Inspired: Fashion Friday

I have a confession to make...I made this jar :)  How about a little "HONEY" to inspire your wardrobe for your next session. Fall is quickly coming upon us. I have some very beautiful palettes in the coming weeks to share. So stay tuned. If you are interested in having your next session with me, please check for available dates here. Thank you for stopping by.

Motivation for Monday

I love this little man. He is enjoying a cookie from The Pink Panda. These cookies are amazing. I highly recommend you order some for your next special occassion. Amber is so sweet and easy to work with. All her cookies are custom & homemade.
While we are on the subject of sweet things that taste good, I thought I'd bring up God's Word.

Psalm 34:8 ~ Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Proverbs 16:24 ~ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

God's Word, the Holy Bible, is to act as food for our spirit. {I am speaking to myself here} I don't know about you, but when I don't spend time with God I tend to totally wreak of bad attitude and sour spirit. Being a busy mom, a football coach's wife, teacher, housekeeper, the lists of duties for all of us add up and then there is no time for reading anything. Even if we really do need it to uplift our day, the Bible just sits on the shelf or in the bag that we bring to church with us on Sundays. I think of the women in my life whom I know for a fact wake each morning purposefully to spend time with Jesus before they start their day. Me? I covet sleep. I want to get in as much sleep as I can because I am a sleep deprived woman. I will share a little Christian Mommy trick though. Devotions. They are short. They are sweet. They are a nibble of God's Word to tide me over until the next little nibble. One that I have used recently is Beth Moore's Audio CD. This is a compilation of excerpts from her various Bible Studies. I have listened to this many times recently in the car while the boys sit in the back watching The Wonder Pets :)  Since we live in the country now it takes about 20-30 minutes to get anywhere, so I get a little bit of God's Word and it is so meaningful for my day. Another one I loved using was an actual devotional magazine called Journey. This is a monthly magazine that you can subscribe to. It is filled with daily Scripture verses and a story by an author. It always touches me and I often find myself texting the verse to various people in my family or circle of friends because I want to share what I've just read. Journey also displays a pretty photograph on the front cover along with photos on the inside that are pleasing to look at. That's a bonus for me :)
Despite your busy day, week, life, you can still be filled with the goodness of God's Word. It's not the quantity of time, but the quality of time. The Lord knows you and all you have on your plate. He wants to help you with that plate. He wants to take the heaviness off of it so that it is light to carry. He will meet you right where you are; He will give you all that you need for the coming day. Be Blessed today Sweet Friend.

Holiday Cards {take one}

I thought I would leave you today with 2 new Christmas Card templates that I will be offering this Holiday Season. They are very traditionally styled cards; I love that about them. Both cards are 5x7 and have a front and a back design. More to come...

Inspired: Fashion Friday

Lately, I have been inspired by a few photographers who have offered their clients a little something extra. The Color Palette above is derived from a photograph I took of a still-life. If you plan to have your family photograph updated soon, I encourage you to think outside the box. Blue jeans and white shirts has been done. Black shirts with khaki pants has been done. Dare to be different. Don't be afraid of bright color, a bold accessory, a little umph (for the lack of a better word). I hope this Fashion Friday addition will inspire your wardrobe for your next session.
I absolutely love fall. It's my favorite time of year. The colors are beautiful. The air is crisp. The weather is cooler. If you're interested in having a session with me, please contact me asap. If you already know the date your whole family is free for a session, GREAT, click here to schedule. My Calendar is filling quickly. I have lots of fun unique products other than prints to offer for the Holidays. The Gift Giving Season is almost upon us.
Enjoy! There is more to come!

The Fall Sessions

Shown Above: Greeting Card in Harvest.

Please contact me if you would like to schedule a photo session. Apointments are now open through the month of October.

Limited dates available.

The Fall Sessions all include a natural light hour long on location session and choice of collections listed above.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Hurricane Irene

Psalm 5:3~ In the morning, O LORD, you hear my
voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

My family and I are praying for those who still have no power and those who endured severe damage during Hurricane Irene. The Lord will answer your prayer for help and guidance because He is faithful.

Who is ready for Fall?

Hello All! I am SO looking forward to Fall. Those of you who know me well, know that I go a little overboard {maybe/maybe not} with my home decor around the holidays. This is a domestication credit that I'd like to give to my mom. {APPLAUSE!} She taught me everything I know about making a house a warm cozy home that looks lovely and lived in all at the same time.

Why Fall is my favorite time of year:
pumpkins
autumn colors
cooler weather
fall leaves
Pumpkin Spice Latte @ Starbucks
fall baking
ripe red apples
the smell of the fresh air
AND football!

I will be posting a Fall Session Special very soon that will be good through October. So if you're looking to update your family photo this is the time to do it. Among many other things, I have LOTS of Fall Photo Props. *See photo above* Family, Couples, Siblings, Children, Babies, Newborns, Maternity...I'd love to hear from you.