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Pettway Family and Daughter First Birthday Session

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I remember doing Natonya maternity photos last year. I was very excited when she contacted me to capture her beautiful family and her soon to be one year old daughter session.  We had a time trying to work with each others schedule, but it all worked. It was a beautiful day and we had a great session. We started out with a few family photos...  After capturing their family sessions, we moved on to doing Little Miss Kaisley Birthday Photos. She is definitely a fan of the big teddy from her grandmother. She went from tackling the bear like a football player to give it hugs and kisses. This photo is to cute and funny.

"Beautiful In My EYES"

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I did this blog, when I first started, and yesterday was her birthday...!! When I started this, I asked people to nominate people. I had so many people nominate Matissa Moorer for being a great mother to her disabled daughter Kerstin. (Please read some at the end of the interview) Me: Tell a little about yourself. Matissa Moorer: I am a single parent to my daughter, Kerstin.  I was employed as her paraprofessional/aid until my employment was terminated in May.  I had been her aid from day one of her starting school, I still do it, just unpaid.  I attend school with her everyday that she's able to attend.   Before I started going to school with her, I was employed full time but, because she has so many needs, I knew I had to be there with her to fully care for her and make sure she was included with peers of her age.    Me:When you were pregnant did the doctor ever detect something maybe wrong? Matissa Moorer There were venous leaks on an ult

I Made It

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I'm Kristen a young 26 years old wife and mother of one.   I met my husband when I was around 13 years old. We became close friends.  After meeting in a small hometown church.  Young LOVE is what they called it. In 2008 we became one. We said our vows before God under oath.. Shortly after around 2010 God blessed us with a handsome son. Who is growing up to be the smartest, fast learning,  Jesus loving little boy whom we love from here too the moon. So now we are a Blessed Christian a family of 3. Our motto is School,Work , Church, and Home. Things was going so good over the years. Just living life married and happy. Until a life changing experience. On January 14th, 2013 I get a phone call from my little sister asking have I talked too my brother.  I was like no why. She said he hasn't been by the house.  He was a street kid that went a stray like a normal teen. He was into the rapping thing, and even had a local  album out and all. He had met with a rapping l

Losing Someone So Special

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I met Ebony many years ago, when I first started my journey as a photographer. She was one of my models. When I met Ebony to me she was very soft spoken. Her parents and her decided to share their journey of losing a son and a brother in a tragic car accident. Mr. Tony seemed very quiet and Mrs. Sandra personality reminded me of my own mother, very sweet and soft spoken just like Ebony. The interview made me get very emotional inside. I thank God for helping me keep it together. The interview became emotional, as they shared their heart break and laughter of their time with Tony Jr. R.I.P Tony Jr. January 10, 1988- June 6, 2009 Me: How long have you all been married and how many kids do you have? Mr.Tony and Mrs. Sandra: 25 years. We have 3 kids, but one is deceased. Me: How did you all meet? Mr.Tony: One of my best friends were dating her sister. She tried to give me a hard time. Me: Please give advice for 1st years married couple?  Mrs. Sandra

We Stay Strong

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I always as a child pictured myself having my family stable, before I could even think about taking care of my parents. I also pictured my parents growing old before any type of illness would cause them to leave me at an early age. I know as my faith got stronger in GOD, He prepared me for what was about to happen to me.   I wouldn’t ever in a million years imagine my mother would have to depend on me as I depend on her as a child. Now, the roles between mother and daughter has changed. I use to have to depend on her for everything, but now she depends on me for everything. As I stated before if it wasn't for GOD I wouldn't be the strong daughter and mother to my own children. I don't know where this road is leading me, but I do know there is one person I need there beside me that is GOD! He is the only one that can help me through this situation. "Where should I start? Well, I guess I will start off by saying it is never easy to watch a loved one go

Fighting the Fight at Whatever the Cost

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When I met Kenisha she was one of those person, you would like to have as one those friends that when you are having a bad day or you have received terrible news, she will be on speed dial. She had such a sweet spirit and I could surely tell she loved her family more than anything. Please read this remarkable interview of her woman journey. Me: Tell me about yourself and your family?  Kenisha: I am an only child & military brat to two wonderful parents. I met my husband in 2001;  after 6 months of dating we realized we were perfect for each other and married on the  beach of Gulf Shores in 2002. We have two beautiful witty children. Madalyn 9 and  Mason 6. We are a close family who laugh and sing.   Me: When did you find out about the cancer? Kenisha: I regularly did self checks and knew I had several lumps in my breast. Doctors always assured me that I had dense breast tissue, the lumps were noncancerous, and I was too young for breast cancer to b

I Made It Against All Odds

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My name is Keshawna Elvie, I’m 21 years old. I was born and raised in Fortlauderdal Florida. At this point in my life I’m just trying to enjoy it, because growing up wasn’t easy for me. I often feel as if I grew up too fast. At the age of six my whole life change. My siblings and I  were removed from our mom due to some choices she made. We ended up living with my aunt which was great in a sense.   I was such an unhappy and miserable little girl. I always felt so burdened and misunderstood. Don’t get me wrong now, I wasn’t an angel child and my aunt was good woman. She made sure we were in church and I thank her for that until this day. I just felt like she didn’t understand me, she wanted me to be the person she wanted me to be, She always compared me too her daughter. She was that old school and stern auntie that everyone ducked from at family gatherings, not because no one liked her, but because she just didn’t play the radio and would trip over anything. One day I just g

Breastfeeding In Public

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When I made the decided to breastfeed my baby, it was a decision that felt as obvious as making sure he had diapers. Everyone knows The saying "Breast is best" when it comes to feeding your baby, even if it's not always acted upon. I only breastfed my firstborn for a couple of days before giving up. It was painful and I didn't really have much help, but with the wealth of information at our fingertips today it was extremely easy to find the answers to any questions I had. Also, after I delivered, I was visited by a lactation nurse twice a day until I left. Her name was Psyche, and she was so helpful and enthusiastic that I was constantly motivated.      My original goal was to breastfeed until he turned one. Then when the one year mark got here, it just seemed strange to stop cold turkey. Yeah, he had turned one, but he didn't stop needing me for comfort or for food. He refused to drink cow's milk. He would always throw the bottle or go and shake it ou

Mom to be Letter Thanking Child's Father for being in Photos

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Maternity Session are very popular. I decided to share a recent one I done. Guys when the mother of your child wants you to do maternity photos with her, remember you will never be able to get those memories back. The young lady wrote a letter to her child's father on what it meant for him to be a part of her pregnancy. Dear Roderick, I'm So Appreciative of you for stepping up and being there throughout my whole pregnancy with the baby not only have you been there for me but Jay also , you mean everything to us whether you know it or not. I know I've been difficult but thank you for dealing with me during my different emotions especially my stubborn moods and eating up your food without asking. These pictures means everything to me. I have a beautiful family and an amazing guy to actually participate in sharing this memorable occasion. I know it wasn't easy dealing with my mood swings outfit changes and just my attitude all at once but you