It helps that their two girls are ADORABLE. I could just eat them up. Eliza Kate has the soul of a Jane Austen character and Caroline is sweet and laid back.

I hope you enjoy the images as I much as I do.

John and Kendy...thanks for letting me come and style you and thanks for trusting me. I know my ideas are insane sometimes but you let me go for them.

Hello there...we are the next Anthro cover...

Eliza Kate...

Caroline...

Melts my heart...

I adore these.

I mean this light...totally yummy. John and Kendy...HOT!

I couldn't decide...I love both of these.

My favorite family shot of ALL TIME...

Looking at this image...I'm so glad that Kendy and I talked John into wearing a tux...

Love this series...

Family guitar time...

Seriously...seriously...Kendy is stunning!

Babies and Balloons...can't beat it...

Hi...I'm your 50's housewife...sidenote...that apron was her grandmothers in the 50's...LOVE!

Mamma says, "Eat your fruit"...I couldn't resist those blackberries in that lovely depression glass!

She was fearless and did whatever I asked AND NEVER had a single meltdown :). What a fun spirit she has. I truly believe there is nothing she can't do!

Thanks for letting me hang out with you. You make my job fun!

Princess Power:

The natural progression of things...

I MAY have bribed her with a milkshake...which also made for cute pictures :)...

So stinkin' cute!

This reminds me of Alice in Wonderland...no idea why...it just does...

Peggy Jo and I went to High School together and I was so excited when she emailed wanting to book a session with me. It's always so much fun going back home and meeting people's new families.

We went all over Greenwood and I LOVE the shots we ended up with. Thanks guys for picking me and for letting me have fun with you!

The kids were so funny watching their parents love on each other ;).

It was so important to Peggy Jo that her and Jamie get shots of just them...they brought the fierceness!

Don't be fooled...the kids worked it for the camera too...

...and had a little fun too...

I adore this shot of them!

And this one :)...

A timeline of events...

LOVE!

My absolute FAVE shot of the entire day. I want a GINORMOUS canvas of this!

I met them on a Saturday afternoon and the lighting was just perfection. We drove around to different spots and I had so much fun with this lively family. With twin boys I know there is NEVER a dull moment in their home. They would wrestle and then turn around and give each other a hug.

Thanks for letting me hang out with you and letting me be do my thing in order to give you amazing images. I hope you love them and more than anything I hope they make you smile because they capture the essence of your family.

The boys were so cute about letting their parents kiss :)...

It was important that they get some fun images of the 2 of them...

I LOVE the one with the boys hiding their faces while the parents kiss...

The many faces of these sweet boys...

I adore this shot! I think Katrice got a canvas of it for Christmas presents...

We ended up having a snack at a beignet shop...

Bubble blowing contest...

Before and After...they did some serious damage :)

The boys took a moment to wrestle...

My FAVE shot from the day!

They are such a fun family. I love that I get to meet new families with my job. We played, and twirled, and even ate some sweet treats. Gracia (pronounced Gray-sha) is SASSY...and full of energy and love. She was working all her best moves. She told me that she learned them from watching Americas Next Top Model :).

Roger and Wendy, you are so in love and have done such a wonderful job with Gracia. Thank you so much for allowing me into your life for a moment to capture it. I hope your love grows stronger with ever day and I wish you years and years of love!

We went to a little cafe on the square in Canton...I love the top shot of Gracia stealing the pastries.

Like every little princess in training she loves to play dress up and twirl :).

Her breakfast was lipsmacking yummy...

She LOVES her daddy and he ADORES her...

You can just tell that they have such a sweet relationship

And they are so in love...

My FAVE shot...

The lighting in these...to die!

She was showing me some of her ANTM moves in the one on the right...

Another FAVE...

Roger and Katie have this sweet, playful love. Watching them was such a joy. I found myself chuckling to myself as I looked through my lens. I hope you, too, can feel their love through these images. They were a blast and did whatever crossed my crazy brain. THAT is why I ADORE MY CLIENTS!

Roger and Katie...you two just make me smile! I can not wait to shoot your wedding and hang out with you more! Thanks for trusting me and choosing me to give you the images you will treasure forever. You are why I do what I do! Happy New Year!

The couple and their precious Morkie puppies. I wanted to stick one in my Shootsac and steal it.

My caption for this one is Retro Lovin...I adore this shot!

This shot...so amazing!

One of my FAVES...

I told you they were fun :)..

FIERCE...

