Tyson

 I had a great time in the cotton field with Tyson and his mommy.  He happens to be a friend of my son's, but they are very different... Tyson actually listens to me when I ask him to do something ;-).  I love that blond hair and those baby blues.
Thanks for a great session!

Rice Harvest

 

I love, love, love the first image!  I always try to capture those spontaneous moments, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.  In this case, it was a success.  
I first met Georgia and Lance when she was expecting and then I got to meet little Brooks a couple of months later.  I think they are a beautiful family and love that I got to get more shots of Brooks, now that he is a big boy.
When they suggested a shoot in the rice, I was all for it.  I think it makes one of the best backdrops around, cotton being my other favorite.
Moms of the world take note:  When we started our session Georgia had on a brown shirt with jeans and cardy, long necklace and heeled boots.  When we switched locations to the park, she ditched the necklace and cardigan, added a scarf and bangle, cuffed the jeans and put on flats.  The boys changed their shirts and voila.  Now is that smart or what?  I was so impressed, I just had to brag on her a little bit.
Thanks guys!  I really enjoyed our session and I love the results!

Remember the Razorbacks

Even though there's no game today, the Hogs are on my mind.  How about you?? ;-)

Fall Petites

I still have spaces available for this Saturday.  Call or email to reserve your spot today!

Gatlin - A Year in Review

 Newborn

 

6 months

9 months

1 year!

It's hard to believe a year has gone by since I first met Gatlin and his family.  Many photographers say that it isn't a good idea to do a "first year" type of package because if you and the client don't click, well, you're stuck with each other.  I'm sure that could happen, but I have to say I don't feel that way at all.  I have had such a wonderful experience with this family.  It has been such a special privilege to watch Gatlin grow up - from about a week old to walking.  And boy is he walking!  Is there anything cuter than a little baby just starting to walk, and in a pair of blue jeans?  Adorable!
Thanks Gatlin and family!  It has been a great year.

Feel the Freeze!

I've been doing quite a bit of editorial photography lately, but my favorite (and most unusual) shoot so far was definitely with Coach Freeze.  Jonesboro has been pumped up for the last few months about ASU's new coach and the coming football season.  When I got the call from Occasions magazine I was so thrilled, not only to photograph such a prominent Jonesboro figure but also to shoot in such an unexpected location.
We did the shoot at the Ice House on Cate Street in downtown Jonesboro, in a giant walk-in freezer.  When I first saw the location I thought, "Oh my goodness!"  Then I thought, "Trash bags".  The day of the shoot I took in one of my studio lights, to light his face and a small strobe with a blue gel, to light the ice.  I then put trash bags over every piece of equipment I brought in.  The ceiling was solid, dripping ice!!  The floor was also damp, but all of my equipment managed to survive unscathed.  
The shoot went really well, I felt.  Coach Freeze was a super nice guy, as was Sam "the Iceman".  Mr. Sam even made a special, early trip to pick up more 300 lb blocks of ice so the freezer would be full for the shoot.  
This was definitely the coolest shoot I had in August (double entendre ;-).

Catherine & Andrew

An outtake...

 

And my favorite...