Family Session

The Roleys | Family

I’ve had two sessions with this sweet family. One Saturday they came to the house to have a pajama mini session, and then the next Saturday they met me at Oak Mountain for their family session. They’ve been living in South Alabama for the past few years and just moved back to the area. A friend of mine overheard her needing a local photographer and put her in touch with me.

It’s always fun to meet new clients, especially when they have kids about the same age as my girls. Their kiddos kept me laughing, not mention their daddy, too. Thanks again Wade and Kristen for allowing me to capture these moments with y’all.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from both of their sessions.

December 12, 2016 by joyleighphotography Categories: Babies, Children, Family, Family Session, Kids, Mini Sessions Leave a comment

The Da Silvas | Family

The past few months have been a photographers dream — no rain. While we have desperately needed the rain, it’s been nice not having to reschedule sessions due to the weather.

We had been trying to figure out a time to take the Da Silvas family pictures for a couple of months. Between their soccer schedule and my schedule, we finally decided on the first Sunday in December. Guess what happens? It rains. We decided we weren’t going to let a little rain interfere with their session, and we just moved it inside their home.

The Da Silvas are a big part of our lives, and I’m so happy I could capture some adorable family pictures for them again this year!

Enjoy my favorites from their session — which might or might not be almost all of them! HA!

December 5, 2016 by joyleighphotography Categories: Children, Family, Family Session, Kids, Mini Sessions Leave a comment

The Tisdales | Family

I met Kylie back in college when we were in a singing group called The Variations. We’ve kept up with each other through social media over the years, and we both ended up being pregnant at the same time a few years ago!

While we were home for the Thanksgiving holiday, I finally got to meet her daughter and catch up with she and her husband, Paul!

Enjoy my favorites from their session!

December 1, 2016December 1, 2016 by joyleighphotography Categories: Babies, Children, Family, Family Session, Kids, Mini Sessions Leave a comment

The Davises | Family

I had the pleasure of meeting Leslie at the Home Grown Bloggers event back in September. She contacted me about photographing her family for Christmas cards, and we finally made it happen!

I loved that they included their dog, Tucker, in their family session. After all, dogs are part of the family, too.

Y’all head over and check out her blog, Paper Daisy Design.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from their session!

November 28, 2016 by joyleighphotography Categories: Children, Family, Family Session, Kids, Mini Sessions Leave a comment

The Knoxes | Family

About a year ago we officially met this family. Their little boy, Brayden, was in Avery’s Mother’s Day Out class. Unfortunately, this year he moved to a different school. But, we still try to have play dates and we swim together in the summer.

Julie asked about family pictures back in August. Those months flew by quick and now, I’m showing off my favorites from their family session.

November 7, 2016 by joyleighphotography Categories: Children, Family, Family Session, Kids, Mini Sessions Leave a comment

The Hodges | Family

It’s always fun to meet new clients for the first time. And it’s even more refreshing when they are up for whatever and smile no matter what. Well, the parents that is — little Emma didn’t give me but just a few smiles, but the wait was worth it!

This little girl is cherished, and she adores her mommy and daddy. Maybe the next time we meet she will be wiling to send a few more smiles my way.

Take a look at some of my favorites from their session.

November 2, 2016November 2, 2016 by joyleighphotography Categories: Babies, Children, Family, Family Session, Kids, Mini Sessions Leave a comment

The Kesslers | Family

The Kesslers are the cutest little family. I met Lindsay through a mutual friend at a girls night playing Bunco. She’s just as sweet as can be, and has an adorable little boy, Hank. This past weekend I met her husband, David, and I got to spend some time with them at Aldridge Gardens to capture some sweet memories for them.

Lindsay is a floral designer in the Birmingham area. She has created some beautiful arrangements for her clients (which includes brides)! You should definitely check them out on her Facebook page!

Enjoy some of my favorites from their family session.

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 by joyleighphotography Categories: Children, Family, Family Session, Kids, Mini Sessions Leave a comment

Dunavant/Williams | Family

You’ve seen Amiee and Darrick grace the blog before, but not Amiee’s parents. Y’all, this couple had me rolling the entire session. I’m so thankful I could watch and capture this sweet family interacting. I was in the best mood when I pulled away headed back home!

The colors and light that evening, well, I couldn’t have asked for anything more!

Y’all enjoy a few of my favorites from their fun session!

October 29, 2016October 29, 2016 by joyleighphotography Categories: Children, Family, Family Session, Mini Sessions Leave a comment

The Winsteads | Family

We made a quick trip to Mississippi this past weekend to celebrate birthdays with my husband’s side of the family. And while we were there, I had a family session with Summer, Chris and their sweet little six month old son, Kasen. I’ve known Summer for many years since we grew up in the same community, but it had been awhile since I had seen her and it was a nice to meet her husband and baby boy.

We meet up at Clarkco State Park and walked all over the front side of the lake taking pictures. Baby Kasen smiled all the time! He is precious, and has the most beautiful blue eyes that sparkle!

Here are a few of my favorites from their session. Enjoy!

October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 by joyleighphotography Categories: Babies, Children, Family, Family Session, Kids, Mini Sessions Leave a comment

Mr & Mrs Turner | Anniversary

Wanda and Will recently celebrated an anniversary and wanted to have some new pictures taken to celebrate. We headed over to Ross Bridge Monday evening and had the beautiful walking trail all to ourselves. Little Chloe even got in on some of their pictures.

Happy belated Anniversary Wanda and Will! I had fun capturing your love for each other with this sweet session!

Enjoy a few of my favorites!