Driving through Arkansas

Driving through Arkansas, gives a photographer so much temptation. I swear I could take days driving and stopping to photograph all the cool things just on the sides of the road in the Ozarks. I only indulged myself one time last weekend. Here is the result of my quick stop to photograph the left overs of time....
I wish I had had more time. I love these images.

First Anniversary Shoot

This couple is a bit special to me. She's my Mom. I shot their wedding a year ago December. I was over for a visit this weekend. Getting to know Ken better, and having a quality weekend with my Mom. It's been a crazy year, and sometimes pretty rough. Seeing her happy though has been a comfort. When my Dad had passed away her being happy again, especially like this seemed so unlikely.
I hope they love their anniversary shots. They never got to have an engagement session, so this was a treat for me and them. Enjoy.
May they continue to make each other happy. With all their families blessings.

New Water Mark

I've been wanting to make a customized water mark for a while now. I think I've got one that expresses a bit of my style. Here's a preview, a few images of my sweet niece, Lillian Joss.

18 years today

Today is my 18th wedding anniversary. I would post a great pic of the two of us, but I've realized I don't have one! lol Hmm.... I think I'll be booking an appointment with my good friend and fellow photographer Amanda, (Shutterbelle) soon! If I can ever get my DH to agree to a session. Yes, even me the photographer has the same problem some of my female clients have, "convincing the husband" into a shoot. LOL
Anyhow... 18 years seems like a long time, and we've had our hard times and good times. I'm looking forward to more years with my good husband. We've had a beautiful family together, and we both are so proud of our children. It never seemed possible so much time could go by so quickly. We even talk now about when the children are grown! Mind boggling that conversation has a place in my life already. lol
Well I'm going to go enjoy my special day. I'm hoping everyone is having a good January so far.

Isaiah Three Months (click here to see entire session)

Today on this gloomy winters day, Isaiah and I had a great session. Our time was spent capturing him and how he's getting all grown up way too fast! He is so strong, and really adorable. Mommy & Daddy have every right to be so proud. He's going to give them a big job way too soon this year, because I think he'll be an early walker.... can't wait to find out if I'm right! lol ;o)

As usual after just a little while he'll go right to sleep for Mommy and we always get these adorable peaceful shots. Can't wait till spring to see how much he's changed again.

Braden's one year old today.

One year, and what a year to remember. My sister made a beautiful video of my nephew her son's first year, and their story. Click here to see it Video . Also check out my nephew's blog because he's just too cute.

A helping hand for selling your home. (click for listing)

Well in this economy so many have their house on the market. I have a real estate agent friend who helped us find our house, and occasionally he hires me to professionally photograph a special listing. Such as this home Virtual Tour . If your home is on the market and you want an edge, email me for my rates. My professional images will be a big step up from what your agent will do on their own. Well worth the minor investment to help your home be the fast seller. If you want a great agent click here Forrest Moody . If you want my professional images of your home, shoot me an email paula@momentsbypaula.com

Linda's Visit

Well I've had such a crazy year. It ended and my new one has begun with a visit with my girl friend I've known and been friends with since we were toddlers. Our Mom's were friends and neighbors in the 70's. Wow! We have kept connected over many years, even though we've lived over a 1,000 miles apart for most of them. Since my move to TN we aren't as far, but still a good 10 hour trip.
We have been doing a photographers learning boot camp, as the local courses she had been taking weren't getting her anywhere. We've had so much fun, and her girls are darlings! They have endured much cold weather with bravery and smiles so we could practice what I've been teaching their Mom. Here are a few of my favorites from the past few days.
My beautiful friend Linda and her girls....