Teri's view through a Lens...

More Baseball Pictures

2010-04-20T10:04:00.004-05:00

Take me out to the balllllgaaaaame....

It was another funfilled day at the ballpark. Ethan pitched his second game Saturday (Ryleigh was in a basketball tournament so I missed his first.) I love the expression on his face when he pitches. The batter is probably thinking if I don't hit it or miss it this pitcher is going to come after me. You really have to see the pictures to understand. The kids played great and had a fun time...

Check out the latest video!!

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Excitement of a new baby

2010-04-16T22:28:00.004-05:00

I love the excitement of a new baby. The anticipation of what he/she will look like. Whose personality will she have. How will this new baby change our lives. I remember so well those feelings of wonder. So when I get the opportunity to photograph an expectant mother and her family I am thrilled...and especially when it is a dear friend! Here is sample....

Boys & Baseball

2010-04-16T21:57:00.004-05:00

Spring Time!! Warm days and cool nights, the grass is growing and flowers are budding. I love the smell of fresh cut grass and wearing flip flops everyday. But nothing says spring like the crack of a baseball bat. I love watching my kids play sports. I guess I'm no different than most Mom's who watch their kids play sports but I really LOVE sitting on the bleachers cheering for my kids team. I would be lying if I said I didn't like being on a winning team but all in all I know there will be a game in a few days and we can try it again. I always take pictures of Ryleigh and Ethan but I also try to take pictures of everyone on the team. The only problem that I have is what to do with all the pictures after I take them. So this year I have decided to put them online for anyone who wants to look and enjoy them too. If you see a picture that you would like to have I will be glad to send you a copy. Just let me know.

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Beautiful little "A"

2008-11-15T22:13:00.004-06:00

I was very excited about meeting Miss " A " and her mom. Little A is a beautiful baby girl. She is also very strong for a 3 month old. She didn't like that I wanted her to lay back and relax like a baby she just wanted to raise up so she could see what was going on. I was very pleased with how the photo session went, but when I began to edit the pictures taken I knew that her Mom was going to just love them! It was hard to pick only a few to post but I got the feeling she might like surprises so I am only posting a few. Thank you Danielle for sharing her with me.

I think she looks like a doll in this photo!

I love the rose petals!!!!!

Fall Days

2008-11-15T21:23:00.003-06:00

This family was easy to photograph. The kids were very well mannered and extremely cooperative considering how much the temperature began to drop on this fall day. Here is a sneak preview of this beautiful family. I know Kristi that this year will be even harder than last year choosing your Christmas cards. Good luck!

Burrrrr!!!!!!!!

2008-11-14T06:15:00.004-06:00

I love Sunday naps. It seems that I rarely get one, but that doesn't change the fact that I LIKE them, especially on a cold Sunday afternoon. Last Sunday when the temperture didn't get above 45 I was afraid that my 3:00 appointment would have to be rescheduled. But when the Mom of these two cute kiddo's was willing to give it a try I was willing to give up my idea of a Sunday nap. It took a great effort from Mom and Dad to get little brother out of his coat and warm blanket to attempt to smile and not look cold. After a quick warm up in the nearby car I was able to capture a few smiles. Big Sister was great! She did exactly what I asked and never complained once. Jennifer, I can't wait for you to see all the proofs in a few days but here are a few of my favorites...

Jack Be Nimble Jack Be Quick!

2008-11-13T08:17:00.003-06:00

I always love to photograph this little blue eyed boy and enjoy visiting with his Mommy. He is full of energy these days keeping his Mom busy and "helping" take care of his new baby sister. I took Baby K's picture for her newborn announcement last week but decided not to post any pictures as to not spoil the surprise of the announcement. I knew this was going to be a busy photo session from the moment we arrived at the location. We worked fast and I feel that many good smiles and expressions were captured that day. I love the ones by the door ~ great idea Mom!

Work! Work! Work!

2008-11-12T16:14:00.023-06:00

I have been sooo busy. I am not complaining at all~ work is a good thing. A friend of mine was recently looking at my calendar because we haven't had a day to play :) and made the comment that my part time photography business has become a FULL time job. I guess she is right...or at least for the last 2 months and until Christmas I do have a full time business. My main goal these last few weeks has been to do the photo sessions and then edit them as quickly as possible instead of putting them on my blog for everyone to see. So this post will be a "catch up post" to let others see what I have been up too. If you have become a recent blog follower I really appreciate it and I LOVE your feed back.

Here are a few of my favorites from the last few weeks of photo sessions:

I can't believe this little boy is already six months old.

