Don't Be Left Crying at Christmas!

Hey, just a quick reminder for everyone... I have to have any orders to my color lab by December 18 in order to get them by the time they close for Christmas. Therefore, I need to hear from you by December 17. Any of you who are still considering Christmas gifts need to decide ASAP in order to get them back in time! Thanks again for a great year of photography!

With Visions of Sugarplums...

I finally (with a little help from my mom-- thanks, mom!) got our family Christmas card session done today. The past several years, we have done pretty formal pictures, usually of a religious nature. This year, after the sweet ones I got last night, I wanted to do something silly and fun. SO, I embarked on a journey to find us matching (or at least coordinating) pajamas for our family picture. This proved more difficult than I expected, especially when I wasn't willing to pay upwards of $40 per pair. I finally found some for everyone that worked, and the pictures below are what we came up with! Merry Christmas from us!

Fredrick-Claus

For my final session of the day, I got to spend a (few!) minutes with the Fredrick boys and their mom, Kari. We had to hurry so that they could get to the church in time to ride our Royal Ranger float in the Christmas parade. These guys go to church with me and they are always sitting on go! :) They ham it up for the camera every time and I have so enjoyed doing their Christmas picture for the past few years. Kari, thanks for coming out and I hope you like the pictures!

Sweet Miracle Baby and her Mommy and Daddy

Shantelle Fergusen's mother-in-law saw my photography display at the Stuart In the Nick of Time Fair and gave my card to Shantelle. She called a few weeks ago and we set up a session for today. We checked weather.com earlier this week and were assured that the weather would be sunny and in the high 40's... not quite. Shantelle, Steve, and Lillimarie armed themselves in beautiful red scarves and weathered the cold, cloudy afternoon with me for some great pictures. I'm telling you, this is one adorable child! And Mom and Dad absolutely dote on her... she is a much-loved little miracle for sure. Guys, I am so glad we hung out for a while today and I hope your pictures are just what you wanted! Come back soon!

The Vaughn Family Christmas

My first session of the day was with Paul and Amy Vaughn and their brood, Isaac, Sarah, and Elijah. Kraig went to college with Paul, so I have known them since Kraig and I started dating. Amy and I are now in the same book club. Their kids are so cute (and smart!!!) and I always have a good time doing their Christmas pictures. Today was the first time I had been around baby Elijah, and he was just such a happy little fellow. Amy, I had fun and I hope you enjoy your pictures!

Christmas at the Davis House...

...and That Means Pictures!!!

After doing three sessions of other people's children and families, I finally settled my own down long enough to do a Christmas session of the girls. Our family session will have to wait until I have a little more time. Emma and Kelsey were hilarious, as always, seating and posing themselves, telling me what needed to be adjusted thus so. I am kind of excited about their knowledge of photography... perhaps one day I will have someone to take some pictures with ME in them! :) Anyway, although it might be a little overdone, my favorite really is the first one. I just think it captures the real meaning of Christmas, which is, after all, the greatest gift of Jesus.

(I also have to tell this funny story. As they were looking at the book (see below), Emma told Kelsey that the picture they were looking at was after Mary and Joseph got married, before they were pregnant with Jesus. I kind of found myself in a dilemma over whether or not 5 and 3 is the time to introduce the concept of the Virgin Birth or if that might get me in over my head. I ended up deciding that God won't mind if I wait a year or two to throw that piece in there!)
I HIGHLY recommend the book-- it's called Father and Son, The Nativity Story-- and it's from Joseph's perspective. As an English teacher, I appreciate beautiful writing and it is truly beautiful and such an interesting perspective.

Cuties, Coyotes, and Cold...

The Guffey family braved the cold and fought off a coyote to get some pictures of their cuties on Wednesday afternoon. :) (Really, the coyote was just playing in the field and there was no fighting, but we certainly did enjoy watching it for a few minutes!) Stacey, Stacie, Hailey, Lylia, and Brenden were so sweet and cooperative and we got great pictures as a result. I have to say, these kids were darling, and I have never seen an almost three year old who was easier to photograph than Brenden! Thanks guys, enjoy Disney, and I hope you like your pictures!

Happy Thanksgiving from Davis Photography

Enjoy the presentation of my fall sessions! You might want to pause the music on the blog to enjoy the music on the presentation.

