Introducing Regular Mini Sessions...

Soooo, I have had some requests and have been thinking about adding regular mini sessions to the options list. I currently have a package that includes 2 minis and a full, but then only offer stand alone minis for Christmas, Easter, etc. So, basically a mini session will be a 20 minute session with the goal of presenting 15-20 fully edited images to choose from. Regular sessions will typically result in 45-50 (or more) images. Mini sessions will be ideal to update family portraits, half birthdays or even regular birthdays for kids over a year. I don't recommend these for a 1 year old birthday as these always take longer than 20 minutes to get lots of cute stuff. If you have multiple kids and are wanting individual portraits, booking a full will be better. Minis work well for familys or one or maybe two kids, but we get pretty crunched on time. There are a few "rules" regarding the minis. These will be at an outdoor location only in the Mount Juliet/Lebanon/Hermitage area. Basically within 15 miles of my home. I can recommend locations. If you want to do an indoor session with the backdrops then you will need to book a full session. There is just too much set up and packing/unpacking involved with doing this on-location for a mini session. I will consider doing indoor sessions with the backdrops at my home studio for established clients only. Mini sessions will be $60.00 (over the regular $115) and will have a $100 minimum print purchase required (over the regular $200). So, this will be a great way to come see me for about half the price. I am offering these on a temporary basis for the rest of the year to see how they work out and if people are enjoying these.

Scheduling updates...

Just wanted to post scheduling updates...
July- I have 1 spot still open
August- I have 2 spots open (one weekend spot and one weeknight spot)
September- I have one spot open
October- 3 spots open- start thinking about holiday cards people! Holiday card mini sessions October 30th and/or November 6
November- 3 spots open
December- 4 spots open

I feel special...

My second session yesterday was a sweet couple expecting their first baby. The sex is a secret to everyone but them, so I know everyone is soooo ready for this baby to get here. I always feel special when I am chosen to be the one to document this momentous occasion. Due to scheduling we were pushing this session to the end, so this baby should be here within 2 weeks, FUN! So, check back soon for the big reveal. In the meantime, here is this beautiful belly...

A natural...

I got to meet "K" and her hubby yesterday for a maternity session. I told "K" she was very photogenic and she teased I had to say that to make her comfortable. I told her I don't just say these things unless I mean them. I think these pics will show that I was not pulling her leg, she is an awesome model. They are expecting baby number one here in a few months time, a little girl. So, I am super excited to get to be a part of that when she arrives. I have three more maternity sessions coming up in the next few weeks and then all these mommies plus a few I have not met yet will all be letting me photograph their babes. So, it will be belly mania for a few more weeks and then an extra large helping of all the newborns you could want for a few months. I do have a newborn shoot coming up this Friday, so we will get some baby love in the middle of the belly fest. I am a lucky, lucky girl! I also want to thank "K" yet again for sending me two more friends I will be meeting here next month. The biggest compliment I can get is when you refer me to your friends. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. So hugs to you K, you rock!


I told them as soon as I took this shot it would be a favorite, and oh yes, I totally adore it




I am pretty pleased with my new chair yet again and this girl is a natural, no question about it. The camera loves her!



I had to include this one because it is pretty and the light in this spot was pure perfection! This exposure is straight out of the camera, this is all natural baby. You seriously could not ask for more beautiful light. I am in awe of it...

Rad couple...

I am not sure if it is cool to use the word rad anymore, but the couple I got to meet yesterday was rad. Plain and simple. I am sure the kids these days have another word they use, but my kids are not old enough to keep me up to date on such things :) So I will just stick to what I know, cool or not. I had a great time hanging out walking around their neighborhood, which I think is the most rad neighborhood in Mount Juliet! Dad has some super cool tats and I am already dreaming of ways to incorporate these when little "M" or "R" arrives here shortly. They are my kind of people for not finding out the sex of the baby, so I am excited to see what the stork will bring them. We had the most amazing July weather ever yesterday so we spent most of our session outdoors. I usually am equally partial to color and b/w photos, but I just am in a color mood today, so all sneak peeks are in color. Not to worry "R" I will put plenty of b/w's in your gallery too. They signed up for my premium "grow with me" package, so that means I get to see baby every 3 months for the whole year! So, you all will be seeing a lot of them in months to come. I can't tell you how much I love watching these babies grow, what an amazing time that first year is. Here is your sneak peek and I look forward to our next visit...



How lucky to find a flower filled lot in the neighborhood for my use- you know that is my favorite kind of location! "R" has such a beautiful profile I keep picking shots with this angle.


Aren't they adorably cute????