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Her Mom was afraid she was going to lose her baby teeth before we could get this photo session in. But we made it! :)

More Favorites...

You will be seeing many more sweet pictures of this little angel.

I absoultely LOVE baby feet!!

This little guy is such a treat each time. This was from his recent 6 month session.

This rocker was made by his granddaddy which is pretty special!

Just a few more from a little boy that I have taken pictures of since he was 3 months old. I can't believe he just turned 2!! Photo sessions of 2 year olds especially little boys have to be fast and on the go. We finally put him in the tree and was able to capture a great smile!!

This was one of the first shots so I was surprised to see this shot of him sitting still. I only remembered the running around shots.

Finally I wanted to post my little girl. Well I can still call her my little girl eventhough she just had about 5 inches of her beautiful blond hair cut off. Watching her grow up is getting very hard. I want her to stay a young innocent little girl, but I see her changing every day. I recently tried taking her picture with her cat Fluffy TWICE!!! Most animals are not too hard but this cat was very difficult. She just wanted to play with that blond hair! I have said to many customers over the years when they are stressing over how their children are cooperating during a photo shoot that I completely understand. Taking my own children's photograph is my very hardest subjects. They already know all of my tricks which they don't always find amusing yet they are trying so hard that it looks like they are doing exactly that~ trying too hard. So here are my best shots but by far not my favorite of my little girl...

Which one do you like?

My little Buddy "K"

2008-11-04T16:00:00.007-06:00

This is probably one of my all time favorites of little buddy!

There are a few little boys that I have the honor of photographing that I would like to take home with me after a photo session and my buddy "K" is one of them. My daughter was petitioned by "K" to watch him get his photograph taken and was very sad when he was pulled away by his mom to go home. We are going to take him up on his overnight stay one of these days!! This sneak preview is only a small sample of what I was able to capture on this beautiful fall day. "K" is so easy to photograph which makes me look good! Thanks little buddy! I had a hard time choosing which photos to share and feel that I have given you only a small glimpse into our afternoon together.

The "S" Family

2008-11-04T11:20:00.004-06:00

This photo session was fun! I enjoyed meeting this neat family. I was welcomed into their home that was very warm and inviting with a wonderful smell. Misty you will have to remind me again the name of that candle! We then headed to the future site of their new home that will be built by none other than the Dad himself. Once outside it was very easy to see they were in their natural element. This family loves the outdoors and it was easily seen in their expressions. I found it a blessing to meet this interesting family and felt that I gained a new friendship.

M & M's are such good treats

2008-11-04T10:00:00.005-06:00

This special little guy who I'll call M&M was such a treat to photograph. This was our first photo session together but he was all smiles and ready to get started. I loved hearing his little laugh. (It is great when babies actually think I am funny enough to laugh out loud!) M&M's blue eyes almost twinkle when he smiles. I caught myself wanting to just touch those cheeks! When he stopped smiling long enough I was able to capture a few serious looks that are my favorites! I can't wait for his Mom to get the proofs so she can ooh and aah over her precious little M&M!

His eyes just twinkle in this picture...

He looks like a 'big boy' sitting in this chair!

She lights up a room...

2008-10-28T20:37:00.009-05:00

I had the privilege to meet this little girl two years ago and also photograph her again last year. You may have seen her on my website. She is the little power ranger jumping in the air. That photo shows so much of her personality. She is just FUN!! She makes me laugh out loud at the things that she says and she doesn't let me get away with ANYTHING! She is 4 years old but going on 14! I mean it when I say it is a JOY to photograph this beautiful little girl. Her Mom brought with her an antique money box from China, a 'rice stool' that China women sit on to pick rice and her Chinese outfit -sorry I couldn't remember what it was called:(

"Miss E's" great grandmother came along to watch but I was the one watching them. I took a few photographs of them together and it was easy to capture the relationship that is between these two. "Miss E's" mom says they are inseparable when they are together. What a wonderful treasure it will be to have those photographs when she is really 14. I would love to post all of the shots that I took of her that day but I have to leave some anticipation...

"Miss E." said to me when she was here..."I love your website. It is very good." So "Miss E" I hope you like the new photos and seeing yourself on my blog...I can't wait to visit with you and your Mom again soon. Teri

Special "K"

2008-10-28T01:38:00.004-05:00

Most people who know me know that I am a night owl. I find that I get my second wind around 10:00 p.m. and usually keep going until the early morning hours. Because I have children in school I am unable to begin my day at my ideal choice of 9 am but rather 6:30 am. When I have an early appointment like I had the morning that I photographed this special little "K" it is a blessing to have such a smiling baby. It has always amazed me that babies are their happiest in the morning when I am my sleepest. This was "K's" 6 month appointment and I was delighted to see him again. He really liked Mr. Fuzzy which brought out the best smiles. I hope you like your sneak preview because I know you will love the proofs.

