Duffey Fam - sneak peek {Kingsport TN Family Photographer}

This gorgeous gal just happens to be my sister...  We've been partners in crime since I was two.  She is one of my most bestest friends in the whole wide world and I'm so incredibly grateful to have her in my life.  Not only do I love her, but I love all of her beautiful boys!!!  Look at all these blonde haired, blue eyed boys!!  Love them to peices!  She has her hands full with them (as you can probably imagine) but they are the sweetest boys ever.  The last picture is my parents with all of their grandbabies (except my newest one who arrived after these pictures were taken!).  Are they not some good lookin grandparents or what??  I feel to blessed to have been born into such a loving and SUPER AWESOME family.  =)  Enjoy!

My Newest Addition {Tri Cities TN Newborn Photographer}

On January 6th - which also happens to be my birthday - I was given one of the greatest gifts of all... a sweet, innocent little newborn baby.  Getting him here was definitely NOT a gift, but of course it's all worth it in the end.  Any mother knows what I mean.  The indescribable feeling when you're handed this precious little person for the first time.  It amazes me how fast they grow... I'm so glad that I was able to snag a few shots while he was still super new.  Somehow three weeks have flown by without me even knowing it!  Thank goodness my mom was here to help with the session because it was a fiasco!!  My 4 year old was having a total and complete mental breakdown, I was tired and still recovering and we were all adjusting to life with a new baby!!  As I shared earlier though, somehow we managed to get one awesome shot that I am SOOOO happy and grateful for!!  I felt like I had a glimpse into what my clients must feel when they see images of the important people in their lives for the first time... All I could think about was getting that picture on. my. wall. asap!!!  (And you better believe it already is!!)

Anyways, this is my new little man and his awesome big sister and brother!!!  I love them each to PEICES!!

My "plan" is to get him into the studio again for some more newborn pictures... but we'll see how that goes.  I have tons of adorable boy hats I wanted to get him into and didn't get a chance!!  

<3 A Stack of Love <3 - Kingsport, TN Photographer

I'm going to keep the writing to a minimal - mainly because I should really be sleeping instead of posting this picture, but I just can't help it.  I'm in love.  I've had a wish granted!!  It was crazy and I wish I had a video of what went on behind the scenes, but I was somehow lucky enough to capture this image of my three beautiful children... The top little bundle arrived last Friday and has been such a joy.  I can't wait to get this blown up as huge as possible on a gallery wrap.  I can't think of anything better.  Enjoy... =)

 

G Family - sneak peek {Bristol, TN Family Photographer}

This was probably one of the easiest, quickest, happiest sessions I've ever done!!  Talk about a Christmas gift!  Michele contacted me several months ago about photographing her family while everyone was in town for the holidays.  I'm so glad the weather was perfect because this was the only day we could do it!!  They are the funnest bunch of people - I had a blast with them!!  Hope you guys enjoy your sneak peek, and thanks again so much for an awesome session!!!

The Z Family 2011 - sneak peek {East Tennessee Photographer}

You might recognize the beautiful family from last year - right around this time...  It was almost like deja vu... it was freezing, everyone's eyes were watering, downtown Johnson City location, hints of red... {Click HERE to see their sneak peek from last year}  This year was better though because it rained BEFORE the session and not DURING!  Mama is one of my good friends who no longer lives here and this was a very special session.  Her hubby is leaving for Pakistan for a year - so these pictures with Daddy will be very cherished.  I love this family and am so happy I had the chance to capture them today!  Enjoy your sneak peek =)

The S Family and Baby C - sneak peek {Kingsport, TN Photographer}

I have said it once and I'll say it again - I love when clients bring their own ideas/props/personality into their sessions.  Mama came with a whole bag of apples and a matching hat (along with loads of other fun goodies)!!!!  How cute is that??  I think they are my favorite images...  You may recognize Mom, Dad and sister from their family session last September - which you can see {HERE}.  Sister has grown so much, and so has their family as they just welcomed baby #2 a few days ago!!  Thanks for a great session guys, enjoy your sneak peek!

M Family 2011 - sneak peek {Bristol, VA Family Photographer}

These beautiful faces grace my blog quite often... Mama is one of my bff's and her kids are basically my kids too.  Tonight they were actually acting like my kids - haha!!  They were not in the mood for pictures, they just wanted to play!!  I tried all the tricks I could think of and we still had a good time and managed to get a few good shots.  I sure love this family!!  Enjoy your sneak peek guys... 

The K Family - sneak peek {Johnson City, TN Family Photographer}

You may recognize the beautiful sisters from the K family - their mama is one of the owners at Revolution Dance and Gymnastics and they were some of the models from their photo shoot last month - which you can see the sneak peek {HERE}.  We got so lucky to have beautiful weather and gorgeous lighting tonight!!  The kids were awesome and the only problem was that we ran out of light!!  By the time we got to the second location, the sun had just gone down!  I pushed my camera to the limits by the end of the shoot and we finally had to call it a day.  Talk about a GORGEOUS family... Look at Mom and Dad though, what would you expect??  Thanks again for a fun night and enjoy your sneak peek K Family!!

The M Family - sneak peek {Kingsport TN Family Photographer}

I was so excited to see the M family tonight for many reasons, but one of them is because they were one of my first official Tennessee clients - and this is my THIRD year taking their family pictures!!  It has been such a joy watching the kiddos grow and change...  They are such an awesome family!!  To see their sneak peek from last fall and how much they've changed, click {HERE}.  

This was my first time shooting in downtown Kingsport, believe it or not, and we had a blast!  I love downtown settings - they're great for kids because we walk, stop for a bit, take a couple shots, then move along.  It keeps them happy to stay on the move.  I also love it because there are so many beautiful and unique backdrops in one overall location.  Perfect!  Thank you for a very fun and relaxed session M Family!!  Enjoy your sneak peek!!!