Ladies and gentlemen- please meet one of my first clients ever. Big boy J. was a among the first of my clients when I began my photography business. His mom and I immediately hit it off and we have been dear friends now for over five years. I have watched him grow into a Kindergarten kid and I can hardly believe what a handsome, smart fella he is. A couple of years ago a little sister was born and now big boy J. enjoys being a big brother! I always love when mom books another session with me since it is sort of like hanging out with family! So, just two images to share. Wanted you all to see how beautiful they are!
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growing up! {smyrna, georgia child photographer}
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pizza field trip
With some of the really nice days we have had lately.. we have enjoyed playing in our backyard. Just a few images from our outside play last weekend!
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playing outside…
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One thing I am trying to be better about is taking more pictures of my children. I rarely photograph them unless we are actually going some where special special. I seem to miss a lot of the day in and day out regular stuff. I really want for my children to have a good idea of what their lives were like when they look back at the photographs. Certainly, not every day at our house is going to Disney, the zoo, the park, and the other “events” where I tend to take pictures. Today was lots of fun. Wawa (our wonderful au pair) and I took the “babies” to music class this morning. At lunch time, Jeff and I went to our gym and registered for “The Biggest Loser”. Can you guess what I will be doing over the next month? Yep, the game is on and I am determined to beat at least Jeff (who, already has lost 20 pounds!!!). Finally, I came home from work at 2:30 and Slaton and Wawa were at the table playing with “slime”. Slaton put these lips on and I looked at him, looked at the lips, and then decided I wanted this picture!
Wawa is always so great to offer to take a picture of me with my children. I taught her long ago how to use my camera. So, I get it all ready and she focus’ just perfect and clicks! Viola!
So sad the “babies” were napping and missing all the fun. I just love this final portrait I took of Slaton. He is a very soulful kid and I just love him with all my heart!
I hope you all can build a big fire and snuggle with someone you love this weekend! It is certainly stay indoors and snuggle weather!
Peace and love….
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another day in the smith house…
to the Kelly Family… who are the first winners of my nomination contest. Thank you to Nicole Daggs for nominating them. Nicole D. will have a $250 print credit waiting for her after her next session.
I got eight entries total and I was truly moved by all of them. It was difficult to make a decision and I spent lots of time praying and thinking about which family I could best be of service to. My heart wants to help everyone but I realize that is not realistic. I could not narrow it down to just one so in the end.. I choose two families to help. Thank you to all of you who took time to nominate someone special to you.
I introduce you to the Kelly family and their story….
The Kellys had their first child, a son named Isaac, Jr., in July of 2007. In late January 2008, Isaac, Jr. was getting some tummy time just before getting ready for a bath and bed. His father picked him up off the floor, and Nicole was talking to him and playing with him. Isaac took his last breath and was gone. He was exactly 6 months old. The Kellys handled their loss in such an amazing and graceful way. I really saw God and the divine in the Kellys during this time. Obviously, they were (and are) devastated, but Nicole, who is a wonderful singer, sang at the funeral and did the eulogy. One thing she said stuck with me — “If God had asked me, ‘Do you want this perfect, funny, loving and healthy little boy to light up your life for 6 months, but then he will leave you to live with Me?’ I would have said, ‘Yes!’” That is Nicole, and the faith that she and her husband demonstrated was a lesson for all who have the privilege of knowing
them. At the time Isaac, Jr. died, they were trying for another baby. Nicole was pregnant but didn’t know it for some time. But she lost that baby in February. Soon thereafter they got pregnant again, and the Kellys had Ian just a couple of weeks ago. What a year of ups and downs for this family. I believe that they are truly deserving of your services and that a photographic celebration of Ian, Nicole and Isaac, Sr. would be the perfect beginning to their new family.
I will be heading to Nicole and Isaac’s house for a newborn session next week and I am so thrilled to meet them. Their story is very touching and I feel honored to be a part of helping them celebrate this new beginning as well as honoring baby Isaac’s short life.
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Merry Christmas…..
