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It is so much fun to photograph for friends. This is Ayden Tayte Packett, son of Scott & Allyssa Packett. Scott has become one of my closest friends. I’ve been able to witness an unbelievable amount of transformation occur in his life. We give credit to the Lord for His grace. He serves as pastor of Idlewild Baptist Church & is the Executive Director of Contact Helpline, Inc.

I was able to capture Scott & Allyssa during a maternity session in July & then showed up at the hospital in August a few short days after this little guy was born. I was privileged to have them stop by the studio a few days ago for a session. Just look at how he has grown.

This pretty much speaks for itself. Ayden Packett is rockin’ the blog in his vintage golf hat. I love it… he looks like a little old man.

I was so inspired by his outfit that I decided to put him inside a old vintage suitcase I had lying around the studio. He pretty much made himself at home in it.

Love it!!

For some reason Ayden starting doing some sort of funny thing with his lips. I’m not sure exactly what he was up to but I thought it would look cute in the pics.

I love that look he is giving me.

The beautiful Packett family: Scott, Allyssa, & Ayden.

He loves his momma!

Look at those eyes!

Thanks again Scott & Allyssa for another opportunity to spend some time with you guys & photograph your beautiful son. Hope you enjoy!

Bailey Moore decided to bring her mom by the studio on Sunday evening for a shoot. Being that she is almost a year old, she figured it was as good a time as ever for her debut photo shoot. I was happy to accommodate.

I went to school with Bailey’s mom, Juliet (she was one of the smart ones who paid attention & studied… one of our valedictorians!!). When we moved back to Athens I ran into Juliet on occasions & we decided to get a photo shoot scheduled before the holidays. We originally planned to have their Golden Retrievers in the pics but the rainy weather kept the dogs at home instead. Maybe next time! Anyways, we had a great time & Bailey did an incredible job!

Check out those kicks!

She has beautiful eyes… loved when she looked right into the camera!

Bailey is quite the climber… I might add.

These two are definitely my favs of the night. They were taken during our wardrobe change… love the pearls!

Needing a makeup & styling refresh between segments.

Juliet & Bailey

I’m torn… this is one of my favs too!

Thanks again Bailey & Juliet!
And for guests, If you’d like to see the full shoot, sign our guestbook & you will be notified via email when they are ready for viewing. Thanks!!!

Sssshhhh… this blog post is a secret until Christmas. If you know either of the subjects you must swear to secrecy until after December 25. If you are the type that can’t keep a secret, I cannot have you read any further in this post… sorry, it’s just how I roll!!! Alright… if you promise, you may proceed!

These are the Iron girls: Molly & McKenzie. Molly is a senior at McMinn County High School & McKenzie a freshman. They were a ton of fun to hang out with last Friday afternoon. As a gift to their mother for Christmas, their dad, Gary, lined up a photo shoot & has some great gift ideas in mind. They were both reluctant about being photographed but as I gave them a hard time, they retaliated, resulting in some good laughs. Seriously, do they have any reason not to enjoy being photographed? They look great!

Here’s Molly! Molly is a senior in high school & trying to make the grades to get into nursing school. She wants to be an anaesthetist!

Here’s McKenzie! As of right now she isn’t the biggest fan of school; I think she would rather spend her time in the pool (she’s a swimmer!).

The shoes were clearly too awesome not to get a picture.

Who says photo shoots aren’t a blast?! That’s some serious laughing!