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~

Miss Paisley is 2! ~ Murfreesboro, TN Photographer

We had a TIME with sweet Paisley's 2 year session. First off, every photographer's nightmare happened to me. The camera quit. Thirty minutes into the session. Just plain quit! Battery charged, lens cleaned, memory card in place and it gave me nothing. We re-scheduled. Next try was an early morning & Paisley was just not in the mood to be photographed. Now, I've never had this happen either! I can always walk away with plenty to choose from but, she had other plans. I pulled out all my stops and nothing was working. I decided it was best to just try a different day. Maybe another afternoon session 'cause she was ready to rock it on the first scheduled afternoon session. So we re-scheduled. And.She.ROCKED.It! I got more than enough of this adorable trio. Seriously, the good looks in this family are just not fair!!
Enjoy!

Had to get a few of sweet big brother. He has such a kind heart and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Jenn, you've got yourself a heartbreaker here!

This next one is probably one of my most favoritest shots ever.

Or maybe this one is! Can't you just feel the LOVE!?

Sometimes patience is key when working with kiddos. I'm so glad the 3rd time was the charm because I have soooo many favorites from this shoot! I literally had a smile on my face the whole time I was working on these.
Hope to see you guys again REAL soon.

Smith *A Great Big Family Shoot* ~Murfreesboro TN Photography

Anothes shoot I had while on computer hiatus was a

Great Big Family Shoot!

Mr. S contacted me before Christmas and wanted a gift certificate to give his mother. The matriarch of the family. What grandma wouldn't LOVE this!! Her whole family. Together in pictures. The family that she helped create. So we scheduled the shoot for the end of February and bless their hearts for being patient with me til we got a new computer! I had such a fun time with this family! They were sooo easy to work with and the kiddos were so stinkin' adorable! ENJOY the awesomeness of this Great Big Family:

The whole reason the shoot took place.

The matriarch & her 2 sons.

Such a thoughtful gift from them!