Clarksville’s Reader’s Choice Award… Almost!


I was nominated for the 2012 Reader’s Choice Award for best photographer in Clarksville, TN, how cool is that???  I’m still a little surprised about it, I’m barely a year into my photography business.  It was surreal to be listed among some of Clarksville’s most prestigious and successful photographers.  Although I didn’t win the actual award, I made it as a finalist thanks to the votes from family, friends and my wonderfully loyal fans!  I can’t begin to fully express my gratitude to God for blessing me with this “job” and to all of you for your continued love and support.  I wouldn’t be able to live my dream without you, thank you!

Please excuse the mobile screen capture – I was too excited to do much more :)

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Featured Newborn Baby Photographer!


A favorite image of mine from my second newborn twin session was chosen to be featured on the Newborn Goodness blog! I cried when I saw it. All of a sudden, it was clear to me that all of the sleepless nights, non-stop work, and investments of time and money were going to pay off. For the first time in quite a while, I realized just how much I’ve grown and learned over the last year of my journey as a photographer and business owner. Thank you Newborn Goodness for shedding some light on the end of the tunnel for me – totally made my day! (and week/month/year) :)
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Double Time!


After a successful casting call, I recently made my first attempt at newborn twins!  I have to admit that I was slightly petrified prior – what if I bombed it???  There is a very small window of opportunity to truly capture that brand new baby phase, so often times a re-shoot isn’t an option.  I studied twin posing that I loved, pinned images that really resonated with me by artists that I admired, and asked my dear friend Amber Richter to assist with the soothing and posing (who could resist that job???).   I was as ready as I was going to be when the family arrived and I have to confess that it all went much smoother than I anticipated.  The girls were angels, big brother filled the role with pride, and the parents were just as patient as can be.  These are just a few “sneak peeks” from the session – I can’t wait to post more!

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Not A Moment Too Soon | Fort Campbell Newborn Photographer


I love newborn photography. There is just something magical about capturing those precious days {the first 10 to be exact} where the little angels are still curled up in womb-like positions.  Typically, after those very fleeting days, babies stretch out, are more alert, and resist most sleepy posing that parents adore.  The parents of this beautiful baby girl contacted me in a moment of desperation.  Their newborn photographer dropped the ball once their baby was born.  I am not positive what the circumstances were, I just knew that here was a little princess who had been patiently waiting for weeks on newborn portraits – even though she wasn’t technically considered a “newborn” anymore by most photographers’ definitions.  It broke my heart to know that those fleeting, womb-like, sleeping portraits that this family desired may be just a wish.  We scheduled as soon as we could and the parents were overly patient as I did my best to get the most “newborn-like” portraits possible.  This little angel was just as sweet as can be – she must have known we were shooting for the stars that day.  Her parents were ecstatic with her portraits, which makes me feel like I made a difference.  To me, that’s all that matters.


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March Project 12


I love photography challenges and projects!  I enjoy the varied themes and the chance to shoot just for fun every once in a while.  This month’s Newborn Goodness theme for the Project 12 was GREEN!  I love Kylie’s green eyes in this picture and although I went on a GREEN spree the last few weeks, this is the image that resonates in my heart.  She glows, her eyes sparkle, and I can’t help but smile looking at her.

Are you interested in joining in on the Project?  Join us at Newborn Goodness and jump in!  Check out these other perspectives on GREEN that I adore:

Heather McGinnis Photography , Amara Cohen Photography, RZ Photography, Melissa Treen Photography, 

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The Army claims another friend.


I have grown to love a dear friend Jamie here in Clarksville.  She has taught me so much about the business end of photography (I suck at numbers), reading the true character of people, standing up for what my work is worth to me, forgiveness, and my place as a daughter of Christ.  I can’t express enough how grateful I am for her friendship these past few months especially.

True to Army reputation, just as our children were really bonding it was time for her family to relocate and continue their Army life elsewhere.  I’m heartbroken to say the least.  As much as I want to curse the Army life for yet another friend moving away, I know I would have never been blessed by her friendship if it weren’t for this military life we’ve chosen.

I wish her family the best of the best times ahead on their new adventure, and I pray that our paths will cross again soon (when I come visit, although she may not know that yet).

Here are some fun pictures I captured of our kids one day.  I find it ironic that being photographers, we managed to escape getting a picture of us together that day.  I’m pretty sure she planned that though…

See you guys soon!