Getting in the Dirt with Tam’s Family | Huntsville Family Photographer

We took casual clothing poses first and then dressier ones afterwards – just in time to play in the dirt!

This was such a fun family and session. Tamara has been a dear friend since our adventure together training in martial arts (which now seems like soooo many years ago! I guess it was, we rec’d our black belts in 1994).  She is a beautiful lady and wonderful mom to these precious kiddos!

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Katarina is growing up too fast. She is always a delight to be around – and I love how she interacts with her little brothers and also how she laughs with my Tony.

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Brody was so content digging in the dirt. I just loved it! And Preston stayed busy finding and tossing rocks.

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Just can’t imagine a better photo opportunity. Thanks Tamara for sharing a few hours with us 🙂

 

Flowers Inspire | Dahlias in bloom

I love fresh flowers.

Years ago I told my wonderful husband Tony that if I were rich I would have fresh flowers on my table all the time. Being the resourceful and thoughtful man that Tony is, he planted a wildflower garden and it continues to grow in beauty each year. It is such a relaxing activity to go out in the morning and see what is blooming. And then to select some flowers to create arrangements – and not only for my table, but for those around me too.

Tony shared, “now you are rich.” Yes, I am! And thankful.

 

Look and keep looking. Doubt flees, Joy reigns, and Hope conquers.

(from God Calling by Two Listeners  http://www.twolisteners.org)


Sharon & Ray | Photographing A Beautiful Family

One of the precious perks of being a photographer is watching the families we capture change & grow! Special thanks to my dear friend Sharon for including us in a planned family photo day each year to capture her beautiful family!!! The tradition began following the birth of their first grandchild, Sophia, in 2006. And since then we have witnessed the addition of two wonderful sons-in-law and oh so happy grandson, Aaron.  This year we met at their home in Providence and adventured to the local woodsy area to pose and play.

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We love you guys and look forward to spending time with you again!!

road trip for PPA Super Monday

Today was a great day 🙂  Joined by one of my favorite people, my friend & studio-mate Monica, I was thrilled to spend time in a room filled with creative artists! The PPA, Professional Photographers of America, offers ongoing education to photographers and today was their Super Monday — a day of on-location classes across America. Monica & I drove to Florence, AL and attended “Designing to Sell” with Tana LeMay, creator of Wild Sorbet Frame Company. Tana is soooooo delightful and shared many wonderful tips (and she makes a yummy chicken salad). We were encouraged by Tana and her team and we enjoyed touring the location where the beautiful Wild Sorbet frames are produced!

Thanks so much Tana! Nice meeting each of you! We wish you the best & hope we have a chance to see each other again!!

monica - May 22, 2011 - 7:25 pm

It was a wonderful day….and I was INSPIRED!! Thanks so much for sharing that with me.