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A Christmas baby...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-12-27T00:30:00.001-05:00

Wishing the Crutcher Family a Merry Christmas....{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-12-16T13:04:00.000-05:00

Haley Family & counting ......{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-11-23T12:25:00.001-05:00

We were worried it would rain...but thankfully, the rain stayed away just enough time to capture these fun moments.

Thank you Haley Family for allowing me to be a part of your day!

You have an incredible family and I'm looking forward to your newest addition.

like mom, like daughter...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-11-23T12:12:00.002-05:00

Family "B" fun in the park...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-10-26T10:33:00.003-04:00

"C" couldn't have been more fun on this beautiful Saturday this past weekend.

First...he discovered the ducks. Then...he tried to join a volleyball game with the "big kids."

But he had the most fun playing with all the falling leaves.

I hope EVERYONE has a Happy Halloween!

Starlight's Fun at the Farm...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-10-21T09:09:00.001-04:00

a little fun in the park...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-10-18T22:59:00.010-04:00

our newest ball player has arrived...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-10-14T00:38:00.000-04:00

a new arrival for the "H" family....{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-10-08T18:39:00.003-04:00

Catching up with "E"...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-10-08T10:41:00.001-04:00

meet my new brother...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-09-20T10:32:00.001-04:00

oh these brothers were so sweet with each other. I couldn't believe how much Baby "J" reacted to big brother "H". It was incredible to witness. They are going to have a wonderful time growing up together.

brothers & good friends...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-09-13T09:03:00.001-04:00

a little touch of the city...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-09-13T08:57:00.001-04:00

‎une belle famille...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-08-23T11:17:00.002-04:00

Jenni & Trent's wedding: St Simons Island...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-07-22T12:49:00.003-04:00

The plan: A beautiful garden wedding on St. Simons island.

So, if you're the bride, what is the #1 thing you'd like to control, but can't?
Yep. The Weather.
The forecast was bleak. We saw the dark clouds coming. But they stayed away.... just for Jenni & Trent's wedding. It was just meant to be.
We didn't need the sun, because Jenni was a beacon of glistening light. She looked perfect. And even as I put her through the ringer trying to get some fantastic photos, she rolled with it all the way.

Thank you to Jenni, Trent and all of your family for inviting me to your special day, and for being so kind all along the way. Here's to a beautiful life together!

sweet brothers...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-07-14T14:46:00.000-04:00

little miss "S"...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-05-23T11:52:00.001-04:00

a beautiful day! {atlanta children's photographer}

2011-05-18T15:24:00.001-04:00

all ready for Spring...meet "E" and "J" and family...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-04-13T12:47:00.003-04:00

CPKids showing Starlight families a good time in Atlanta...{atlanta children's photographer}

2011-03-29T12:33:00.002-04:00

Thanks to the generosity of California Pizza Kitchen, Starlight's seriously ill children and family members from the Metro Atlanta area enjoyed a CPKids Camp Great Escape at Callanwolde Fine Arts.

Along with their high energy and great spirit, California Pizza Kitchen provided delicious pizza, salad and pasta for the crowd.

After years of support, California Pizza Kitchen selected Starlight as its national charity partner in 2008. Together, Starlight and California Pizza Kitchen have created a signature series of CPKids Camp Great Escapes providing seriously ill children and their families with the opportunity to ‘pause to play.’ CPKids Camps have taken place in numerous cities across the country and continue to do so.

friends... {atlanta children's photographer}

2011-03-02T15:11:00.000-05:00

a closer look at our city shoot...

2011-03-02T15:08:00.001-05:00

please join me in welcoming baby "F" to the world... {atlanta children's photographer}

2011-02-03T22:58:00.002-05:00

shhhh....someone's sleeping!

Little "I" became a big brother a little more than 2 weeks ago, and yesterday he introduced me to his new baby (who he calls "Baby Finn"). I absolutely love, love, love photographing toddlers with little brothers and sisters of their own.

Baby "F" is a sweet snuggly newborn and he has the added bonus of having a sweetheart of a big brother to follow around VERY soon. Here's a peek at the adorableness in this family!

