Fowler Family

Yesterday I met the Fowler's at my favorite place to shoot in Greer. I was worried it was going to rain, but lucky for us there was only a few sprinkles before we got there. Jonathan, Annie, Brody and Shorty were great!!!! I had a great time watching Brody play even though I think he was a little chilly!!!! Here are my favorites from the day, but I will warn you, there are a lot of them!

I think this is one of the few that Shorty is actually looking at the camera! I have a feeling he is going to be a heartbreaker when he grows up - look at that smile!
Annie wanted to get a few of her and Jonathan together - aren't they cute!
I actually didn't even have to tell Brody to smile - the first time I held the camera up he was saying CHEESE before I was even ready!!!!
Had to make sure Shorty got his own attention!!!!

Okay, the next two I couldn't decide between - I love Brody's expression in both of them!
Now, I hate to say this, but this one is my absolute favorite from the day. Brody looks so much like his dad it isn't funny. Jonathan has been an Alabama fan since I've known him and I love their matching hats!

We couldn't leave mom out - had to get some shots with her too. Okay, so he looks like Annie just a little bit too!!!!

He had to give her some hugs too!
A little mischievous look....
Finally one more of them all together - Shorty was definitely watching Brody!!!!
And last but not least just one more of Brody when he was playing with some sticks.
Thanks guys for making my job very easy!!! It was great spending some time with you and I'm so thankful we beat the rain!!!!! Happy [late] Birthday Brody - we hope you had a wonderful party!!!!!

5,000 visits

I just happened to notice that the blog hit 5,000 visits today!!!! WOW!!!!! I am so amazed at how quickly that number has grown!!!! Thank you very much to all of you who keep up with us and what we're doing!!!!!

Leslie's Bridal Portraits

So, Sunday was a LONG day along with my shortest stay at the beach EVER! Marty and I along with Leslie and Melissa travelled to Huntington Beach State Park in Murrell's Inlet for Leslie's bridal portrait session. I have to say I was super excited to have a gorgeous bride in an awesome location. This oceanfront state park offers camping, fishing, coastal hiking trails and general access to three miles of remote, unspoiled beach. Huntington Beach State Park is also the site of the Spanish-style castle Atalaya, former winter home and studio of noted American sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington, which you can read more about here. It is said that Huntington Beach offers its visitors the best preserved beach on the Grand Strand.


I must say that after my brief visit to the state park, I will definitely be going back. We only spent a short time in the castle because it closes at 5pm daily. The next time I'm on the SC coast I will be headed to explore more of Atalaya.


We got a ton of amazing shots - I so wish I could post them on here, but I can't until after their wedding day in April. Here's the only sneak peek you get - sorry!!!!Leslie - thank you so much for going for something different and out of the ordinary - and allowing me the freedom to be creative. Also, for trusting me those times when I said "I know you think it looks stupid, but trust me!" I promise to have your proofs online soon - I'm so excited for you to see them!!!! I hope you and Melissa both got some much needed rest after our day long road trip!!!!

Relay for Life Fundraiser

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A few blog changes

So, I made a few changes on the blog....can you tell what they are??? One I will tell you....the others you'll have to guess at!!!!!

At the bottom of each post there is now a little white envelope. You can click on the envelope and email that post to someone....neat huh???

Anyway, I just thought I would share that with everyone!!!!

So, what else has changed????? Hmmmm.......

Wendi & Ryan

Marty and I met Wendi and Ryan out at Furman on Sunday afternoon. It was a beautiful day and there were plenty of people out there!!! We couldn't have asked for better weather and I think we got some great shots. Here are my favorites...

I love the way the sun falls on Wendi's hair in this one.
With Ryan being a Furman alumni, we had to be sure to get the clock tower in some shots!
Another one that I love the sun in.
I met Wendi at the Wedding Festival last month. I really enjoyed talking with her about her wedding. It was great meeting Ryan too - he's too funny!
We finally made our way to the other side of the lake.....I think we broke up a football game when we went through one grassy area to get to the tree!A little fun in the grass - after searching for a place with no goose poop!This was a very neat tree....
A little fun with the sun and shadows.
Finally we ended up at the back of the rose garden on a set of steps....I love the color of the bricks in these two pics.
I couldn't resist getting a shot of Wendi's beautful ring!
We had a great time with you two walking around campus. June will be here before you know it!!!! We can't wait til your big day!

Baby Emily

Baby Emily came by to see me Sunday for a session....she is too precious! I think she was fighting to stay awake the entire time! Here are my favorites....

I don't know why I love pics of babies yawning, but I do!
She looks like she is in such deep thought!
We got mom and dad involved in the pics too!
And of course we had to get some of each of them alone.
Daddy's turn!
Then it was back to just Emily!
The last two are my favorite ones. She looks so peaceful.

It was great to meet Emily and have her visit with me for a while!!!! I bet it didn't take her long at all to fall asleep after she left!

A visit to Columbia

Friday I drove down to Columbia to spend the day with my friend Alicia and her son Xavier. I started out by meeting my friend Angela for breakfast, then hit the road. It seemed like I was in Blythewood and at Alicia's house in no time. After a tour of their beautiful home, it was great to sit there talking and catching up while we waited on Xavier to take his nap. We then headed out for lunch at Rush's - I think Alicia knows I always have to eat there anytime I'm in the Columbia area!!!!! We went back to their house and then it was time for me to take some fun pics of her little man - I told her she doesn't have a baby anymore!!!!! Here are some of my MANY favorites.....

I thought maybe we could have some fun with X playing on his mama and daddy's bed. I love the colors....his red shirt matches their room perfectly!

I think he was getting a tad bit sleepy though!
He was soo cute looking at himself in the mirror.
I think he was trying to see how close he could get to me!
Alicia is always taking pics of Xavier so I wanted to get a few of them together - I love these two!
I got a pretty good smile from Xavier as he was trying to climb down from the bed. It was time for snack!

He looks like he is studying is goldfish with a lot of intensity!

Xavier is growing up so fast! He looks like such a big boy sitting at the table.

After his snack, it was time to play a little more. He has a ton of cars and trucks!!!

I only wish I knew what he was thinking!

Making some more silly faces!!!

I don't remember what Alicia was saying to him, but he was paying attention!

Okay, two more - he is just too cute!

Again, I wish I knew what he was thinking - he was really studying his car!

It was great to go and spend the day hanging out with Alicia. I can't believe how much Xavier has grown since the last time I seen him. I can't wait until the next time!!!!

After leaving Blythewood, I headed out to Irmo to my friend Donald's house. We had dinner together and then I hit the road back to Greer. The day went by so quickly but it was good to get away and visit my friends before wedding season kicks in!!!!