The Rosser Family

My last portrait session of the year was with my neighbors and friends - the Rosser Family. It's always so nice to work in a client's home with all their own Christmas decorations and I know their images will be even more special because of that. Aren't they a beautiful family!

Merry Christmas to all my friends and the wonderful people I've had the privilege to photograph this year!

A Visit to the Town Square

It was chilly, chilly for my session with Victor and his family down at the Collierville Town Square this past weekend but we braved it out for as long as we could and thankfully found one location that was blocked from the wind and we got the jackets off. I always enjoy working with new clients and the Pearce family was so friendly and warm - I hope to work with them again - next time in warmer weather though!

The True Meaning of Christmas

I have so many wonderful friends - but Jacque McGhee has to be one of my very best friends. The other day she called me - and she was so full of emotion and passion - and I was busy and overwhelmed with all that I had on my schedule - but I stopped and listened to what she had to say. And when she was finished - I was absolutely humbled. One of her very dear friend's son has leukemia and has spent so much time here in Memphis at St. Jude's or the Ronald McDonald house this past year. Jacque was talking to her own son, Cooper, about the meaning of Christmas and what it meant to give to others in their time of need. And Cooper at his very young age - understood and said to his mom - "like Ben". Jacque herself has spent much of the last year between here and Jonesboro dealing with her mom's recent cancer diagnosis and our family has been touched by cancer with my sister-in-law's brave fight against peritoneal cancer. What Jacque wanted to do with her Christmas card photo this year was to be photographed in St. Jude apparel and in her Christmas message to all her friends and family she wanted to remind them of how fortunate we are - but also to remember those less fortunate and to give what they could to St. Jude or any other cancer fighting organization. I support her and I hope that everyone who follows my blog remembers that even in these very difficult economic times - it is important to give to other's. Even just a little - means a lot when it comes from many. May your family be blessed with health and happiness this Holiday season.

A Very Special Family

Photographing the Thompson Family in Hernando has been my utmost pleasure and not just because they were selected as my "Client of the Year" last year - but because I have been honored to be a part of one of the most memorable and heartfelt sessions I have ever had the privilege to photograph. Last year Elaine brought me out to their beautiful home to photograph their family before her husband Ken was to be sent to Iraq to serve his military duty. She wanted Ken to have photographs of their children, Lily and Max, to keep with him and remind him of the love and support that was waiting for him when he got home. And it was my true honor to be invited to the airport this spring to photograph their reunion when he arrived back in Memphis. This year they celebrate their Christmas together as a family and I am so happy for them. To all the families who are celebrating this Holiday Season with loved ones serving overseas for our country - we as a United family - support you and wish your sons and daughters, wives and husbands - a speedy return and happy reunion.

Jack and Hannah

I loved working with little Jack and Hannah for the first time this year. They popped out of the car all excited and dressed up and were so polite and perfectly cute. Hannah is quiet and shy but so full of animated expressions when she warms up. And Jack was so cute and willing - but when he was done - he just told me he was done - and that was it! I loved our session and watching them as they warmed up to the idea of having their picture taken. And Hannah - I hope you get that little talking horse that wants carrots for Christmas!

Dear Santa - It Wasn't Me

That is what is on Conner's little pj's. It has been my pleasure to photograph this little man several times over the past couple of years. He is full of energy and has just the best smile and gorgeous blue eyes. I love that his mom even brought his Christmas pj's for some shots. What do you do when you are in pj's - well you take a nap! He loves his pj's so much he wanted to wear them home but since he had to get back to school we had to do a little bribery to get him back in regular clothes. He had a blast with the snowballs - especially throwing them at Miss Mary! And if he had his way - he would have taken his new best friend Rudolph home with him. He is such a sweetie - thank you Conner and Kimberly for such a fun session.