New Blog Lauch!! ~ Murfreesboro, TN Photographer

The past few weeks I've been working my tooshy off to get the new blog set up. Set up new domain. Switch to WordPress. Figure out the completely new (to me) interface. Work with coding AGAIN...ugh for CSS & HTML. Customize to my liking. There are still a few kinks to work out & they are plaguing me! I couldn't wait any longer to roll it out though. I kinda love it! So to keep up to date with all things Lindsay Renee Photography related find me here:
Lindsay Renee Blog
Update your Readers/Feeds with the new address so you won't miss out on the Fall Mini Sessions I'll be posting soon. Hope to see ya there;)

Logan's All About Me Session ~ Murfreesboro, TN Photographer

It's true. I have a 10 year old. 1-0! That's double digits! I've been meaning to take him out all summer for a birthday shoot all about him (All About Me sessions for older kids are something I've been thinking about for a while now...more on that in a bit). We finally found the time this past weekend. We incorporated some of his favorite things and went for a little more of an urban feel.
So what's he all about??
Bikes
Books
Coke
Pokemon
Music
We lost light and couldn't get to the last 2 but, plan on finishing up soon.
My Boy is Blonde-haired, Blue-eyed, Full of joy, Always thinking of others
and Sarcastically funny(hmmm...wonder where he gets that from??)
Meet:
My Boy

Gosh I love that smile:)

His new big bike he got for his 1-0 birthdayDiary of a Wimpy Kid is seriously one of the funniest book series I've read. Yes, I have middle school humor.

All About Me Sessions:
I'm gonna go on a little rant now. Bare with me. It seems that when kids get to a certain age the creatively professional pictures stop. I can think of a number of reasons for this...
The kids hate taking pictures.
Their skin isn't as crystal clear like it was in the early years.
They're going through an awkward phase.
The dreaded Braces are needed.
The only thing that you have besides snapshots throughout the year are those horrid school pictures! Elementary & Middle school aged kids have sooo much personalities!! They have very certain likes/dislikes, favorite outfits, best buddies & opinions. Just think about what can be captured when you get the kid involved! Let them choose outfits. Let them choose the location. Let them choose all of their favorite things to incorporate. Remember them exactly as they are in this moment.
Make it All About THEM!
When I get all the details about these shoots worked out I'll post them in the Session Info Section. Email me if you have any questions & just can't wait to capture your little guy or gals personality right now!
~Until Next Time~

A Decade Together

Here we are. Ten married years in the making! Sometimes I can't believe it's been that long and others feel like a lifetime;) We have had some pretty awesome highs and some not so awesome lows. But, our commitment to each other has never waivered. We are in this for the long haul & that's a pretty amazing feeling.

The only piece of advice I can give is to grow together and not apart. Keep each other in the loop on how you feel, what's piquing your interest and thoughts for the future. We actually grew up together and could have very easily grown apart. We didn't and I'm thankful.

I love this guy more today than when we first started dating almost 14 years ago! Growing together will do that to ya. Here's to a thousand more years as The Deckers.

Faces of LRP {2} Contest ~ Murfreesboro, TN Photography

A Few Frequently Asked Questions:

• Do I have to "Like" the LRP page to "Like" an image?

YES, this is the only way to like an image but,
why wouldn't you want to ;)

• If someone links to the LRP page asking for "Likes" can't I just "Like" their link?
  

NO, I wish I could say yes but, those links don't show up on the LRP page and there's no easy way to track them. Keeping everything in one spot helps me keep track of votes and you keep up with whose on top!

• You stated I could "Like" an image multiple times but, it's not letting me. What's up??

Welp, I was wrong! You may "Like" as many images as you want but, there's no option to "Like" an image multiple times. Sorry 'bout that! Completely my fault.

• Will COMMENTS count?

NO. Only "LIKES" on a photo will count.
It just makes it easier for everyone.

• So what exactly do I have to do to help my friend win??

It's Easy Peasy! Just follow these simple steps:

1. Go HERE and "LIKE" the LRP Page.
2. Then Go to my photos and find the album titled "Faces of LRP {2}"
3. Click on the little "LIKE" button below the photo.
4. That's It! You're done!

Hope this helps clear up some confusion!
Happy "Liking"

Myrtle Beach, SC Our Trip In Pictures ~ Murfreesboro, TN Photography

7 Kids
11 Adults
18 people total!
1 condo
6 beds
About 2 weeks ago we headed to Charlotte, NC for a cousins wedding. It was a bit of a rough start! Brynn got strep the day we left then she fell off the bed (small sleeping quarters meant she slept in a big bed for the first time ever) and hurt her neck pretty bad! She slept on palettes on the floor after that! The wedding was beautiful & it was so great to catch up with cousins we don't see much. The day after the wedding we all (cousins and aunts included) packed up and headed to the beach!
It was relaxing with a dash of chaos. I know the little cousins had sooooo much fun together!
Here's our trip in pictures:

We went to Ripley's Aquarium and found Dory and Nemo!

And this really creepy dude

And this breathtaking jellyfish!

The 7 littles(except you Kayla;)

After the aquarium I wanted a little one on one time with Logan and his best buddy cousin Kayla. We headed down Ocean Blvd. and took in the sights.

Back to the Beach!

Little Sistas first time "playing" putt-putt

The boys had a one on one day at the water park this day and, since little sista isn't quite tall enough yet we headed to the sprinkler pad/carnival rides.

Brynn had a lot of firsts on this trip! First carnival ride ever!

How beautifully antiquey is this swing ride!?

Back to the Beach!
My Girl

My Boy

Our Kids

May we always find this kind of peace and contentment in life.

Ofcourse we got a family shot but, it was taken by my awesome sis in law and I don't have it yet.

~Until Next Time~

Fathers Day Gift Giveaway!! Murfreesboro, TN Photography

Yes, I know Mother's Day isn't even here yet!

Let's be ahead of the game this year &

give Dad a gift that rules.

Let's give a little love to those guys in our lives that do so much.

Photos of his adorable kiddos for him to proudly display at the office are a perfectly unique gift. Much better than the 500th necktie of years past.

The Details:

Photos do NOT have to be award winning photos. They just have to include that man of yours.

I will accept photos until Monday, May 9th.

I'll upload them to an album on the LRP facebook page.

Grab your friends & family and have them Like Like Like your photo!! Yes, you have to be a fan to like a photo. Comments don't count. Only "Likes".

Voting will end Saturday, May 14th at noon. *I was gonna say Friday but, that's the 13th & I just don't like that.*

Any questions? Just ask!