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Maya Angelou

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

— Maya Angelou

The perfect photo session...

...doesn't exist. But when you work with children like Eloise and Finn, it sure does seem like it could!

Finn had the imagination only that of a toddler with lofty ambitions would. We were playing with sidewalk chalk, then strumming the Beatles hits, then singing songs out in the yard like the world centered around our time together. I love the life of a two year old...and I love that Finn loved it too.

And Eloise was enduring and sweet and elegant. When she looks up at you with her beautiful eyes, you just want to melt.





I absolutely loved this family. Aren't they just so adorably perfect?

Sweet Caroline

Introducing the newest member of the Doll family. Madeline has just been waiting for new baby doll to arrive, so that she can love her and play house with her. Even in her first few days of life, Caroline is enjoying being cared for by her big sister.

It's begun...

Anthropologie just launched their first line of kids' wear online. They're still testing the market to see what the interest is, but from the looks of it, I am thrilled for what's to come. I will certainly be sending my clients here for creative wardrobe pieces to use during our sessions!

Speaking of which, a SPECIAL thank you to the Browns, Gastleys, Katzes, Munns & Sanfords for the AWESOME gift card to my favorite store.
You ladies ROCK!

Hello World.

Sorry for my lack of posts lately! It's that time of the year. Blah, blah, blah...you've heard me talk about it before, so I won't bore you with my excuses. :)

I don't photograph a lot of subjects over the age of 5. Children are my specialty; I love working with children and I always have. However, every once in a while, a favorite client or friend will ask me to photograph their teen & well, I love it when this happens!

We scheduled Alex's senior session on a beautiful fall day right before sunset. He'll be graduating this Spring, hopefully attending Georgia Tech in the Fall. As you can imagine, we had a lot to talk about....

I loved the images from our session. Alex totally rocked it. Not that I had any doubt, but ya know. I can't jump up and down to make him laugh like I can for a 2 year old....

Just sharing a few. Thanks for working with me, Alex!

I heart Beaches

Just a few favorites from one of my sweetest little clients. I can't believe this little boy is a year old...



Taken during my one of my beach sessions in Charleston this past weekend. If you missed out, be sure to join us next year!

Happy Birthday, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas!

...to ME!

My sweet husband surprised me with two boxes of lush, decadent stationary this morning. I LOVE him for this... He knows of my love affair with paper, letterpress Vera paper specifically, and remembered this while we were out window shopping one afternoon. Each pristine piece feels so good in my fingers... I can't wait to use these babies this Fall for my clients!

In other news, our Family Day images have finally come back from production and are ready to ship out! FD 2009 clients, be on the look out for your beautiful images this coming week!

A beautiful cause...

A few weeks ago, Melissa contacted me about a charity gala she was volunteering for... Kyu and I love giving wherever we can, especially when it's for a cause we really believe in. The Ronald McDonald House Foundation held its first gala last weekend, and it was such a huge success! We were so pleased to hear that Melissa (the silent auction chair) was also the recipient of our gift donation. Her parents knew she had been eyeing my work, so they generously outbid the others and presented it to her family as a gift that evening. How amazing is that?!

Today was SUCH a beautiful day. I LIVE FOR DAYS LIKE TODAY. Fall never looked prettier...

I met with Melissa's beautiful family of six for our Fall session, and I am so pleased with the results...

Melissa's gorgeous family...



Colby, Tatum, and Phoebe - the sweetest girls you'll ever meet.





A future football star like daddy?



As sweet as his sisters.



3 Sisters. Reminds me of my my family... Love this one. SO. much.

Melissa, I can't wait to show you the rest! Thank you for opening up your beautiful family to me and my camera this afternoon!

Cheers to a successful gala & all of your committee's hard work!

Family Day 2009

I have some of the most amazing clients. Year after year, I get to take their family photos.... I watch their little peanuts grow into little lady bugs, I watch them multiply into 2 and 3 and 4! ...and in the meanwhile, I feel like I don't skip a beat in all that happens in their worlds...

It was so wonderful catching up with all of my old clients last Saturday. We met at Ansley Park for a beautiful day of mini sessions... Here are some of my favorites from the 20 or so families I photographed that day!

Thank you for all that came out this year! Can't wait to see your little ones again soon!