Brotherly Love

I had the opportunity last week to photograph two of the cutest kids ever, Jacob (the big one) and Joshua. These boys are the spitting image of each other, just several years apart. Their personalities could not be more different though, Jake is quiet and reserved while Josh is super active and rambunctious. I met these kids several years ago after I began working at Lancaster where their mom Kim is the director of the Early Learning Center. Since that time, this family has blessed my life in so many ways. It is only thanks to Kim, her unending praise and promotion that I have been able to get on my feet as a professional photographer. She and her family are some of the most gracious faithful people I have ever met and I truly hope that she knows how deeply she touches people just by being in their lives. Thanks Kim, for giving me the opportunity to step into your life and capture the love, laughter, and fun that embodies your children.

Babies Branyan

Last week I gave a little sneak peek of this shoot. I photographed these three adorable children at their home last weekend to capture the excitement and joy that the birth of the youngest has brought to this family. Welcome to the world sweet Quinn! Congratulations Russ and Jill, and thanks for allowing me and my camera to invade your home for the day! Can't wait to do it again wednesday!! :D Enjoy these favorites from the kid's shoot, more to come soon from their upcoming family shoot.

My favorite time of year.

So as photography season heats up like nobody's business, I seem to have been oblivious to the fantastic season this has turned out to be. Back when fall began I was sure that all the world's water had condensed above Middle Tennessee and was destined to pour on us until we needed boats rather than cars to get around. However, it seems that in my haste to stay busy with my little photography business as well as immerse myself in student teaching I have forgotten to enjoy the weather! I love fall, typically this is my FAVORITE time of year. Specifically because the mosquitoes are dead but I can't yet see my breath, also - I can stand to be outside without being in either my underwear or my north face coat. So I'm vowing now to enjoy what's left of fall. If you need me, I'll be outside. Thank you very much.



Oh, and some of my favorite from several recent shoots that give me that little fuzzy feeling, hope they do the same for you.

FIRST OFF - MaKhalia and Brandon. Two adorable siblings, Brandon is five and all boy - he and Gunnar play football together. MaKhalia is a gorgeous well mannered young woman, I was so impressed with her! This is the sweetest family, more to come of them soon!







SWEET BOYS - These next images are from a shoot I did with good friend of mine and her family. This was such a fun day at the park and her boys were such good sports, what cuties! Thanks Mandy for spending your day with me and my crazy brood I had a blast!















LOVELY DAY - This is Heather and George, recently engaged and planning a Spring Wedding. First off, they are both wonderful people and it was such a pleasure to have the opportunity to spend the afternoon with them and get to see their adoration for each other. I am so excited for them as they plan their wedding and their life together, I can't wait to photograph their wedding day - Thank you Heather and George for allowing me to be a part of this experience!















WELCOME BABY QUINN! This is Quinn and her brother Cash and sister Kylie - the children of one of my dearest friends. These are just the first few that I have edited so there are lots more favorites to come on this shoot I'm sure! Everything was perfect about this shoot, the day, the location, the beautiful and adorable children! And what's even better is I have a family shoot with them coming up in another two weeks.









I promise I will do better with keeping this thing up to date...I need a secretary!

Puppy Sisters

So....I just had to share a few of my precious puppies that I snapped in the backyard. The baby one is getting bigger! :D