I’ve had to cancel a few sessions this summer due to those pesky late afternoon thunderstorms, but this particular session seemed to have the worst luck. It was postponed not once, not twice not even three time. After 4 postponements due to rain, we finally were able to get a beautiful afternoon. If East Tennessee is ever in a drought again, I’m going to try to schedule a session with this family and rain will be sure to follow.  This was planned to be Cale’s first birthday portraits, but they turned out to be his 13th-month portraits instead. That just gave him more practice in walking. This boy is the epitome of the phrase 100% boy. He never stopped moving and was into everything he could get his hands on. And so full a wonderful facial expressions and charm that the ladies will have to look out for this one. Happy late Birthday Cale!

Benjamin and Evan were great little boys to work with, but leave it to a girl to show them up. Meet Phoebe. She is a little doll, who was so peaceful through out her session. She even gave us some big smiles here and there. And with a girl, I was able to use some new girlie-girl props that I’ve been anxious to put to use. And kudos to Phoebe’s grandmother for making the two cocoons we used in the shoot.

Hard to believe, but another year has gone by already.  Tayten turned 5 a few months back and little Kinsley just celebrated her second. I’ve done portraits of both since they were newborns and have enjoyed watching them grow. Tayten has always been great in front of the camera and enjoys the spotlight. Kinsley, not so much. I’m always amazed how different siblings can be sometimes. We outlasted the rain and some tears  in the end and came away with some cute portraits. Enjoy…

Okay, I mentioned a baby boom in the last post, and I do have more babies to show off in the coming days, but first is one that isn’t quite done yet.  Baby John will be here soon, but first his mommy wanted to get some maternity portraits done. We ventured out to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens in the summer heat on one of the “cooler” days we had recently. Despite the heat and threatening rain, we had a great time and came away with some great photos. I’m looking forward to meeting John and will be sure to feature his newborn portraits here soon.

Nothing like a good movie to give one inspiration. Here is my 300 inspired maternity portrait.

If you need a little baby love, look no further than this sweet little face. Meet Hudson, an adorable little guy with a cute little tuft of sandy blond hair who loves to be held and cuddled.

Never to young to be a fan of the boys of summer!