Updating Your Photo Art When that Toddler is Now a High School Senior | Matthew – Class of 2014

Time for a photo art update! Especially when your oldest son is heading towards his graduation from high school but the dining room displays the precious pictures of the toddler ages. Or the family image on display in the living room was before the second child. Nothing wrong here but Beth did decide it was time for a family photo catch up.

We have three favorite times in our process: the time we spent together actually photographing, the tears of joy flowing from the mommas at the viewing, and displaying of the finished art. Family art is the best! The sweet cats even love the new look, they were the first to jump up on the table to check it out. Actually right on one of the new prints. No harm done though.

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Beautiful family, they look awesome!

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Something we did in Beth’s home is to split a canvas cluster on two narrow walls in adjoining rooms. Now Beth & Ken can enjoy family art each day  – especially when Matthew heads off to Tuscaloosa this fall.

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Seven canvases and only 9 holes. If doing the math, just a few more hidden holes and adjustments of the nails. I believe ( yeahhhhhh) Beth was happy not to have to hang them. The yeah was for the word believe. (yeahhhhhh!!!) This word is our 2014 world. If Suzi, Justin, Courtney, Jacob, Lauren, or Tony see or hear the word believe (yeahhhhhh) we have to get excited!!!!!!! And say yeahhhhhh! Because we believe (yeahhhhhh) that 2014 will bring great opportunities and more beautiful you’s like the McCullough family – or YOU –  for creating your own beautiful wall art photographs and honoring your story.

Here are a few of my favorite images of Matthew from his session on Monte Sano Mountain.

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Proud momma &  a handsome son!

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YOUR life is beautiful when you love it out!

Harvest For Huntsville

The Deep Roots Harvest For Huntsville this year was held at the historical Renaissance Theatre – a great atmosphere and right next door to Lincoln Academy allowing a tour of the educational garden. And of course when you gather for a great cause, you find great people!

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Special thanks to the following for helping make the evening a success:

Local eats: Delicious entrees by Chef Sam Buchanan

Local sweets: Delightful desserts by Chef Trevoree Simelton, Regale Cupcakery

Live Music: Entertainment by Harvey Thompson, Thompson Trio

Volunteers, including the Lee High Gamma Phi Delta Sorority

& the many local businesses donating items!

For more information on Deep Roots of Alabama, visit http://deeprootsofal.org
They are like trees planted along a riverbank with roots that reach deep into the water.  Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought.  Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.  -Jeremiah 17:8

YOUR life is beautiful… love it out!

Amazing Amy | Barns and blue eyes

Let’s go to a farm and take my senior pictures. Sounds like a great plan to me! We met Amy at a friend of the family’s perfect-place-to-shoot-property. There were several barns and an old truck to add to the fun.

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We loved Amy’s enthusiasm and creativity and her beautiful blue eyes! And we look forward to seeing the wonderful accomplishments ahead as she chooses her career path 🙂

Sheila’s Sweet Summer Family Session

What’s a Cotton Candy Day?  Well, its definitely not your traditional family session — its short & sweet and comes with cotton candy 🙂

I think it took a little convincing to get the family to come photo session, but it was well worth her effort. The kids were delightful – we loved Griffin and Addison’s personalities! And Larry & Sheila always seem to have a magical, fun connection! We all had a blast and captured some realness!

I love when we get to put words with those moments. Sheila selected the words to accompany our favorite daisy images – a special collage for Larry.

I also love getting to put favorites to music: Fly Away Together

Our precious Princess loved to join the sessions and get in the shot.  We always teased, “She thinks you came to see her, of course”.  Only a few days after this, she went on to kitty heaven and is missed dearly. Thanks sweet Addison for sharing your pose with Princess. These images will be special to me always 🙂

 

Road Trip to Sara’s Graduation

Over the weekend we took a little drive to Kokomo, Indiana to see our lovely niece Sara Grace graduate.

Her mom, Joni, is Tony’s sister and was justa’ glowing for her baby girl. Dad, Nate, and brother, Daniel, were proud too.

For the commencement Sara led the way! She was first across the stage. Looking good! Even though we were in Missouri, her dad gave a shout out “Roll Tide” as she went. Afterwards she took one last walk through the senior hall with her bestie Logan!

Friends & family gathered on Saturday to celebrate. Aunt Jeannie had the memorabilia on display – jerseys, awards, and lots of pictures. Its unbelievable how fast time flies – from such a sweet baby to a lovely young lady! I am so glad she has a wonderful high school experience.

Everyone had a great time! Amazing – just like Sara Grace!

Congrats Sara! We love you and look forward to seeing all that God will do with beautiful you!

YOUR life is beautiful… love it out!