This one just makes me happy...pure joy from "I".

Congratulations to Mom and Dad…you have a beautiful family, and two very special little boys to watch grow. I hope this next year brings nothing but laughter and joy to your family of four!

a few shots of my little man...

2011-01-24T17:31:00.000-05:00

...many apologies for going MIA for so long. I'm now back...and I hope everyone had many good times over the holidays!! Meanwhile, I have a few photos to share of my family. We had a quiet but nice Christmas and New Year at home. And a week later, we had quite a Snowstorm, at least for Atlanta! Most people were shut in their homes for the entire week. Kids that have never known the meaning of a "snow day" learned very quickly.

a beautiful morning with the "M" Family...

2010-09-21T14:21:00.000-04:00

"L" is about to turn 3!

2010-09-21T13:06:00.000-04:00

fun with the twincesses...

2010-09-13T13:13:00.001-04:00

what a fun loving family...

2010-09-13T10:29:00.001-04:00

And little "H" got a big kick out of trying to hide from me. He is simply the cutest kid. I had such a great time hanging out with this family.

Congratulations Cheryl & Steve...

2010-08-20T00:09:00.002-04:00

Kauai is truly a gem, even by Hawaii standards. What a perfect setting for Cheryl and Steve's wedding. The northern part of the island gets a ton of rain, and we made sure to go up 2 days beforehand for some engagement photos.

And thank goodness. The fog settling in against the mountains made for a stunning background. The sunset at the beach was truly a gift. Cheryl and Steve were troopers when it started to rain. They were quicker than I was to find shelter!

Then, came the big day. Cheryl looked gorgeous in white. Steve looked dapper in his linen suit. The ceremony was joyous, quiet, touching, funny, intimate and...just perfect. And all of this...with Poipu Beach as the setting.

Thanks to all of the family and friends who made it out there and helped make the day even better. The trip was one I'll never forget. Congrats, Cheryl & Steve. And thanks for asking me to be a part of your special day.

Baby "C" turns ONE!

2010-07-26T12:48:00.001-04:00

Here is another adorable family - they just celebrated their son's 1st birthday! Even on a HOT July morning, Baby "C" threw several smiles my way! What an awesome smile he has! And mom and dad made a discovery of their own; the swing is "C's" new best friend!

a little Horseplay anyone?

2010-07-26T12:28:00.000-04:00

...Each year, Starlight organizes an afternoon of “Horseplay” with the help of Special Equestrians of Georgia. Five families joined in the therapeutic horseback riding – one family came all the way from Alabama with their daughter. I can't describe what an inspiration these families are...I truly am blessed.

Happy Birthday to the Mighty Q!

2010-07-26T12:17:00.000-04:00

what better way to celebrate your birthday than with an ice cream making party?

hangin' out with baby "E"...

2010-07-07T13:14:00.002-04:00

What a pleasure it was to meet this little man for the first time...only 13 days old. I am reminded how truly blessed we are to have such a gift - that is new life!
Baby E is such a sweet little boy! And I was honored to have the chance to capture these moments. He slept through most of it, but was angelic while he was awake. He was even nice enough to give us a little smile.

California Pizza Kitchen shows Starlight a good time...

2010-06-25T09:16:00.000-04:00

an atlanta baptism for the twincesses...

2010-05-31T11:18:00.000-04:00

another beautiful day in Atlanta...

2010-05-26T10:35:00.001-04:00

I've been called stubborn my entire life...and now I know what I must have been like when I was little. "D" knows what she likes and what she doesn't...and don't tell her otherwise! Thankfully I won her over! And truly, she couldn't have been cuter. I love that this little one is such individual at such a young age.

brothers at their best...

2010-05-19T17:42:00.000-04:00

We had some of our best spring weather this past weekend. I was lucky enough to hang out with sweet 2 year old “A” and his 4 year old brother “L.” And what better place to take some photos than Inman Park…a quaint little neighborhood inside Atlanta. Well, we captured some awesome shots of both boys. You can easily see they know how to have fun!

kickin' it with the boys...

2010-05-07T14:08:00.021-04:00

....and boy can 4 yr old "R" kick a ball!

