Happy Valentines Day!

We just wanted to spread the love today and wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day! So I was a little behind on getting Gideon's 6 month photos done - these are actually at 7 months. Taken in our living room I draped a white backdrop over the couch with the sunlight hitting the opposite wall creating a gorgeous and totally natural soft-box to give these photos such nice lighting. I had to lay totally flat on the floor to get the right angle, and was constantly catching Gideon as he started to fall! It was a challenging 15 minutes of shooting, but man, it was just so much fun! There's no comparison when you are able to get that perfect expression. I just love it! So enjoy these few shots from the day and have a wonderful evening, make sure you show love to those around you today and every day!

Gideon

I'm feeling a bit nostalgic today. Gideon is almost 7 months old now and I've just realized there are no photos of him up here! Well, no time like the present. Here's a couple shots I've taken of him with Steve that I absolutely adore.

Andrea & Dallas: Christmas Portraits

These are long overdue - taken back at the end of November. We had a great little photo shoot at the park, good thing Dallas didn't try to jump in the pond!

Tessa & Marshal

After meeting with Tessa and getting the "low down" on how they were planning their wedding, I knew this was going to be a great day. Talk about details! I wish I could post a hundred pictures here on my blog, there were just so many wonderful things that came together to make for an amazing day: Vintage books, goodie bags for the kids, horseshoes, and so much more! Enjoy these favorites of mine from the day!

Little Haley, only 5 days old!

Isn't she adorable!!! I have never seen a newborn hold her head up like this before, she was totally working it for the camera! We were so excited to welcome Haley into the world, and I am so happy for Matt & Heather, congratulations again!!

Tessa & Mark

Meet Tessa and Mark, a super-fun couple getting married this fall. these two were naturals; did an awesome job and looked great! who would have thought they've barely been in front of a camera before :)







This shoot was bittersweet for me - it was the last one for me this summer since I'm now on maternity leave. Will definitely miss being behind the camera, but having a baby bump makes it difficult to get around during a shoot. Things like getting on the ground for the shot, climbing fences, and all the other fun stuff I get to do as a photographer will just have to wait till this fall!

Meet the Gates!

I think anyone that knows them would agree, Rachel and Lee are wonderful. I've known them for a few years now, but this was the first time I had the pleasure of meeting Lee's family. We took these photos down by the River Park in Chattanooga, it's a really great area and makes me wish we lived a little closer.





This dock was definitely moving while we were out on it - glad I had a firm grip on my camera!

Cohutta/Big Frog Mountain Bike Race

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Senior Portraits | Crystal

Talk about Spunk! I really enjoyed the enthusiasm Crystal brought to this portrait shoot. We had such a beautiful background at the Kilpatrick Springs Farm in Sweetwater Tn, but there were the sharpest little nettles scattered everywhere! I mean these were seriously dangerous. My hand was throbbing hours afterward from touching just one of them. But Crystal braved the ground and looked absolutely beautiful for the photos!

Senior Portraits: Taylor

We headed out to Guthrie Pumpkin Farms for Taylor's senior photos. Love the location and the Guthries are really wonderful people!
Taylor is a highschool Cheerleader and all smiles, it was really a fun shoot. She looked great, and was able to keep from being distracted at the pumpkin farm by all the kids running around, shouting & laughing behind me! Man I wish I had some audio from all the commotion : )