Daughters

Just look at the blue eyes on these ladies!  What a gorgeous group to photograph.  I enjoyed spending time with the "K" family today.  With daughter number 2 on the way to college this fall, Mom wanted some treasured photos of her beautiful daughters.  Enjoy the sneak peeks!

Lake Reunion

Memorial Day was a big celebration of family for this clan!  Grandparents, 4 siblings plus spouses and 7 grandkids spending time together on the lake.  I heard it has been 2 years since everyone was under one roof.  Right after our photo shoot, we all (photographer and her family included) headed out on boats, jet skis, tubes or canoe to enjoy the lake.  It was a wonderful time for everyone.  Thank you for letting me capture this memory for your sweet family- enjoy!
HOORAY! The shoot is finally over. Should I be offended that I get this reaction a lot as I am leaving???

Urban Family- Part 2

Uptown Charlotte has so many beautiful areas to photograph!  We used fountains, courtyards and greenways for this shoot and everyone seemed to have a good time.  The girls were just precious in that fish fountain.  It took them a while to get wet (since they weren't sure it was REALLY OK with mom and dad), but once the fun started, they giggled and pranced in every direction.  It was a very fun afternoon in the city!  Enjoy!
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Urban Family- Part 1

This photo shoot had been planned for months and rain almost threatened to ruin it. BUT, these troopers met me uptown and we dodged in and out of showers until sunny skies arrived.  My friend, J, told me her older boys weren't big fans of photography and liked the harder look of my urban work.  So, we integrated their tastes into this interesting family shoot.  Part 2 will focus more on her sweet twin girls but this one is all for the boys.  Thanks for hanging with me and making mama happy!

Happy Little Boy

Doesn't little A make you want to smile?  He was such a sweetie during our photo shoot- all smiles and coos!  6 months is just an adorable age.  I took this couple's maternity photos so it was a privilege to head back out to the field to photograph their new addition.  Congrats on your little guy, S and F.  I hope to see your family again in the near future.

Fun with a capital "F"

This wedding was a blast to shoot!  The whole bridal party was game for any crazy poses we suggested.  That makes my job so much easier and ten times the fun.  Of course a lot of that great demeanor was due in part to the groom sharing my own alma mater......GO DAWGS!!  The reception was a throw down dancefest and we got many laughs out of the...err..."moves" of some of the guests.  Thanks for allowing me to share in your special day, "A" and "J".  May God bless you and your new life together!

Did you miss me?

So sorry for the long absence, blog readers.  I have been working on a very big project for the last few weeks and hope to share the great news with you very soon.  

But until then, here are some shots of my babies.  L and R are as opposite as left and right!!  L is my oldest.  She is pensive, moody, artistic and creative to the point of brilliant.  Like her cousin said, "all she wants to do is art and watch TV".  That sums it up right there.  Her desire in life is to be an author and illustrator and I'd bet my money on it that she will achieve her goal.  Like her mama, she is stubborn and will see to it that she gets her way.  Watch out world, my mini me will be a big force to be reckoned with!!  We butt heads like crazy around here.

Sweet R is very different.  She is more of a Daddy's girl and loves hugging, snuggling and lovin' on her B (her blanket).  She is thoughtful, social, very verbal and very physical.  She is either clicking on all cylinders and running 100 miles an hour or fast asleep.  There isn't much in between with this little spitfire.  Her great desire is to work at the local grocery store and have 100 babies.  Hmm....we might want to dream bigger on the career path and smaller on the domestic side here.  Either way, she will scatter her little sunshine wherever she goes.

Enjoy.  These are my sweet babies and I couldn't be more tickled by them!

Oh, to all my photog friends, did you know you could capture rim light in both hair AND a jelly shoe?  Love it!  Just look at the arch in that sweet foot.  PLEASE be a dancer, R!!

Birthday Thursdays in May

I am announcing a new concept for my younger kiddo clients.....Birthday Thursdays!  I'll supply the balloons and cupcakes and you doll up your cutie for some photo fun!  These mini-sessions include 20 minutes in front of the camera, posed and candid shots, and 1 digital image of your choice for $75.  Keep the celebration going and order 5 x 7s or 8 x 10s at half price too!  E-mail me at juliestaley@mac.com to reserve your birthday prince or princess' spot.  Spaces are limited.