This little cutie has half my heart – so what better place to post her photo than in the Make a Splash, I Heart Faces, photo challenge?!?

You know how they refer to a doctor as a “practicing physician”?  Perhaps they should refer to photographers the same way…I don’t think I will ever be 100% fully satisfied with where I am as a photographer {at least I hope I’m not – that just seems presumptuous and boastful}.  It freaks me out a bit when someone refers to me as an artist, because I’ve never seen myself that way.  I hope I always strive to do better, always look for ways to improve, and always challenge myself personally and professionally.  Having said that, I first met this sweet girl when she was in high school.  Waaay back then {a whole 5 years ago} she told my husband that when she got married, she was going to have me do her wedding.  I’m not sure what she saw in my work back then, but low and behold, she held true on her promise.  Haley, you are as stunningly beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside.  Thank you for trusting me {a practicing photographer} with one of the most important days in your life.  You are a beauty.

Isn’t it funny…I can go back to thousands of photos I have taken of other people, and other people’s children, and often forget my own muses?  I find her to be stunning…

This handsome devil is turning four right before my very eyes!  His sweet spirit and infectious laughter make him 100% irresistible!  Love to you Bryson!

How did that happen so fast???  What a fun location for a super-fun life event!  Happy birthday “little” Max!  Oh…and get a load of brother and sister!

These sweet girls made an evening in downtown Knoxville  full of laughter and fun!  Undoubtedly, they get their personalities and gorgeous faces from their mama!

I’ve known this beauty since she was in middle school, watched her dominate basketball and volleyball in high school, and now get to watch her be a mom.  What a sweet evening of mamma-baby time!