End of 2011 Sessions!
So… I have been really bad about blogging in these mild winter months. If there is a public out there that follows my ramblings, I apologize profusely for not prioritizing new blog posts. I thank you in advance for your forgiveness. Instead of dragging on trying to post each of these sessions individually and that process dragging out for another couple months, I am just going to do one marathon post for your enjoyment. Here goes!
The Starkes Family :: The awesome Starkes met us at Perimeter Church and we took advantage of an amazing sunset for some options for their Christmas Card. It was a blast hanging out with this Party of Six!
Easton is New Here:: What a sweet little cowboy! I was so excited to meet this little man. He made his appearance a couple weeks early, so he was a tiny monkey, but he decided to be awake most of the time also. I would be too if i was being moved and adjusted and all without any clothes on. It didn’t stop him from being adorable, though. We snuck in a couple for the christmas card at the end!
The Davidson Family:: It is such a privilege to take pictures of another photographer’s family for them. Katie Davidson is an amazing Family photographer so the pressure was on. Luckily her two boys were adorable and so sweet! We started losing the sun, but not before getting some good shots for the christmas card!
Tricia and Kyle are Expecting:: It was my great honor to capture this sweet couple so soon before their family will completely change. Tricia and Kyle are expecting their first baby and glowing like crazy. Tricia is a very good friend of mine and she is also my hair stylist, if you are looking for someone, she is going to have some downtime soon, but once she is back, she is ah-ma-zing!
The Sherrill Family:: For the New Year we had the extreme honor of hosting the Sherrills at our house for the weekend and we ran out quickly during the day on New Years Eve which was a gorgeous day and coincidentally a gorgeous family, everything a photographer could ask for…
Ishani’s !st Birthday Party:: The first weekend in January I had the privilege of taking pictures of a special little girl’s first birthday party. Ishani’s mom also happens to be Annelise’s Pediatrician. It was so fun to share in this fun family event. There were plenty of kids who came out to Catch Air to celebrate with sweet Ishani!
:: It was my privilege to be a part of all of your lives this winter. Thank you for inviting me in!
Love!
-Lindsay
Mazel Tov, Joelle!
This August, James and I were privileged and very excited to photograph our first Bat Mitzvah! Well, the practice anyway… I have known Joelle’s mom for a couple years, but it was so fun to see not only her kids, but she and her husband’s extended family in action. They are one big, hilarious family and it was so fun to be a part of such an important day in Joelle’s life. Here are some of the pics…
After a couple at the Gill’s home, we met them where the main event would take place… Congregation Beth Shalom in Dunwoody, GA.
Jeff and Fran, thank you so much for including us in such an important day for your family. Your daughter is beautiful and so sweet, you much be doing something right! Mazel Tov, Joelle!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
Spring Minis… finally
So I knew that I was behind on blogging, but didn’t realize how behind I was. I shot these mini sessions back at the end of May! Summer definitely does not equal more time, I have no idea how it is suddenly August! Anyway, these sessions were for any type of portraits in the park, but it turned out to be mini maternity! Somehow I attracted gorgeous women who are with child that day and their families. It was a hot and awesome and I love celebrating this phase of life!
First I took pictures with Zack and Robin in anticipation of their first child. When I took these pictures they didn’t know if the child was a girl or a boy! I can’t imagine not knowing but it was so sweet to participate in their surprise! Here are a couple of my Favorites!
Next I hung out with the Philips Family who were expecting their second: a girl to give their oldest boy who was about to turn 2 a playmate!
Last but not least I got to meet Becky and Brian as they were expecting their baby girl, Ellie.
Thank you all for letting me spend some quality time with you during such an exciting phase of your family’s life!
Love!
-Lindsay
Rachel, Class of 2011
We had the privilege of taking our first our first official Senior portrait session with none other than the very talented, well traveled Rachel. Not only is she an extremely talented vocalist but we took her pictures just as she had returned from a semester in Nepal (since she had enough credits to graduate a semester early). She was camera shy when we set out to take pictures and came across as her awesome, authentic self…
Thanks for hanging out with us Rachel (and mama Connie). You are truly an inspiring young woman!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
Ishani is almost 4 months old!
