TEN...we have hit double digits with my boy!!

Y’all, Im almost a week late getting this up but its okay. My sweet boy turned 10! I sincerely pray he keeps his sweet kind heart, caring personality, creative mind and wild adventurous self. He has his Daddy’s work ethic starting to shine and caring soul. This kid likes it simple. He asked for a just a couple of friends over and family for his pool party. Lately he’s taking guitar lessons, loves playing basketball, going in the woods, hunting, and has begun to learn to play golf with his Paw. To think 10 years has flown by with my blue eyed boy.

The different lighting and color balance drives me nuts as a photographer in these images ha!

Enjoy!

Another Year - My Boy is 9!

We are at the point where he does not enjoy this pic with Mom any more ;). A little explaining and he was like “ok fine”. This sweet kid is taking alot of his Daddy’s wonderful characteristics. He’s loving, thoughtful, caring, creative and likes to be in the woods. Hunting, nerf wars, shooting basketball, riding his bike, swimming, building forts in the house, and making something crazy good out of a bunch of legos or blocks continues to be what he enjoys. My photographer self loves these pics but also cringes at the white balance/temperature being different from year to year drives me nuts. I decided to let it go … its one of those things, little things that don’t matter. Im so thankful for our sweet Jase. He is a delight. Sure he can be a brat sometimes or whine like any kid but overall he’s pretty dang great. School work is not his choice of liking but he can tell you anything you want to know about sharks and such. Keep being you Jase. Love your heart. Happy Birthday our boy.

The Birth Story of Callen Jack Taylor

I see how I neglect my blog. It very much needs some attention. The truth is…friends blogging takes a lot of time! Yes, its part of the business but man I admit Im terrible at keeping up. Another post soon on this topic ;).

Id like to share a birth story. One I for sure will never forget. That being said every single birth I have documented I will NOT forget. Each and every one has been beautiful. Each birth is a miracle. Each life is precious. Documenting a life being born into this world is fully amazing. Im thankful of each client I get to document and beyond grateful for Mom/Dad’s who entrust me to document their perfect gift coming into our world.

The day was April 10, 2019. I had kept up with Mom and Dad throughout the night off and on … Mom had started feeling contractions the night before at home. I arrived at the hospital around 11:30am. Mommy was laboring and doing great. You see friends every one has a birth story but some are to be blunt much more scary that others. This day was beautiful but to say it was scary is saying it lightly. After several hours the Dr. decided it was best to do a c-section. Dad and I scrubbed in with the others … Dad was excited to meet his new angel but very nervous for his wife. I have photographed c-sections several times so this wasn’t my first. I knew what to expect, where to go and how to stay out of the way. I also knew several things… something wasn’t right. Because of the Mom’s anatomy shape while pregnant it took much longer to get baby out than any other c-section I had every photographed. 2:45pm Callen Jack Taylor was born! Callen was doing good and the staff handled him with care. I then knew something wasn’t right with Mom. The c-section turned into much worse very quickly. Mom’s bladder was cut during the csection incision. It was pretty serious. To explain the timeline, baby Callen was born at 2:45pm and Mommy didn’t get to hold him until 8:30pm (isn). If you have had a baby you know this is a long time. I am leaving out a lot of details of course… this isn’t my story to tell. The video shows the day however I wanted you all to know the time difference. Im eternally grateful I was there to document this day for Emily and Jack. Thankful God was with us the entire time.

Love, Joy

Father's Day

Happy Father's to all those Dad's out there.  To be a Father is one thing but to be a Dad is an entirely different picture.  This of course is my opinion, however it takes a lot more love, care and time to be a Dad.  This "first look with Dad" is sure one to NOT miss.  In 12 years of shooting weddings this one is the BEST.  This is what photography is about.  Capturing emotion true and raw.  I realize it can't always be this raw but when it is... its huge.  Looking ahead 10-15 years I can completely say this will be Ryan and Jayla... (I'll be there sobbing as well).  Emily and Daryl thank you for allowing us to be the ones to capture this moment.   

Enjoy. 

My Boy is SEVEN

Well, here is the annual picture taken with my boy!  He's getting big but Momma can still hold him =).  He needed a hair cut but life happens and we just went with it!  At 7 years old he teaches me.  He has such a kind and loving heart.  My boy loves baseball, basketball, nerf guns, his bunny "Snickers", hunting with Daddy and all things rowdy!  My gosh doing these each year is so special but also can pull on Mom's heart.  Thankful for my sweet blue eyed boy.  Happy Birthday Jase - You are adored & loved. 

Finley James - A Birth Story

I was so excited to be able to photograph this sweet baby's birth.  His parents are also a husband/wife photography team and we have been friends for several years now.  Im so blessed and thankful for my job.  A job that documents LIFE.  Life's moments that you literally will never ever get back.  This day was beautiful.  Momma was a total rockstar! I love getting feedback like this below.  Sometimes as photographers we are much more than just there to take pictures. We are there for support and love.  

"WOW! That's awesome!! So many moments that you captured that we didn't even realize you were there. Love the tone and emotion in these.  What's even more amazing, is that I clearly remember every time I looked at you during delivery I never once saw you holding the camera up. I always just saw your eyes looking back at me and you whispering words to me."

Congratulations Misty and Ryan!  He is a doll baby.