Josh, Tiff, and Katie

My sweet sister-in-law turned 30 this year. I told her for her birthday I wanted to do something fun. She loves photos and loves her family - so I combined the two and voila! We did some with her and Katie, Josh and Katie, and also a few of Josh and Tiff together. It was fun! Many special thanks to Terry Gipson for letting us use her antique bed and field. Josh and Tiffany have one more daughter who is 10 months old that we're hoping to photograph as well... the field just wasn't the place to take a curious crawling baby.

Hovaters!

The Hovaters are the type of family that you just look forward to seeing. They have a knack for giving your an instant smile. And it isn't surprising that they are raising two daughters that have that same talent. I couldn't stop laughing at these two girls! They are adorable... the whole family is adorable. Thanks for coming to see us Steven and Kelly!

King Family - all of them!

We're so blessed to know the King family. We've taken several of their church friend's photos in the past. And then last November took Justin & Michelle and their kids' family photo. This spring we were blessed to meet the whole fam. If I didn't already have an awesome church at Silver City in North Little Rock, I would be compelled to check out United Fellowship Church that the King family attend (and preach at!) because I've had so many amazing clients come from that congregation that love God and are wonderful Christian people.

Anthony's 1 Year Photo Shoot

Anthony is a big brother at one year old to his little brother, Brody, whom we photographed not long ago for his newborn shoot. We did a set with his Cookie Monster paraphernalia, which was adorable. I wish I could claim the cookie idea - but once again, Momma Mandy thought of it.:) He had a Cookie Monster themed birthday party too! He's such a sweet little boy and already an awesome big brother.

Creasey Kids!

What do you do on a rainy day with a sweet family who drove hours to see you? You stay inside and shoot a bunch in the sun room and porch! Here are some great shots of the Creasey kids. It's our second chance to photograph them. We took lots of their youngest for his one year old photo shoot. I love this family... the parents are good friends of mine from my freshman year at college at good ol' CRC.

Vilonia Tornado

On April 25, 2011 a tornado classified as an F2 bulled through our small town. It wiped out 50 or more homes and killed 4 people. Brent and I were with our two kids, his mother, two aunts, and his grandmother in our basement. We've went to the basement several times in the past for warnings of tornadoes. It's never been a big deal - almost a family get together. But this one was different. I still thought "no big deal" until I heard our windows and house rattling and Brent could see through our small basement window our barn roof fly off. I thought "okay, this is for real" Moments later, we walked upstairs and heard sirens, saw several trees down, and major damage. The side of town we live on caught the tail end of the tornado... the other side of town where the rest of his family lives got the full twister. Below is a photo that a friend texted me of the twister from the bank beside our studio and house. Note: I did not take this photo and I don't know who to give credit to - but it's a great shot!



Brent spent the next week cleaning up the damage. His aunt and uncle completely lost their home. His mother had damage to her home and numerous trees gone. And his grandmother had most of her trees blown over and some roof damage. Most importantly - we're all safe and I give glory to God!

Here are some photos that Brent and his sister captured on the day after the tornado came through....






This is Brent's aunt's house.


A view looking at his aunt and grandmother's property from the above the house.


This is his cousin's basketball goal in the field beside the house.


The front of the house.




A photo of Main Street through Vilonia.

Baby Brody

I absolutely love this family. I've had the privilege to photograph their engagement, Mandy's bridals, their wedding, their first son's newborn, their second son's newborn, and tomorrow - their first son's 1 year pics. That's right.... one year old ... I believe the two kids are 9 days apart. They don't waste any time building a family :) They're hilarious and so fun to be around. Looking forward to Big Brother's shoot tomorrow - and hope to post soon.