Scott Family -- Huntsville Alabama Documentary Lifestyle Photographer

I am always so amazed -- so humbled -- when a family invites me into their holy space.  To watch their bond be woven before me, to see the life in eyes and witness laughter like sparkles on the air.  This is the most beautiful, most magical thing, and I feel so honored to be allowed to capture it for them, forever, through a Magical Mundane session.

I couldn't have been more thrilled to meet the Scott family.  Genuinely warm and relaxed, I could tell right away that their home was one full of love and laughter, filled as it was with games, casual meals together, and music.  Not only are Lee and Lindsey a most beautiful couple, they clearly parent their daughters with extreme love and care.  Even their handsome puppy, Leo, was a welcome delight, loving on his little girls with protective sweetness -- such a gift to be in the midst of.

Would you like to capture your own family's just as they are, that perfect blend of fierce love and gorgeous joy?  I'd love to create for you a photographic time-capsule, something you can enjoy and look back on, in years come, as a warm and happy memory.  Reach out and we'll plan the perfect time together, to make memories that last through generations.

Moore Family -- Golden Hour Lifestyle Photography, Madison AL

In the photography world, "Golden Hour" is a term used to denote that most magical of moments, about 30 minutes before sunset or after sunrise.  No, it's not, strictly speaking, a full hour, but that's beside the point.  The point is how beautiful and golden it is at this time.  Skin tones are peachy and warm, eyes dance with light, the air around us takes on a hazy, almost other-worldly feel.  It's the most beautiful time of day.

Now add in something even more magical: the bonds of family and lifetime love and deep, lasting commitment -- and do you know what you have?  You have the True Golden Hour.  This is the most wonderful thing.  And when I'm able to capture all of it -- the light, the love, the pure, sparkling joy -- through the lens of my camera, I swear it's like I've died and gone to heaven.  It's lifestyle photography at it's very best, showcasing the most sublime of human bonds.  Pure happiness, I tell you.

Natural Beauty -- Huntsville, Alabama Nature Portrait Photographer

Patti is a true, natural beauty.  She's been a follower of mine (on Facebook) for quite some time, so when she finally asked me to do a session for her, I was positively giddy with gladness.   She wanted to celebrate her 60th birthday with her first ever portrait photography, and I was more than happy to oblige.  We headed out to Hayes Nature Preserve in the the Hampton Cove area, to spend a lovely afternoon amid beloved books, peaceful solitude, and the natural beauty of shade trees and late summer grasses.  Patti, a tall, silver-haired goddess, took to the camera like a swan to water;  she was a pure joy to work with.

Happy 60th Birthday, you gorgeous woman, you!

Mother & Daughter -- Huntsville, AL lifestyle family photographer

Jenni is a dear -- dear! -- friend of mine.  Over the last year and a half we've gone from "nice to meet you" to working as business partners on weddings as Tulip & Thistle Wedding Photography.  She's an amazing photographer who has allowed me to sit-in and absorb her editing techniques, shared photography tips, and don't even get me started on the amount of cheerleading she's supplied me with.  She's pretty much just an amazing woman -- clever, witty, honest, and down-to-earth.  I thank my lucky stars to have stumbled into our friendship.

Of course I was more than happy to do a few head shots for her!  I even invited her beautiful daughter along for a few Mommy & Me captures, just outside Huntsville in the heart of Madison, Alabama.  It was definitely one of the highlights of my summer photography experiences.  Gorgeous sunlight, wildflowers, that earthy Secret Garden vibe -- and two beauties for the price of one!

Rumney Family -- Monte Sano Huntsville AL Lifestyle Family Photographer

The Rumney family chose Monte Sano Mountain, in Huntsville Alabama, for their Spring photo session -- they couldn't have selected a better spot.  The trees were laid wild and bare, with vivid greens just beginning to unfurl in the warmth of the afternoon sun.  It's a beautiful spot for family photographs (and Prom photos too -- there were several beautiful couples there celebrating their end of school year happiness), and I'm so thankful to have shared the place for the duration of our time together.

Photographing this lovely family has officially become one of my favorite things because these children are so precious to me.  The Rumney daughters -- who I affectionately call "George" and "Fred" (much to their delighted protests) -- are the most beautiful little darlings, with their mother's gold-flecked eyes and sweet, sweet smiles.  And Little Brother is the perfect amount of glorious boy and delightful all-out character -- just like his daddy.  They're a great bunch: smart and witty, and just downright beautiful in front of my lens.