I love the sweater cap!

P's Senior Photos

2008-10-28T00:58:00.009-05:00

Whenever I take a photos of a graduating senior my biggest challenge is not getting them to smile it's just knowing when to stop. Most 17 to 18 year olds know how to smile so I tend to take WAY to many pictures and then have the dilemma of having to narrow down the selection. Won't you agree that 100 senior pictures is too hard for any Mom to have to choose from? So I am glad to report that P's Mom will only have half that amount to make her final decisions from.
Here are only a few of my favorites...

I love the way he looks so relaxed.

As I said most Seniors know how to smile and he has a very handsome smile.
I know choosing is going to difficult.

My first website contact!!

2008-10-22T00:19:00.006-05:00

When I realized that it was time to get in the technology world or get left behind I decided that I could create my own website . It was very time consuming but I did it and only hoped that it would really be worth my time and effort. I had no idea that my first contact would come so quickly. When Mr. "S" Mommy contacted me through my website I was very excited. After talking with "Mr. S"'s Mommy I realized that we had actually already met years before. When you live in a small town I guess that is the way things are.

Because I photograph a lot of babies, I can usually tell in the first 5 minutes of the "getting to know you stage" of the photo session, how the photo shoot is going to go. I knew the minute Mr. "S" smiled at me at my front door that this was no typical 3 month old. I quickly saw that he was not only smiling and trying to sit up in the bassinet but he was holding his head up like a 6 month old. I know his new Mommy is going to love his photos. Here are only a few of my favorites...

Sweet little "S"

2008-10-21T23:53:00.005-05:00

Time surely does fly by!! I have had the privilege of photographing this precious little baby girl's first year. I have loved watching her change each time she came for a photo shoot and especially looked forward to seeing another gorgeous dress her "GiGi" had smocked for her. Miss S always begins very timid but before the session is over she is smiling and showing off those beautiful brown eyes that have so much expression. It is always so hard to narrow down which photos to print but here is a sneak preview of the great photos that are on there way...

Just look at these eyes!!

Take a walk in my shoes...

2008-10-20T23:08:00.007-05:00

Hi there!

I have been trying to balance my Momma and sister and her 3 little girls come up for a visit and my photography business. I sometimes forget that I actually have job that requires me to work. As I have said before I don't view my photography business as a "real job" because I love it so much which makes it hard to separate when I am "working" and when I am not. So I thought I would give you a "view" into how I used my time last week. I did somehow manage to take 160 preschool pictures, photograph a Daddy and his family before he left to fight for our county, which touched my heart more than words can say. ( I am not posting these pic because they are a surprise...) I enjoyed an overnight stay at a spa with some girlfriends which was WONDERFUL! On Thurs. I took a beautiful young lady's picture who has been nominated for homecoming representative for her school. Good luck "Miss E"- you have my vote. I shopped two days with my Momma and Sister and of course the 3 little girls. At Ethan's football playoff game I watched him play his little heart out, only to fall short of the victory. I, of course, captured all of this with about 120 photos. I ended my Sat. afternoon photographing a Senior girl who is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside and finally collapsing on Saturday night at 8:30! I slept almost 12 hours which is probably a record for me. If you were to ask me when I was working and when I was playing it would be hard for me to say because my job is just a part of me and who I am.

You can take a look at a few of the photographs that were captured this week...

I was very pleased with the fall look for the preschool pictures.

What a beautiful young lady!

Ethan is #32. Although they didn't win, he still scored all 3 touchdowns!

Is it obvious that I am a proud Momma?

I had a great time with this young lady!

I especially love that her mom and sister came to help.

Busy days

2008-10-13T22:49:00.003-05:00

It happens every year at this time and why I never see it coming just blows my mind. It is that time of the year when I get very little sleep and feel like I am pass myself running. Please don't think I am complaining because I am not. I realize that I am blessed and I am continually overwhelmed with the blessings that come from above in my life. I spent fall break with my kids visiting family in Alabama. I enjoyed watching my nieces soccer game. My biggest fan "S" made a goal and little "K" played her heart out even if it was only the last 30 seconds of the game. (She's not quite old enough to play yet). I got some great action shots so keep watching for updates on the sports section of my website. I also visited with my aunt, uncle and cousin and his newly engaged fiancee. I am looking foward to taking those engagement photos you two. And Kathy keep watching you never know when your picture might just show up :)

I just wanted to write a few words to say hello and also to say THANKS for those of you who read my blog and send me such kind words of encouragement. For those of you who are patiently waiting for your sneak preview keep watching they are on their way.

