Carsten is THREE today

ONE TWO THREE, how could it be that Carsten is THREE today? Looking back on his newborn Baby Steps session, he was so sweet and tiny. Now he is a big boy, keeping up with his brother as much as he can.

Mi Ultimo Día - Living Life Good!

If I had to pick only one Spanish song, this would be it. To live life like it was my last day. To remember to say "I love you" to the people I love. To not worry so much about the future, that today is wasted.

Ok, so in no way are the words or melody similar, but the message reminds me of the country song "Live like you were dying". 

Have you told your kids you loved them today? That is the easy part...but have you told your mom or dad that you love them today?  I don't do that every day - and I should. What about your brothers and sisters? I never want to lose someone without them knowing that I loved them, even if we don't agree.

Happy Birthday Camila

Camila - when you came in for your newborn session 2 years ago, you were so tiny and cute. Each session you brought more and more personality to the camera. And today you turn TWO! Happy Birthday Camila

Adalyn and Emma

Can I brag on my sister's grandbabies? I am pretty sure I can since Adalyn, the 4 year old told me that she gets all her cuteness from me....

This is a big deal, considering she was three years old before she would have anything to do with me. Both of these precious girls are so important to our family, and I can see both of their parents in each one of them. Ady looks so much like my nephew, and makes the same expressions and movements that he does. Emma is a little more like her momma, with her laugh and smile.

I don't have grand babies of my own - and that is OK FOR NOW- so I will just brag on the kids that call my sister Grandma.

Two year old Excitement!

Happy 2nd Birthday Josué Eliás! I am so honored to not only photograph Eliás, but to have taken his mom and aunt's senior photos, and now his baby brother and sister. I hope his day is filled with excitement...well just being two can add excitement to any household!

Razorback Red baby, now a BIG Fan

Remember this little Razorback fan FOUR years ago??? Avery Rose, you were just beautiful wit your red black and white fan gear. Now you are a beautiful Big Girl. Happy Birthday!

Matthew and Mommy

Matthew and Mommy
I love photographing kiddos from past seniors. My clients are a part of my life, and to get a sweet glimpse of their life changes from time to time is really special. Trakia came to get her senior portraits when she was a senior at Dardanelle High School, then came back to model during a special get together of the Arkansas Professional Photographers Association. Now she is in college, raising her beautiful son, and is a super mommy. 

The "Right" time for Senior Photos

Are your ready for a Senior Special at the perfect time for Senior pics? 

You haven't seen many ads from me this year about senior photos. There is s reason for that, not that I don't LOVE senior sessions - I DO!  I love the creative opportunities as a photographer, the diversity in personalities, the connection to this generation, and the revealing of gorgeous images to the seniors and their parents.

I agree that there are a few advantages to that, but let's face it - summer in Arkansas is Hot. More and more seniors want to wait until it cools down. And I totally agree. September and early October gives us the beautiful summer colors and fall wildflowers without the sweltering heat. It also gives parents a little gap in the budget before paying for graduation expenses like cap/gown and Christmas shopping takes over. 

Senior pictures should give you a glimpse into who you are, your own beauty, not what social cliques assign you to be. It should also be professional, beautiful, lit correctly, and with enough direction in your posing to make sure you look your best. (Who really knows where to put your hands or your hips?). But not so posed that it is unbelievable.

 Here it is - book your prepaid senior session in September and receive a $100 credit toward your portrait collection. 

Little Cowboy

Terry is just too cute for words. At 4 years old, he has his entire family (and his photographer) wrapped around his finger. I first photographed him two years ago for his 2 year old formal portrait. I got this one during his family's recent session.

Night Blooming Cereus

Night Blooming Cereus 












































This plant blooms for only one night, and this particular plant has not produce a bloom in 30 years. My friend Diann called me and told me the story of her grandmother's plant, and the tradition her family had if all loading up in their pajamas to go see the plant bloom and smell the wonderful aroma of the bloom. I love hearing stories of childhood memories and traditions. Plus the fact that someone could keep alive a plant for that long when I can't even keep one alive a whole year intrigued me. So I went, and waited, photographing every 10 minutes or so the progress that took about 2 hours. Not birth photography, but bloom photography.

Welcome Back Baby Lillian

Another "Welcome Back Baby"  - Lillian. And another baby with a sweet two year old sibling - we just finished Eloise's 14 month session 10 months ago. We love our babies and their families. After 5 sessions of visiting and photographing, I have gotten to know them like friends. For this reason - I give a free Baby Steps Program to every sibling to a baby I have photographed. I  have had baby number 4 in two of my families, and getting to see the other kids come in with their new sibling is just a big bonus for me!!