Birmingham Photographer | Shooting for the goal

I met a sweet sweet family a few years ago and I never imagined how they would change my life. I usually hear a touching or inspiring story, think about it for a minute, maybe pray a time or two for them, and move on. Well, this family, I can't get out of my mind. I met Jennifer several years ago and have been photographing her children ever since. Along the way, I met her wonderful husband, her lovely mother and her sister who is just as sweet as she is. Kara, her sister, and her husband, Jason have struggled with infertility for a while and had 2 unsuccessful rounds of IVF in the process. Just recently, God has brought this opportunity to adopt a precious little boy who will be born in November. I was reading Kara's blog and she created an account for people to donate to since so many people have told her that they feel led to help in some way or another. I sat here, yelled to Damon, and asked him if I should contribute and he says yes, of course. We live comfortably but I knew I couldn't shoulder much of this burden for them, so I added a measly $10.00 to the account. That night I got in bed and was praying for them and praying to God to help me find a way to help more because I felt so strongly about this. I still have no idea why, but I do. Anyway, I was laying there thinking and I had an idea. While I can't contribute a ton of cash, I can still help. My idea was to host a portrait party for all the families that want to help and the proceeds of the sale go to Kara and Jason as they shoulder the expenses (that are insanely expensive) of this adoption. First thing the next morning, I got up to email Jennifer and run it by her before I mentioned it to Kara. As I was emailing Jennifer I received an email of thanks from Kara for the measly donation and I knew I was doing the right thing. Jennifer was ecstatic and so thankful that I had offered. Fast forward a little while, we work out the details and present it to Kara. She was humbled and grateful for my offer. I can't wait to meet all these families that love Kara and Jason so much and give them portraits to remember how precious their children are. I hope you will visit their blog (www.theoliversjourney.blogspot.com) and offer kind words of encouragement to them in the upcoming months while they wait for their precious son to be born and brought home to the Olivers.

Lake View Photographer | Sweet Sleepy Baby B

 

 

Be still my heart! This little guy is 11 days old and absolutely the best baby I have ever worked with. He is still so bendy and curled-- a photographers dream! He let me twist and turn him for and hour and a half and hardly ever made a peep. I never even saw him with his eyes open. I'm thrilled with your proof set and I know you will be too! Congratulations on your precious baby boy!

Happy Mother's Day to you

 

I just wanted to wish all the moms and those who treat others like moms and those who really want to be moms a Happy Mothers Day. To think I was "that person" who always said I would never have kids, I thank God that He had a bigger plan for me. I am so blessed and thankful to be the person that Austin calls mama or "mooooooooooooooooooooom! as he usually calls me eleventy billion times a day.

I hope my mom knows how much I love her too. If you had a weekday session with me, she is probably to thank. She helps me with Austin (and everything else for that matter!) any time, day or night. She never reads my blogs, but just in case she does, I love you mom!

Botanical Gardens Photographer | Playing catch-up

 

 

 

 

I hate combining blog posts but with 3000 images waiting to be edited, a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. After 57 reschedules due to rain, I was finally able to work in several of my March rain-outs. Thank God for clear skies. These are some precious kiddos don't you think?

Moody Photographer | Cutie Pies

 

 

 

I met big sister a few years ago, but just had the chance to meet little sis last week. They are just too cute for words. We had a great time walking, sometimes running, all over the gardens. I was sad to see that only a few tulips remain but there is a ton of other things blooming there this time of year. Wonderful colors with the glowing sunsetting light.

Calera Photographer | Big blue eyes times two

 

 

 

These little girls are just the sweetest little things ever! I really think they get it from their mama. We had a great session yesterday at Botanical Gardens minus the flip-flop incident. I found a great new spot that I had never visited before while on a field trip with my son and I knew we were heading there for some of these portraits. H, I hope your whopping 59 proofs was worth all the pain and suffering!

The new blog | Seniorography

I'm so excited about the launch of my site dedicated to the seniors, Seniorography. Take a look around and let me know what you think! I'm still looking for a representative from McAdory, Hueytown and Pleasant Grove, so if you know one, send them my way. The new blog address is www.seniorography.blogspot.com and the seniorography website can be found on a link off of my main website www.kristyevansphotography.com