Felecia Causey's Blog

Written By: Jackie Floyd Photography By: Felecia's Causey   Meet CJ, he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) last November. My son is an energetic and silly 2 year old with a radiant smile that can light up any room! He loves playing with his dog Riley, enjoys being outdoors and playing with his toy cars. Any stereotypes you may have of children with autism, please rid your mind of any negative connations.  Autism does not have a specific "look" nor cause.  People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. There is often nothing about how they look that sets them apart from other people. The abilities of people with ASD can vary significantly. For example, some people with ASD may have advanced conversation skills whereas others may be  nonverbal. The one thing that stands out the most is him having a speech delay. Even so this does not stop him from communicating his wants and needs. He currently

Written By: Joyce Rudolph Photography By: Felecia Causey My name is Joyce Rudolph. I was born in the Bronx, NY but I was raised on the west side of Montgomery, Al during my preteen years. What brought me to Alabama was that my grandfather retired as a Superintendent of a residential building in mid-west of Manhattan. My grandparents provided stability, safety, wisdom and so much fun which are great memories that I cherish till this day. But I still didn’t see my mother. I heard good/bad things about it, but I couldn’t understand why she’s not here? What did I do wrong? Does she love me?  All I wanted was her. Those were questions and feelings I kept to myself which caused emotional and behavioral problems that almost cost my life several times. Having the feeling of not knowing why my mother doesn’t love me caused me to go through a phase in my life to cause physical, emotional and mental damage not only to myself but to my child, grandparents, sister and dear friends. How I felt growi

  Written By: Jacquie Hamilton Photos Provided By: Jacquie Hamilton Any opportunity I get to share my story I take it because my story may help or encourage someone else to share theirs. I remember when I learned that I was pregnant, I was only 14 years old, a kid myself, and I was beyond scared. Not just scared but I felt like a disappointment to my family.  When I gave birth to my son, I didn't know what I was in for, but I accepted the role of motherhood and was ready for any and everything that came along with that. Little did I know that my life was really about to change. I noticed that my son wasn't trying to sit up, or crawl, or hold his bottle according to the charts at the doctor's office but every time I asked if something was wrong the Dr. said it was nothing to worry about. Even at a young age I knew that everything was delayed when it came to his development. My son was almost three when he was diagnosed with autism. "Autism" what in the world was

Written By: Felecia Causey Photography By:Felecia Causey Models: Kimberly Perryman and Jadiamond Thomas   As women, we know female friendships are complicated at all ages. As mothers we play both the nurturer, and disciplinary, amongst many other things. This generation of mothers and daughters have a sisterly bond. I believe there is nothing wrong with being a friend to your child. I do believe it's very important that you find a balance in being the parent and friend. Unfortunately, many young girls don't have the luxury of a healthy relationship or no bond at all with their mothers. When I was a young woman, growing up, I thought my mother was strict and unfair. I can now say that she had good intentions and she is now my best friend. As I am a mother to my daughter, I now realize my mom gave me the main things I needed: love and discipline. I want to model good decision-making, to be sure her and my son are safe, and have stability. Mothers want to be that person that her d

Written By:Felecia Causey Photography: Felecia Causey Model: China   People tend to bash or disgrace things that they don't understand. I always tell my kids, everyone has a choice of an opinion, but it doesn't mean that you have to agree or accept how someone feels or what they say. There has been a big controversy on nude and seminude maternity photos. People are saying they don't think that women should share these types of intimate moments with the world. They also don't think women should show their bodies, to show off their baby bumps. Then, it comes into play again that everyone has an opinion. As for myself, personally, now that I have gotten older, I may not do these types of photos. I don't disagree or feel some type of way towards women that choose to do so. I actually think they are beautiful pictures. When a woman comes to me with an idea of what kind of photos she would like, I am open minded, because at the end of the day it's her pictures.   I ch

