I had so much fun photographing this senior from Alabama.  I actually graduated high school with her mom and dad.  I am getting old I guess.  Miss “C” is beautiful and we had such a great time.  I was so excited to get to photograpah her and just feel honored that she wanted me to photograph her.  She is a great softball player although I didn’t post any of the images here in her uniform but she has all kinds of awards for softball.  Just a beautiful girl.  Thanks so much Chad and Tish for allowing me to capture these memories of your daughter for you.  Here are some of my favorites.  Hope ya’ll enjoy.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Words of Wisdom:  Although God causes all things to work together for good for His children, He still holds us accountable for our behavior.———-Kay Arthur

Light shines on the godly, and joy on those who do right.  May all who are godly be happy in the Lord and praise his holy name.————-PSALM 97:11-12 NLT

Lord Jesus, help us to take responsibility for our actions and to turn to You for help.  Help us to follow You and to be more Christ like.  Amen.

Thanks & God Bless!

WORDS OF WISDOM:  World peace begins at home.  Teach your children to pursue peace and build each other up in love by speaking graciously and acting kindly.  Children who experience harmony at home learn to extend it into the rest of the world.  (A Mother’s Prayers for her children)

Let your speach always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.———COLOSSIANS 4:6 NRSV

Lord Jesus, help us to teach our children how to speak graciously.  Amen.

This family was so much fun to photograph.  I had a great time.  Just good times I tell you.  I love it when the families enjoy themselves and let loose and just have a good time.  These were some of my favorites.  I sure hop ya’ll enjoy.  I recently went on vacation and now trying to catch up some and get back into a routine.  Back to work and editing now and posting.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

WORDS OF WISDOM:  Every day I will work to make certain that my posessions don’t possess me.

Do not love the world or the things in the world.  If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.————-1 JOHN 2:15 NKJV

Lord help us to understand that real joy comes from You and not things of this world.  Let us share the Joy of  You with others.  Amen.

This little man was only 10 days old when I photographed him.  I only agree to do new borns if they are 1-10 days old.  The reason for this is they usually sleep better, but this little one almost proved that wrong.  I got most of these images towards the end of the session because he just didn’t want to sleep, but we finally got him to go to sleep and I was able to get some adorable images.  Nothing sweeter than an new born.  These are some of my favorites.  Hope ya’ll enjoy.

I will be on vacation beginning Sunday the 11th through Sunday the 18th.  Those of you that are waiting on your images I am sorry for the extra week delay but I soooo need a vacation.  I am looking forward to it and can’t wait to enjoy this time with my family.  I will resume work on Monday the 19th.  Please refrain from contacting me until after my vacation if possible.  I will resume answering emails and phone calls on Monday the 19th.  I have orders that will ship on the 19th and proof books as well.  Thanks so much for your patience and I just want to thank you for allowing me to photograph your memories.  My clients mean the world to me and without you I couldn’t continue to do this as a business.  I just want to say Thank You!

Things have changed for my Matilda Jane Trunk show and as soon as I get more information I will announce the date here. 

WORDS OF WISDOM: New mothers hear and respond to every sound their children make.  Similarly, God is ready to answer you when you call out to him.  God responds with his gift of salvation to everyone who genuinely calls on his name and desires to make him first in life. (A Mother’s Prayers for her children)

Anyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.==========ROMANS 10:13 NCV

Lord Jesus,  let us call on Your name and lead our children to call on Your name.  Amen.

These kids are always a pleasure to photograph.  They are at a great age and can truly just be themselves in front of the camera.   Mom always dresses the girls in awesome Matilda Jane clothing and we all know how well that clothing photographs.  Mom brought her hats from New Orleans for girls to wear and I loved them.  Got some great shots of the brother as well.  We almost didn’t make this session.  The weather was not good and it was lightening all around us.  I really thought for a few minutes that we were not going to be able to complete the session, but God came through and the weather cleared and we were able to complete the session.  I know I have posted many pictures, but I have to say this was a great session and I had many favorites.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a blessed and happy 4th of July.