The one on Left makes me REALLY happy!

I adore the insane color in these...

I couldn't decide which one...so I did them both...

Another FAVE!

I've NEVER been good with the whole New Years Resolution BUT I am a firm believer in goal setting...if you don't have something to aim for, how do you know you're achieving your potential? So...I've been pondering (hold the phone I know) and praying about my goals for this year. I believe in my heart of hearts that THIS year...2010...is going to be an epic year for myself and my business. So, in my theme of keeping it real with ya'll...I'm going to share my goals with you...

2010 GOALS:

1. Move to Jackson, MS

2. Meet with as many business savvy people who will meet with me and develop business strategy and marketing that will ensure that I thrive.

3. Develop financial systems and organize...organize...organize my biz. I feel so out of sorts right now and just want the systems in place so I can be 120% successful.

4. One of my specific prayers about moving back to MS was that God would provide a free place to live while I got my biz up and running (He provided 3 PLACES before al was said and done). BUT I want to have my own place in Bellhaven or Fonderen by July at the latest.

5.Find a church and develop community with believers...I have craved it since I had to leave The Village.

6. Develop community with other photogs in locally(Jackson), statewide (MS) and worldwide

7. Attend at least one workshop this year

8. Go spend the day with Millie Holloman...HOLLA!

9. Make enough money to take my mom a FAB vacation!

10. See my brother and sis-in-law more than once.

11. Eat healthy, exercise

13. Get published on wedding blogs like Southern Weddings, Snippet and Ink, Wedding Chicks, etc...etc...

14. Hire an assistant...I can't live much longer without one :).

15. Put myself out there in the dating department. My friend keeps telling me "If you don't put yourself out there...you'll never find anyone"...Thank you Crystal for lighting a fire...Love you!

16. Continue to grown into myself and find healing and freedom.

17. Book 20 weddings (it's filling up quickly).

18. Network...network...network with local vendors in Jackson.

19. Go to NYC with several of my photog friends...stay tuned...amazing things in store...YAY!

20. Continue to learn balance...do things for myself and walk away from work...and when I walk away not to think about the fact that I'm not working.

21. Once I get my own place...start doing OPAM (One Project A Month) and blog it. Thank you Lindsay for that inspiration!

22. Visit at least 2 museums

A few things I'm bananas for in 2010:

Anthro necklace...in love!

I have purchased these from Neimans...they're TOM's. I just love what Tom's stands for and love the glitter...things that sparkle make me happy...

Home Ties...

I want this deer head to hang in my future home. It's just wonderful...and no animals were harmed to make it's loveliness...

I want the table lamp to go with my FAVE lampshade that I bought to go with a vintage lamp of my moms that I desperately hoped she would give me...she won't :)...SO...now I have to find a new lamp base.

My fantastic beyond words chair I found at an Estate Sale (thank you Suzanne). Having it recovered and repadded and made lovely...

Inside cushion and back of above chair...

Arms of above chair...

back of above chair...I'm still looking for fabric for the piping and buttons

Bonkers for these teapots...I collect teapots and teacups...adore them!

Photography:

Lens that is on order...24-70mm Macro...SO EXCITED!!!

This is my best friend...the person who knows EVERY THING about me and still loves me. We've been through some of our darkest times together and she has held me in her arms and I've held her my arms and we've promised each other, "It will get better". I think sometimes we whispered those words to each other doubting that it would but having faith that it must.

IT HAS!

She is one of the most caring, nurturing, loyal, fun, silly, easy to be with and love people I know. She is the life of the party, the light in the lives of many and when she smiles people smile too. That's why these images brought such joyful tears. I've NEVER seen her as happy as Jason Butler makes her. I mean we can always make each other laugh but he makes her glow...she is absolutely radiant as a result of his love for her.

Jason, I've told you this before, but you make my heart sing with joy because of the way you love my dear friend. Her nights of longing and questioning were answered in a moment when you asked her to be your wife. The way you look at her and adore her and treasure her makes my heart melt. It gives me hope for the man God has for me. You are the man I prayed for for so many years. You love Casey well...I can not wait to see where God takes you...and I can not wait to see you love your future child as you love Case!

Casey, you know how much I love you! My heart leaps for joy at this new stage in your life...wife and now mom to be. I see how Jason's love has changed you and given you back your spark, your confidence, your love for life and your hope. But most of all he has given you the thing you've always wanted...a baby! I'm overwhelmed with God's goodness! Yes, I am crying now even as I write this! Your love blesses me! I CAN NOT wait to be an aunt to your sweet one. I love all 3 of you with ALL the love in my heart!

