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Lexington Spring Children’s Portraits: Part I

After the sessions went SO SMOOTHLY in Barnwell, I was hoping for the same thing in Lexington, but it didn’t quite happen that way. Our daughter ended up in the hospital the week leading up to the sessions and we weren’t released until the day before. On top of that, it was supposed to rain, so I rescheduled. The next date that worked for everyone was the following weekend. I drove from Barnwell to Augusta to take my mom to the airport and then looped around the Columbia… and as I’m driving there I see a dark sky moving in. Yep, it was raining! AH! I think in 4 years of living in South Carolina I’ve had rain cancellations maybe half a dozen times… and we were on round 2.

Anyways, I was able to meet up with 3 clients this past week and the following sessions are going to be photographed this Saturday. Looking forward to meeting some new little ones and finally getting these wrapped up!! Just in time for SUMMER & SENIORS!! YAY!

Griffin & Rhys

Hello blue eyes!

Got to photograph this sweet family a year and half ago… look how much they’ve changed!

 

Ryleigh Kate

I love watching her run away in the middle photo… Barefoot & carefree:)

I also photographed Ryleigh Kate about a year and a half ago (Feb 2012) for her newborn session. Hadn’t seen her since then!!

An all-time favorite photo. This girl is so gorgeous!!

Nathan & Noah

After walking around a little bit and patiently taking some time to warm up to the camera, these boys started to get silly!

They sat down like this and I HAD to take a photo. BROTHERS. (ha!)

Photographers, this is the worlds best place to take pictures of boys. They run and play and climb and it wonderful!!

Twitt

Sandra + Dallas : Edgemoor Wedding

Sandra & Dallas met at the front of this incredibly old & beautiful chapel to dedicate their lives to one another. Filled with joy and anticipation, the ceremony was filled with moments of laughter and heartfelt emotion. Family and friends gathered to support the joining of this couple, and not only was I honored to photograph it, but my husband officiated the wedding — we were truly blessed to serve such an integral role in this wedding day.

We pray that your joy continues and your relationship is strengthened daily! Thank you again for allowing us to be a part of your wonderful day!!

 

Sandra’s oldest son gave her away. I love the smile he gives her right before…

Sandra sang a gorgeous song to Dallas — how she got through it I’ll never know!!

 

 Sharing their vows…

Friends congratulating the bride & groom!

Sandra & her sons. LOVE this photo!

This family is growing! I love it!

Now a few of the newlyweds…

Gorgeous, Sandra!!

My favorite of the day…!!

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Olivia : One Year Review!

I can’t believe Olivia was born over a year ago as this tiny beautiful baby. At her one year session, her mom and I were talking about how she was in music classes and taking swim lessons already — so much has changed! She is full of personality, smart as a whip, and is such a sweet little girl. Thank you to Jeremy &

6 MONTHS…

And ONE YEAR!! Happy belated birthday OLIVIA!!

Twitt

Celebrating with YOU: 1st Mothers Day

I was thinking about this post all last week and… well… it never happened. But, I’m not going to let that stop me from posting it now! I wanted to write a special post celebrating with all the clients I’ve worked with this past year who are experiencing their FIRST MOTHER’S DAY!! I hope you had an amazing weekend soaking in time with your little one & remembering all the joys of this past year. Thank you for allowing me to photograph your child or family — I am SO grateful!! Congratulations from one new mom to another!

Happy Mothers Day to Lacy!! (Mom of Liam)

Happy Mothers Day to Christie!! (Mom of Anna!)

Happy Mother’s Day to Jessica (Mom to Jackson!)

Happy Mother’s Day to Kelly!! (Mom of Keilly!

Happy Mother’s Day Amber!! (Mom of Landon!)

Happy Mother’s Day Bekah! (Mom of Deklin!)

Happy Mother’s Day to Brittany!! (Mom of Lee!)

 

 

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Grace : One Year Review

Gracie is the happiest, sweetest little bundle EVER. It has been pure joy for me being able to photograph this precious little girl. Although she is small, I can tell already that she has a huge heart, loving spirit and enjoys wearing BIG BOWS, thanks to her mama!! Take a peak at how she’s grown this year!!

NEWBORN SESSION:

6 MONTHS:

ONE YEAR!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACIE!!

Looks like she’s pointing up to heaven in this next photo… love it!!

HOW GREAT IS THAT LITTLE GIGGLE?!?! OH MY STARS.

Oh and don’t let me forget to mention how gorgeous this chica’s eyes are! Holy cow!

Rocking the tutu!

Again, those eyes!!!

Maybe she doesn’t want to wear those big bows! Ha!!

This little outfit is just too cute for words.

Sweet girl:)Can’t believe how you’ve grown!!

Twitt
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