My Best Gift

As I am typing this post I am looking at a Christmas gift my little man picked out for me and bought with his own money. He knows that I love dolphins, and he found a little dolphin statue at his school's holiday shop. He was sooo very excited to give me his present, and has reminded me numerous times of the dollar amount that he spent. Now that dolphin is sitting by my computer so that I can look at it every day. It reminds me how blessed I am to have such a wonderful kid, husband and family, (including the cat) and every Christmas I'm so thankful that I have them to share the holidays with. They are the best gift I could ask for.

Biscuit thinks she is the best present under the tree. 

Ayden, Jackson & Dixie

I have photographed these brothers for 2 Christmases in a row, and boy did they change over the past year. They are so sweet with each other. Jackson did not want his big brother to try to hang on to him though- we pretty much just had to let him go and try to keep up! Ayden commented to his mother that it was just too hard to chase Jackson down and keep up with him for the pictures, and I said "Imagine how I feel!" It wore me out!

A December Afternoon with Allison

We were so fortunate last weekend to have mild temperatures and a beautiful sunny day. Not unusual for a December day in Charlotte! Here are more pictures from my session with Allison....

Sneak Peek- Allison

I had the pleasure of photographing a lovely young lady this weekend named Allison. I had her sitting in a field, crossing a creek, and climbing a fallen tree right over the water to take her picture. She was willing to do it all with no complaints.

Allison was telling me that I could let her know when to smile, and I told her I would rather not tell my subjects to smile if I can help it. I would rather capture a smile or laugh during our conversation, so that it looks more natural. Right at the end of our session something was said that brought lots of giggles and smiles. What were we talking about to bring on the grin in this picture? Guys, of course!

I really enjoyed it, Allison.... and thank you!