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Welcome Mr. & Mrs. Campbell!

Richie Campbell and Stefanie Richardson were married Saturday, March 27, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville Beach. Their reception was held at the Majestic Room. The food was absolutely incredible! Richie began their reception with prayer, but soon sang to his bride. He wrote and composed a song about his feelings and their relationship. He sang this to her prior to them taking their first dance. How romantic! I am currently uploading the video now to youtube. Once it's there, I will post a link. Enjoy!

Spending the day with my Rylan

This spring break, we decided, that we would allow our children to pick a day to spend with one of us (my husband or myself). My oldest son, Rylan, picked to spend his day with me. Rylan will be 11-years-old in October and is a 4th grader. He's growing like a weed, reaching my shoulder. He has a super gentle spirit and loves to be creative and artistic. I could see him having a piece of artwork hanging in a gallery somewhere one day. He constantly picks up trash, which he kindly tells me that it's something he wants to turn into his own creation. He is at that age where he wants to know why things happen and questions everything, but not to be defiant, instead it's because he wants to understand.

We started our day at a pottery painting facility, "Doing Dishes" on San Jose Blvd. They were so sweet and very helpful! Rylan is into anything that has to do with aviation. He tells me that he wants to go into the Air Force and I tell him, "Over my dead body!" He had his heart set on painting a plane before we ever left the house, but when we got there, we couldn't find one. He settled for a speed boat and began painting. The people who run the facility came by and gave him compliments on his boat. He noted that he really wanted to paint a plane. She went to the back and brought him out a plane. Dude was stoked! So he ended up painting two pieces instead of one.

Rylan has wanted to try snow crab legs as long as he has been old enough to read a Red Lobster menu. The day has finally come! Since neither of us had ever had these before, the waitress kindly taught us how to use the tools. As she tackled the first snow crab leg with a "snap-crackle-pop", Rylan just about fainted. He shuttered and said he was about to be sick. See, Rylan has trouble killing a fly, or eating a chicken wing. I don't know if it's just that he has a light stomach or couldn't imagine an animal being hurt, either way, he didn't eat but about two bites. He said it still looked like an animal and he just couldn't do it. I cracked up!

I enjoyed my day with Rylan, not just because I was able to go and do some things I love too, but because I feel like I am preparing him for the future. See, to me, days like this prepare him for what his life will be like with a future date, girlfriend, friend, or wife. The Lord gives us our children to teach them His way and His path for their lives. I know that my husband and I are here in our children's lives to show them how to love their future spouses by loving each other first. One day Rylan will make a good husband and father; I just know it!

Rylan was so adorable. Before we even left the drive way, he said that he was nervous. It was like he was going on his first date!

These pics are taken with my iphone.

Rejoice the Awakening

Composed of former members of the band Mouths of Lions, Rejoice the Awakening is a group of guys who love people and love what they do. They strive to give people hope through their everyday lives with the music they create. A hope that transcends the world we know. Rejoice the Awakening is a new and upcoming Christian band that is setting out for their first tour this summer. They are more in the genre of Metalcore/Post-Hardcore. They have been playing in various local venues like Jacksonville's Murray Hill.

Band members:
Nick Bailey-Vocals
Aaron Davis-Bass
Dylan Young-Guitar
Sean Burns-Guitar
Patrick Garren-Drums

Become a fan on their Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Rejoice-the-Awakening/306641287124?ref=ts

Or listen to their music on their Myspace page:

http://www.myspace.com/mouthsoflions

Brittany Rae Baker Rocks!

Nothing but raw talent pours out of this girl. Brittany is an art major transfering to the University of North Florida in the fall of 2010. She is into film photography and has the ability to draw or design you an incredible piece of art work. I hope to have her come to do a mural on one of my walls in the near future. Look for more of Brittany soon.

Hair and make up by: Jamie Halstead
Location: Apline Grove Park in St. John's County

Bridal Glamour

It was another amazing shoot out with the wonderful Faythe Mesic Hall and her team of incredible make-up, hair-stylists, and models. Here is a small teast, but so much more to come!




Fashion shoot group:
Model: Victoria
Lead Makeup Artist: Sonia Garza
Lead Hairstylis: Sonia Garza
Wardrobe: Faythe Mesic
Dress: RiverCity Bridal (designer name available upon request)
Stylist Assistants: JoJo and Margo
In this photo: Victoria Gesell



Fashion shoot group March
Model: Jessica
Lead Makeup Artist: Faythe Mesic
Lead Hairstylis: Faythe Mesic
Wardrobe: Faythe Mesic
Dress: RiverCity Bridal (designer name available upon request)
Stylist Assistants: JoJo and Margo



Fashion shoot group March
Model: Rachel
Lead Makeup Artist: Faythe Mesic
Lead Hairstylis: Faythe Mesic
Wardrobe: Faythe Mesic
Dress: RiverCity Bridal (designer name available upon request)
Stylist Assistants: JoJo and Margo



Model: Lisa
Lead Makeup Artist: Sonia Garza
Lead Hairstylis: Sonia Garza
Wardrobe: Faythe Mesic
Dress: RiverCity Bridal (designer name available upon request)
Stylist Assistants: JoJo and Margo

Beautiful Ballerina

The next three days will determine everything for Katie. She is traveling to Palm Beach Atlantic College in South Florida to audition for acceptance and a scholarship. She is a dance major and has hopes and dreams of opening her own school of the arts. Katie has been dancing for 7 years for several different schools, companies, and organizations. Today we took some creative portfolio shots in the 5-points area and then finished with some traditional studio pictures that she needed to present to the college in a portfolio at the audition.

Katie- I am praying for you! The Lord knows your path and He knows if this is where you belong. I pray that He will keep you safe in your travels and that He will give you peace about what ever should happen. You are a beautiful and talented dancer! Good luck!

Ayden's Arrival

Ayden Jerimiah Carey was born just 6 days ago weighing in at a tiny 7lbs 2oz. He entered this world via c-section at Shands hospital in downtown Jacksonville. I know I say this after every newborn session, but he was the absolute easiest newborn baby I have ever photographed. He snoozed the entire time and only woke up when I tried to make him a nudy-booty! He sports a tiny fro-hawk. He looks like a mini-Jonas brother. What a cutie he's going to be when he grows up!

Enjoy these adorable pictures taken in my studio!

Congratulations Brooker & Tory Blanton!

Tory Stanley and Brooker Blanton tied the knot at sunset in Treaty Oak Park located in downtown Jacksonville. Their reception was held immediately afterwards in 5-points area at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Here is a quick sneak peek of their wedding! Enjoy!