If you are a parent, you have been an unsure, nervous first time parent. As you know, James and I became parents a little more than seven months ago, and there is only one person in your life that can truly put your mind at ease and assure you that your baby is doing great, the pediatrician. In addition to answering all our many questions Hiral, Annelise’s doctor, also spent time with us, got to know us, and what we do for a living. At the time, she was around her third trimester, and just a couple of months after Annelise was born this little love entered her world. I am positive that she is not nearly as unsure and nervous, but when it was time to take some pictures, she and husband Sameer became just like every other parent, acting crazy, singing and making weird noises for their baby girl to smile at the camera. As it turns out that little Ishani, who is normally all smiles, doesn’t love the one eyed monster that I became when the camera came up, but we got a few out of her! Smile or not, this little girl is adorable!
Ishani’s nickname is “shanibunny” so I happen to bring some bunny ears with me! Hopefully the nickname sticks or one day she ask why they let that crazy lady put ears on her…
Hiral and Sameer, your daughter is gorgeous and she is very blessed to have you as parents. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our little girl, it means more than you know.
Love!
-Lindsay
Hank is Half a Year Old!
It was so much fun to meet baby Hank and his mommy Amanda! Hank is just a few days younger than my baby and it was so cute to see Hank bobble while he sits up, play on his tummy and enjoying life from a brand new perspective just like Annelise is. This little boy has the most striking blue eyes that are gonna be dangerous when this little man hits high school…
I have to give props to Hank’s mommy, Amanda for making his bedding in background…
Gotta love a boy in a hat… especially when it brings out his gorgeous eyes!
I know those eyes… getting sleepy….
I guess all boys love to play in the dirt from birth… Hank is no exception!
*****Click here to view Hank’s Slideshow*****
I am so grateful for the opportunity to meet this little man and his awesome mommy. Thanks Amanda and Hank for hanging out with me!
-Love
Lindsay
Jack and Lily went up a hill… the Lefevre Twins!
I was ecstatic to finally meet Jack and Lily Lefevre. I ran into their Mommy and Daddy at Target about 2 months before their due date where they were picking up some last few items for their sweet babies. And it is a good thing that they did because the very next day, the decided to make their entrance into the world! I met them when they were 10 weeks old, just 3 weeks past their due date, and they were small enough to be newborns! Lily was just a dream for the camera, she just slept and posed for us, while Jack on the other hand was not a fan of the camera, or at least of not being held! With twice the babies, it is certainly twice the fun. It may have taken a bit more sweet words and kisses for both of them to love the camera at the same time, but in the end they made some adorable pictures!
Sweet Tiny Lily with with mommy and daddy…
And Then Mr. Jack…
One day Jack will inherit this watch that Mike received from his father… what a treasure.
Hello bright gorgeous eyes!
A cowboy from the start…
Hey Buddy!
Mike and Lauren, your little ones are just amazing. What a gift to you and all four of you are a gift to everyone around you. Thank you for letting me capture them at this sweet age! I can’t wait to watch them grow!
Love!
-Lindsay
Cooper is here, faux-hawk and all!
Jeff and Lyndsay just welcomed their firstborn on this past February! Little Cooper’s gender had been kept a secret from the world, even from his mom and dad, until his arrival on Valentines Day, but his hair was no surprise. Lyndsay said that they saw it on his ultrasounds, and boy does this boy have some hair! It was amazing and just made him look so handsome. I was so excited to go to their home and meet this highly anticipated little man.
Jeff and Lyndsay it was just a pleasure to capture your growing family at this amazing time. Thank you for including me!
Love!
-Lindsay
Make room for baby sister… Scottie Grace!
