Melt My Heart

 I must be doing something right to get the chance to photograph Dalton.  Just 4 days before he turned three he was such a charmer.

 As you can see he didn't mind being in front of the camera.

When I asked him to sit and look at the camera he did just that and with a smile.   It is unusual to have a moment like this with a two year old.  Lisa (his mom) is so lucky.

His next look fit his personality.  Dalton is a true country boy in this vest.  He climbed the gate and gave us a model stare.  What?  It makes me giggle.

Peek a Boo Dalton

Howdy Mam

Dream come true.

Bare feet and a little mud

I love It!!!!!!!

It's Great to be a Big Sister

Three Years ago I came to memphis and met Ryley (The Big Sister). This time we had Kolton to add to our photos. What a blessing so see a family grow. I had to take this picture of her holding him. It reminded me of when I was her age as a big sister and I would help out my mom and take care of my brother and sister. She looks so proud.

Picture perfect what a sweetie.

Kolton giving us a show.

Kolton gave us a few good minutes-seconds to get this.

Ryley showing us her stunning blue eyes.

Charmer

Ryley is holding a hand made horse made by her grandmother for her dad when he was a boy. She was so proud showing it off and wanting me to see all the details. Its so cool how something you do for your kids can someday be so meaningful to your future grandchildren.

I love this!

Here they are dressed in their daddies school colors. Go Lions!!!

Walking in Memphis

Meet the Morgans!

This is my brother Lance and his Beautiful & Talented wife Amber.

They are parents of two amazing boys that I love so much! We spent the weekend together in Memphis TN where they live. I try to go twice a year and take pictures of their friends so that I can see my family. I love the refreshing change in shooting location. This day we are at a town square that has this train there as an attraction. It was so cool and perfect for my little nephews.

So much love

I love being an Auntie! Kids are my joy! So pure and always reminding me to slow down and enjoy my day. I was taking pictures of Landon in the boys room when Brock caught us and here we are I am a jungle gym.

In this picture I asked Landon to display all his dinosours. We had been playing with them. The dinosours were at the drive-in and watching a movie that was a book.

Of corse I had to get it in my camera. I love going into clients homes where the kids are relaxed in their environment and able to show me their stuff and have moments like these.

The Drama of an oversized object can really bring out your subject. Landon is the perfect age to capture his personality and new found coolness. keeping your kids in front of the camera and showing them the results of your day with a photographer will help them be excited and comfortable when it's picture time. This image is outstanding! One of my new all time favorites!

The boys are muggin with this shot. Brock is a little nervous with the train being so huge! Even though trains are his obsession the true size of this thing took him back and we needed to give him time to warm up to it. Just Gorgeous!

My brother is such a great daddy. He adores these boys. And fatherhood looks so good on him.

Brothers

So much FUN!

I can't say I remember the day he was born but my life is great because of my little brother.

Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.

God is so good to me! I may not have the riches of the world, fame, and power. I don't want that. What I do have is more than what I need. I live a great life, and have people that I love and cherish. More than gold and silver is love and a deep need to be loved. Thank you God for my family and the love you give me.

Your Daughter, Rachel

What a DOLL

Wide awake after changing her we get to see her beautiful eyes.

Ms. Jayden is in good hands...her parents Tom and Tanya are both firefighters. Here she is in her daddy's arms.

We were all laughing with Jayden. She was sleeping well when I took her picture then she began to laugh! A photographers dream! We adults were laughing along with her the whole time. Thanks Jayden for giving us perfection.

Its Halloween Time!

Cozy and Warm

Tanya and Tom are so blessed with Jayden. She is so lovely and dear. What a beautiful baby girl! I fell in love with her sparkly eyes.

I enjoyed my time with them trying new things like putting her in the firefighter helmet. We got some amazing portraits that show Jayden's beauty and also photos that show the personality of her amazing parents.

BABY DOMINIC

He is gorgeous!

I loved having this family over. They are natural parents and so sweet to each other. Dominic was so much fun to hold. I mean look at those rolls. YUMMY!!!!!

Jackie holding her little Dominic.

Gino admiring his son.

I met Jackie and Gino in June when I took maternity photos for them. They were sent to me by Jackie's friend Karina. I am so grateful to those of you like Karina who keep sending me your friends. Its so nice at the end of everyday to know I work with friends of friends and don't have to make cold calls for work. I am truly blessed and pleased to be working with all of you. Thanks again DiPiazza Family!