Birthday Invitations, Birth Announcements, and Save the Date!

So, the blog has not received the updates it should have gotten this week and last week. I have three sessions that I need to post on the blog, but I have been soo busy designing things this week that I haven't made the time to update it. So, here's what all I have been doing that has kept me from adding my recent sessions on here.

First, we have birthday party invitations....this is Blake's invitation on his party that will be this weekend.














Then, we have Alex's first birthday to celebrate next month....



















And then there are birth announcements.....up first is little Miss Chapel-Anne.....














And Miss Grayson too....














And last, but definitely not least - a Save the Date magnet for one of my October brides!!!
Now, for those of you I have shot sessions for that haven't received a sneak peak - I promise that they will be posted very soon!!!!! :0)

Alex H.

This was my second Alex last week out at Herdklotz Park. I met Alex and his family last year and can I just tell you how much he has grown in a year! He just celebrated his second birthday last month, so Happy (late) Birthday Alex! This little man was all over the playground - I think he had a pretty good time! Here are some of my favorites...

Alex was being so serious to start with in the swing, but a friendly little blonde quickly made him all smiles for the camera!!!
If you haven't been out to Herdklotz Park yet, I highly recommend it. Their playgrounds are really great!

Back in the swing for a few more shots!!!!

I think this one is my favorite. Alex looks so grown up to me and I loved his outfit! It was great to see Alex and his mom again and catch up a bit! Congratulations on your upcoming addition to the family Stephanie!!!!

Alex S.

I didn't have time to update the blog last week. On Thursday I was out at Herdklotz Park for two sessions - the boys were both named Alex. So, this is the first Alex. He will be one next month and we needed some pictures for his birthday party invitations. Here are my favorites...

I love this one with the static making his hair stand up - it's cute!

Alex is getting so big! It was great to see him, his mom, and his big brother and have a little fun at the park! Happy (early) Birthday Alex!!!!

Jay & Julie

Today we met up with Jay & Julie at Reedy River Falls Park. Altough the weather was beautiful it was still a little hot when we first started so we stayed in the shade to try to keep as cool as we could.

These two didn't need any time to warm up to the camera...they were comfortable from the start!
I love shooting on this bridge...however it is right behind a stage that is set up in the park. I'm sure some of the people watching the play got to watch us too!
I think this may be one of my favorites from today.
Of course I had to get a few shots of the two smooching!
We had hoped to get some more pics in front of the falls, but with the crowds of people that visit the park on the weekends, sometimes it is almost impossible. We did manage to get a few though!
I figured I should post at least one black & white on here...this one is on yet another bridge that I like downtown!
And one that's a little more close-up of these two...

Jay & Julie brought their shades along for a few playful shots at the end of our session!!! Aren't they cute!!!!

It was really great to meet the two of you today! We enjoyed our adventure through the park and hope you had a safe trip home!!!!

Sarah's Bridal Portraits

Friday Marty and I met Sarah and her crew out at the Rock Quarry for her bridal portraits! What can I say, she brought LOTS of help with her!!!! After helping Sarah with her finishing touches, these two found the a spot on the rocks to watch.
As you know, since these are bridal portraits, I can't post them until their big day....but just to give you a small peak...

Sarah was really fun and up for just about anything! We got some amazing shots for her bridals - I can't wait to post the edited pics online for Sarah to see.

It was really nice to meet Sarah, her mom, and the rest of the crew that came along. We can't wait for the wedding day to be here!

Jennifer & Paul Engagement Session

On Sunday afternoon Marty and I headed out to Clemson to meet Jennifer & Paul for their engagement session. It was great to get to shoot somewhere I haven't been in a while.

We shot at several places on campus and I had a very hard time picking my favorites to post one here. I'm probably going to post too many because I couldn't narrow them down!

I wanted to be sure to incorporate the stadium into a few shots - that is where Paul popped the question to Jennifer!
I normally don't post Marty's favorites on here, but today is an exception. Here is one that he liked.
Now I have to give kudos to Paul....he was great with the camera. I love this passionate kiss he gave his bride-to-be!
Even though I'm not a Clemson fan, I had to take advantage of this tiger paw!
We finally got to go out to the Walker Golf Course and let Jada and Ryan play around in the grass. We even got them in on some shots too! They are just too cute!

I think Jenn's expression says it all!

Just a little close up of their snuggling!

And finally the last one! These two look great together!

We really enjoyed meeting Jennifer and Paul - they were so much fun to be around! We'll see you in October on your big day! :0)

Miss Grayson

On Sunday, Grayson came by for her newborn session. She was such a great baby! Can you believe I had 2 newborn session in the same weekend - I love photographing babies, so that was a treat for me! Anyway, Grayson kept making me laugh - she would hold her fists up at me like she was ready to fight! I was beginning to think I had entered a boxing match! :0)

Here are a few of my favorites....

I love this close-up shot.

Although she was asleep when she got to the studio, it was eyes wide open for her session!

It was great to meet Grayson, her mom, her aunt, and her cousin! Maybe we can have round 2 of our boxing match soon! :0)

Katie & Dan

Marty and I met up with Katie & Dan in downtown Greenville Saturday evening. I don't think there could have been more events going on - a Drive game, couples taking prom pics, a free Kevin Costner concert, a play at Falls Park, and the Greek Festival - there was hardly an empty parking space anywhere! Even with the crowds, we managed to find some places to get some great pics of these two! Here are some of my favorites...

Although you can't see it in this shot, I love the new train engine coming out of the tunnel at the water fountain.
There's something about this door that I like....
I thought Katie was going to kill me for making her get up on an old fallen down tree barefooted, but she didn't!

It was great hanging out with you two again! At least this time my feet weren't hurting quite as much as last time! Maybe we can get together more often!

Zack's Little League game

Saturday afternoon I was able to get a pretty good start on a farmer's tan! I was shooting at a little league baseball game and it was hot and very sunny! This is Zack behind the plate in action!
Trying to cool down a little!
The Zack-Man in action again!
Zack is the son of one of my co-worker's and the team they were playing Saturday had the son of another co-worker of mine, so I took some shots of Little Eddie while I was there too! I love how you can see the dust coming off of his mitt in this one.A close play at home plate....SAFE!

I must say, the game definitely brought back some memories for me! I was glad to see that there was another "only girl" on the team out there! :0)

Chapel-Anne

With five sessions scheduled between Friday and Sunday, this past weekend was non-stop! It started on Friday with a visit from Chapel-Anne. Chapel is turning two months old this week, and she is simply adorable! Here are my favorites from the session...

Look at those eyes!

Aren't baby feet just the cutest thing??

Angela it was great to finally get to meet your beautiful angel! I hope I have the opportunity to watch her grow up!!!!!