I think the eyelashes on 3 year old Grayson should be outlawed for boys.  It’s just not fair!  ;-)

3.   Greg and Karen were so patient and loving throughout the entire afternoon.   I cannot stress how wonderful they were to work with.  I may swoon from the sweetness of this entire session.  It’s definitely a fav.

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1.  Oh, we had so much fun!  I am getting all nostalgic here b/c 10 years ago(yes, I’m old,) I was where Jenni is right now.  Two pistol pete brothers, stealing more of my heart every day.   These two stole a piece of mine as well.   They were so good for me and made ME laugh!   We spent quite a bit of time looking for Tick Tock Croc.  We almost found him.

2.  I LOVE what Jenni picked for wardrobe!!  Take note future clients…these color schemes photograph very well.   Mini Boden in an excellent clothing resource for photographs.

3.  I was so impressed with Paul(dad.)  He was patient and showed up ready to have fun.  Dad’s, that’s the way it should be!!   I hope you love these as much as I do Jenni!!

1.  Christina is about to graduate from ACA!  I know that makes her mama want to cry!  She shared with me that she actually likes school(gasp) and I shared back that I did too!  (really?)  I would seriously love to go back in time and spend a week in high school  :-)  If I do, can I trade my hair for hers?  And, can I take that lavender top?

2.   Shooting Seniors is so much fun!  Especially the little slip of a thing below.   Her smile is the kind that totally lights up her entire face.  It’s an eye smile.  We hit several “hot spots”  in Wetumpka for her session.  It was quite the work out and I loved it!

3.  I was sad to see this one end.  I think we both could have kept on shooting if it wasn’t for that durn sunset.  But, sunset light we did have…  Best wishes to you next year, Christina!  I will get to keep up with you through your lovely mama and brother!  I hope you guys enjoy the preview!

1.   About a month ago, I put my feelers out(yes, that’s right…feelers) for a family who was expecting a baby soon.  I needed a “model” family.  I had another photographer driving in from Far Far Away(well…not too far) to mentor with me.  I seriously could not have chosen a sweeter, cuter, more precious family!   Young, fresh, happy, in love, one was a rock star…and so on and so forth.   I unofficially met Sarah and Jason when I was working out at Shakespeare and saw her running the stairs at 9 months preg.  The girl has got it going on!!  Jason is a musician and…that is just a perk.  I got to hear him play for his baby and…whoa…melt my heart!

2.  This baby, oh..this baby.  He was an ANGEL!  He slept and nodded his little head, “yes” every time I moved him.  ;-)  That hair and that dimple!!  ♥♥♥♥♥♥

3.   Photographer J and I had so much fun together with this crew!  If you are interested in mentoring with me and live over 2 hours away, shoot me an email!!

XOXOXO!

p.s.  For this session, I tried out a new b/w action for a friend who is possibly going to release it to sell.  She is a studio light photog, so mine probably looks a little different.  I hope I did her justice, she is amazing!!   Check out her work and prepare to drool.  http://minnaburgess.com/baby/

1.  It has been BABY TIME at AHP lately…and I LOVE the babies!  Little Anna is growing up so fast and seriously, cuter than ever!!   Her eyes are huge, brown and sparkletwinkly.  That sounds cheese ball, but it’s oh, so true!   You know…when you see a smile in someone’s eyes…she’s got it!

2.  We had a little chill in the air for her session but she was smiley and happy.  Her mom says she is like that all the time.   I knew I was getting great shots when I felt myself melt every time I hit the shutter!!   I love chubby baby, now!  I had a new bonnet I wanted to try and it looked SO ADORABLE on her!  Love!!

3.  I also got to see her gorgeous older sister with the best hair ever.  She is always sweet and helpful!  ♥♥♥♥♥

1.  I don’t always get around to sharing mini sessions on my blog, but I had to share this one!  Adoption is one of those things I want to shout about.  I have never adopted a child, but I feel like part of my heart is destined to tell their story.  I want to photograph the love.  I want to cry with the parents when they share their journey with me.

2.  Lilah, oh sweet girl.  Your parents saved you.  I’m not really sure who saved whom, though, because I saw a renewing of spirit in the eyes of your mama and daddy.  It’s total joy.  Can I cry now?