Teri

The perfect shot...

2008-10-02T18:13:00.005-05:00

To what extent will a photographer go to get a perfect shot? When I have thought of this question before chiggers never came to mind. However, after walking in a very rugged, grown up field just to get to the pasture with flip-flops mind you to capture these photos of two adorable young ladies with their horse that question now has a whole new meaning. You will have to agree that it does appear to be worth all the itching that I have endured for these priceless memories of two sisters.

This are only a few of my favorites from that day. I have left a few surpises for when they get their proofs next week. I can't even imaging how they will choose the very best one for their Christmas cards. I am just glad it is not me.

One of my favorite reasons why I am a photographer...

2008-10-02T16:10:00.009-05:00

This past weekend my sweet nieces came to visit. Of course that means it is picture time. I do love taking their pictures and they have had them made A LOT! My sister loves pictures as much as I do and wants them made all the time. I am just glad that she appreciates me as much as she does.

My oldest niece, “S” wants to be photographer just like her Aunt GG -that’s ME (which is a different story for another day ) when she grows ups. So she is very easy to photograph and always has been.

My sweet “K” on the other hand has a great smile as long as she isn’t trying too hard. Her Uncle Lance said if she did good she could play the Wii when she got back. So needless to say she did fantastic!

My baby niece Little “C” was just precious in her new pink leotard that her Nanny bought for her. I love those pictures!! This was the first time I have ever taken outdoor pictures of her and she wasn’t so sure about the grass, but she did give me her best smile on the rock wall.

I know that I am partial but my nieces are very beautiful!

Don't you agree?

A new friendship...

2008-10-01T23:44:00.005-05:00

I love my job. It is always exciting when I get to meet new people. After Reagan called to set up “Little F’s” photo session I knew that it was just the beginning of a new friendship. When they arrived his little 3 month old baby boy was ready to show off his new smile and boy did he!! Almost every shot was a great smile…

Until we added his older cousins- then it was all serious business.

Don't you just love the expression

on his face in this picture?

A sneak preview of "Little H"...

2008-10-01T23:21:00.005-05:00

“Little H” was such a joy during our photo session. He was so sweet and full of smiles with a fun personality. He did everything I wanted him to do and more. As always I enjoyed visiting with his Mommy and Daddy catching up on what is new in their lives. I know they are anxiously awaiting their proofs and I can’t wait for them to see all the expressions that were captured that day.

He even exhausted himself to the degree of needing a nap which prompted this great picture of his parents watching him catch a little nap.

Hey I'm back...

2008-10-01T22:13:00.004-05:00

For those of you who might have been wondering when I was going to post all those cute pictures that I have been taking in the past few weeks I've had a virus. Well, not me exactly, but my computer. How did we ever live without computers or the internet? After recovering all my files and spending a day on the phone with my internet service I was back in business. During the week my computer was out of commission I was given a new desk (or "new" to me) from my sister. I love it and the new arrangment of my office. Since I feel like this is my cave sometimes I wanted to at least like how it looked and now I do. But my technology problems weren't over yet. After rearranging my office and putting it all back together my monitor would not come on. Apparently my backlight has gone out. So one week later as I await my replacement monitor from Samsung which by the way will take 14 business days I will make do with an old monitor that has a dark/black blob in the center of the screen. So needless to say I have been somewhat behind. I am glad to say that I have been working almost nonstop for 3 days in front of this terrible monitor to get my orders caught up.
Stay tuned for upcoming photo sessions sneak previews....

What is the new blog all about?

2008-09-10T22:41:00.008-05:00

OK everyone this is very new for me. I have officially set up my first blog. I am pretty excited about this new adventure I am starting. However, I am not sure where the extra time is going to come from that will be required of this new blog. But as I've stated before "sleep is overrated and who needs it anyway." My goal with this blog is to keep in touch with my customers and give them an opportunity to take a sneak peek at their photos before their proofs arrive. I also plan to use this blog as a resource to put out an special events or promotions that might be coming up. So please stay tuned for more information to come. Feel free to leave a comment if you would like. I would love to hear from you!

Teri