OKAY OKAY...enough mush...let the hotness commence...here they are...Jason and Casey Butler (Married July 18, 2009)...

I ADORE this grouping...makes me want to frolic and fall in love.

This is where I cried the first time. These images embody them. Fun, flirty, make-the-world-notice love

I met Jason, then took him shopping at Forever 21 for outfits for our shoot and he got so into it he bought matching old school sneaks for him and Case...The boy has moves and style...

I just couldn't pick one of these...they all make me so happy...

I love the light and emotion of this one...

My FAVE shot of the day...

Oh.My.Gracious this one cracks me up. I loved integrating passers by in this shoot...

I LOVE the one on the left. It's cheeky and campy and wonderful. It should be made into a t-shirt "Jase + Case 4eva"

Look at the look on the mom's face. LOVE IT!

This shot was Jason't idea and I love how it feels like the world is stopping for them to have their moment in the spotlight.

AND..

THE...

SLIDE SHOW...

I have been given permission to publish these by Jennifer and her husband, but this material may not be suitable for everyone. The rest are for her hubs eyes only :).

Ladies...Valentines Day is quickly approaching. Be checking the blog for deals on Valentine Day B-Sesh specials.

Each baby is a miracle but I am so thankful that little Rinks is here. You see, there was a time when we thought his parents might not make it as a couple. I am inspired by their love and commitment. I KNOW marriage is hard...it's work daily to love the person that God gives. They almost gave up but they decided to honor their commitment and grow with each other and not apart. As a result we have baby Rinks.

Ash and Mandi...I love you both! I am so thankful that you chose each other...that you chose to stay with each other. I know that every day isn't easy but I KNOW that your love is real...Rinks is proof of that! Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey! I love your sweet boy and can't wait to see the future musician that is Rinks Gaskin.

Here he is....the cutie patootie himself...

He was not happy with me in the begining...

But he warmed up to me and my camera...both of his parents are hams and I believe he's following their footsteps :).

One of my faves...

Mandi and Rinks...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this shot!

Another Fave...

Ashley and Rinks started off sweet and quickly turned silly. I LOVE the shot on the right. So fun!

Really...such a cute family...2 hot parents + a cute baby = AWESOME!

Mandi was singing to him in the top one...did I mention that Rinks is destined for rockstardom :)

My last fave...I just want to kiss him.

1. This time last year I had a full time job with Verizon Wireless (the nice constant paycheck was glorious)

2. There wasn't a thought in my mind about leaving GA

3. My best friend, Casey, hadn't even met her now husband

4. I was still dreaming of being a full time photog

5. I used to dream about having photog friends and living a crazy, fun life...

Here's where I am now...

1. I'm officially moving back to MS on Jan 9th...WHAT?!?!?!?

2.I leaped off of the scariest cliff of all time to quit my job and pursue photography...some days I wonder what was I thinking but most days I just praise God that I get to do what He created me to do.

3.Casey has married the man of her dreams, Jason I(in July). He adores her, loves her, treasures her and he puts up with me too :). AND SHE JUST FOUND OUT SHE'S PREGO...I'M GONNA BE AN AUNT!!!! YAY YAY YAY!!!!

4. I AM a full time photog...just typing that brings tears to my eyes!

5. I have an abundance of amazing friends...new and old...photogs and normal people :). I am living the life I used to read about and I am so so blessed. I love you all dear friends...thanks you for your unending support and belief in me!

This is the day that Jesus chose to give up the glory and splendor of heaven to be born...to be born to die. It never ceases to baffle me when I think about it. I praise Him for choosing to live among sinners so I could be free. I am overwhelmed that he chose to give His life so I could be free. I am speechless that He loves me and finds joy in my joy. I am incandescently overjoyed that He created me with a purpose and that is to be a photog...AND THAT BRINGS HIM GLORY AND GIVES HIM JOY! JOY TO THE WORLD THE LORD HAS COME!

This is a Walter Anderson print my bro and I gave my mom years ago. It's up all year around and I LOVE it!

As you get swept away in the loveliness of today...take the time to look at that baby in the manger and think about ALL He has done for you. What a Savior!

