the great american bake sale {johnson city tn photographer}

I am so happy I was able to be a part of such a great event!!  Thanks again to everyone who participated - by baking, volunteering time or buying goodies!!  Despite the {extremely} cold weather we had a great turn out!!

The Great American Bake Sale is a national fundraising effort that encourages Americans to host bake sales in their communities to help end childhood hunger.  100% of the proceeds will go towards this mission.  Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 children in America will struggle with hunger??  That's almost 17 MILLION kids!  I can't think of a better reason to load up on homemade goods and give what you can to children who need it!!!

I am so happy to announce that we raised almost $800 for the cause!!!!  Our goal was only $200!!!  Thank you again to EVERYONE who helped out in one way or another, it amazes me what we accomplish when we work together as one and how many good and giving people there are out there.  =)  I wish I would have taken more pictures, but here's a little glimpse into the day.

The Zito Family - Sneak Peek {Johnson City TN Family Photographer}

Well this session was going great until about 20 minutes in... dark clouds starting rolling in, it got instantly FREEZING and within minutes started pouring rain on us!!  We did the best we could with the conditions we were given and somehow managed to get lots of really cute shots still!

This was a very special session for two reasons: 1.  I love this family - Mom is one of my best friends, and seriously - how stinkin cute are they??  and 2:  I had a fabulous photographer's assistant with me.  She has six years of experience under her belt considering that she's "been taking pictures ever since she was born" haha  My daughter tagged along and did an amazing job at getting her little buddies to smile and laugh for the camera - and probably mom and dad too!!  It was fun to have her there, she was so excited to be able to come!!

Wish we could have had more time... guess we'll just have to do another session again soon!! Enjoy your sneak peek guys =)

Matt & Mary's TN Reception - sneak peek {Jonesborough TN Wedding Photographer}

What a sweet, sweet couple.  Oh I could have taken pictures of them all day... they were so relaxed and happy - and so in love.  Matt and Mary were married earlier this month out in Logan, Utah and then made their way out here to celebrate their marriage with their families in Tennessee.  I'm so grateful I was able to be a part of it!!  Congratulations you two and enjoy your sneak peek!! =)

A huge shoutout to Beverly Jenkins and Breelyn Bomba at Main Street Cafe & Catering - the food was amazing!! And the building (Old Quarters) was perfect! I highly recommend them!!  www.mainstreetcatering.net 

N Family {Sneak Peek} - Johnson City TN Family Photographer

The only thing that went wrong with this session is that we ran out of light too soon!!!! I could have kept taking pictures for at least another hour!  I'm sure the kids might have went on strike against that idea - but there were so many more pics I wanted to get!  Even still - we got tons of good ones.  There are lots more, but I wanted to put up a quick sneak peek in case Mom and Dad are up as late as I am waiting for something to look at =)  What a beautiful and happy (and wild - in a good way!) family this is!  Enjoy!

David + Jessi = Married - Sneak Peek {Johnson City TN Wedding Photographer}

Once again, I feel so blessed to have such sweet, thoughtful and just simply awesome clients!!!  I had a blast spending the day with Jessi and David.  Being able to be a part of my client's weddings is such an honor.  I haven't been to a wedding yet where I didn't have to stop myself from tearing up... and I don't think there ever will be one!  It's such a special moment.

I love Jessi's style - she basically planned this entire wedding herself - down to making the dough for all the delicious cookies for the reception to making adorable bags filled with goodies for her bridesmaids - and she did a fantastic job at it!  Everyone had a blast and both David and Jessi have wonderful families and friends.  Here is a quick sneak peek through their special day...  Enjoy and thanks again guys!!!

Cody + Leah Engagements - Sneak Peek {Johnson City TN Wedding Photographer}

This session was such a breeze... the weather was perfect (could have been a tad more light), the couple was perfect and relaxed, the location was awesome.... It was just great.  I had so much fun spending a little time with Cody and Leah.  They are so sweet together and I can't WAIT for their wedding in May!  This was the first time I had been to Maple Lane Farm, which is where there wedding will be.  What a gorgeous venue!  This would be a great spot for family portraits as well! Thanks again you two - enjoy your sneak peek!

PS:  How gorgeous is Leah???  I think I could take pictures of her all day!  Leah: Maybe you should consider modeling rather than accounting???  =)

Costume Charity Shootout Sneak Peek {johnson city tn photographer}

This is was SUCH a fun event and I'm so grateful I was able to be a part of it!  We had a great turnout - it was so fun to see my family, friends, clients and some new faces out there all dressed up and having fun.  I heard we collected tons of food for donation.  Such a great idea - I hope we do this again next year.  Don't even know what I'm talking about??  Here's the info {click HERE} hope to see you next year!  

I promised everyone a sneak peek so they would have something to look at while I finish up the rest.  I think these should include everyone I shot yesterday.  Thanks again for coming out and supporting such a great cause!!!  Now for the fun part - all the cuties in costumes:

M Family - sneak peek {johnson city tn family photographer}

I just love this family.  They are officially my first return family since we made the move out to Tennessee and it was so fun to see how much the kids have grown and changed!!  They flipped personalities since the last time I saw them!!  Mr. B wasn't in the mood for pictures today - even though it was his BIRTHDAY!!!  We managed to tickle and dance some smiles out of him though!  Thanks for a fun time M Family - and Happy Birthday Blake! =) Enjoy your sneak peek!

Urban Mini Sessions - The P Family {johnson city tn photographer}

I love being able to spend time with families and watch them interact with each other... it makes me so happy.  Well this family was no exception.  The kids were so sweet and very well behaved.  Little Miss T wasn't a huge fan of the camera, but we managed to get some smiles out of her with some funny made-up words!! haha  Thanks P Family - enjoy your sneak peek!!