Amelia & Will

Amelia and Will brought their parents to the park yesterday evening to get some pictures taken. Even though it was hot hot hot, we had a great time picking blueberries, blowing dandelions, and finding some of the tiniest frogs I've ever seen. What a fun family!

Addison

My friends Vance and Molly brought one month old Addison all the way from Birmingham to see me yesterday. What a beautiful baby she is! So sweet, and very alert and smart already! Just check out how well she can hold her head up. I'm so glad I got to see y'all yesterday. Thanks for driving all that way. I can't wait to watch Addison grow.

Blake is ONE!

I've photographed Blake and his family since he was in his mom's belly! I've so enjoyed watching him grow, and have loved getting to know his mom and dad. He's such a little cutie. He was full of smiles when we met up, and he especially enjoyed his cupcake at the end of the session.

Brandon + Angela's wedding slideshow

Finally finished the pictures from Brandon and Angela's late-March Vulcan wedding. L-O-V-E this couple. ;)

Brandon & Angela from julie cottrell on Vimeo.

Brenna's bridals

I'm sorry it's been so long since I've last checked in! This month has been crazy. I have a few things to post and catch up on, but for now I'm so excited to finally share Brenna's bridals! We got together one weekend in March to do bridal and engagement pictures, and it gave me a chance to really get to know her better. She is a really sweet, fun, beautiful girl and I'm glad to call her a new friend.

Engaged!

Tim, Hannah, and I visited Chewacla State Park for the first time about a month ago. We walked down to the waterfall, and after we sat there for a little bit we met a guy who let us in on a secret - he was about to propose to his girlfriend. He asked Tim to take a few pictures with their camera, but I couldn't resist sneaking in a few photos with my camera. It was a great moment to witness, I was so excited for them you'd think I was a relative. ;) I hope that you guys have a long, happy, blessed life together.

Blakely

I had a great time with Blakely and her parents at the park last weekend. She is the sweetest little girl. She kept calling "Julie" and wanted to hold my hand. I could have taken her home! This picture of all three of them on the bridge is my favorite - such a pretty family!