Newborn Baby Charlie in Atlanta, GA

I photographed Courtney and Brent's wedding in the Fall of 2011. And last week, I photographed their son Charlie. The only thing better than seeing a couple get married, is seeing their love and their family grow! Courtney's sister, Michelle, was also there to help out and get some time to love on Baby Charlie too! He was almost two weeks old at the session. Here are a few of the photos.

Portrait Session with Coach Vince Dooley at his Home Garden in Athens, GA

It was such a pleasure to do a portrait session with Coach Vince Dooley. I was hired to take some photographs of Coach Dooley for a magazine article about his passion for horticulture and gardens. I met him at his Athens home, and basically had a private tour of the garden - with a few stops for some photos! He was quite the Southern Gentleman, showing me around as if I were a guest. He stopped and showed me many of the flowers and plants, telling me their names, about their origin, when they bloomed, and other great information, even when we weren't going to photograph him in from of those plants. Coach Dooley is particularly passionate about his Japanese garden. I had no idea there were so many varieties of the Japanese Maple, but he had quite a few. Here are a few of my favorite images.

Zuri's One Year Old Session at Springvale Park in Inman Park, Atlanta GA

I took Zuri's family portrait session the day before she turned one. Her moms chose Springvale Park in Inman Park for the session, so we could get some fun, action shots of the family - including the dog! Zuri is a sweet, happy toddler who of course knows what she wants to do! She loved the playground, especially the swings and the slide. She also loves to walk hand in hand with her moms. They brought her favorite book along as well, and she not only read it a few times, but once even on top of the dog! Here are some of my my favorite photos of the day.This photo might be my very favorite. You know they've sat together as a family and read Zuri her favorite book hundreds of times!Proof that not all 'bully breeds' are mean. This guy was a total softie!!

Newborn Baby Ravi in Atlanta, Georgia

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Earlier this year, Rakhi and Vann McNeill welcomed a newborn baby boy into their family. I photographed Rakhi and Vann's Weddings (both Christian Ceremony and Hindu) back in 2009, and was just thrilled to celebrate the arrival of their son Ravi! I do love a newborn with a full head of hair! Here are some of my favorite photos of the handsome Ravi, with his deep brown eyes and lucious head of dark hair. (Here are a few posts of their weddings: Rakhi’s Bridal, Sneak Peek 1, Mendhi Party, Sneak Peek 2, Wedding Portraits, The Baraat, The Hindu Ceremony, Reception)

Farrell and David's Engagement Session on The University of Georgia's Campus in Athens

Farrell and David are getting married this weekend! I am so excited about their wedding at The Classic Center's Fire Hall, and their reception at Hotel Indigo's Rialto Room. Here are some of my favorite photos from their engagement session. Congratulations Farrell and David!

Kirby Ann's Newborn Session in Madison, Georgia

 Charlie has a new baby sister! I took photos of Charlie when he was 3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 18 months old. I'm so excited that I'm going to do the same for Kirby Ann as she grows up! Here are some photos from her newborn session. She was awake and alert the entire time!That is one proud big brother!Even after we swaddled Kirby Ann and gave her the paci she stayed awake and alert for her photos! Such sweet eyes - she didn't want to miss a thing!

Carter's One Year Session on UGA Campus in Athens, GA

 Carter turned one in December, and on a beautiful and mild winter day we went to the UGA campus for his one year session. He started off in some very snazzy formal attire, then had a few costume changes. (Check out his newborn and six month sessions too!)After hearing us call out his name over and over, trying to get him to look for some photos he gave us this pose, which says to me, "You want me to pose for you? Here, how's this? Got it? Ok, I'm on a mission here, leave me alone!"This was some experimental moss eating. Turns out it isn't as tasty as it looks. Such a handsome fella! 

Newborn Baby Ryan in Gainesville, GA

Baby Ryan is another newborn whose parents were wedding clients. I mentioned in this post how excited I was to see their wall decorated in wedding photos, so I know when I go take more photos of Ryan as he grows up I'll be seeing some of these. I photographed baby Ryan at just 6 days old. He was already super attentive and stretching his arms and legs as much as possible! He did not want to miss a moment, so he's awake in all of his photos. But look at those eyes; he's so handsome! Congratulations Jessica and Chris.

Sylvan - My Nephew in Eugene, Oregon

 I visited my sister and her family back in December, and after much encouragement, I convinced my 6 year old nephew that it would be 'so cool' to let me do a mini (yep, like 5 minutes mini) session of him by the green wall. Between his missing teeth and his hair in the middle of growing out, I feel like he's 6 going on 16! The first one is my very favorite. The laugh on the second one is from my giving in and talking about 'stinky farts' to his absolute joy!! The last one was taken by my sister. One of the rare photos that includes me!!

Melanie and Zach's Engagement Session at Dudley Park in Athens, GA

Melanie and Zach got married a few weeks ago, so I thought I'd post their engagement session before I get to the wedding photos! We met last fall at Dudley Park in Athens, GA and took some photos in the soft warm sunlight of the late afternoon. Enjoy!

Maggie & Ware's Engagement Session at Serenbe in Palmetto, GA

Anyone who follows my blog knows that I usually only pick a few favorites to show. This post will be an exception to the rule! I just couldn't narrow my selections down any further. Maggie and Ware were so much fun to work with. They are getting married out of state this summer, but wanted an engagement session locally and I'm so glad they called me! Serenbe was a great choice for an engagement session as it provides such a beautiful backdrop.

Janie and Jack Studio Photography at Phipps Plaza and North Point Mall

Janie and Jack is a high end children's clothing store with the cutest (and preppiest) outfits for the best dressed little ones! This spring I was hired to go into the Atlanta stores (Phipps Plaza and North Point Mall) to take some studio type mini-sessions. It was different than anything I've ever done before, since I usually have an hour or so with my portrait clients and take photos outside or at their homes. I was surprised at how much fun I had, and how much I loved the resulting photographs! I thought that they might be a little boring, with less than 20 minutes to meet and photograph the kids, and only a white background. Here are some of my favorites!(The first photos is from my iPhone, of the setup in the store.)