Santa's New Helper | Little Rock Baby Photographer

Santa has a new little helper this year... :)

Since Lily's 3-month portrait session fell close to the holidays, Mommy wanted something she could use on the Christmas cards. So with a sweet hat from Grandma I think we have a winner.





Love this one with Mommy.

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Lily's 3 Month Portrait | Little Rock Baby Portraits

I can't believe it's already been 3 months since I captured Miss Lily's newborn images. She has grown sooo much and smiled almost the entire time. What was funny is that we had the hardest time getting her to sleep during her newborn shoot and this time we could barely keep her awake! So of course I had to make up for lost time and get some sweet sleepy shots. And the little tulle skirt her aunt made just for her was perfect.
This is just one little sneak peek with more images coming later.

The Price of Freedom | Veterans Day

Honor. Duty. Courage. Sacrifice.

All may give some. But some have given all. Today we honor the sacrifices of our veterans and our service men and women currently laying down their lives so we may live ours freely. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for what you have done and continue to do.

I remember and will never forget....my grandfather recounting the hours floating at sea after his ship had been torpedoed....Jon as he logged his 1,000th combat hour flying one of many missions over Iraq....Clint as he and his unit dodged sniper bullets searching for Saddam's foxhole....Matt as he spent six months away from his new bride to serve in Iraq....the flag-draped coffin coming home for the final time. Your service and sacrifices are known and will not be forgotten.

Prodigal Arts Festival Results | Fellowship Bible Church - Little Rock, Arkansas

You may remember a previous post about a very special arts event at my church, Fellowship Bible Church of Little Rock. This year's festival was based on the story of The Prodigal (Luke 15). I was able to enter two canvas images this year.

"Daddy" - In this first piece, I first wanted to draw on the prodigal story from the female perspective hence the "prodigal daughter". But even more important I wanted to highlight the relationship between a daughter and her daddy. Why? Because I have the most amazing daddy of my own. I know that no matter where I go or what choices I make, my Daddy will always be there to welcome me home with open arms and a joyful heart. Even though the persons in this image are very dear family friends my Daddy was the inspiration.


"Returned" - Verse 2 of Luke 15 was the inspiration for this piece. I was struck by the depth of emotion of the father as his son returned home. The father had accepted the fact that his son was dead. Then to see his son returned to him fully alive called for nothing less than celebration.


Results - I didn't win my division but I was able to sell "Daddy" to the precious family that this daddy and daughter belong as well as a second commission. "Returned" did not sell but is available for purchase. Please contact me if you are interested in either of these pieces. They are both 16x20 gallery-wrapped canvases from the incomprobable vendor Pixel2Canvas.

One Vote, Much Power

"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams

Birthday Surprise

Back in September I traveled to a beautiful farm out in the middle of nowhere. I met up with four precious grandchildren all dressed in camoflauge. Why might you ask? Well, Grandpa was turning 60 and a special surprise birthday was in the works. The biggest surprise, though, would be a 16x20 canvas of his grand-kids dressed in his favorite clothing - camo!

The entire family conspired to get Grandpa off the farm long enough to get the session in. And we pulled it off. He had no idea and was completely surprised.

Happy 59-and-12-months birthday, Grandpa!