Just look at her. So precious. I enjoyed every second of the session with her. She hardly made a peep. One of the easiest newborns I’ve ever worked with! Thank you so much for letting me come out and capture these ADORABLE moments with Ada.
Archive for September, 2009
Ada.
September 21, 2009She’s a Rider.
September 14, 2009Today was Ashlyn’s first day of riding lessons at Foxwood Farm Training Center in Jefferson, Georgia. And oh my goodness. To see the joy light up her little face, it melts my heart to pieces. I just love seeing her so happy. She was definitely in her element. Although she’s ridden horses on numerous occasions with her big cousin Erica, today was the first time she took the reigns, sat in a saddle just her size, feet secured in stirrups at the perfect height. And on top of the perfectly sized pony. Her pony’s name is Marilyn and Ashlyn just adores her. Ms. Shirley, her riding instructor, was so good with her. Ashlyn rode all over that farm. With the reigns in her hands, she made that sweet little pony go everywhere. She was so cute riding her!
And the farm itself is just so beautiful. So cozy and “broken in.” I just love it there. And so does my Ash. So, we will definitely be back. Every single week.
One of the barns, and Elvis the paint’s stable.
The scenery there is so pretty. Here are a few horses…
Ashlyn had to groom Marilyn before and after she rode her. This is after her ride. With Marilyn tearing up some sweetfeed.
One of the pretty buildings there on the farm.
This is June Bug. A sweet little kitty. 
The outhouse
More horses…
She was just so happy. 
Isn’t this one braid down the front of her face so funny?
Waiting for Kayleigh. {Athens Maternity Photography}
September 13, 2009I had the opportunity to photograph my beautiful niece, Katie. I had fun with her, deciding on what outfit would go with which backdrop. Talking about her baby shower from the day before. And reminiscing about those things they don’t tell you about pregnancy (the unwanted things). Heck, it all still made me miss being pregnant. I Looooved being pregnant. It’s the one time I felt beautiful and that it was actually okay to have a round belly. And speaking of round bellies–she definitely got one. And it’s as cute as can be.
Can’t wait to meet this baby girl. I can totally see her being showered with hugs and kisses!
Kids! {Summer.Ashlyn.Brent.}
September 10, 2009My friend Nikki and I got together this evening in an attempt to photograph each other’s kids. We figured that it would be easier if I photographed her daughter, Summer, and she photographed my kids, Ash & Brent. Well. Let’s just say we still had to work hard to get pictures. Summer was a lot easier for me than Brent. Ashlyn’s not so bad anymore. She actually likes to have her pictures taken and immediately chimp the camera (look on the screen at the picture she just took). But here’s some of what I managed to get.
And go see what Nikki managed to get of my kiddos. Check them out: http://www.nikkibanikphotography.com
Trekking through the little farmplace. The kids all hopping & skipping & running everywhere.
Out take: So many of these. Brent is such a little firecracker. By the end of the evening, I was yelling. He becomes immune to directions. He gets to where he doesn’t care about them anymore!
I love her skinned knees in this one.
Like I said–hopping & skipping & running. Happy to be free.
I love her skinned knees in this one.Like I said–hopping & skipping & running. Happy to be free.My kids and the golden velvet chair.
September 5, 2009I have been searching for this chair on craigslist, antique stores, yard sales and flea markets for what seems like an eternity! I have had visions of a gold velvet chair in my head with the irresistible need to take pictures of kids sitting or climbing on it. There’s just something about it. The color, the texture, the way it pops out in the green of the grass. And nothing could go better with it than my sweet, challenging-to-take-pictures-of children. They are definitely a photographer’s children. Desensitized to the bribes and attempted distractions and coercing. They make me work for my photographs. But I do love them so.
Baby Liya.
September 4, 2009What a sweet, laid back baby girl. And she’s not really due to be here until Sunday. She had plans of her own, however, and came into this world completely natural, spontaneous, and unmedicated. Mother nature really did her job here. She’s just perfect in every way. And a beautiful family. I couldn’t just pick a few. I had to pick one from just about everything we did–which was a lot! Enjoy.
