Hello to all of the lovely followers that I have been away from for a few months!  


I am very behind on posting from my sessions, but I wanted to take the time to jump in with a group of fellow photographers who are doing a 52 Week Challenge.  Some of you might remember that I did a different one last year…at least for part of last year.  I am hoping to be much more diligent with this group of peers. 

This week’s theme is Black and White.  There were a few ideas that bounced around in my head, but the one that stuck with me was from a book.  A book that is very important to me and my family. A book that is applicable to whatever situation I find myself in. A book that, I believe, has the answer for an eternal life.


You see, whenever I open my Bible, I read the inspired word where the majority is typed in black and white.  The contrast of the black words against a white page is so beautiful to me.  There are times I don’t know how to express my feelings in words and the author, John, is often who I look to for help in that expression.  A friend of mine made reference to 3 John 4 the other day.


I was taken back because that is the main desire I have for my children.  Although they are both in diapers…yes, you heard me, I never forget that one day I will wake up and they won’t be babies anymore.  But I hope to have the same Joy John is speaking about.  I love this accidental shot of my little boy flipping through the pages.  It is a perfect reminder where he needs to be all the days of his life.


Now I would like to show you my pride and joys…in black and white.



Be sure and click on over to check out Annessa's post!
Welcome to the blog, the McNabb Family!  They are the first to partake in the Christmas Card special this year.  Nick and Amanda have an adorable daughter, Miss L.  We had a crisp fall day to capture their family in the mini session.  They are great parents!  I love watching how other parents interact with their children, so I can learn and evaluate my own parenting.  Miss L. has loads of fun personality and I cannot wait to watch her grow up.  I have known Amanda for most of my life and it is strange to see our children playing...a good strange.  :)  Thank you Nick and Amanda!

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This attractive couple, I am proud to say, are my neighbors and friends.  Chelsea and I are the rustic housewives of Rose Bud.  They have three darling children, who crack me up.  Andrew helped out and wrangled the "youngans" while we did their session...he did well and it was humorous to watch.  Kaleb and Chelsea haven't had photos taken of just them since their kiddos came along (at least I haven't seen any) so they thought it was high time to do a few.  I love watching them laugh together!  It's a blessing to have good friends who love each other so much.  Thanks Kaleb and Chels.

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One thing I love about living in such a beautiful place...Arkansas...is that I can meet up with some of my friends on the side of the road and have a perfect spot for their family session.  Robbie and Mandy discovered this little gem and I loved it!  This family is very special to Andrew and myself.  We are blessed with so many good friends who have children to be friends with our kiddos.  I did Mr. L's newborn pictures earlier this year and they decided it was time to get some with the whole family.  I had so much fun shooting you guys!  Thank you Robbie and Mandy!

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I cannot tell you how much I love this family.  They are full of personality!  I had such a good time during this session.  The Smiths have been special to our family, even before Andrew and I were a family.  Andrew has worked for and played with Jeff in the great outdoors for years.  Their children are  so sweet and fun to watch interact.  And man do they love their "Nonnie".  Thank you Smith and Johnson Family!

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This past week my Second Cousin, once removed or twice removed or, oh I don't know.  My distant cousins came into town to visit Harding's campus on their fall break.  While they were here they decided to do Toria's senior pictures.  She will be a freshman next fall at HU.  We had a beautiful afternoon with a cool-ish breeze and she had some great ideas!  Toria brought along her guitar and boots and we got some shots that I think Taylor Swift would be jealous of :)  I had such a good time catching up with family!  Thank you Suzi and Toria!

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I had the opportunity to spend the afternoon with a beautiful family.  I have known Hannah for as far back as I can remember.  It is always such an honor when friends ask me to capture their family in photography.  We headed out to Dane's family land to get some good shots of them in the hay...little did we know they hay had just been cut.  So we found a little patch that was left and I think they turned out great!  Hannah brought along a rusted little red wagon that she and her siblings used growing up and it was perfect!  Their 4 girls piled in and their son was more than willing to take the lead at the handle.  What a joy to witness such a loving family.  Thank you Dane and Hannah.

Enjoy!