Just a heads up that I will be having my Matilda Jane Fall Trunk show August 13th, 14th, and 15th so let me know if you think you will be coming.  I will be sending invites as the time draws closer.  Mom and daughters, get ready for the awesome clothing.  Some of my favorite items I wear are Matilda Jane.  Check them out at www.matildajaneclothing.com

WORDS OF WISDOM: Ironically, we often miss out on life when we get so busy just living it.  Similarly, you may be so occupied doing things for the Lord that you miss out on time alone with Him.  Make quiet time each day to be sitll and know God.  (A Mother’s Prayers for her children)

Be still, and know that I am God.————-PSLM 46:10

Dear Lord, help us to slow down in this fast world we live in and be still and know that You are God.  Help us all to draw near to You.  Amen.

WORDS OF WISDOM:  Being a living sacrifice is not dying for Christ, but with him.  As a living sacrifice, offer to Christ what he first gave to you—-your time, talents, and possessions.  Lend a helping hand, use your skills to advance the kingdom of God, and contribute financially to Christian causes.

In view of God’s mercy…offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.————ROMANS 12:1

Lord Jesus,  may we offer our children to You, to service You.  Help us to guide our children to service You.  In Jesus Name.  Amen.

Just a reminder that I will be having a traveling trunk show starting tomorrow through Sunday.  Call me at 318-878-7399 or 318-669-7399 if you know what you want or to just come by to see what is avaliable.  Please contact (RSVP) first.

God Bless!

Vanessa

Keep in mind that these clothes are not just for kids.  They have amazing adult clothing and teen clothing.  check them out at www.matildajaneclothing.com

I have to say that this was just an AWESOME family session.  I found out afterwards that mom was nervous because it was so hot and she was afraid that I may not have been able to get some of the family due to the heat.  Well, I was able to get some family shots and we had a great time getting them.  I love this famiy.  We all go to church together and they are just a precious family.  Angel (mom)  is a big fan now of Matilda Jane (she is wearing it here and so is her daughter and they look great in their Matilda Jane).  Which leads me to tell you that I will be having a travling Matilda Jane Trunk Show beginning tomorrow (Friday-Sunday), so if anyone sees anything they want please give me a call at 318-669-7399 and we can set up an appointment to meet with me to turn your order in.  Thier clothing is amazing for adults, teens, and children.  As I have said before and you can tell in these photos that the clothing just photographs so well.  Check out the site at www.matildajaneclothing.com.

Well, here are a few of my favorites.  I had so many.  I just love all the loving feeling you get from this session.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a blessesd weekend.

WORDS OF WISDOM:  Your neighbor is anyone God puts in your path or on your heart.  Treating your neighbor kindly is more than waving to her from your car.  Begin by lending a hand with your neighbor’s yard work, providing a meal to a street-corner beggar, or mailing a check to a Christian world relief organization. (A Mother’s Prayers forHer Children)\

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.————-PROVERBS 14:21

Dear Lord, help us to teach our children to be loving and kind to one another and to all those in need.  Amen.

Thanks & God Bless!

This little man is precious.  We had a great time and I got some exercise trying to keep up.  This session was a session that was from the benefit auction in Memory of Amber Tamburo.  We truly miss Amber and can’t wait to see her again someday.  I would like to thank Carter’s grandmother for purchasing the session at the auction to help with the medical expenses that the family aquired.  Here are a few of my favorites.  Hope ya’ll enjoy.  Have a blessed weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

WORDS OF WISDOM:  The fastest way to crush a child’s spirit is to favor one child over another. Jesus loves us all equally; he has no favorites.  Love each of your children as Jesus loves you. (A Mother’s Prayers for Her Children)

As believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism.————JAMES 2:1

Dear Lord, I pray that I do not show favoritsim to my children and that I love them equally as You love us. Amen.

What a Beautiful Family this is.  I enjoyed my afternoon with them and just love their precious little girl.  We couldn’t hardly get her to smile but at the end we finally were able to get her to smile for a few.  She looks precious in all her Matilda Jane outfits.  Check them out here at www.matildajaneclothing.com    Here are a few of my favorites from the session.  I hope ya’ll enjoy and as always thanks for stopping by to look.  I have to go ahead and do another post so I will be moving right along here.  Have a blessed weekend.

WORDS OF WISDOM:  Children can be easily swayed in their beliefs.  Give your children a firm foundation of biblical truths so they know with confidence what they believe and why.  Help them hold unswervingly to Jesus Christ. (A Mother’s Prayers for her Children)

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.————–HEBREWS 10:23

Lord Jesus, I pray that you give my children strength to hold on to their belief in You and to share it with others.  I pray that my children are a witness for You Lord, In Jesus name.  Amen.