{may-may turns one}

My youngest niece turned one last week and Nana threw her a little "girls only" birthday party. Maci is such an easy-going baby, always grinning and making the rest of us smile. Someone (can't remember who?) nicknamed her "May-May"....and somehow it has stuck. ;-)

Enjoy a few snaps from our fun evening celebrating one sweet little blessing.

{ lessons learned }

The past month I have had to deal with some personal demons in my life. Things like pride, forgiveness, jealousy...to name a few. Here's a few thoughts that I've had running through my mind.

"Just say no."


"You are only responsible for YOUR actions,
everyone else has to answer for their own.."


"Don't judge a book by it's cover."


"You can't make everyone happy."


"God's greatest gift is answered prayers."


"Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10"


There are several sessions and weddings already booked in my 2010 calendar (that I am most definitely looking forward to!), but after much prayer I have decided to slow down and dramatically cut the number of photo shoots I will be doing in the next year. My body, my mind, and my family needs me to slow down. I'm not saying this to cause an influx of e-mails and requests for session dates. I am simply sharing what's going on with me. Have a wonderful week and enjoy this beautiful weather!

megan + alex { 10.17.09 }

You couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day yesterday, the cold front that moved in was perfect timing! Here's a preview of Meg & Alex's special day....
































Church: First Baptist Church of Callahan
2nd photographer: Kari Vennard
Reception Caterer: Daphne Pickren
Stylist, Decor, & Flowers: Tammi Hodges of Bella Larue Salon

{Can't take my eyes off you...}

This was such a fun e-session, it gave me so much to look forward to in Febuary at their wedding on Amelia Island! Super fun couple, super sweet bride-to-be who is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the out....and no, he couldn't take his eyes off her.. ;-)

{new product: dog tags}

These are really too cute not to offer. They are two-sided and I really want one! This one features photos from one of my senior winner sessions. Brittany will be getting this in the mail tomorrow!