The Sanders family has a bit more pink in their lives since the arrival of the graceful, tiny miss Scottie graced them with their presence the first week of February. Jake and Tally, aka Daddy and Mommy, are priceless friends of ours and we have had the honor of documenting their little family on numerous occasions in the past 2 years. Their firstborn Truss was one of the first babies that we would hang out with on a regular basis, now we have so many wonderful blessings surrounding us it is almost too many to count, and Scottie is definitely one of those blessings! She is so calm and sweet, exactly what mommy needs with big brother Truss (17 months) running around!
I adore your family, and I am so blessed to know you!
Love!
-Lindsay
Family Mini Sessions, Dec. 4th
So, here is the story…
James really wanted to surprise me this year for Christmas, which is pretty hard to do since I do most of the budget-keeping in our house. So secretly he set up a day of mini sessions this Saturday in order to make some money that I wouldn’t know about. THEN, my car’s transmission saw its last day, and we were blessed to get a new, bigger vehicle! (A Toyota Matrix if you are wondering). SO with a present like a car for christmas secret money wasn’t a great idea anymore. James already had a number of people sign up, so we are doing the mini sessions, they just aren’t a secret anymore…
HOWEVER, we have had a couple cancellations, so we are offering it up to a wider community ! Here is the deal:
What: One hour of family/baby/couple portraits
Where: Duluth Town Green
When: Tomorrow, Saturday the 4th
How much: $100
Call or Text James to find out if we have a time slot open that works for you! 404.538.7902
We hope to see some of you this weekend!
Merry Christmas!
-Lindsay and James
The Hanlan Family!
Jennifer got in touch with through my sister-in-law, Jessica. Together they save lives as they nurse one heart patient at a time a Piedmont Hospital. After seeing Jessica’s wedding photos, she and Dave asked us to photograph their family’s two milestones, their son Connor turning two and the impending arrival of Hanlan boy #2: Aiden. We met them down the road from their house at Taylor-Brawner Park in Smyrna. It was a small, beautiful park with a huge front lawn, and plenty of places to take some beautiful fall pictures of their growing family. Here are a couple of our favorites!
Dave, Jennifer, and Connor, it was a blast hanging out with you! We can’t wait to meet baby Aiden very soon! Congrats!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
Blakeley is New Here!
I can’t tell you how excited I was to hear from soon to be mommy Mandie (at the time) that she wanted to schedule some newborn pictures shortly after her first child was born! I was friends with Mandie and her twin sister Maggie in High School, and I love the chance to catch up with people especially under such joyous circumstances! As soon as she was born I saw some snapshots of this little love on Facebook and got really excited, cause this girl is just gorgeous! She is absolutely perfect and so sleepy which makes my job so easy! Blakeley Grace was born 14 days before I got to meet her, which happened to be her due date, and was just so teeny tiny and wonderful! We set up camp in Justin and Mandie’s house in Buford, and these sweet, kissable, cuddly pictures are the result…
This is Blakeley’s Hop Hop (at least until she can talk, she might insist on changing the name). Justin and Mandie made this bunny for their baby very soon after they found out that they were having her… so precious!
Mommy kisses… so sweet!
Safe in daddy’s strong arms
Daddy Kisses… melt my heart!
Think she is going to be a daddy’s girl?
***** Click here to view Blakeley’s Slideshow*****
Justin and Mandie, it was just an honor to be a part of such a precious and joyous time in the life of your little family! You are such a precious family of 3! I can’t wait til the next time I get to hang out with you guys!
Love!
-Lindsay
Rebekah is 3 months old!
It hasn’t been too long since you saw this little one last… 3 months to be exact. My sister and her little girl came over to capture an update. It is amazing how much they grow in such a short time! Last time I took pictures of her she was asleep practically the whole time. She also didn’t mind one bit being completely exposed. This day she was alert and very interested in what was going on around her! Love this little girl!
Love!
-Lindsay and James!
Hannah is New Here!
