Fourth Of July Sessions Have Begun

Besides Christmas, Summer time is my absolute favorite time of year.  I love having the kids home from school.  I love the warm weather.  I love running barefoot while catching lightning bugs with my kids.  I love to sit on the front porch while sipping on an iced tea.  And I love, love, love the 4th of July! 

Tonight was the first round of my 4th of July mini sessions.  I've got to give a shout out to my husband, Tracy.  He built my firework's stand and I think it's awesome!   I have to say, I am a pretty blessed lady.  <3 

Toes In The Sand

While editing our family photos from the beach the thought crossed my mind that I would love to be able to take photos of other families with their toes in the sand.  However, driving to the beach from East Tennessee might be too long of a drive for a photo shoot.   So, I decided to offer the next best thing: pictures on the lake.   My first shoot on the lake is the K family.  And what a lovely family they are!  J is a fellow photographer, R is an artist, and S is an adorable ray of sunshine! 

District 12

We recently went on vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC.  On our way back home we decided to take a small detour to visit Darlington and then Henry River Mill Village.  (Or as it is known to fans of the Hunger Games: District 12.)  Our daughter Raylee is a huge Hunger Games fan and has wanted to visit District 12 for years.  So getting her picture taken in the iconic places from the movie was a dream come true, for her.  Our son Gavin isn't really into the HG saga.  He's all about cars, trucks, 4-wheelers, basically anything with wheels. (Hence the stop at Darlington.) However, he did let me take a few pictures of him.  My favorite being one in front of the bakery.  I only wish I had planned for this and brought along a white apron and a burnt loaf of bread.  Maybe next time. 

On a side note, today is mine and the hubs 18th wedding anniversary. 18 years!  Wow.  Happy anniversary Tracy.  Time really does fly when you're having fun. 

June 13, 1998

 

Almost three years

It's going on three years since I started my photography business.  In these three years I have met some amazing people, gotten reacquainted with old friends, had a couple great mentors, and have had a lot of fun!  I am so very thankful for my wonderful clients. And I'm thankful to be doing what I love.  Now, if I could just remember to use this blog.....  ;)