The Chandler's

Hi there! I have finally completed the images from J, Dawn, Noah, and Adin's family portrait session in Good Hope, Georgia. The girls and I had such a great time visiting with them and also taking great portraits of such a beautiful family! Thanks for having us and for letting us be the ones to photograph your family! We are truly honored! Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Chandler for playing with my babies while I was busy working with yours! Can't wait till our next visit and until then hope you enjoy your portraits! Thanks for looking and let us know what you think! Be Blessed!

Mom and Me Session in Good Hope, Georgia

Hi Again! So, the photographer in me absolutely despises portraits of myself. Now that we have that out of the way LOL...I am very grateful to my friend, Dawn, for taking these portraits for me with my girls during our visit to Good Hope. I wanted alot of my girls together especially at this time of day because of a "Joeli" reason. Here goes...when Joeli was still here on this earth she was very observant and really coming into her own. I remember evenings when Chad would get home from work and she would look out the back door and tell her daddy "Look Dad, you see that sunset? Jesus makes you a new one of those every day!". How I wish that we were that excited about what our Creator does each and every day just for us! She also loved to look at the clouds particularly when the sun was behind them but shined brightly around them.....because of this, when I see this occurrence in the sky I am reminded of my precious Joeli. It's as if she is saying "Hi Mom!". When Dawn and I took my girls to this field to play and take pictures my "Joeli moment" came out. One of the portraits in particular is as if she is looking down on her baby sisters. I know this may sound far fetched to some but for me this is just how God reminds me that she is still with me. It's also the way that I see that connection with my girls because they will never have an earthly one. I often loose sight of the wonders that our God creates and He uses Joeli to remind me....What a Mighty God we serve! Thanks Dawn, for helping with these portraits! Brelan and Mileigh loved all of the sunflowers and had a great time...I know that Joeli would have too! I will treasure these forever! In a small way it's a portrait of the three of them. Thanks again for looking and Be Blessed!

Down Time in Good Hope, Georgia!

So, it's been ten days since I had access to a computer! I know right! Brelan, Mileigh, and myself went to visit some very good friends in Good Hope, GA. J, Dawn, Noah, and Adin Chandler hold a very special place in our hearts and we had such a great time just hanging out and catching up with them. Although my family lives in the south and are located in a more rural part of the county, my girls are not accustomed to true farm life! The images that I post with this blog will speak for themselves of how our girls felt about this trip! Thanks J, Dawn, and boys for having us for such a long visit! It was great seeing y'all and catching up. Later this week I will be posting a blog from the Chandler family portrait session. Check back with us and let us know what you think!

Brantley Is 4 Months Old Already!

Brantley is one of my baby plan babies and my how he has grown just since his 2 month session! His mom is an Alabama Alumni so she had a ton of fun with this session in the studio. I had to whisper a "WAR EAGLE" in his ear when she wasn't looking! I love working with my babies and consider it such an honor for these parents to trust me with photographing their little ones at such a significant part of life. Thank you so much to this family and thank you Brantley for your precious smiles! Have a wonderful weekend and Be Blessed!

Random Thoughts And A Brief Update...

Hi. This post is just an update on our family. We have portraits in the works for us and I will be updating that very soon. With all of the maternity sessions that I've been doing lately I can't help but recall when I found out that I was pregnant with each of our girls. Mainly Joeli's pregnancy right now. Joeli would be getting ready to celebrate her 6th birthday next month as well as starting the first grade! How I miss my little girl. Brelan is growing like a weed and talking 90 mph while she is doing it. This reminds me of Joeli alot. I love to sit back during the day when I'm buzzing around the house doing everyday stuff and the girls are playing and just listen to her. Sometimes I hear her talk to Mileigh about Joeli with whatever they are playing with. She is so sweet and such a great big sister. I pray that Mileigh appreciates her for that one day. I also pray that Brelan isn't bitter that her big sister can't be here with her. Brelan is starting to ask lots of questions about Joeli now and speaks of her being with Jesus alot. I know that she is ready for answers...I'm just not sure if I can give them to her. In alot of ways she saved me! Mileigh is my miracle! She is the product of Joeli's purpose here. I know that she sees her in her dreams at night....I know that because of Joeli she is receiving the care that Joeli so much deserved. It's a very bittersweet feeling here at the end of July when I should planning and rushing around for supplies for birthday parties and school. I often wonder what she would look like and what she would sound like now. I am so thankful to her for showing me how to be the Mommy that I am. I hate that Brelan and Mileigh have to try and wrap their young minds around all of this because they see me hurt and they see me miss her but I am so lucky to be their mom! I really do appreciate my girls, I could not ask for more! Joeli, Brelan, and Mileigh I love you ALL HEART! Thank you for being you!

Thank you to all of you who love us and support us whether through our photography or through your friendship and prayers. We truly appreciate all that you are to us! Please keep our family in your prayers at this time....every day is hard but the end of summer gets really rough for me.

We miss you Joeli Lynn! Tell Jesus to kiss you for me and I will be there to hold you in just a while...you are my sunshine and I can see your precious smile. I love you!

Love,

Mom

Jaslyn's Baby Brother is Almost Here!

Good afternoon! Hope this finds everyone well. I had the privilege of photographing Nakita Pinkney this morning with her precious little girl, Jaslyn ,and baby boy on the way! Jaslyn did so great and was such a fun loving dollbaby! Nakita wanted the traditional maternity portraits and was wonderful throughout the entire process. Thanks for being such a trooper with those poses! I really do appreciate this family allowing All Heart to look into this window of their lives. It's such a brief time in the grand scheme of things. I know, I know....all you pregnant mothers out there are saying "excuse me? did you say BRIEF?". Yes well, when they are old enough to get around on their own and eventually move out and have a family the word "brief" will be an understatement! Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for looking, let us know what you think and if we can assist you in any way! Be Blessed!

McKinley Anne is Here!

Hello! So, after seven months of baby boys here is my first baby girl session of the year! McKinley is the daughter of Bobby and Christy Peters. This family was such a joy to work with and McKinley was such a pleasant baby to be around! This is Christy and Bobby's first child so it was a bit of a family session as well. MiMi also came to document three generations! It is amazing to look at portraits of a mother holding her baby's baby! How Great is Our God! Bobby and Christy, thank you so much for allowing All Heart to be involved in such a sweet time in your lives! We truly appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Please contact us with your portrait needs and/or ideas! Be Blessed!