The Bailey Families

The Bailey families came to me for Christmas pictures about a week ago.  Once we got past the cold, the rain, and the door that wouldn't open, we got some pretty good family shots!  You probably recognize half of this crew, and the other half are cousins.  Enjoy the preview!

Pomp & Circumstance

My little sister graduated yesterday, and I am so very proud of her! I just want to brag on her for a second, because she is simply amazing! She graduated Magna Cum Laude with OODLES of honors and awards.  She has had her hands in just about every aspect of Georgia Southern, and it seems like everyone on campus knows her! From Mass Com Student of the Year to Dean's List to mission work in Argentina/Greece/Michigan and more-Jamie Dee is one awesome chick.  Tomorrow, she jet sets off to San Francisco for a celebratory week with our Grammy-going to see Wicked & Cirque De Solei, munching her way through China Town, and so much more! Congrats Little Sister-your Big Sis loves you to the stars!

Another Fun Family Shoot!

I had the pleasure of photographing another one of my coworkers and her family this weekend! It was a fun shoot looking for birds and dinosaurs with the boys, and it never fails to amaze me how small a world it really is!  M Family-your house and property are gorgeous! Enjoy the previews :-)

Quick Christmas Preview!

Oh Savannah...how much I love this little girl.  She is adorable in all the right ways, and is wonderful for the camera! I must admit I am a little partial though-considering she is my niece.  Amy and I had a good time getting her to look towards the camera (although I also like the ones where she looks away) with little tricks and games.  Enjoy this holiday preview of one of the cutest kids I know!

The Woods Family

This is a quickie post, to share a preview with Saralyn, Robert, and Jesse.  Jesse is a rough and tumble little guy who overcame his fear of leaves in order to have a good time! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  Enjoy your family, friends, and time together (and...being off work!).

The Powell Family

I had a session yesterday with the Powell family out at the RiverWalk.  I work with Mama Powell, coach one of her kids on the high school swim team, and had a great time with the family.  We had a few falls, spooks, and laughs throughout the session, and all in all, I think we had a good time.  Enjoy a few previews from the session, accompanied with a few of the available holiday cards :-)

Team Nation-Part 2

I can honestly say I have not has as much fun in post production with any pictures as much as I had with these! The reception photos from the Nation's wedding just begged me to crank up my music and sing loudly while going through them.  Now, I am sure most photographers would say it's not conducive to concentrating to have music turned up and be dancing in the chair...but I have pretty much decided that's the only way to do it!
Anywho-I have alluded to the fact that the Nation Wedding Reception was a blast, and the time has come to show off some of the photos.  Keep in mind that the pictures cannot do justice to just how much fun everyone was having!  I will let the do the talking...Enjoy!

Remember me telling you Blake played baseball? These were the cake topper!


The reception started off calmly, with their first dance...


...followed by an emotional dance with Dad...


...followed by a dance with Mom (remember how tall Blake is?!).


The cake seemed to give the Molly a tough time, but Blake was proud of her.


Then Molly returned the love while Blake struggled to get his cake cut.


We learned the way to master catching the bouquet...by swatting it to the floor


The guests then let loose and started to get down!




{photographers LOVE when guests follow them around haming it up for the camera}


As if the dancing wasn't fun enough-2 of the guys from Table 7 (if I recall correctly) took turns singing!




Blake & Molly were exhausted by the end of the night, but it was obvious they fell more in love with each passing minute!

Team Nation-Part 1

 few weeks back, I posted a sneak peek of Molly & Blake's wedding.  As I wind down the post-production process, I couldn't help but feel the need to share more from their fantastic day in Statesboro.  This post consists of the more elegant parts of the day (not that the entire day wasn't elegant).  Check back in a few days for the more...energy-filled...photos :-) Thanks again, Mr. & Mrs. Nation, for having me there to capture the day! Enjoy!!

So, this is the ladie's man of the day...he brought the girls coffee, veils (well, just one), and even searched through the bride's closet for dresses a guest could wear!



Marta, Molly's sister, getting what I found out was her trademark side-pony



No, no...I didn't see Taylor Swift....that's the bride :-)


Molly's dress was classically elegant! Everyone had a hand in making sure nothing was disrupted by putting it on.





Mr. & Mrs. Blake Nation!!


There is something about this photo I just love...


Can everyone get married and then have a sunset golfcourse to take pictures on?!




Believe it or not, it was actually the groomsmen's idea to do the jumping shot...not to shabby for a group of guys!


What a hoot!!