family is so important
We scheduled this session in the middle of what was supposed to be prime leaf-turning-radiant-colors-before-they-all-fall-off time. Our autumns can be fickle. The temperatures can drop to the 40s and then come back to the 80s. So much of our forests are evergreens, which makes looking for fall colors a bit of a hunt. And we…
Read MoreWhen you’ve got littles with loads of energy and fierce wills, it can be a challenge to get everyone together. But I think we did it. Their boys are the cutest! We were bummed the oldest son couldn’t join us. Last minute plans changed. Which means we’ll need to get together again soon for a…
Read MoreThere are only a few of my dear friends who have been pregnant in recent years to whom I have offered to fly over state lines and come photograph their new additions. It’s a bit crazy at the start adjusting to the newbie’s arrival. But Sara was quick to take me up on my offer…
Read MoreWhen a Mom contacts me and says, “I want to celebrate my son’s first birthday with family photographs. Can we do that at Piedmont Park?” of course, I say YES! I love working in spaces where there is plenty of room to roam around and find different backdrops. Change of scenery helps keep the little…
Read MoreI have known the Collins family for years. Our kids were in taekwondo together for several years. Both of their kids have earned their black belts and multiple degrees. While the kids were born in Atlanta, Jody and Greg were transplants from Minnesota and always dreamed of returning. The stars aligned and prayers were answered…
Read MoreThe sleep deprivation and shock of being new parents has worn off over the past year. Meghan and Jason are rocking this gig of being parents. They went all out for an Alice In Wonderland themed party to celebrate their sweet Ella turning one year old at their home in Smyrna. Grandparents wore special hats…
Read MoreThese two are near and dear to my heart. I’ve known Martin since I was in junior high school. Well before his son Luke came into this world. Some people really change when they become parents. But Martin hasn’t changed. He is still the same patient person who finds wonder and magic in almost every…
Read MoreThis wonderful family was gifted their photography session by their Solid Source realtor Shahla when they closed on their new home in Woodstock. But what made it even more special is this is a family I have wanted to photograph for years. Jamie was one of my kids’ favorite preschool teachers and then she was my daughter’s…
Read MoreI find it such an honor when someone I knew in elementary or high school reaches out and asks me to photograph their family. It’s not only a pleasure catching up and seeing what we’ve each been doing over the past decade, or two. But it’s fabulous to find that I like these people. That…
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