Written By:Felecia Causey Photography By: Felecia Causey Models: Jasmine, Stanley, and Carter (son) A parent’s love for their child is unconditional no matter what.  Many families are forced with different challenges. Just like any other disability, those who are not affected sometimes, have misconceptions about something they don’t understand. Autism isn’t recognizable by physical features, kids with autism don't have an identifiable facial feature that allows someone to know he/she has autism. As any person, a child with autism should be treated kindly and with respect. Although many are quick to judge any child this way, it’s very important to not make assumptions. They have feelings, even if their facial expression doesn’t show it or they’re not able to verbalize what’s on their mind. We must be mindful to understand that parents try their best to go beyond to ensure their child has the best care possible. The most difficult task is looking for help from family and friends when

 Easter/Spring Session DEPOSITS ARE NONREFUNDABLE How to book? 1. Please be deposit ready. $30 2. Select a package, date, and time slot from below. 3. DM or email me to book an appointment and send deposit. The Backdrops and Packages are below. Also, the outdoor session. Disclosure of outdoor location will not be discussed until deposit has been paid. Payment may be paid via Cashapp or Zelle. Package A. $100.00 (ONE BACKDROP) 30 minutes unlimited poses all edited images in a private gallery for download up to 4 people Additional person $15 1 Backdrop NO CHANGE OF CLOTHES PACKAGE B $140.00 (TWO BACKDROPS) 45 minutes unlimited poses all edited images in a private gallery for download Up to 4 people Additional person $15 Both backdrops ONE CHANGE OF CLOTHES Dates April 1st- 11:00, 1:00, April 4th & 5th- 11:00, 1:00, 2:00 April 9th 11:00,12:00,1:00,2:00,2:30.3:00 4:00,4:30 April 10th   12:30, 1:00,1:30,2:00, 2:30,3:00,3:30 April 11th- 11:00,1:00,2:00 April 13th and 14th 11:00,1:00,2:00

Written By: Felecia Causey Photography: Felecia Causey Models: Alexis Morris and (stepdaughter) Jayona Butler-Young I came across a viral video, where a little girl thought she was ugly, and she cried. It absolutely broke my heart. As a mother to a daughter, I make sure that she knows that she is beautiful, and I love her every day .  We live in a world where girls are being criticized about their hair, the color of their skin, and their body from not only strangers, but also family and friends. With a world that constantly teaches women that your skin should be a certain color, or your hair must be straight, and curly or twisted. Colorism is a very big thing that plays a role in a lot of families, in which most it’s a topic that is never brought up. Why have a child feeling like their skin isn’t beautiful because it’s not what you feel fits into your perfect family? She grows up questioning why she doesn’t have hair and skin like someone else, instead of teaching her to embrace th

Written By: Felecia Causey Photography: Felecia Causey Models: Bridget McDonald and (daughter) Brooklyn Gipson   What many parents worry the most about after the baby and mommy six weeks are up and it’s time to go back to work or school, is leaving the child in the hands of someone. With some many horrible stories seen on social media or on the news, a parent's worst nightmare is to have someone you trusted hurt your child or allow someone else to hurt them.  Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t have that family member that will help with the baby. As the world has changed so much, there aren’t many mothers, grandmother , aunts, or cousins that are willing to take on the role of a babysitter, especially a free one.  The decision you select for the well-being of your child I know most parents as myself will not take it lightly.    I am blessed with the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom for my kids. My husband and I found it was the best choice for us, since we didn’t know anyon

Written By: Felecia Causey Photography By: Felecia Causey Models:  Breastfeeding is one of those topics that everyone has a different opinion on.  Normalizing breastfeeding is a challenge that is ongoing in our society, and mostly amongst families.  Did you know that breastfeeding can be both physically and mentally draining? The negative words coming from those close to a mother can be a lot of pressure. When she makes the decision to do what "she thinks" is best for her and her baby she is often shamed or criticized for that choice. I am sure there are many breastfeeding mothers that can tell you some awkward, stressful, and hurtful moments that have occurred on this journey.  When people find something that they are not familiar with, especially in families, they quickly become judgmental. In most music videos or advertisement ads, women's breasts are commonly used to help push a promotion, but the moment a mother decides to feed her baby in public, there is an uproar