FEATURED! // KAYLEE+BOBBY on THE SWEETEST OCCASSION

I have to admit, I am bubbling over with holiday cheer. Sitting in Starbucks (decorated adorably, might I add), sipping on a Gingerbread Latte (refreshingly spicy if your sweet tooth is wanting a break), snuggled up in a elbow-patched sweater and my favorite pair of boots...

The cherry on the cake? [Star on the tree?]

Kaylee and Bobby's FABULOUS Newly-Wed Christmas session was featured on The Sweetest Occasion this morning! Swing on over and take a look, then browse around their ADORABLE Christmas-Inspired posts.

Have a wonderful day, friends!

Happy Holidays!

A NEWLY-WED CHRISTMAS // KAYLEE & BOBBY

When Kaylee contacted me about doing Christmas Cards for her and Bobby, I was absolutely thrilled.

Kaylee and I probably had the most correspondence up to this point via Pinterest--that of which I am officially addicted to. Kaylee pinned the most adorable ideas for her session, and even included a DIY Framed Chalkboard project (as well as bringing DIY Snow = Instant Potato Flakes). Since I posted their Sneak Peak photos (which--just so you know--stopped my heart, too!), they too have blown up on Pinterest! (Click here to see!)

Kaylee and Bobby were SUCH a fun couple to photograph. Their laughter is contagious, and they consistently kiss "like-you-mean-it". There's just something about your first Christmas as a newly-wed. Fresh excitement for decorating your own place together, baking experiments, and sending out your first cards. This session truly captured the joy that exists in the first holiday season experienced together.

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Kaylee and Bobby, I can't thank you enough for allowing me to capture such an awesomely planned session. I was thrilled from start to finish--outfits, props, ideas... you guys are quite the creative duo! Your love for each other is SO very evident--I'm certain you are an inspiration to those around you. I couldn't love the frames from this session any more... and so much of that is due to you! I wish you the absolute best as you experience your first Christmas together. God absolutely has His Hand on your marriage--I cannot imagine the journey He's placed before you.

SUGAR AND SPICE // MILLIE & ADDIE

If there's a prize for most adorable children ever, Millie and Addie have claimed it.

I could not have enjoyed my time with Millie, Addie, and their sweet mom, Hannah.

Their family (including Dad, Sam) resides in England... pretty much a dream of mine. Over the past two years, I have acquired a sweet bunch of friends who all mentioned how [awesome] Hannah is at some point or another. I decided (although I was a complete stranger) to contact Hannah and let her know she's made quite an impact on the young women around me (and she has!). When Hannah contacted me and said she'd be visiting Georgia again in November, I jumped at every opportunity to hang out with her in person... including photographing her wonderful children.

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Hannah, in the short time we've gotten to hang out, my only desire is that you didn't live so far away. You truly are such an inspiring mother and wife... you have a heart of gold, that's for sure. I pray God's very best over you and your family as you continue His Journey for you in England. Can't wait to see you again, but I'll be sure to keep in touch!

FEATURED! // 100 LAYER CAKE

We're at our house, with friends over, and I'm perusing the internet. Out of nowhere, I proclaim a huge "YES! Yes! Yes! Yes!"

"I've been featured on 100 Layer Cake!"

I don't think the excitement will get old. Being featured is something I merely dreamed about at the beginning of this year... and I am forever grateful for every opportunity to inspire the world around me.

Thank you, Nicole and Cody, for being the most adorable couple ever. Thank you, a darling day, for your continual awesomeness. Thank you, 100 Layer Cake, for the opportunity to be featured on your lovely website.

ONE MORE // ASHLEY & JOSH

I'm not going to lie... I just couldn't resist the urge to post this picture from Ashley and Josh's wedding as well. Tryphena's Garden provided such an excellent array of looks to use for their portraits, and I truly couldn't be happier with the outcome!

Enjoy friends!

ONE FRAME // ASHLEY & JOSH

True love is simply inexplicable.

GEORGIA SNOW // KRISTEN & RYAN

Hi there.

Decided I would stick with the "I'm so glad it's almost Christmas(!)" theme, and show you a little taste of good ol' Georgia Snow.

I will share many more images from Kristen and Ryan's wedding in the near future, so stay tuned!

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Enjoy, friends!

ONE FRAME // CHRISTINA & SCOTT

Christina and Scott's wedding was everything a girl could ask for. Filled with romance from start to finish, it was an absolute delight to capture.

Their wedding took place at Pineola Farms in Byron, GA. These specific photos feature fabulous hand-made fabric lanterns from Brown Linen & Co. Back in July, Christina won a give-away to accompany me to The Not Wedding. We had an incredible time, and Christina was able to purchase the magical lanterns directly from their maker, Abany!

I have many, many, many more photos to share with you all... but I just couldn't leave you hanging another moment!

Have a love-filled evening with family and friends.

ALMOST CHRISTMAS

I am one of those.

I'm ready to pull out my flannel pajamas, sip on some hot chocolate, and hang colorful lights all over the place.

The other day my mom and I had some Starbucks together and I squealed when the barista handed me the cup, exclaiming "Christmas cups!!!" My mom chuckled, and the barista probably thought I was weird, but since I can remember, I've loved walking into a decked-out starbucks--whatever the decor may look like for that specific year.

This is also the first Christmas the hubby and I are in a house instead of a little (little) apartment. We've done the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree thing for the past two years, so I CAN'T WAIT to decorate a full-out Christmas tree! I have colors picked out already.

Calming down now...

I just couldn't wait to give you all a little Sneak Peek from my latest portrait session. Kaylee and Bobby quite possibly earn the Cutest Married Couple Ever award. I have never seen such adorable interaction between two people in love. As for the pictures... well, you'll see...

BABY // ELLY

I can't imagine how parents feel. Six months flew by so quickly. Last thing I know, I was photographing the sleepy, smiling, newborn... now here she is waving and laughing and sitting up straight and growing adorable little baby teeth!

Not to mention, just a couple of weeks ago, Fall was in "full bloom"... and now rumors of Christmas sales and Thanksgiving dinners have began to encroach upon me! Here I am, smack-dab in the middle of my favorite season of the year, working like a steam engine with a grateful heart for all that God has allowed me to capture.

Here are a few of my favorite frames of sweet baby Elly. I hope you all enjoy!

ONE FRAME // CHRISTA & JORDAN

Many more to come!

Have a great weekend, everyone.