Darbie's Senior Session

This is my cousin Darbie... isn't she the most gorgeous young lady you've seen!

Playing catch-up

Whew!  I've been behind on updating my blog! 

I've got a good place to start:  A good friend of mine recently had her xxth birthday (numbers are concealed to protect the ageless).  She has two beautiful children and I got to take pictures of them as a birthday gift to her... it was THE HARDEST SECRET for me to keep.  Callie & Gavin are adorable and I cannot believe Callie didn't spill the beans!   Here's a few of my favorite shots from the day!  Happy  --th birthday Sharon!

Bain's Sneak Peek

Shawn & Diane Bain are two of the sweetest folks I've ever had the pleasure of getting to know.  They have been serving Skyview Church of Christ (where I worship) for the past five years.  This session was bittersweet for me, knowing that they will soon move on to another congregation in service to the Lord.  The only thing more apparent than the Bain's love for each other is their love for the Lord. 

Here's a few of my favorites from our session!

Mini Session Sneak Peeks!

My friend Lindsay Kate Owens & I had our first ever day of mini-sessions at Lindsay's mother's (aka Ma) lovely home in Goodlettsville.  I appreciate so much her hospitality and help in making the day a HUGE success!

Here's a sampling of my pictures from the day!

We had so much fun at our mini-sessions, I am sure I will do another one (more than likely in early spring)!  So keep watching for the announcement so you can book your appointment!

"In the Orchard" I Heart Faces Weekly Challenge Entry

I have to admit that I jumped for joy when I read the theme for this week's challenge.  I have wanted to take my son & daughter to a nearby orchard for several weeks now and it just so happened that yesterday was THE perfect day to do it... weather wise, family timing wise, etc. etc.  It had been a while since we had a family outing and of course, I have to take my camera!  I'm so glad I did, cause this is one of the shots I got of my son...  I Heart his Face!  Here's my "In the Orchard" entry.  Enjoy!  P.S.  Visit the I Heart Faces weekly challenge here: http://www.iheartfaces.com/2010/10/week-42-in-the-orchard-photo-challenge/  You'll find lots of talent & AMAZING photos here!

Tamron Lens Contest on MCP's blog!!!

I have to admit that I get pretty excited over giveway contests!  It will be awhile before I would go out and buy it,  it would be pure AWESOMENESS if I could win it! 

http://networkedblogs.com/910wQ

The New Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD — Best-in-Class Tele Zoom




Unparalleled optical performance in a fast and steady telephoto zoom



In the pursuit to achieve the most outstanding image resolution in the 70-300mm class, Tamron’s 60th Anniversary lens – the SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) – uses an advanced optical design that features LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens elements that prevent chromatic aberration. As a result, the SP 70-300mm Di VC USD boasts sharper contrast and greater descriptive performance than all others in its class. This is the first Tamron lens to sport USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), Tamron’s very own ultrasonic auto-focus drive mechanism. This USD mechanism delivers fast focusing, making it a perfect telephoto zoom choice for photographing sports and other fast-moving subjects. The lens also boasts Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization to assist in hand-held photography, not only at long focal length ranges where blurring is common, but also under low-lit conditions, dramatically enhancing photographic freedom. This combination of best in class image resolution, Ultrasonic Silent Drive and Vibration Compensation is a new achievement of Tamron technology, culminating in the production of a premium 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens. Winner of EISA Best Zoom Lens 2010-2011. Available for full-frame and APS-C sensor cameras in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts (the latter without VC). $50 rebate through 12/31/10. Canon Mount will be available soon.

Chynoweth Sneak Peek

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the precious Chynoweth Family!  Krista & Todd, I totally fell in love with your little boys!  I think you guys are going to be swatting girls away come the teenage years!

Thank you guys for letting me spend the evening with you and trusting me to capture special family moments for you!  I hope you enjoy these for years to come!

MOPS craft sample designs

UPDATED 9/29 newer designs first

HI MOPS mommies! Here are a few sample designs for the craft at the October 6th meeting. They are formatted 1x1. If you like them and want one for yourself, email me with the initials you'd like included and the color scheme you like. I have more than what is pictured, so if you don't see something you like just ask!

All items designed using products from Sassy Designs Inc!