Mandy Marie Photography

photo.shoot.with.nicki.......

i had the opportunity to hang out with nicki a few weeks ago for some photos. we barely avoided the rain and as you can see she is very photogenic so my job was easy, shmeasy!   thanks nicki!!

 

serving.saturday.crosspoint.style

today was a great day for our church - crosspoint.  we love being part of a church that serves their community. i love that anyone can help, even presley was having a ball painting and she is 5. there were so many areas being served but we were primarily at the church where my girls (along with many others)helped paint a really cool mural that super talented lisa g created for the playground. (it started raining before i could get a final photo of the mural so i will have to post one later)  we also ran over to a few of the houses where there was some MAJOR repair going down! the families were so thankful for the work that was being done there.  here are just a few photos from the day, and of course i had to choose my girls to be in a few along with some others and some of the families we served! its such a blessing to be able to serve with our family (alivia was taking care of the sweet babies so she didnt get in a photo :( - sorry a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sweet.little.zoe............

babies are a glimpse into heaven...................

 

 

 

 

it is amazing that someone so little can already have her daddy right where she wants him! :) luke and callie, zoe is so lucky to have such amazing parents!! may God bless your sweet family.

a.few.more.of.the.youngs.......

couldnt resist adding a few more......

 

 

 

love this silly one.........

the.ones.that.didnt.make.the.cut.......

as i was going through some of the photos from last week's kids shoot i realized that i am the only one who get to see the "ones that get cut" from the batch.  i always smile as i remember the silly things that happened and the funny faces captured. (another reason i am happy to shoot digital these days. :) 

but just so there are no parents under the illusion that a childrens photo shoot goes stress free i thought i would throw a few out there for fun. now when i say "stress free" i just mean that you should not expect your little ones to "act appropriately or robotic" i love chasing them around!! they will get a little dirty!!  and i love it when they take a snack break or need to run around.  i want them to be themselves - that is what eventually leads to the great candid shots. remember the word eventually, i didnt say immediately!! :)

so the next time you schedule family photos - expect it to be fun, tiring and messy and we will get some memorable shots. ones that show the true beauty of each family -  every family is uniquely put together by God and that is worth celebrating!!

with out further ado.........

 

 

 

enjoy the moment.  at the end of the day, you will have great memories and you will only remember all of the fun we had!!!!!

young.kids.....................

 

thank you, thank you, thank you Alison for bringing your sweet kids out to Belle Meade Plantation on Saturday for some fun and photos!!!  i had  a great time following them around and spending the morning with you guys!  I hope they enjoyed their McDonalds afterwards, they earned it. :) kids are such a blessing from God and their love for life, their curiosity about everything around them and the ability to find a game in everything they do. i am so thankful that God chose to bring these little blessings into our lives.

just.a.few.more.of.emma............

i cant resist a sleeping baby...........

 

 

we did get some of those beautiful blue eyes.........

sweet.baby.emma..............................

sometimes i have to ask myself how did i get so lucky??   :)  i had a great afternoon hanging out with emma and her mommy.   it was so nice to sit, chat and hang out while taking photos of sweet little emma.  thank you holly (aka emmas mommy) for having me this afternoon.  here are just a few photos from our time....... ;)

 

 

i.love.tulips.......................

 

 

 

 

 

this morning i grabbed presley (still in her jammies) and we headed out with the camera.  i tried not to be nervous about her wanting to help me by carrying my "baby". (canon 70-200 1.4)  all is well the lens is back in the case and unharmed! :)

it was so fun to be out in the chilled air, walking around in the dewey grass together.  spring is my absolute FAVORITE time of the year.  i love seeing all the flowers and trees coming back to life.  it is such a visual reminder of Gods love for us and how He is constantly creating new life in us.

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart O God, and renew a steadfast spirit in me.

Gods.creation.is.so.inspiring........

 

one.more.........

ok, three more...................... 

 

 

good night sweet baby. ;)

sweet.baby.girl..........

sweet and precious are the only things i can say about this little girl.  she is the sweetest thing!  i was so excited to spend some time with her and her awesome mom this week!  i loved hanging out with you guys and cant wait to do it again sometime.  blessings to you and your family! :)

 

 

 

does she not have the most beautiful face?  not only is she adorable, she is just a sweet baby.  its no wonder, i guess it runs in the family.  ;)