I Fall for Them Every Time...

I took some fall pictures of my two in a whirlwind session last Sunday afternoon. We literally changed, ran down into the field, shot about 100 quick pics, then ran back to the house to change for Sunday School. They are so easy to take pictures of these days and so much fun. I am such a blessed photographer-teacher-mommy. :)

Lady Raider Soccer's Got GAME!

It was my first time to do any soccer pictures and I am so glad I got to do it! These gals are so much fun and I had taught so many of them. They had an amazing season and we are so proud of them!

CHS Volleyball Round 2

We did not have all of our volleyball girls when we did the last team picture, so we redid them last week and really took some fun, cool shots. With Danny or without him, these gals take great pictures.

Taylor is Sweet... 17 1/2 :)

As we have done often in the past, one of my favorite families came over on Sunday afternoon and we took Taylor's Sweet 17 1/2 16 pictures (a little late). Taylor is such a fun girl, and her personality came through quite clearly in the pictures. She likes to climb trees and play in the water and throw leaves. :) I had a great time doing her session on Sunday and I have so enjoyed watching her grow into the lovely young lady she has become.

The Princess is FOUR

If you hang out here much, you might remember this handsome guy's 2nd Birthday Party a few weeks ago. Well, today was his GORGEOUS sister's fourth birthday party! Jaylee had a costume party and let me just say, Mom outdid herself this time! There was a bounce house, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and delicious treats, not to mention yummy candid apples to take home! This party was so much fun for everyone and I am so glad I got to come take some cool pictures of some awesome kids!

Families are Forever and Always

These girls are growing so fast! Caroline has changed so much since their Christmas pictures and both of them are so much more grown up than Caroline's first birthday session. Linda is my department head (and my English III Honors teacher!) and Tara and I went to high school together. These two girls are just hilarious and smart and I had such a good time taking these sweet family pictures this afternoon! Franklin, Linda, Tara, Payton, Caroline-- hope you like your selections!

Enchanted They Are

Mark and Kayla, whose senior pictures I did almost exactly two years ago, are getting married in a year! I always love taking engagement pictures, but today I was on such a photography high with them! :) We just ran (and climbed!) around everywhere and had such a good time taking pictures. I know that these two are so obviously in love with each other (hey, when ya know, ya know, right?), and I am so glad I got to capture some shots of that love. Enjoy your pics, Kayla and Mark!

The Hills are Filled with Color... I Want to Color You Happy!!!

Hey busy people!!! I have something special to offer you! If you had a photography session prior to September, 2010, and have not placed an order from those proofs, give me a call or shoot me an email! I am going to give you a free 8x10 with any reorder of $20 or more that is placed before Thanksgiving. Any reorder that is $75 or more comes with a free 16x20. I know how easy it is to get busy and just not take the time to decide what you want to order. Hopefully this will provide a little incentive! Be sure and mention this special when you call or email with your reorder.

*Remember, September, and October 2010 sessions are not included in this special.

Copplers in the Fall

Even though I was nearly late getting to the session and we had a pony who really wanted to help taking the pictures, the session with the Coppler family went wonderfully. Allison and Andrew (and Jamison) and Phillip and Bambi go to church with us and Andrew and Phillip's parents joined them for this special extended family session. I have known and loved Allison (or Ms. Alli, as she is known by my children) for years because she is a wonderful teacher for our Little Sweethearts at church and we do Royal Family Ministries events together. Jamison is in Kraig's Royal Rangers group at church as well. AAAANND, Ms. Bambi was Kelsey's Sunday School teacher for a while before Kelsey moved up. Kelsey just loooved Ms. Bambi too! Jamison is one of my favorite little guys. He wears sunglasses all the time (and I kind of wish we had done a picture of him in them for this session!) and is such a talker! These guys are a great family and I am so glad we got to take some pictures yesterday.

The Last Shots of Just Three Annis's!!!

Last year about this time, on a colder afternoon with less sun, the Annis family came over for some fall pictures. I just loved little Delaney from the start, and this time, she was able to tell me that she felt the same. :) I was taking a picture of mom and dad and Delaney leaned over and whispered, "I love you." The family is about to grow by one when little "Jimmy George" comes on the scene either on or sometime around December 25 (yeah, the actual due date, though the actual name is not Jimmy George-- that's just Delaney's name for him). It was great this time to have Mallory's parents join us as well. Here are a couple of my favorites from their session. Thanks, Mallory! Had a great time!

These Girls Like to Play in the DIRT!

I have started doing more and more team pictures, it seems. I guess my athleticism and competitive nature make me a natural for sports team photography. (HA! If you know me well, you know how ludicrous that statement really is. Not only am I one of the least athletic people you could meet, I have nary a competitive bone in my body. I am the one who, after a game is saying, "Well, guys, there's always another one, right?") Anyway, these gals are the CMS Softball Team and after a great season, they had a beautiful day for pictures.

November Starts Forever...

Today was the first time I had met Lauren and John in person. I am shooting their wedding in November, just a little over a month from now. Lauren's cousin, Edie (adorable Sloane's mom), referred Lauren to me and I really do appreciate it. They are just the nicest people and really so courteous and respectful of each other. I thoroughly enjoyed spending this beautiful October afternoon with them and I am really, really looking forward to getting to take part in their special day in November. Hope you guys like your sneak peak!

Beautiful Inside and Out

I'll tell you what, I have photographed some girls lately who can sure rock a pair of cowgirl boots! :) Laura came out to my house today with her wonderful (and apparently quite patient, to have taught kindergartners for her entire career!!!) mom to do some Sweet Sixteen pictures. This girl is just adorable with such a warm smile and sweet spirit... I was just thrilled to meet her and spend a little time with her. Thanks SO much to Taylor, Laura's best friend since they were tiny, for referring her.

All for the Raiders, Stand Up and LEAN!!!

I have been a bit remiss in posting, but I took some sports team pictures this fall and just wanted to say...

GO...

BIG...

BLUE!!!