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Sweet, precious babies just make me smile!  This little family is simply beautiful and filled with love.  Just being in their house for only a couple of hours was enough to know that nothing else is as important as their family.  God bless them on this new chapter of their lives.   This is my first session with people I didn't know previous to the session!  Yay!  Thanks so much to the Irick's for opening up their home to me and for letting me snuggle their precious baby.   Here's Miss Dolly and her beautiful parents… This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License .

Here's to five years!   When Ashley asked me to do this session, I accepted immediately, of course; however, I soon started having a small panic attack.  Her idea was to do the exact same poses that were captured at their wedding five years ago, wedding dress and all, with their little girl Lexie.  The problem was that Anglen Photography took those original wedding photos.  They aren't local anymore, but I used their services for my wedding as well, so I know just how amazing AP's work is and I would never consider myself anywhere near their talent or expertise.  Thus, the small panic attack.  I knew I couldn't replicate the exact images that Ashley loves so much, but once all the images were uploaded, I embraced this challenge as a way of finding my own style.  So, instead of having the exact same images, I hope that Ashley and Jessie see this collection as a sort of updated representation inspired by the originals.  I'm honored that Ash...

This little guy has been growing!  Our session was so much fun, and Brody was his typical, adorable self.  I noticed he is making many more noises now, and he especially likes to give love to his momma and daddy.  What a sweetie pie!  Now, we'll have to start planning for the -BIG- photo shoot to celebrate his first birthday.  My goodness, how time flies!  I've so enjoyed watching Brody grow.   We scheduled our photo session at a new place in town:  The Laurels Pumpkin Barn.  This place is truly magical, especially at night with twinkling lights glowing through small openings in the barn.  The family owned business is a labor of love as they have completely renovated their old barn into a family-friendly location where you can have a great afternoon of choosing just the right pumpkin.  They have plenty of pumpkins, too, by the way.  In fact, they have over 40 different varieties beautifully displayed to make choosing just one...

This quiet, mysterious young man doesn't have his photo taken that often.  In fact, I'm not sure he felt comfortable even smiling for me.  Luckily, smile or no smile, this guy's solemn face speaks volumes. Jacob was able to bring emotion to these photos without having to put much effort into the task.  That's a good model, folks!   Jacob is busy helping his football team stack up wins this season.  Beyond the field, he has the potential to go places I don't even think he has imagined just yet. Best of luck to this young man during his senior year! This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License .

Is there anything more precious than a newborn?  If there is, then I haven't found it yet.  Even though Lane was not too happy to have his pictures taken, he was super cuddly and adorable.  The upside to little Lane's fussiness was that I was able to get plenty pictures of baby and Momma.  Looking back at Izzy's newborn photos, whether taken professionally or just snapped by anyone, there isn't too many of just Izzy and me, so I am glad to be able to give Julie what I wish I had.   As mothers, we tend to be behind the camera too much!  It's time we get in front of the camera so that our babies remember us being there, too!   Julie and Ned are proud parents to twins Hannah and Jackson, and now with the addition of Lane, I'm sure their hands and their house are even more full of love.  Congrats to the Smiths!    Here's Lane Tipton... This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommerc...

The bad part about this photo session is the reminder of how old I'm getting.  I've known this young man since the days of Maloney Baloney and even before then, which doesn't say much to some, but to me, it screams of the MANY years that have gone by.  To be able to watch a child grow into an adult is remarkable, and I've had the unique opportunity to watch this guy turn into a charismatic, witty young man.  I know his mother and father are very proud of the man he is becoming.  :) I've witnessed Malone being a sneaky instigator, a prankster, a protective big brother, a supportive teammate, a resourceful student, and a leader among his peers.  Also, I didn't realize just how funny he is until I had him in my class.  Ultimately, I'm lucky to have had the opportunity to see Malone's transformation over the years, to learn who he really is and what he is capable of.  And while most other seniors are excited about getting the next phase of their lives...

Miss Kaylyn is a super sweet, quiet girl.  Or at least I thought she was quiet!  During our session, we got to know each other a little better, and I found out that Kaylyn is expressive and strong-willed.  Instead of being what some might call shy, Kaylyn is observant - an excellent quality to have!  This is a perfect example of why I love to do these sessions.  I get a glimpse of a different side of these young ladies and gentlemen, and perhaps I learn more about them in a hour session than I learn about them in an entire semester.  Funny how that happens.  I'm sure they learn plenty about me, too!   Kaylyn is co-editor of the yearbook this year and a member of my sponsored club, the National Honor Society.  As an English student, she is a terribly clever writer with a natural voice that is not always typical of a high school student.  Her maturity and intelligence make her stand out as an insightful, top-notch student. ...