Nolan's Coming!

Santa isn't the only one on his way!  Nolan will be here in a few short weeks and his Mommy and Daddy and big sister wanted some pictures of their anticipation of him.  Tiffany is my Aunt Pam's niece and she, her husband Zeb, and her daughter Jada came over on this freezing cold day to take some family and maternity pictures (and some of the big sister!).  These guys are so sweet and we had a great time getting some cute shots that I know baby Nolan will enjoy seeing some day.  I hope you guys had as good of a time as I did and here is your sneak peak!

Soooooo Cold!

The Cross family came over this afternoon for one big huge session! They wanted family pictures, and Kelsey is also about to turn sixteen, so they combined both into one. This was certainly my coldest session so far this year! With the temperature hovering around 40 degrees and a slight wind, these guys were SUCH troopers! I really enjoyed meeting all of them and hanging out in the hot chocolate weather with them! Larry, Trina, Kelsey, and Alex... and who could forget little Oscar?... I had a great time and I hope you guys are happy with your pictures.

From Lee to Eternity... in the Sun and in the Rain... Matt and Gayle Forever!

I told Kraig on my way home from Saturday's session, if I had to rank the sessions I have done as far as having fun myself and loving the results, this one would rank WAY up there! I have always enjoyed being around Matt. He is such a fun person and we miss him so much at South Cleveland. Well, Matt has moved on but he has found the most wonderful person to share his life (and LAUGHTER!) with, and I just loved Gayle too. We shot their engagement session at Lee since that is where their story began, and we had a BALL! It was supposed to rain all day so we expected to have to be inside but I had told them to bring a cute umbrella, hoping for some cute outdoor pics. Apparently someone has a direct line above because we arrived at 1 to sunshine and relatively warm temperatures. We got some great outside shots, then the promised rain did come. That did not ruin anything, however. It just provided an opportunity for some of the cutest, sweetest, most romantic shots I have done. These guys were so awesome and so much fun and I know that they will enjoy years and years of happiness together. Matt and Gayle, I love you guys, and I LOVE your pictures! Here's your sneak peak!!!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

Time for Christmas Sessions!!! Two weekends available. My special Christmas deal is a 30 minute (or so) session, inside or outside. I will have a Christmas backdrop set up in the studio, greenery on the porch. The cost is $25 for the Christmas session and you will get an 8x10, 5x7, and 8 wallets. You can pick three different poses if you wish. Remember, these are just the dates for Christmas sessions. Full sessions are always available and any session can be turned into a Christmas session simply with some festive sweaters, red and green shirts, or Santa hats! :)

Thursday, November 20, 4-6 PM ***Full

Saturday, November 22, 10-4 ***Full

Thursday, December 4, 4-6 PM

Saturday, December 6, 10-4

Call 284-3755 to schedule!

Courtney's Shoes, Sweet Sixteen!

I was so excited to get to know Courtney McCracken today (even though it was COLD outside!). Her aunt had scheduled her a Sweet Sixteen session, having heard about me from Edie (thanks so much, Edie!). Courtney brought along a friend, a brother, a mom, and an aunt... and we got almost all of them into a picture! :) Yet another WV student, Courtney didn't give me too hard of a time about the game last Friday night! Courtney, I had fun with you and your entourage and I hope you just love your pictures!

Sweet Graduate Kayla

This afternoon was a such a beautiful and warm afternoon. The colors are amazing, the weather is awesome, the sun is warm... what a wonderful time for fall pictures of a senior! Kayla will graduate from Walker Valley in the fall. She is such a sweet girl, so polite and respectful. I totally enjoyed getting to know her (and her parents and uncle) and especially enjoyed getting those amazing pictures on that Harley!!! :) I also appreciate Matt Presswood's mom, Tammy, for passing my card on to Kayla's family. Hope you love your pics, Kayla!

Savannah's Sweet Sixteen

Savannah and I go way back. We met at school earlier this semester, right Savannah? :) Really, her mom had seen pictures I had done for the Moore family (thanks, Shonna and David!) and called me to do Savannah's Sweet Sixteen session. We had a great time, traipsing around the fields, blowing bubbles, laying in the grass (in a FORMAL DRESS!)! I had a lot of fun getting to know you, Savannah. Maybe I'll see you around the halls during fourth period? :) Enjoy your pictures!