"R" and his 2 yr old brother "N" had a great time watching me try to keep up with them. I had a fabulous time - especially witnessing two brothers that obviously love to be together!

Starlight takes the field...courtesy of the Atlanta Braves!

2010-05-06T21:25:00.000-04:00

It was such fun for the kids and their families to go on the field during batting practice before the Braves game. One of the players even gave "C" a ball! Starlight must be good luck for the Braves because they easily won the game. The day was capped off when one lucky Starlight member put on his dancing shoes. He competed in a dance off in between innings. That's right, showing off his moves in front of 25,000 people!

fun in the park...

2010-04-27T00:26:00.005-04:00

How cute are these cousins?! It was great seeing how 7-year-old S and 1-year-old K get along. It couldn't have worked out better. Great individual portraits. And some wonderful shots together. I'm thrilled it turned out to be a fabulous day. And you can tell by the smiles on their faces....these little ladies had a great time!

a special celebration...

2010-02-03T01:38:00.006-05:00

I'm so proud of Thomas. He was incredibly calm and cool the entire service -- even through the hiccups!

And special props to Rabbi Heidi. She was such an engaging leader at Temple Beth Sholom...and check her out on the dance floor! What an awesome party! Thank you to Juliette and Jim so much for asking me to take the pictures of such a fabulous day!

favorite moments from our Christmas getaway...

2010-01-04T01:15:00.008-05:00

santa claus is coming to town...

2009-12-23T00:57:00.004-05:00

...and these cuties are all ready for presents under the tree. I had such a fun time with these three...I hope there Christmas wishes come true.

choo choo...

2009-12-23T00:52:00.007-05:00

..."W" and his parents had great time on the tracks near Krog street in Atlanta. Here are some of my favorite images from that chilly December morning.

a beautiful family...

2009-12-23T00:49:00.006-05:00

there are no words to better describe this adorable family than the pictures below...just some of their Christmas photos.

La plupart adorable twin bébé filles...

2009-11-29T22:46:00.013-05:00

who says 2 has to be terrible...

2009-11-11T10:44:00.009-05:00

Take the "E" Train...

2009-10-27T00:19:00.015-04:00

...I just adore some of the expressions "E" had this past weekend at the Botanical Gardens in Atlanta. My favorite: he'd shut his eyes as hard as he could anticipating the loud noise after dropping(intentionally!) a toy train. TOO cute for words.

a little rain never stops a good time...

2009-10-20T00:37:00.024-04:00

...in fact, I couldn't have had a better time at the park taking photopraphs of my friend and her beautiful family. How cute are those boys?!

signs of fall season...

2009-10-14T23:48:00.008-04:00

...are all around us. these photos are an obvious one. i adore our brief escapes to the highlands in late september every year. we could never skip our annual visit to Burt's Pumpkin Farm!

meet baby "S"...she's such a doll...

2009-10-03T00:28:00.008-04:00

Grandparent's Day with Starlight...

2009-09-22T01:06:00.020-04:00

Amanda & Stephen...

2009-09-08T01:12:00.002-04:00

...what a great couple! I had a ton of fun with their engagement photos at Piedmont Park on Sunday.

They even embraced the madness of the huge crowds at the park for Labor Day weekend; let's just say we incorporated some of the insanity into 1 of my absolute favorite shots that day. That one, however, will be unveiled by Amanda & Stephen later on. (How about that for a tease? Can you tell we're all in the TV news biz?!)

For now... let's just enjoy how great they look together. Below are some of my favorite images from the day. I am so excited for them as their wedding day fast approaches. Congrats guys!

the most adorable twins...

2009-07-30T01:49:00.001-04:00

...baby "C" and baby "D" are such sweet little girls!

I had a blast capturing photos of these two!

for Q's daddy...

2009-07-09T10:24:00.000-04:00

little "L" escapes the heat...

2009-06-29T12:17:00.000-04:00

What a pleasure it has been watching this little one grow up...and so quickly too!
As you can see from the photos...she's full of energy.

Baby no more...

2009-05-21T09:48:00.000-04:00

...sweet little V is more fun & more sweet than ever...now just over a year old!

a special day...

