The Gulf beach is calling my name. My sweet, calming, peace-bringing friend. We shall meet again soon, I promise.
a little change of plans
...sometimes turns out to be a blessing. I photographed the adorable T. family on a rainy Saturday evening at their beautiful home. I just loved this session, and this family, weather and all! And since I'm so behind on the sneak peeks over here, I'm going to do a big share on the blog, just for Alison. Thanks for your patience!! :)
Loved this moment with Daddy and his little girl. I am realizing more and more each day how very much Daddies adore their baby girls. Although I know it well with my own father (who is still so loving and affectionate, and would do anything for his three "little girls" to this very day), it's something else entirely when you actually have your own husband and your own daughter who share the same bond. Makes me smile ~ and tear up a bit too ~ when I see it in my clients' eyes. :)
Little man. :) He was so good to me and my camera, despite it being almost dinner and night-night time. What a darling trooper he was! Just look at that sweet smile. (And that new tooth about to make its debut!!)
And his gorgeous Mama. I was so drawn to the next image... little thing had gotten hurt and Mama was holding her, consoling her, and making it all better. Hey, that's what we're known for, right? "Disappearing" all the hurts away. Her tears didn't last long, I assure you. :)
Thank you for a wonderful evening with your family, Alison. Thank you for opening up your home to me and allowing me to record these moments for you. I hope to do it again soon!
frequent fliers
This family is always such a dream to photograph, and this time I got to photograph them practically in their backyard. Well, close enough, anyway. :) They always travel to me from Tallahassee (this is my fourth session with them in a little over a year!), but this time I made the trip north to photograph this sweet family, plus six other amazing families, in one awesome, crazy-busy, fun-filled weekend. Here's a sneak peek.... rest assured there are lots more where this came from. But I have to save some surprises for their gallery of course! ;)
We photographed their session at a beautiful old plantation in Thomasville, GA. There were so many amazing nooks and crannies that were just begging to be used, a photographer's dream, and I could have stayed there all day. (Oh wait, I did, lol! I photographed three families at the plantation that morning!) ;)
Now tell me those kisses didn't make you smile. :)
And that her pouty face didn't make you say "Awwww..." I loved it!!!!
Even though this session was "technically" for Adeline's one-year celebration, you KNOW I couldn't resist a few of her ever-so-charming big brother Christian.
I felt right at home hanging out with him ~ every few steps he'd pick up a stick or a leaf and hand it to me to hold on to for him. By the end we all had leaves in our hands, and I had a few in my camera bag. And the sweetest part was later that afternoon, I met up with them again and he gave me a leaf-rubbing he'd colored after our session together. It's hanging up in my office. :) I'm so blessed to be able to connect with such sweet souls on a regular basis. I love my job!!!
I'll be back soon with more sessions to share here. I've got a busy weekend with sessions and all, but by Monday there will be several galleries to upload for my oh-so-patient clients. I'm excited!! Love the Christmas rush. :)
the "newborn shoot" that didn't happen.
Baby Lena had a tough way to go during her first few days of life, and consequently had to spend quite a bit of time in the hospital during the "ideal" newborn shoot timeframe. Tsk, tsk, priorities, priorities, lol! ;) But I'm so glad that Lena's mama contacted me a few weeks ago to inquire about a shoot for her. After all, babies never stop growing, no matter how much you wish they would. She'll never be this little ever again!
Mom really wanted a basket shot, and I desperately wanted to give it to her! The basket shot typically looks best if the baby is asleep. But guess what... Lena is actually 3 months old! Not quite a sleepy newborn anymore! But that's okay. I have more patience and stamina than just about any baby around... so, we simply waited her out! Sweet girl put up a real good fight, but in the end... guess who won. :)
Let me tell you, once she was out... she was OUT. We were even able to move her to the beanbag for some sleepy shots there! After I gently eased her into the last position, she popped her pretty blue eyes open as if to say, "I don't think so, lady!" ;)
Love her heart! :) Brittany and Jack, I'm so honored to have been able to preserve this time for you. You've been blessed with such a sweet little girl, and I'm so lucky to have met her.... and you!
xo, Stacey
Oh, and yes I'm completely aware that my logo stamp is very different in all the above images. Call me indecisive, but I'm feeling the need for something new! Bear with me while I experiment. ;)