MANDY, STEVE, AVA and ALEX | huntsville, al photographer

I am beyond excited to share this session! I had the honor of photographing Mandy of Mandy Owens Photography and her family!  It is always a huge privilege to photograph another photographer's family.  I truly love being able to bounce off ideas and have their artistic vision come to life.   Mandy is an extremely talented photographer, a beautiful writer and an unconditional loving mother and wife.  Her and her family have so much fun together.  Her kids.. are made for the camera.  They are simply adorable.  And their eyes!  Holy moly their gorgeous!!  They welcomed me into their home which they recently moved into and showed me around their property. Ah.  It was breathtaking and I would have every session there if I could :)  Mandy, Steve, Ava and Alex, thank you for such a wonderful session!  I'm so happy you have met you all!

A quote from Mandy.. "I have always had a major hangup about getting my picture made. I LOATHE seeing myself in a picture... maybe that's why I love the other side of the camera so much - it's safe on my side. ;) However, I had to get over myself because I realized there were hardly any pictures with me in them in the seven year history of our little family... and regardless of what i think about myself, my kids will one day grow up and treasure our family pictures, so it's important to have them made."

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

A perfect way a mom can wake up on Mother's Day :) Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas and mommies-to-be! A special shout out to my Mom, sister, aunts and family! And to my Grandma and Nana who are with us in spirit. Love you always. Here's to wishing you a beyond perfect day today and acknowledging that you are amazing everyday.

ANNE, JON, AIDAN and ELLIS ANNE | huntsville, al photographer

Meet Anne, Jon, their almost four-year-old son, Aidan, and their 10 month adorable baby, Ellis Anne! Our session started with a pop up spring rain and ended with sunshine and a rainbow :) They came prepared with books, blankets, dolls and a red wagon.. there was never a dull moment! Below are a few of my favorites!

The rainbow came!

Thank you Anne, Jon, Aidan and Ellis Anne for such a fun session!! AND for making the most of the weather! :) I'm glad we held out!

HEATHER, RAY, SLADE and EVENLYNN | huntsville, al family photographer

When I first received this inquiry, I knew it was going to be special. Jessie, Heather's cousin, contacted me and asked if she could gift a session to her cousin who was affected by last April's tornadoes. When Heather contacted me she mentioned she would love to capture their house they rebuilt, their yard, trees, landscape -- the familiar surroundings of their home. On the day of the tornadoes last year I was out of town, in a hospital room, standing next to my sister while she delivered her first baby. I was oblivious to the devastation that was occurring. To this day, I cannot wrap my head around what it must of been like. To be asked by Heather to document her family simply enjoying each others company, playing in the backyard, visiting the horses across the street, I was honored. Thank you Heather, Ray, Slade and Evelynn for welcoming me into your home. It was a pleasure meeting you! Below are a few of my favorites :) There was lots of running around!







They transformed a fallen tree and its remaining stump into a "playground"!

















Outfit change! How adorable is this dress from Anthropologie!