2009-04-30T15:44:00.000-04:00

...for my cousin's daughter. Many blessings over the weekend...in celebrating her first holy communion. here are a few photos we snapped right before mass.

...her younger sister wanted in on the photo action too!

Starlight joins in the fun...

2009-04-30T14:51:00.000-04:00

...at the Sheep to Shawl event at the Atlanta History Center!

what a beautiful day...

2009-04-21T01:44:00.000-04:00

...all ready for a fun day!

2009-04-14T10:28:00.001-04:00

...just thought I would share a cute moment.

a sneak peak...

2009-04-02T13:05:00.001-04:00

at my "Bath Tales" series. Coming SOON!

a birthday party...

2009-04-02T12:46:00.001-04:00

for my very good friend's daughter. ..we all had a blast! Even the kids. And what a fabulous day...truly was the first day of Spring for us in Atlanta.

play time...

2009-04-02T12:41:00.001-04:00

Starlight Carnival at the Callanwolde Mansion...

2009-04-02T01:58:00.000-04:00

Just a few weeks ago...Callanwolde Fine Arts Center was generous enough to donate their space for a special event for the Starlight kids. They all enjoyed absolutely everything!

Everything from the painting and tie dye classes...to the bungee run (even the adults wanted a turn)...to the silly sack races...there was just pure joy on everyone's face. It was a blessing to be there to witness all of it.

Q at playtime...

2009-02-19T00:50:00.001-05:00

...just a few photos I snapped while hanging with my little man this past weekend!

Starlight kids impress with their art...

2009-02-18T23:48:00.000-05:00

I joined my friends from Starlight for a day of art at Callanwolde a few weeks ago...and only now am I getting around to adding this post. It was truly remarkable to see how much talent these kids have! I was inspired...not only by their ability to make beautiful artwork but their ability to see happiness and beauty in everything around them.

so COLD...it should be snowing...

2009-01-22T22:46:00.001-05:00

As is usually the case...it's another cold January in Atlanta! Check out a few of my favorite shots from our mini shoot with Baby L. It was COLD outside...but as you can see, that didn't seem to phase this little sweetheart.

Christmas in San Francisco...

2009-01-22T22:27:00.000-05:00

I'm a little late in posting these images...but better late than never, right? Here are a few images from our December trip to California...my boys! My two year old is in love with trains, planes and all things with wheels. This trip...he was lucky enough to take his first train ride...he LOVED it!

And oh, let's not forget Beautiful San Francisco...just a breath of fresh air...

Starlight Children Meet the Hawks...

2008-11-25T01:25:00.000-05:00

...Josh Smith, #5 for the Atlanta Hawks Basketball team, invited a small group from the Starlight Children's Foundation to the game this last Friday evening. With private access to the players' practice...the Starlight children were lucky enough to watch from courtside before the game began...while some players even stopped to sign autographs.

From the looks of their faces in the pictures below...I would say the kids had a blast...especially when the team mascots stopped for a visit.

What a sight to see...

Baby V...

2008-10-12T16:38:00.001-04:00

... is so adorable he makes my job easy!
This is just a sneak peak at one of the best photo sessions I've had in a long time!
Just 6 months old, and Baby V already knows how to charm the camera.
Keep an eye out for his 4-legged friend who tries to sneak into 1 of the shots.

Special Benefit for the Starlight Children's Foundation...

2008-10-03T23:12:00.000-04:00

...hosted at Maggie Moo's Ice Cream and Treatery in Dunwoody!
Special guests in attendance included children and families of the Starlight Children's Foundation.
Other special guests? the Massey Brothers from "That's So Raven."
And let's not forget Miss Maggie Moo herself!
What a priviledge it was to be part of such a great evening!
Everyone involved had a wonderful time.

more from denver...

2008-09-10T00:08:00.000-04:00

our stop in denver...

2008-09-09T10:33:00.000-04:00

back from California...

2008-09-02T23:36:00.001-04:00

We just returned from a fabulous trip to California! And I just had to blog a few of these images from our visit with family in Newport Beach. We had an incredible time...and as you can see from these shots, our cousins are adorable!