Monthly Archives: December 2009

my favorite holiday treat

Over Thanksgiving I told you about my distaste for traditional Thanksgiving food. It’s sad, I know. But what is even sadder is that I battle my picky-eater syndrome even more so at Christmas. Afterall, Christmas food is usually round two of Thanksgiving food. A few years ago, my dad and step-mother broke our Christmas Eve tradition...

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it looks even better in person

After graduating from college in 2004, I took a post-graduate internship with a high-profile public relations firm in New York City. Looking back, I think I was chasing the experience of New York City more than the work experience, but that’s another story for another time.  My supervisor at the firm was the administrative assistant for the co-principal...

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yay for family sessions at any age

I have often said how important I think it is to take family photographs even when the kids are grown up. This family proves me right! When Kristin called me to set up a family session, I was excited. The plan was to take photos at her parents home which is situated on a beautiful piece of land. It rained...

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sewing and photography

Have I ever told you that I like to sew? It’s true. I come from a long line of wonderful seamstresses, so the cards are kind of stacked in my favor. When I first bought my sewing machine in college, I made all kinds of Halloween costumes, pillow cases, curtains and even a bedspread. The final product...

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tanner and john-tyler | birmingham botanical gardens

I recently had the chance to photograph this super-cute brother and sister. The first thing Tanner said to me when she got out of the car was “Look at my sunglasses!” referring to a snazzy pair of pink Tinkerbell shades. I knew right then that it would be a good session. John-Tyler was a little...

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