Friday, November 16, 2012

What to Wear {Winter Photo Shoot Wardrobe Inspiration}

I love all of the colors in this What to Wear Edition.  It's interesting and bright!  You can't go wrong with a photo shoot wardrobe like this one!

My Brand New Niece {Jacksonville Newborn Photography}

I had the incredible pleasure of photographing my 5 week old niece, Grace.  We have long awaited her arrival and are so very glad to have her in our lives.  To say we are all in love, is the understatement of the year!  I just love being an Aunt, and have the most perfect nieces and nephew.  They are such blessings!

Grace's parents are graduates of the University of Florida, and are HUGE football fans.  They dubbed her Gracie Gameday, since they arrived home from the hospital on a Saturday just in time for the big game.  I see a whole lot of blue and orange in this little cutie's future (and maybe some red and black if I can steal her away for a few hours one day...hehe)!

Gracie loves the camera!  Usually babies either sleep through a session, or they are upset by the big black contraption in their face.  Not this girl!  She was fascinated, which made for some awesome pictures.  She looked straight into the lens and even gave me a few grins.  From start to finish, she was unfazed by the photo shoot chaos around her, and the wardrobe changes.  She was happy and interested...and I loved every second of photographing her.

Crystal and Jesse...thank you so much for trusting me and waiting for me to photograph this sweet little angel.  I just LOVE her!


These are the other two babies in Crystal and Jesse's lives...their 10 year old pups, OJ and Angie, who are also loving and relaxed and incredibly well behaved!  Sweet dogs!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

A Coffeehouse Holiday Session {Stockbridge Holiday Photography)

My first holiday session is in the books!  I got to spend some QT with this sweet family at a little gem of a location.  We met at HodgePodge Coffeehouse and Gallery in East Atlanta on Moreland Avenue.  I have driven past this place a million times and have always been intrigued by the exterior of the building.  It has cool, worn brick and huge garage door style windows.  When I finally stopped the car and grabbed a mocha one day, I immediately fell in love.  The inside is even better than the outside.  The space also serves as a gallery for local artists and jewelry makers, so it is unique and interesting and colorful.  To top it all off, the owners and employees are happy, polite and so very accommodating.  We were all kinds of crazy during this shoot and they didn't even kick us out!  The place really is something special!

I love that these are not your everyday Christmas photos.  This family is as cool as it comes...so it totally works.  Enjoy!


Please, please, please check out HodgePodge Coffeehouse and Gallery.  If you're ever in the area, it is certainly worth a visit!
Hodgepodge Coffeehouse and Gallery
720 Moreland Avenue SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: (678) 609-JAVA
Twitter: @hpcoffeehouse













Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Fall Fun {Stockbridge Family and Childhood Photography}

Last weekend, Kevin and I took the boys to Yule Forest 155 Pumpkin Farm to get our Halloweem pumpkin (that we still haven't carved).  We have a tradition of taking fall photos at the pumpkin patch and I could not be more pleased with this year's results.  The light was incredible and the colors on the trees were absolutely stunning!  Plus, I remembered to hop in some of the shots this year...which never happens!  I just love these boys...oh, my heart!


Hayden took the shot of Kevin and I above...not bad!  He watches what I do, and has learned over time how to find the light and how to focus my camera.  It is so funny to hear him directing us to get a shot.  The photo of the boys walking away from us is another tradition.  Here are the last 3 years' photos side-by-side...


They have grown so big over the last 3 years, but one this never changes.  Hayden takes care of his little brother, and Colton thinks he hung the moon.  I pray they always have that relationship...it is such a blessing to watch!

Happy Halloween Everybody!  Stay Safe and Eat Lots of Candy!!!

The Patel Family {Roswell Family and Childhood Photography}

I love doing family holiday sessions!  This sweet family met me at Barrington Hall in Roswell on a chilly Saturday morning.  We had so much fun exploring the grounds and trying to get little R to smile!  After some big ornaments, a little bribery and a lot of reverse psychology, we got some great shots. 

P Family, thank you for allowing me to spend a morning with you.  I wish you all the best in the coming holiday season!

Little H's Fall Portraits {Sandy Springs Childhood Photography}

I grew up with this little cutie's Mommy.  I see so much of her in this little girl.  She is happy, spunky and looks just like a little baby doll!  I so enjoyed our session and hope I get to see her again soon!  

Portrait Location: Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs, GA

Saturday, October 20, 2012

The Patel Family {Atlanta Family, Childhood and Maternity Photography}

I have been fortunate enough to work with the Patel Family several times over the past year. (see here and here).  We originally had scheduled to meet at Piedmont Park, but it turned out to be Atlanta Pride weekend.  I am sure those would have been some fun family pics, but we decided to take a more low key route and headed over to Canoe in Vinings.  We could not use the restaurant because of a beautiful Indian wedding that was taking place on the grounds.  But, there is this FABULOUS bridge right beside the restaurant, so that is where we headed!  I must say, the bridge coordinated perfectly with the color pallet they had chosen and it was so quiet.  It was an excellent choice (made by my lovely clients) and I think the photos came out beautifully!  Patel Family...thank you so much again for choosing me.  You are a lovely family and I cannot wait to meet the newest addition!