Bag love

So I got this new Kelly Moore camera bag a couple weeks ago and finally got to take it for a spin last weekend. I love that that I can just drop in my camera body - with its battery grip and big ol' 24-70 lens and the hood attached right in the middle - and I still have two slots to put other lenses or miscellaneous things. There are also pockets on the outer sides, perfect for a cell phone and memory cards, pockets on the outer front, perfect for keys and a pocket on the back perfect for papers or other little things. I'm so glad I decided on this one. It's perfect for me, just what I needed. Plus, isn't it just beautiful??! I'd really like one in every color!

Blake

I've been with Blake since he was in his mom's belly and I love seeing him and catching up every three months. He was such a sweet little guy during our shoot. He was crawling, pulling up and crusing. He'll be walking by his first birthday, for sure! He was full of smiles for his mom. And just check out his smooth dance moves!!

Sofia

I had my third photo shoot with Sofia and her parents this weekend, which is weird because I kind of feel like I've know them forever! They are the kind of people you meet and instantly feel at ease with. I love spending time with them, and they make things so easy because they are so comfortable with each other and very natural in front of the camera. I love to see this real family interaction and it's such a privilege to be able to capture LOVE!









Sofia is going to be turning ONE at the end of this month, so she had a special treat near the end of our session.

Spring cleaning

Got a fresh new look that I hope to stay with for a while. My new logo was designed by Susie from Pink Leaf Design Studio.
She was really awesome and patient with me and helped me evolve everything until it was exactly what I hoped for. Best of all, she is affordable! So if you need any design services, check her out and you can get $10 off if you use the code "julie". See the "J" and the "C" and the dandelion? I'm kind of in love with it!

I'm in the process still of changing out my website banners, business cards and watermark. Let me know what you think about the new look!

Mini-sessions

I'm very excited about doing more mini-sessions in Birmingham! I had so much fun last time I did them in October. This time I'll be at the botanical gardens late in the afternoon on Sunday the 28th. These are 30-minute sessions and you'll get about 20 pictures on a CD with the copyright release for $150. This is a great deal! Email me if you're interested!

Alabama snow

Took Hannah out in the snow today for just a little while - her third time seeing snow in her 2.5 years, not bad! She has a little cold so we didn't want to risk it getting worse by staying out for too long. I did, however, bundle her up in three pairs of pants, two shirts, a sweater, a coat and a rain jacket! She loved holding the snow in her hand and making snow balls, even though she refused to wear gloves. But she hated when the snowflakes flew into her eyes. She talked the rest of the day about how much she disliked that, actually. haha! If you live in Alabama, did it snow where you are? Did you get out and play in it? I was surprised to hear that it snowed in my husband's hometown in the southern part of the state. He said the last time he remembers it snowing there was 1996!

Lisa

I met Lisa during my husband's family's Thanksgiving get-together, and thought she was just adorable, so I was excited when she contacted me about doing senior portraits. We braved the 40-degree weather and got some great shots in between her chattering teeth. ;) Lisa will be heading to Auburn after she graduates, and hopes to focus on studying to become either a teacher or a wedding planner. Believe it or not, she's just as sweet as she is pretty. I had so much fun with you, Lisa! Hope the rest of your senior year is great!