I know, I know, you don’t have to say it, I felt it too. I haven’t blogged in so long! It has been forever, but who better to break the silence the the adorable Hannah Grace? She finally arrived a couple days late, but she came out gorgeous and has gotten more beautiful with each day. This child is very special to me as James, myself, a handful of our close friends, and a lot of Sabrina and Brian’s had been praying for this little one’s conception for a couple years. Then we had the privilege of praying for her healthy development, and then safe delivery! You are gonna love these pictures that I got to take of her just a couple weeks into her life! She will steal your heart! Enjoy!
Check out that smile in the next one… she must be dreaming of something beautiful!
*****Click here to view Hannah’s Slideshow*****
Brian and Sabrina, you’re friendships mean more to us than we can ever express, and this little one is such a beautiful expression of how awesome you both are. Thank you so much for letting me photograph her!
Love!
-Lindsay
The Smith Family!
I (Lindsay) had the privilege to attend Berry College with a beautiful, encouraging, inspirational woman who happened to be two years younger than me, but so much wiser than me! Sarah and I got to hang out regularly and share life together. She fell in love at Berry with an awesome guy named Ryan Smith. And thus, Sarah became a Smith. I had heard about this amazing, adorable, abundant family, but had not had the privilege of meeting them until this December. We got to spend a couple hours photographing this sweet family in their gorgeous home. Here are a few of my favorites!
Thank you Smith Family for letting us into your home!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
The Trussell Family!
James and I are HUGE fans of the Trussell Family. We especially love taking pictures of this precious family! We were privileged to capture Kyle and Tricia’s Wedding last March, Tally and Tiara’s Expectant Bellies at the end of the Summer, and we get to continue to capture Truss’s little life starting at the hospital. But this past week we had the privilege of getting together with the whole family and capture them again, now with three grandchildren, and one sister who lives on the west coast all in town for Thanksgiving. It was such a fun, special time to feel everyday life for this family, they remind us SOO much of our own families, it is like being home. Here are just a few of our favorites…
*****Click here to view the Trussell Family’s Slideshow*****
Tim, Tracee, Trevor, Tiara, Avery, Dylan, Jake, Tally, Truss, Tessa, Kyle, and Tricia, It is always a pleasure, and we are so honored to capture your sweet family again and again! Thank you so much for your trust in us to preserve your lives in pictures. Love you all!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
The Link Family!
I met Heather a few years ago, and I met Matt around the same time, at the time they were not Heather and Matt. It has been so sweet to watch them date, be engaged, and now after 2 years of marriage, they are Heather, Matt, and Sarah! Sarah is about 4 months old and super sweet. She looks like Matt (to me) and has the sweet smile and presence of Heather. It was so fun to see the three of them together, and to get to capture it! It was a pretty cold nasty day outside, so we started in the studio and got a few covered outdoor shots at the end. So, here are a few of my favorites…
*****Click here to View the Links’ Slideshow*****
Matt and Heather, it was so good to meet your sweet Sarah and capture her sweet smile.
Love!
-Lindsay and James
The Rutherfords!
Jeff and Lyndsay are this cool couple that we bump into every once in a while, that are just so easy to hang with and talk to. I was thrilled when Jeff asked James if we would take some pictures of them and their little Molly. It was just fun to actually get to hang out and get to know them for a while. Once again, just two of the easiest people to be around. We had a lot of fun, especially with that little white fluff ball of energy that came with… here are some of my favorites…
*****Click here to view the Rutherford’s Slideshow*****
Jeff and Lyndsay, Thanks for hanging out with us! We had a blast, especially meeting Molly!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
The Mullis Family!
