Saturday, January 31, 2009

It's that time again!











Senior Portraits! I can't believe that another year has come and gone. I have so much fun during my sessions with soon to be graduates! All Heart Photography is growing by the day and I am so excited to see what this season brings. We would love to be a part of such an eventful and special time in your life! We specialize in onsite photography, so you pick the place and we will be there. We also customize packages to fit your needs so if that is what you are looking for, give us a call and we will set you up with a session. The portraits included in this post are from 2008 and consist of senior portraits and one cap and gown. Thank you so much Randi, Bobby, and Leslie for letting us be involved with making these memories for you! We would love to hear what you think or be able to answer any question you may have, so shoot us an email or give us a call. Thanks for looking and God Bless!

Monday, January 26, 2009

The Beauty of a Mother













































This Sunday we had the opportunity to photograph not only family but some of our best friends. Adonica and I grew up together and have watched our families grow with each passing year. This session was for her, Matt, and Riley to capture the short weeks before baby Collin will make his grand entrance. The miracle of life is such an amazing thing to witness, it truly shows the essence of our Heavenly Father. Big brother, Riley, got to help with baby Collin's portraits. As a mother, the sight of your children together is breath taking and I can't wait for this family to witness that first hand. Thank you Matt, Adonica, Riley, and baby Collin for letting All Heart Photography be a part of such a once in a lifetime moment in your lives. We love ya'll!














Saturday, January 24, 2009

New Logo!


Hello! All Heart Photography is moving up! We just recently got our logo to go on our portraits and I am thrilled with how it looks. We wanted something different and unique but simple and clean at the same time. Memories too did a great job capturing exactly what we wanted, thanks so much Summerlyn! You can contact Summerlyn for your graphic design and other needs at www.memoriestoo.com. Let us know what you think and feel free to call for session information and we will get you taken care of. Take care and God Bless!

Monday, January 12, 2009

How time flies!






















I so enjoy seeing my babies at each new session in their baby plan. I say "my babies" because I honestly feel that these people are family! It's easy to feel that way when someone trusts you with the most important memories in their lives. Although time flies in our own lives and we watch our girls grow daily...it seems even faster for the babies that we don't see on a daily basis. Gavin is such a sweet little boy and an absolute joy to work with. I have to admit he is often the guinea pig of my new ideas! These portraits were done in the studio in our home, we are so excited to be using this space. It is still in progress as far as being complete but it is completely functional. Make sure to check our blog in the future so that you can watch Gavin grow as well. Spring is just around the corner and I have a feeling that his next session will be outside somewhere! Thanks Gavin and Gavin's family for letting us be a part of such a precious time in his life, we love every minute of it!

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year!


Happy New Year! I pray that this Christmas you found time to appreciate the true meaning of the season. As a new year unfolds so is All Heart Photography. Chad and I recently got a new computer and are quickly approaching some new equipment and software!! Also, Mileigh is now rooming in with her big sister, which opened some room for our studio. I am really excited about that. It is still painted pink and brown from the nursery but functions wonderfully. We will slowly be making renovations as far as color and adding props as often as possible. We are really excited about expanding our clientele and offer a variety of environments for your portraits. We are also excited about hearing your ideas for what you want and open to experimenting with whatever makes you happy. Please do not hesitate to express your ideas and bring whatever you'd like to make that idea come to life. Chad and I make it a point to remember that these are your portraits and not ours...we just make them happen. We appreciate each and every one of our customers and consider it a privilege to work with you. So, contact us for your next portrait session and we will work with you to provide a package that best suits your needs. Happy New Year!
On another note: We know that for most families, Christmas and New Years is a very happy time of year. For our family it is very bittersweet. How we miss Joeli Lynn! We have many hard days and know that many of you do as well. This was Mileigh's first Christmas and the first one that Brelan really understood. As I watched my girls opening gifts and laughing and playing on the floor in our living room, I couldn't help but wonder what my Joeli would have asked for this year. Some days it's harder to swallow than others but I know that she is looking down and loving her baby sisters with the utmost love. She will forever be our perfect child, because in Heaven all things are perfect! I would not wish this hurt on anyone in the world but I also know that we are not alone. I write this because I want you to know our hearts and know us for who we are. We struggle daily with lots of things especially the loss of Joeli. Joeli is a big part of our photography...she covers our walls as do Brelan and Mileigh and I cannot imagine not having those portraits of her. This is the reason that we strive to be as affordable as possible and work with our clients to the best of our ability. The portraits that we take are more than just a family portrait...they're a place in time that you will never get back. If you have made it this far in the post, I appreciate your patience. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! For being our friends and following our lives and for letting us in to the most important parts of your lives. Be blessed, take care, and don't hesitate to contact us!