The Packer Family | Memphis Family Photography

I've known Karen & Rick for several years. Their oldest son, Austen is in Navy flight training, and their youngest, Kip, is studying at UT. With both of them, along with Rick's parents and Karen's mom & sister in town for Thanksgiving, Karen knew it may be some time before they could all get together again, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get some great photographs made.

I've had some new ideas going through my head that I've been wanting to try for a while. Karen and Rick were up for trying some new things, and the late afternoon sun was playing nicely with us, so we were able to create some unique images for them to remember these times. I hope you enjoy them!











Rick, Karen, thanks for giving me the opportunity to photograph your family. I had a blast. And thanks for letting me push the envelope a little; you guys have a good looking family!

God Bless,
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Four Generations, Five States, Lots of Love | Memphis Family Photography

When Mark and Lisa called me to photograph them and their 15 other family members over the holidays, I was thrilled. We planned on an outdoor garden session, but nature had other plans. A major cold front moved in the night before, and we were faced with near-freezing temperatures for our 10AM shoot. Concerned for everyone's comfort, and with some of their family leaving that evening, we chose to move indoors and photograph everyone at Mark and Lisa's home. Nonetheless, we were able to capture some very special moments with a very special family. Mark, Lisa, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to work with your loved ones. You have a beautiful family, and I'm honored to have met them!







A little later in the morning, the chill in the air let up a little, so we were able to get a few pictures outside.




I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Blessings,
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Meet My Lovely Family | Memphis Family Photography

I gave you a little taste of my own family's portrait session on Collierville Square, but my relatives were getting really antsy about seeing the rest. So, as we sit here the evening before Thanksgiving, smelling all of the confections baking in the kitchen, I sit clear of all of the culinary action creating the full post for everyone to see.











Have a Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Blessings,
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Jackson :: 3 Months | Memphis Baby Photography

You all remember my sneak peek of Jackson's 3-month session from a few weeks ago. Well, we were finally able to get with him and his mommy for their premier, so here's the full post with all of my favorite images from our session.





Such a popular spot, and for good reason; the old Collierville caboose.



Gotta give props to the town of Collierville for knowing how to decorate for fall (and Christmas). If you haven't seen the square in the fall, it's well worth a trip.



Jackson's curiosity almost got the better of us. He was so mesmerized with what was going on around him that we couldn't keep his attention long enough to make him smile. Finally, his mommy laid him down on blanket and caught his eye.




On to the final costume change :) I just love the newsboy hat. It was getting a little dark, so I pulled out a little extra light for these as well.






I'm having so much fun watching little Jackson grow. He's a strong little fella, and a joy to photograph. Now I can't wait for 6 months!

Blessings,
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Four Generations | Memphis Family Photography

I had a wonderful opportunity this past weekend to photograph four generations of beautiful, sweet ladies. Debbie (the second generation) is a great friend I've had the honor of working with for the last 9 years, and she has made it a joy to come ot the office every day. A few months ago she came by my desk and asked me if I would photograph her, her mom, her daughter and her granddaughter together.






We shot in one of my favorite places; Oaklawn Gardens in Germantown. The place is just beautiful, and there are so many different spots to photograph that you can get a fantastic variety of backgrounds all in one place.

Enjoy!
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Family Portraits | Memphis Family Photography

I'll make this quick, because it's late and my chances of making a typo go WAY up after 10PM. Well, after I don't know how long, Tricia and I finally took the kids out and made our own family portraits. I'm actually pretty happy with the way they turned out, and I wanted to share a quick sneak peek.



More to come...

Blessings,
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Britton :: 2 Year Portraits | Memphis Children's Photography

Four years ago, my little girl decided she wanted to take dance lessons. I mean, what little girl doesn't want to be a ballerina? So we took her to a local dance studio and enrolled her. What we didn't realize was how wonderful her dance teacher would be, and just how much of special part of our lives she would become.

Well, in 2008, she became a grandmother to a precious little girl, Britton, and her pride and joy in bearing that title was evident. Even more evident was that Britton didn't have a chance in the world of NOT being a dancer. It was through this relationship that I was asked to commemorate Britton's two-year milestone. What an honor it was, too.






We chose to do our session at the Oaklawn Gardens historic park in Germantown. If you haven't been there, it's well worth the trip. Nestled in the trees where the railroad tracks cross Poplar Pike, just east of Germantown High School, Oaklawn Gardens has literally dozens of great photographic spots, all within a few yards of each other; from barns and sheds, to old rustic farm implements and beautiful open fields.





We were still on the early edge of fall, but a few trees had already shed their leaves. This made for some great fall shots.





Of course, at two years old, we only had her attention for a short while, so we let her run free for a bit...



We also wanted to get a good photograph of the whole family together...



And finally, she was willing to let us get one more take before we called it a night, and it turned out to be one of my favorites.



Hope you enjoyed them!

Blessings,
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