D is for dazzling ;)

Here is a good example of a "different" use for a session. Miss Diane braved the cold and wind to update her modeling portfolio. Gorgeous is all I can say! She has some of the most perfect features I have ever seen! Hope you enjoy your sneak peek:) Lots more to come!

Operation: Love ReUnited

Anyone who knows me, knows that I have a generous heart (which is why I LOVE the giveaway contests:) and that I am always looking for ways to help and "give back." So, when my awesome friend, Kayse, suggested this, I jumped at the chance:) I am thrilled to announce that I recently became a volunteer for a wonderful organization. Operation: Love ReUnited is a non-profit organization that helps connect deployed service members and their families through photographs. Through Operation: Love ReUnited, if you have a family member deployed or about to deploy, I offer you two free on-location photo sessions. The first family session takes place before deployment or after the service member is deployed. I will then send a complimentary 4x6 album of the photos to the deployed service member. A follow up session happens at homecoming. If my schedule allows it, I'll join you when you're reunited with your loved one and capture the memories for you. If not, we'll schedule a reunion photo session at a later time to capture your family, reunited.

Operation: Love ReUnited clients are under no obligation to purchase any additional prints. However, as an added thank you, I offer 15% off all prints to OpLove clients. Remember, Operation: Love ReUnited photo sessions are only available for military families with a service member who is deployed or about to be deployed. As a thank you to the rest of the military community, I will offer 15% off of all prints and specialty products for military families with military ID.

For more information regarding Operation: Love ReUnited click here.

{ Newness }

I have been inspired this week by all the new babies. I have decided to offer a special for all new Mommys-to-be:) Receive a free newborn session with a paid maternity session. Can you just imagine all the sweetness we can capture? Please pass the word along to all your expectant friends!

{ Precious baby boy }

I am sooo blessed with my job:) I had the pleasure of snuggling two babies this week. Today, Carson was a dream. He was so sweet and cuddly. He slept nearly the entire time and didn't wet me even once. yay!

And the winner is...

Southern Expressions Photography's "Best of 2009" is...

Miss Abby

2nd place

3rd place

This contest was extremely difficult for me because I had so many favorites, many more than I could include here:) A HUGE thank you to all who voted! The response has been truly incredible. Congratulations to all the winners. I will be sending you emails today with the details. I look forward to next year!

"A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities." ~Eda J LeShan

It has been a long time since I have snuggled a new baby girl. My last few newborn/baby sessions have been sweet baby boys. Well, all that changed today. Meet precious Hallie! She was an absolute dream to photograph this morning and we produced some of my favorites to date. (Look out "best of 2010" :) Without further ado...

"Best of 2009"

Although it feels like I have been doing this forever, it has only been a year since I decided to really pursue my little photography business. The past 6 months has seen an EXPLOSION in, not only, the amount of business I have had, but also the quality of the work I have produced. Although I am extremely proud of the level I have been blessed to reach, I am also keenly aware that I have a LONG way to go to accomplish the goals I have set for myself.
I am so very thankful for all of you. Whether you have been a client of mine or a follower of my work, I offer my sincerest appreciation. Thank you for "spreading the word" for me! It has been a bit overwhelming at times, especially the past two months, but such a learning experience. I pray that 2010 will bring even more success:)

I was trying to think of a way to give back to those who have given to me. So, when a couple of friends of mine requested/suggested a "Best of" contest, I jumped on the idea. I grossly underestimated the job of picking my favorites. I can honestly say that I have had at least one absolute favorite from every single session I have done. But, I had to narrow it down:( Once I narrowed it down as far as I could, I brought my wonderful husband in. Once he narrowed as far as he could, I called in my wonderful friend, Kayse, for her expert touch. After all that, we still have 15 images for you to choose from!

Now for the 411...

One vote per household.
Voting will be for one week starting today with the winner being announced on January 14th. (Also my awesome MIL's birthday:)

1st place -
*2 sessions - one to keep, one to giveaway
*11x14 canvas OR  a custom photo purse of your winning image

2nd place-
*$50 print credit for a future session
*8x10 print OR a custom photo pendant of your winning image

3rd place-
*$25 print credit for a future session
*8x10 print OR a custom photo pendant of your winning image

View the images, then go below, make your selection, and click "vote." Remember, word-of-mouth is the BEST advertisement. Let the voting begin...

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