Maternity | Candace

This pretty little mama-to-be will be expecting her bundle of joy any minute now!  Literally!  So exciting.  I have known Candace since high school & over the years I have gotten to know her family.  They're all such a sweet & fun bunch!  This is Zach & Candace's first child together.  The joy and excitement definitely shows!  Big sister, Chloe, is just as excited!  I met Candace, her husband, & his daughter at Lake James State Park for this session.  Ah, I am just so thankful to live in SUCH a beautiful area!  I can't get over it, & I can't get over these images!  Enjoy!

Newborn | Stella

When I arrived at baby Stella's home, her parents probably thought I was moving in!  I had our truck full of props because you never know what you may decide to use!  Stella slept the entire time of our session.  Newborn sessions aren't always rainbows & butterflies, but Stella rocked hers!  We had her model of a big sister, Ivy, get in some of the shots as well.  Of course, I knew Ivy wouldn't say no!  She loves having her picture taken.  She always does so well at looking at the camera & posing.  Ivy can help us train Ms. Stella to do the same ;)  Big sister was such a big help to her mom & I during our time.  I just can not get over these beautiful girls!  Enjoy!!

Stella's grin!  Ah, melt.my.heart.

If I would have known that I wouldn't have woken Stella up, I would have squealed when she smiled while sleeping!  It was adorable.  I really got super lucky with all of her little grins!

And just because I had to snap a few pictures of Stella's big sister - here's the gorgeous Ms. Ivy!

Bridals | Kayla

Towards the end of the Summer, I was able to photograph my very first bridal session!  I was so excited!  I knew the bride-to-be was going to knock it out of the park because she was gorgeous, sweet as can be, & up for anything!  I was so thrilled (like a kid on Christmas morning!) to finally share some images once she tied the knot two weeks ago.  Kayla, can you believe you have been a wife for TWO weeks already!?  I can't!

#thankfulthursday

Wow.  That's all I can say!  I just realized that my Facebook page hit over 500 likes this week!  It may not seem like a lot to some, but that is a huge (say it like Donald Trump!) number to me!  I seriously can not thank yall (yes, I am from the South & will always say that) enough.  I can't thank God enough!  This whole process has amazed me.  I am still growing & learning, & I never want to stop doing so.  Each session that I do is completely different from any previous session.  I learn something new about you & myself.  I have always had the creative bug in me, whether it be crafting, decorating, or taking pictures.  I love creating things & I love giving, so with this little photography business of mine, I am able to do both!  It's a blessing to give images to someone that they love & appreciate.  I am my own worst critic.  Isn't that usually how it goes?  So it seriously warms my heart to see someone get excited about pictures that I took of them!  Thank you ALL so much for putting your time & faith into me!

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Madison turns two!

Oh sweet little Madison recently turned two!  She is so full of life at such a young age already.  She is so sweet & so much fun!  Her party was a barn yard theme.  If you know her family, then you know the theme fit them like a glove!  We took her pictures at a local barn.  She had so much fun playing with her animals & tractor!

Three generations!