Thank you! | Ringing in 2016

I can never express how much I appreciate and come to love the faces I get to capture through my lens.  2015 has been a year of adventure for my family, but also of unbelievable blessing, and much of that due to the ones who have trusted me to capture their sweet memories and moments.  This is a little glimpse of all I got to witness this year.  I think I got a sampling of everyone, but if I missed someone, know it was accidental oversight.  My heart is filled with gratitude for each encounter.  I look forward to seeing many of you again in 2016.  Big things are coming for First Moments Photography in the next year.  You're not gonna want to miss it!

Shhh! I know a Secret! | Georgia Baby Photographer

One of the privileges I love about being a photographer is getting to be in on and keep some fun secrets!  I've even been on the other end of being the one with the secret.  Surprise proposals, baby announcements, births - they all make for fun events with that anticipation attached to it.  Just a couple weeks ago I had the honor of capturing an announcement for friends.  She has (finally!) made the announcement herself, so now it's my turn!

Congratulations Kevin and Whitney!!

This baby has been prayed for, longed for, and hoped for for a long time by it's Momma and Daddy and the people who love them.  It has been an honor to get to watch God work in the lives of these two, and we wait with excitement for the arrival of this little one!

4 Month Charlee | Atlanta Area Baby Photographer

Charlee is growing like a weed, and she has such beautiful eyelashes!!  I have the best job to get to look at sweet things like this for work!

Baby Camden

I think I say it every time, but it is a very distinct privilege for me to be invited to photograph a birth, and it is one of my favorite projects to work on.  I was there to witness Camden's big sister enter this world about 3 years ago.  This sweet family has since moved south a little, but I was absolutely excited to get to continue our tradition with the birth of their first son.

The families that I spend this time with become dear to my heart.  I feel like they are "mine."  When they become repeat clients, it only solidifies that feeling.  It is interesting too, the level of comfort that comes with the 2nd birth.  There is more interaction, more laughter, more real, which a documenting photographer loves.  Whitney is one of those get-it-done-mommas.  Once things get moving, be ready, because she's not going to waste any time!  Birth is so different for every momma, and it's a blessing when they go smoothly.

Without anymore delay, it's my honor to introduce Baby Camden's birthday:

Baby Brothers are Best! | Georgia Birth Photographer

I've got some blogging to do!  First order of business is starting with now!  This week, I had the wonderful privilege of a repeat birth client.  Mr. and Mrs. P moved to south Georgia after I photographed their baby girl for a year, and now 2 years from that, we got to reconnect over the birth of their son.  I was so excited to get the call that it was go time!  There is nothing like it!  Baby brother looked so much like big sister that I had to come right home to compare.  Can you tell these babies are family?! Welcome Baby Camden!

Sister is above (2012), Brother below (2015)

Introducing Baby Charlee | Atlanta Newborn Photographer

I had a wonderful day with this sweet girl and her family for a newborn session.  Baby Charlee is the granddaughter of a special friend of mine, and according to Bebe, this is my Denton's future wife, so I'm thrilled to be taking her pictures!  I've got to keep an eye on my boy's girl! 

Charlee is a petite little thing, and she was a great model.  She slept sweetly and allowed me to play with her for a long time.  Congrats Smythe family!

Mr. Mason

This wasn't Master Mason's First Moments, but it was the first time I got to meet him. At the time of these pics, he was 8 weeks old. He is the second son of some very special friends of mine and my husbands. It was an honor to meet him and his big brother and share some time with the family!