{NEW BLOG INFO}

I will no longer be updating this blog. I have a brand new one so please bookmark it now! It's http://laurabaileyphotography.com/theblog/

{NEW THINGS TO COME}

If you are wondering why I haven't been posting to the blog much lately just stay tuned because there will be lots of new and exciting changes coming to Laura Bailey Photography! I am working on a new website and soon there will be a brand new awesome blog! I can't wait to get these up and going! I am hoping to have them up and running within the next few weeks.

Also, I have a fabulous new assistant for weddings! Meet Rachel! I shot her wedding a few months back and I am so excited to have her to help me out! She's a lot of fun and I am sure she is going to be great! Because I can't post without a picture (ha,ha) here's a few from Rachel's bridal session! Enjoy!!!

{W Family}

Meet the W Family. This has to be one of the sweetest families I have ever photographed. Mom won a free photo session with me in a program that I assisted with through UT Extension (I was working there part-time last fall). They have endured more than their fair share of hard times. Dad was diagnosed 9 years ago with a stage 4 malignant brain tumor. He had surgery once and then several months later the cancer was back. He was given less than 3 months to live until God sent a doctor who changed all of that. 9 years later he's still going strong and has lived to see both of his boys almost all grown up! Mom & Dad have been married for almost 22 years and still just as happy as they ever were.
Another reason for our photo session...their oldest son will be going into the army in a couple of months. Although they believe it is very honorable and are very proud of him they will miss him so much! I just had to tell their amazing story. Our God is an awesome God!!! Miracles do happen and this family is proof of it! Thank you so much for coming out and allowing me to spend the afternoon with your sweet family. I look forward to seeing Patrick for his senior session in a few months! Thanks boys, for being good sports about the pictures and Joseph, for being my assistant today=). I hope you enjoy your sneak peek.

So 2 of them are obviously Titans fans (notice I said Titans first -ha,ha) and the other 2 are Steelers fans so when it's game time around their house-it's on!
I couldn't decide if I liked this one better in color (above) or in black/white (below).

The one above happens to be my fav of them together!

{jax}+1 year

"This very moment is a seed from which the flowers of tomorrow's happiness grow."

I can't believe this sweet little man is over a year old now! I have been taking pictures of him since he was in his mommy's tummy! I have really enjoyed watching him grow this year. I love this first picture. It's just something about it. I don't know. Here's your sneak peek, mom. Enjoy!

{Mr.R}+ 18 months

This little guy was very busy! Most 18 month old boys are! He was so sweet though. I think I made a new friend. He took me by my finger and led me all over the place. Thanks for coming to see me for pictures and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek...

{Miss K}+ 6 months!

I can't believe this little one has made it to the 6 month mark. She is so precious! Thanks to her daddy for coming and helping with the session this time! I absolutely love that bikini! Too bad her daddy said she could only wear it this one time=). I think he's going to be a little protective,LOL. Hope you enjoy your sneak peek!!

{Daddy's Girl}

Isn't she gorgeous? Lovin' that red hair!
I had the pleasure of photographing a father and daughter a few days ago. Usually when I take pictures of a daddy and his little girl it's either when she's a newborn baby or on her wedding day. I kind of like this for a change. It turns out his daughter is spending 3 months in Nebraska (she's already there by now) so he wanted some recent pictures of her and then some of the two of them. I thought it was a great idea especially with Father's Day coming up! Thanks for coming for the session. I have lots of favorites from your session but I tried to narrow it down for the blog. I really enjoyed meeting you Jennifer and it was good to see you Richard. I hope you enjoy the sneak peek!

{Happy Birthday to me}+28 years

Today is my 28th birthday and I had to share this picture of me and my sweet boys. My mom made me a cake and it is as good as it looks in case you were wondering. I'm off to the spa for a day of pampering. It should be fun!

{Brothers}

Thanks to D & T for bringing their sweet boys my way for pictures. As you all know I am a little partial when it comes to boys since I have 2 of my own. I really had a lot of fun with them. Thanks for being patient with me on this sneak peek. I am trying to get caught back up. There are so many great ones of these guys that I really had trouble narrowing the post for the blog. So here goes....have fun looking. Leave comments below and let me know what you think! Oh, and mom and dad have a fabulous trip this week!