I pray that each of you has a Merry Christmas filled with all the love and blessings in the world. I am so thankful for each of you for reading my blog, for supporting me, for believing in me, for challenging me to follow my dreams. You are why I'm here...well that and the Creator of the Universe created me to capture life :). What year. I can only dream BIG dreams about what is to come. I KNOW that I KNOW that 2010 is going to be monumental for b. mo foto. I give all glory to God. Without Him, I'm just a silly girl with a camera...with Him...I'm a silly girl with a camera and purpose.

Graham is so fun...sweet and personality...he has it in abundance (of course with parents like Jason and Court he had no choice) :). Jason and Court...I am so happy for ya'll! You are amazing parents and I love you all SO much!

Here he is...the man of the moment...GRAHAM!

Those eyes and that double chin...I can NOT get enough :)...

Hello future great dressers of America :)...

I'm so glad she won...she trusted me and in her words, "I trust you to do your thing...whatever that is :)". I got to go to the plantation that her husband manages and what a lovely treat! There were tractors, old building, hanging moss, an orchard AND yummy light...this is the equation for perfection in my book :).

Check out these sassy pants...call me crazy, but I think they may have a future...Tyra...Tyra...are you calling them?!?!?

I told you...DeLISH light!

Could Katie be any cuter?

I wanna be a cowgirl, baby...

Ahhhhh...I LOVE this shot!

Brooke may look like a Calvin Klein model in this one...although I don't think their ad campaigns ever featrued a John Deere :)

An orchard with fresh fruit? YES PLEASE!

LOVE LOVE LOVE the next 2 sets...

A fave for sure!

They wanted to show off their acrobatics...I said GO FOR IT!

I love the movement and personality in these...

The next ones...pretty much straight out of the camera...I'm kinda in love with them...

We had so much fun walking around downtown Memphis, TN finding fun places...there was climbing, canoodling, maybe some slide bending and a whole lot of love and laughs. Ben and Mindy have that kind of love that is contagious. As I watched them through my lens I found myself smiling and laughing at their interactions. I also had an entourage with Susan Prater and Jennie Lee. Seriously...I love walking up with several photogs...I'm like "Bam...we're here to stalk you" :).

They are insanely in love and it is so evident. Thanks guys for allowing me to do your E Sesh! I so wish I were shooting your wedding...I adore ya'll and wish all the love and laughter for your future!

The lovely couple featuring their great dog, Mosby.

Mosby got a close up and I LOVE that shot!

While we were shooting the one on the Left, people kept walking by and taking pictures. They were like "Who is that famous couple"? I LOVE MY JOB!

Possibly my fave from the day...

Susan snagged the bottom shot.

Adore the one on the right...

I'm crazy about this one...

I just love that their personalities come through in these. They are so dang cute and SO MUCH FUN!

Love this series...ADORE the shot on the far right that Susan snagged.

I told them to imagine that they were in an episode of The Sopranos for the one on the left.

This shot was the request of Mindy and I'm kinda crazy about it :).

Mindy...you are absolutely stunning!

This is what happens when you put a couple into a phone booth with a Pocket Wizard :)...

AND...

THE...

SLIDE SHOW...

This is the "Must Have" bag on every photogs wish list for this Christmas...BUT it gets even better...this bag isn't just for photogs. It's lovely, uber chic and holds it all. Ladies and gents, feast your eyes on the awesomeness that is Kelly Moore's bag. I adore it!

Slide on over to her site and order one NOW! It can function as a camera bag, diaper bag, school bag, laptop bag...GET ONE! Make it your own...you will love it. I saw the prototype at Love Affair and it ROCKS...

Trust me...you NEED this bag :)!

It was so great to see her again after so many years and get to shoot the cuteness that is her little man and hotness that is her love for her hubs! And as a super duper bonus, Susan Prater and Jennie Lee came along with their cameras. I LOVE getting to shoot with other photogs :).

Here are some of my faves with a slide show at the end...I give you (drum roll please)...THE ROBINSONS...

He is 100% boy...

100% sweet...

100% explorative...

100% kissable

100% funny...

I told him to throw rocks on the one on the right and he nailed me once in lens of my camera and next on my head...BUT I got the shot ;)

I LOVE THESE!

Ladies and Gents...get ready for hotness. I can not stress enough how fun and important it is for YOU to take time to get some fun shots with your spouse!

The next 2 groupings are some of my faves...I CAN NOT pick just one...

I confess that this grouping looks funny :) but I couldn't resist. While I was shooting the top one, Susan grabbed the bottom one.

Susan shot the one on the Right and I'm diggin that insane shadow on Jamie's face.