Ahh… where do I start with the Mullises? This family is one of the biggest blessings in our life. James and I started hanging out with Tom, Molly, Jessie and Tiffany a week before we got married. We got to see them every week for the first year of our marriage, with a few other couples. This group of couples are one of the biggest reasons our marriage is so healthy and beautiful. Molly has walked me through so many times that I didn’t have my head on straight. Tom has influenced James both personally and professionally. The two of them have been able to fly all over the world for their jobs and probably know more about each other than I can imagine. And these girls are the best huggers. They love just as completely as their mother. Like I said when started hanging out with this family, there were 2 girls. In 2008, Callie decided to shake up this adorable family’s “normal.” Now almost a year old, this little jewel has brought so much joy and laughter, and it is hard to remember the Mullis Family without her… alright, alright, you wanna see pictures, right? Here we go…
*****Click here to see the Mullis Family’s Slideshow*****
Tom, Molly, Jessie, Tiffany, and Callie, We love you so much! Thank you for all you do for us, and for letting us Capture your sweet family!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
The McNeely Family
I first met David McNeely when he was serving as a youth pastor at my church in High School. I believe he had just married the gorgeous Judith and the only thing busy in their life was the demands of youth ministry. Nowadays there is a bit more busyness in the McNeely home… they have added not two or three but six amazing, energetic boys that are are going a hundred miles an hour. It only takes a second to realize that the McNeely family is different from most families you know, but it only takes a few more moments to realize that it is the kind of different that we can only pray that our family will have one day. Love. Unconditional love. Not just that but decision. David and Judith chose each and every one of their boys. They chose the process, the discouragement, the time, the emotional energy, the possible rejection, and the joy of making each of their boys their own. Just spend an hour or two with them and you will leave with more joy. From Dawson and Smyth who are immediately your best friends, to Emerson’s eventually comfortable smile, Davis’s ability to entertain and Sawyer and Wyatt’s desire to be held. They are each so precious and reflect out the security and love that they have recieved from Judith and David.
Okay, enough talk… here they are…
*****Click here to see The McNeely’s Slideshow*****
David and Judith, thank you for letting us in your home and your lives, we loved every minute of our time with you and your boys!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
The Curry Family
It has been far too long since I have blogged! October was very busy, and James set up this beautiful new blog for us! So, we are back, and here is the first of many overdue blogs… The Currys!
I have known the Jessica Curry since high school, she was a couple years behind me but involved in similar activities. We didn’t see each other much through College, and somehow ended up hanging out a lot in the past year or two. James had the good sense to introduce her his little brother and they have been spending a lot of time together ever since! So at the end of the summer, Jessica came to us about giving her parents the gift of family pics for their anniversary…
George and Lisa have been married for 25 years! As a celebration of their parents milestone their 3 girls: Jessica, Charissa, and Victoria wanted to give them family pictures… here are my faves…
Congrats George and Lisa ! We are so happy for you, you have a gorgeous family! Thanks for letting us capture them!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
The Cox Family!
A Few weeks back we spent some time with the Cox family, specifically the Cox Kids. Their parents have a big anniversary coming up and as a gift they wanted to surprise them with pictures of their 3 gorgeous kids all grown up! They grew up in Gainesville, so we decided to use Gainesville’s down town area as a back drop, really great spots up there! Here are some of the best ones!
Thank you three so much for including us in your parent’s celebration, they have one good looking family!
Love!
-Lindsay and James
Tally and Tiara… Truss and Dylan
Tally and Tiara are two of the most radiant, adorable, fun, pregnant women I have ever met. They are both having boys at the end of October and they also happen to be sisters! It is Tiara’s second baby and Tally’s first. Whoever is lucky enough to deliver first will be bringing the first boy into their family in a while! They have two more sisters and the first grandchild was a girl! I don’t know if this family is ready for all the dirt and masculinity that these 2 boys are going to bring, but we will find out soon.
First, here are a few of the sisters and those adorable bellys!
The Palmers are… AWESOME!
A Couple weeks ago, we spent an evening with Carey and Jill and their 2 energetic, adorable kids Brock and Charissa. They suggested their favorite park. We could tell they frequented the park because the kids were just itching to run around and play. Not that we didn’t let them, well, you’ll see…
They are adorable aren’t they (not the kids)…
