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Hello and welcome to my studio journal!  I'm so happy you stopped by!  This is the place to come to see what's new in my world.  

I am a children and family photographer based out of Birmingham, Alabama.  I specialize mostly in natural light, and I have a natural light studio in historic downtown Homewood.  Some of my favorite things to do include searching for cool vintage fabrics and furniture, spending way too much time on Etsy's website, and spending way too much money in Anthropologie's store!  I am also drawn to beautiful design and modern, clean lines.  My biggest "loves" are children and photography, and I am so blessed to be able to combine those loves with my other interests to create art every day!  My style is contemporary, yet classic.   When I shoot, my goal is to capture the heart of my subject(s).

I hope that you will check in often to see what's going on in my world.  Bookmark me or add me to your google reader.  And I especially love to hear your comments!  Come back, and come back often.

Henry and Ruth (Birmingham children’s photographer)

I enjoyed meeting these two little blondies last week.  We were lucky enough to have not so miserably hot weather, and oh, what a difference that made!  I cannot say enough how excited I am for fall!

Thomas

I first met Thomas a little over 7 months ago, when he came in for his first official photo session as a newborn.  I was amazed to see how much he had grown since then when I got to see him last week!

Three little blondies (Birmingham children’s photographer)

This is another hot and steamy session from a couple of weeks ago that was done exceptionally early in the morning when it was, well, still hot and steamy!  Regardless of the heat, I had a blast catching up with this sweet family.  I’ve had the pleasure of knowing them for about 4 or 5 years now, when Greta (the oldest) showed up for her session with Mommy’s mascara smeared ALL over her face (note to Mommys:  don’t leave your purse next to your child’s car seat in route to her photo session!).  These children have grown right before my eyes, even adding another along the way.  Baby boy wasn’t much on being still, or held, but then again, who is at 16 months??

Penelope (Birmingham Newborn Photographer)

Almost exactly two years ago, I had the extreme privilege of photographing my first set of triplet newborns, and I have so enjoyed every single time I have spent with them since.  Last week, I met their beautiful baby sister, and I took on the challenge of getting three 2-year olds to pose not injure be still and look slightly interested in the newest member of their family.  They accepted my challenge and by far exceeded all of my expectations!  Funny thing is that they always do!

Penelope could not have been born into a more loving and adorable family.  It has been such an honor getting to know them, and I look forward to watching Penelope grow just have I her siblings.

AND…..their reward:

And just for fun….the triplets as newborns:

Hot Day on the Farm!

Thirty minutes before this session started, it was still 101 degrees….and for some reason, I was wearing jeans.  Not.Very.Smart.  Despite the fact that 5 minutes into the session, I was drenched in sweat and my jeans were completely stuck to my body, this family managed to still look beautiful for the whole hour and a half that we shot (and I might add, that it was 94 degrees when we finished).  I had so much fun meeting this sweet family a couple of weeks ago!  Shooting four kids can be a challenge, but they made it a lot of fun!