Monthly Archives: December 2009

christmas bokeh

For as far back as my memory goes, we would head out on December 13, the day after my brother’s birthday, and shop for a Christmas tree. A fake tree was not an option. We would choose the biggest, most beautiful evergreen and haul it home. We would carefully string together popcorn and Christmas-colored construction paper chains...

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baby james takes over my hometown

When Amanda first contacted me about taking her son’s one-year photos, I should have known it would be a great family session. Her name IS Amanda after all… When she told me that they live in Trussville and wanted to have a laid back setting for their family photography, I knew the perfect place to...

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what’s in my bag? – lenses

I really believe in photographers helping other photographers. I have been blessed to have people in my life who have shared with me, and I feel very strongly that I should pay it forward. It makes my day to receive e-mails from other photographers asking for advice. I am still learning myself, so I can only share what has worked...

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heather & rich | louisiana wedding

My friend Wynter of Wynter Photography and I loaded up in the car on recent Friday afternoon and headed to Lousiana for Heather and Rich’s wedding. We made the almost-six-hour trek over to Jackson, Louisiana, better know as the middle of nowhere. Seriously, we drove so far down a two lane farm road I was...

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precious baby banks

December is officially here and the cold weather is sweeping in. BRRRR. That pretty much sums up how I feel about it. Oh and this too. Tonight as I am bundled up in my sweats and thick socks, I wanted to share another awesome family session with you. I spent Saturday morning in Montgomery photographing two precious babies and their...

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