3.  I think my kids want to adopt Lilah from Amy and Dennis.  I hope that’s okay.  Seriously, we had a blast together.  L was perfect for me.  We didn’t even need gummies!  That’s unheard of for a 2 year old, ha!!  Not that it matters, but, is this baby not GORGEOUS!!  I mean, drop dead GORGEOUS?????!!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s.  Her mama made her heirloom dress.  You have my adoration.  Icouldnever.

1.  Simply Baby Session here!  7 months ago,  I was blessed to shoot Brewer’s newborn session.  He was so laid back and easy!  He was just as precious as I remembered him to be!   I LOVE his lips!! LOVE THEM!

2.  Right after our shoot, this little guy entered the hospital for Pneumonia.  :-(  Thankfully, he is now recovering at home and doing much better.   I hope these give mama a little “pick me up,” after such a tough week.

3.  We were so excited to get to use the Alley Ballroom for Brewer’s session.  The light in there is makes my heart hum.  I think I got some pretty adorable shots of big bro, Baylor, also.  He is a HOOT!

1. This is another family that I love!  I got to photograph them back in the Fall when little Tripp was in mama’s belly just barely showing himself.  :-)   Now he is here and everyone is in LOVE!

2.  He was the tiniest little thing at around 6lbs and he was soooo good for me!  I don’t think he cried the whole time I was there.   One thing I noticed about this little guy was his long fingers.  Ashley joked that Bryant was pumped b/c he would be able to palm a basketball, LOL!   Bryant reminds me of someone…davidhilyer.   Big sis is smitten and loves to hold and snuggle with her baby.  I love her smile…and her serious face…and her sweet face…

3.  While Ashley and I were chatting, I got to hear the story of how she and Bryant “got together.”  It’s a “friends to much more” story.  My favorite kind!  They were BFF’s in high school who always made fun of the other’s boyfriend/girlfriend.   Well, doesn’t that sound a little convenient.  After college,  A wanted to set up B with a friend of hers.  She hadn’t seen B in a while and when she did,  she was all, “whoa!”  **insert “Whatta Man” by Salt ‘N’ Pepa**  The rest is history and they have two beautiful kiddos to show for it!  I love those kinds of stories.  I actually think I’ll get her to tell it to me again one day.  I am a romantic, so sue me.

1.  This session was actually scheduled to happen early Fall of last year but life got in the way!  I am so happy we were able to get together on a beautiful March day!  A beautiful WINDY March day.  Wind is never a bad thing when you have a stunner on your hands!

2.  Brittany was such a chipper little thing…I ♥ chipper little things.  She totally reminded me of myself at that age.    She had a positive spirit that I’m sure you can see showcased in these photos.  I loved her hair and the little sprinkle of freckles across her nose!  FRECKLELOVERHERE!

3.  Her mom wanted to incorporate her little(but not so little) brother in some of her photos.  One of the things this fam loves to do together is fish!  So…we fished!  I love the bond that Brittany and Jonathon share.  They actually LIKE each other.  Write that down.  Can they come over to my house and teach my kids how to do that?  I pay well.  ;-)  Enjoy the large share, I love all these images so much!!

1.  This is the best job ever.  Why?  I get to meet awesome families like this one.  I won’t hold it against them that they are Ole Miss fans.  It’s where mom and dad met.  These kids were SO fun and well behaved.  Every time I would take the kiddos off for a few snaps, we would come back and catch mom and dad loving on each other.  Can I tell you that made my day!  So sweet!

2.  Mom, Ashley, shared with me that Scott(daddy/hubby) was diagnosed with Lymphoma 3 years ago and is now the picture of health!!  Her words.  Our God is great!  I didn’t realize this at their session, but Scott is an Oncologist.  I know there must be a slew of folks out there that love him.  I got a bit emotional editing these to think of how their lives have changed in 3 years.

3.  Okay, I am just going to be honest here.  These kids are gorgeous.  I am worried about them as teenagers because Scott and Ashley are going to have to bar the door!!  They both have the sweetest personalities, too.  It was a great day!!