Senior Shoot - Kendra

I was able to take these fun senior portraits of Kendra back in October...and I'm just now posting some of my favorites! Horrible, I know. BUT...I'm determined to be better about updating this blog, so I thought I'd just go back and highlight some of my shoots from last year that I never posted about.

Kendra is a beautiful girl with big talent and an even bigger heart. Not only is she an amazing guitar player (she was actually playing while these photos were taken)...after graduating in May, she is going to volunteer two years of her life in Mexico building houses for underprivileged families. God bless, Kendra, in your adventures ahead! *Oh...and on a side note...Kendra is the lucky Aunt of baby Benjamin from my last post!*

Benjamin - 6 days old

All I have to say is...what a cute baby! Benjamin may have been the littlest baby I've ever held in my life. He is so teeny tiny, and sweet, and adorable...I just wanted to take him home with me! He was awake and alert during the whole session, so it made for an interesting time...especially considering this was my first newborn shoot. Thanks, Andy & Kari, for allowing me to take these pictures of your beautiful son.

Monica's Belly

My husband, Tim and I recently had the pleasure of going to visit my brother, his wife (Monica), and their 2-year old daughter who live in San Antonio, Texas. Monica was 7/1/2 months along at the time of our visit, so it made for a perfect belly shoot opportunity!

Andrea's Belly

Meet Andrea. We've been great friends for almost 8 years now. It's hard to believe how quickly time flies! We have shared many wonderful times together including college, vacations, both of our engagements to our husbands, both of our weddings, pregnancy/baby excitement, and many other special occasions. It was such a privilege for me to be able to capture her beautiful, 7-month belly, and also get her adorable 2 year old in some shots, too. :)

grace designs photography news...

i'm horrible at updating this blog! since my last post, i've been on trips to texas and ohio, attended an awesome day-and-a-half photography workshop, hosted out of town guests for almost a week, stayed for several days and nights with the kids i nanny for, and have done 3 more belly shoots! and yes, i still work full-time. SO...do i get off the hook for not posting a blog? please?

i have been working on a "real" website...so pretty soon, when you visit this address, you'll be sent to my fancy schmancy site with new pictures and cute music. hopefully it will be a valuable tool for me in marketing my business!

"enjoy" these last 2 weeks of winter. before we know it, we'll be blasting the AC and wishing for some cool weather. :)

What a Cute Belly!

At the beginning of December, I showcased my first "belly shoot" of my client and friend, Lindsey. She was 5 months pregnant at the time...just starting to show. It's amazing what happens to a woman's belly when you add 8 weeks! Here is Lindsey again, at 7 months...as sweet as ever, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of her (and her husband's) little baby boy. Baby Hayden, you are already so loved, and we can't wait to meet you!

Christmas Cheer (in January)

Please enjoy some pictures from a Christmas shoot I did in December. This was a fun shoot, with some cute toddler, family and belly photos! Sorry, Haywoods, that I'm just how getting these up on my blog. Thanks for the fun day!

My First Belly Shots

This is one of my best friends ever, Lindsey. She's 5 months pregnant with her first child, and just found out that she and her husband are having a boy! I can't wait to meet the handsome little man! Thanks, Linds, for letting me take my first belly photos of you! You look great and I can only hope I'm half as cute of a prego someday! Love you tons.