It’s finally here! I got my box of samples today and these clothes are even more adorable in person than in the pictures! Please be sure to try and stop by to place your order this weekend! For those who haven’t seen it yet, here is the invitation:

If you can’t read the fine details, it will be at my home on this Friday from 10-2, Saturday from 10-4 and then Sunday afternoon from 2-5. Email me for directions.

These clothes are perfect for fun portraits! So, to encourage you a little bit I am offering the following:

1/2 Portrait Session with a $200 MJC order

Free Portrait Session with a $350 MJC order

How can you resist? These clothes are too cute and too unique to miss! You’ll want to be here! Only have boys? No problem! There’s great stuff for mom’s too!

See you this weekend!

I only have a minute to get this posted before leaving for my women’s retreat this weekend, so I’ll keep it brief.  Teresa is surprising her husband with these images and we had a blast while working together.  Part of their story includes the Madison Hotel in downtown Memphis.  The wonderful Donna Pope, the Madison’s Hotel Sales Director, graciously helped us with a room to shoot in for part of this session, and may I say, that if you ever have the opportunity to stay at this incredible hotel, do so.  It is gorgeous and the staff is just fantastic.  The rooms are nothing short of beautiful and provided a great place to get some of Teresa’s yoga shots.

Here are some of the shots…

feelin’ the pickle zen…

She is just glowing and so beautiful~

And I dare any of you to try this…I can’t do it and I’m not pregnant!

In the amazing bathroom windows, with room to spare…

and this one may be my favorite~

Teresa, I love working with you!  You make my job easy!  Thanks for letting us have some fun yesterday!  I can’t wait for you to see the rest and to share these with William!

This little guy was just born on Tuesday afternoon just before 4:30 to Caryn & Ben.  He was 7 lbs 11 oz when he was born and at only 4 days old, he is already just a little sweetie!  We had a wonderful time photographing the family, but Brayden is definitely the star!  Congratulations you two!  Here are some of my favorites from this morning!

He’s such a cute little peanut!

And finally, a little shot with proud momma & daddy!

I never in a million years thought that I would be writing this. In fact, last month I was thinking that January and February would be super slow and I would just be working on updating my website and new materials for the year like many other photographers around the country. I’ve recently heard one photographer name those two months “Admin Season.” Well, that is not the case here. I am 100% booked for the month of February. So, for those of you who have been thinking about a Spring session, remember Easter is in March this year so you will want to start booking now for March and April! They will fill up quickly.

Now, since I have been trying to not post without also posting some pictures, how about a few fun shots of my own kiddos from an afternoon at the park?

And, here’s a lesson in good light v. bad light.  Jack really wanted to sit on top of the rocks that supported a sign and have me take his picture.  The light was harsh and horrible.  (Remember when we were told that if it was sunny outside it was perfect for pictures?)

And now here is how much better it looks when you move to open shade which is right next to bright sun…

So, there’s a tip for you when taking shots of your own family.  Move to open shade that is on the edge of bright sun. 
Finally, the emotional life of a nearly 2-year old…  These two shots were taken less than 30 seconds apart.  Also note that my child does not actually look like a cartoon character, but when you get up close with a wide lens, it can sometimes end up looking like one!  Ha Ha!

Ahh, the joy of being a toddler!  Have a great week!