This past weekend has been one that my family has anticipated for quite a while. We always do. It’s the weekend of the 13th Annual Antioch Community Center SCHRA Rodeo. Every year, a few weeks after school starts, we get to dress up in our cowboy (and cowgirl) wear and head to the rodeo. Because we live in such a small community, it seems like everyone in our town and the surrounding areas are there. This year was no exception. We saw family and friends and got to meet a few new people. I can’t explain why but this event is one of my favorites of the year. I love all of the different competitions but the barrel racing is what I love the most. Just watching the girls put everything they have into guiding their horses around the barrels and then back through the gate is so exciting. I think that it has something to do with my secret dream to have a horse when I was growing up in Charleston in an apartment. Anyway, this year’s competitions did not disappoint. I actually got really close for the bull riding competition which was kind of scary. The bulls are definitely a lot bigger in person than they look on tv. Thankfully none of the riders were seriously injured this year as were in the past. Our family had a wonderful time and I’m already looking forward to next year.

Here are a few of my favorite images of the night.

When Little C’s mom called to schedule his 2 year portraits, she let me know that he was getting his very first hair cut the day after our session. All of the little baby curls were going to be gone and she wanted to document all she could while she still had the chance. This was such a fun session to do even though we chose a day that happened to be over 100 degrees. But really, those aren’t hard to come by in the south during the summer. Now, when you are dealing with this age group, you really have to find ways to draw their attention to you. Otherwise, you only get pictures of the backs of their head. So, I have no problem making goofy faces or silly noises to get the shots I want. Sometimes they laugh and sometimes they look at me like I’m a crazy women but at least they are looking at me. Little C was no different than any other 2 year old. We walked and walked and he taught me how to make dinosaur noises along with monkeys and cows. I had so much fun with him and I can’t wait to see how adorable he is at 3!

Yes, I know it’s not even September yet. But the Holidays will be here before you know it. And do you really want to be running around at the last minute trying to plan a session just to make sure that your Holiday cards are sent out on time. And let’s face it, running back and forth trying to set the timer on your own camera trying to get a perfect family portrait is not easy. I know how terrible it is because I tried it ONCE.

Our Holiday Cards this year are so much fun. We’ve got 4 Collections to choose from with several different versions in each one. You’re sure to find the perfect one for your family. We also design custom cards for our clients that want something that no other family will be sending out. Just give us a call and we’ll be glad to work together with you to design a totally unique Holiday card just for your family.

Merry and Bright Collection

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Candied Christmas Collection

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Snow Kissed Collection

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Classic Holiday Collection

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Believe in Magic Collection

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What do you get when you mix fun, sweet and beautiful with hilarious, handsome and dedicated? Well, we’ll all find out really soon because all of these traits describe Jerry and Tiffany…the world’s sweetest couple. Yes, I call them that. And yes, it’s true. Jerry and Tiffany are expecting their first baby next month (I say first baby because their plan is to have lots!) and I was so lucky to be able to take their maternity portraits.

Little Baby S is due in only a month so it won’t be long and we’ll be doing her first portrait session. I’m so excited! And I’m so excited for this wonderful couple. They are the most deserving people in the world of such an incredible gift. I just think I’m so lucky to be able to share in their joy. Congrats guys and I can’t wait to meet Baby S in just a few weeks!!

I was so excited to do JD and Morgan’s engagement session. I always ask my couples what they like to do for fun so I can create a really special portrait session for them. JD and Morgan love coming down to the Pier at Myrtle Beach State Park to fish so we incorporated that location into their session. It was so much fun to see all of their fishing pals congratulating them while I was taking their pictures. I think JD was just happy that we started the session at 7am before the beach and pier was too packed with people. We ended up having a great time and I was really happy with the images I captured. I’m really looking forward to their wedding this fall. Thanks guys for being so awesome!!