SNOW!!!

OK ...I lived a great deal of my childhood in Detroit, MI and this is not really snow...but for Nashville, this was an exciting morning!!

Laura and Eric Davis

It was a beautiful day for a January wedding! Laura and Eric were married in the little church Laura grew up in. They were surrounded by such lovely family and friends. Eric's sweet boys were ring bearers and did such a good job. The entire day was blessed. Here are just a few of my favorites. Congratulations Laura and Eric!

Hudson at 3 1/2 weeks

The smell of a baby's skin, the feel of their warm breath...all the things most precious in life.

It is such a privilege to shoot a couple's wedding and then for them to bring their firstborn into see me. Such is Lauren and Tyler! Their baby Hudson was born about a month early and is growing rapidly. Here are just a few of my favorites...there were so many as this is a beautiful family.

Christmas photos

I finally got around to taking the boys Christmas photo...yesterday...we have all been so sick I am WAY behind getting things together for the Holidays. I had to post these because I think if I (we) ever have done anything right...it's these two boys of mine (ours). I am really looking forward to taking some time off to hang out with them. I hope you enjoy the Holiday season.

Erin Cain

Erin was a good sport to brave the cold, wet weather to get a headshot. Her photos turned out beautiful. She is such a natural in front of the camera, and is as beautiful on the inside as she is outside.

Christmas thoughts

my husband asked me to write out my Christmas list for him, and so... hmmmm ... gloves, a 2008 ornament, Sephora gift card....
and then I realized the things I want the most, can't be bought,
for they are true "gifts"....peace, love, hope, courage, strength, time....

The economy being what is it this year, could be a real opportunity to experience Christmas in a different way. This is the perfect opportunity to show ours sons the true gift of giving.
I feel like I have been so rapped up in consumerisim during the holidays, that I do not even know what it looks like...this idea of true giving...
is it...
volunteering at the mission?
helping the elderly?
buying a homeless person a meal?
helping a family with food?
going to visit with a friend?

I just don't know....
I do know though, I don't want to miss this opportunity to truly give, as God gave...with peace, hope, courage, and love.

Perhaps searching for this true meaning of Christmas is part of the gift???

Bryan Touney

Bryan is a beautiful young man, inside and out. He came into the house, played on our piano and wrote a song with my husband! He reminded me SO much of an actor, whose life was cut tragically short, named John Eric Hexum. Hopefully Calvin Klein will see my bog and put Bryan in his next ad campaign :)

Samantha Kincaid

It was SO cold when we were outside taking these headshots...if you listen closely you can here her teeth chatter! Samantha never complained, unlike her photographer :)

Taylor and Kimberly Cox

Taylor and Kimberly are both aspiring actors. They are with The Cannon Group, and I just know you'll be seeing alot of them in the future!

Rae Anne

I first met Rae Anne when I took her son Michael's headshots. She just took her Bar exam and I was thrilled she asked me to take her headshots as she begins her Law practice.

Chris and Erin Royalty and Gracie

I just love this family!!!! I have known Chris for many years, and now I get to photograph his family. Chris and Erin pastor at I24 church in Pleasant View, and are due in December (it's a girl :)

Laura and Eric

I spent a lovely day with Laura and Eric taking their engagement photos for their January wedding. We got some amazing photos, and I was so excited to get them on my blog. I am honored to be a part of such a special time in their lives.

The Wheeler Family

I have been taking photos of this beautiful family since their little girl was 3. It is always an honor to spend an afternoon with them.

Leslie Birdwell Pursley at The Rutledge

I shot Leslie's CD cover a couple of weeks ago, and then got to go to hear her industry showcase..she was amazing! Of course I had to take my camera to record the event.

Fall in Nashville

I was out on a walk this morning and was awestruck at the beauty of fall. I am not much for change in general.... the changing of the seasons usually throw me, but I have decided to really embrace fall this year.
Really, here we all are...in this great season of "change". My friend Brennen was talking about what an exciting time in history that we are living in...and he is right. No matter who wins the election tonight, the sun will still rise tomorrow, life will move on, and things will continue to change. Only God is the same yesterday, today and forever...and that should be enough.
Happy Fall!!