The little things

I committed to a 365 this year. I failed. It will now be a 52 week project. One personal blog post a week featuring the fruit of my loins.

They do little things like play nice when I am not looking. I stuck a bucket by the window and waited patiently in the kitchen while they snuck over and sat down looking outside at the rain and the insane amount of birds.

First the head honcho...

and then slowly her ever faithful best friend... her big brother.

I made 3 New Years resolutions
1. The 365 which I have already broken (I'm okay with failure)
2. Exercise and live better
3. Cherish the little things and all that is precious to you, for the world is a dangerous place and they can be taken from you in a split second.

I can't imagine life with out them.

Day 1 365 Project Hernando Mississippi Children's Photographer

I committed to a 365 Project last night at 11:59pm.....
I am committed to capturing my children as much as possible
I am committed to documenting every last runny nose, car fight and wrestling match.

I  a m  c o m m i t t e d ! I figure if I say it three times like Beetle Juice it may magically happen!

So today due to gross cold rainy weather us girls had bubble baths while the boys and beasts took a nature walk! The girls were invited, but Mimi is "allergic to cold weather".


Recipe for an incredible bubble bath:
I  Two legged beast
Large Jet Bathtub preferably clean
Original Dawn (because bubble bath lasts like 1 bath in this house)

OMG did you know that when you turn those jets on... something magical happens? Like 10" of water is covered by 20" of bubbles in like 10 seconds? Thick frothy white bubbles like wonderful warm snow that never melts?

 

Did you also know that it took way to long to get rid of all the bubbles?

Brother & Sister! Hernando Mississippi Family Photographer

I can't say enough wonderful things about this duo! They have to be some of the nicest kiddos I have ever met!  9 yr old Big Brother Reed was at the top of a few little boy's Christmas list (they wanted Santa to bring them a big brother like Reed) and Little Sis Mary Abbott is ALWAYS smiles!

Fall/ Holiday Minis!

It is that time of year again! This session is for Oct. 6 & Oct 22. Spots are limited!

 

 

 

A gorgeous session in a local outdoor location!

Minis are great for those quick updated family photos and would be wonderful to use for holiday cards!

We will provide card samples closer to the holidays.

You are welcome to print your images at any printer you choose!

 

To book your session time please click the link below! Non refundable deposit is due to hold your time!

Session Time

3:30 $75.00 USD 4:00 $75.00 USD 5:00 $75.00 USD 6:00 $75.00 USD

The {F} Family! Hernando/ North MS Family Photographer

I truly love my job and nothing makes my job easier than when families come in a great mood and ready to relax in front of the camera! Oh and the fact that the kids were incredibly easy to photograph also helped!

Thank you F family for choosing me to photograph your lovely family!

Tis the Season! North Mississippi Family Photographer

   It is that time of year again! Teacher gifts and as usual, we are waaaaaaaaaaay behind. So with 2 days left to whip something up and 5 teachers/aides to show our appreciation too, me and the kiddo's decided on this.

Cupcake in a Jar!

     Who doesn't love cupcakes? I made these a little over 2 years ago for my sister's baby shower but that time in the dead of summer Orange Crush w/orange cream cheese frosting and Vanilla Bean w/chocolate frosting were on the menu!This time around we did a Red Velvet w/cream cheese frosting and Chocolate Vanilla w/chocolate peppermint frosting.

Packaged these babies up with bulap and some ric rac and called it a day!

What did you make/buy your kiddo's teachers? 

The {H} Family! Southaven Mississippi Family Photographer

There is only one word for this family....F-U-N!

They came ready to get their photos taken! Sure there were a few bumps and bruises. Some blood from the wrestling and scrapped knee stained jeans, but what I love and have loved about this family for the 6 years + that I have known them, is that they are genuinely happy people with an incredible family!



JOY here in Mississippi { Hernando Mississippi / North Mississippi Baby & Family Photographer}

I can not say enough great, incredible and warm things about this little family! Oh and that 6m old is really that happy all the time!

We lost our light sooner than we thought we would but it did not stop the smiles!

The wonderful {L} Family! Hernando Mississippi Family Photographer

This was such a great family to start off the fall family sessions! Eli was such a trooper. Could have been the promises of wrestling with his cousins later.. but hey, what ever it takes!

The Fall Family Mini Sessions!

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Alrighty I have opened up a date in October for Family mini sessions! Please read and pass along. I will also offer a Memphis date (TBA). This is an outdoor family session. The Hernando location will be emailed to you along with other info.

These sessions are not meant to replace a full session, this session is really for the fun holiday cards, updated pictures of the kids or just plain ole' "mama really really wants some family pictures fast".

These sessions are for up to 5 immediate family members.

Time  Slots:

2:00-2:20 *BOOKED*

2:30-2:50 *BOOKED*

3:00-3:20 *BOOKED*

3:30-3:50

4:00-4:20

4:30-4:50

5:00-5:20

5:30-5:50

Please email for more info.

**I will also add a free 8x10 storyboard to your mini session package if you have suggested a friend to Little Meadow Photography and they book a session/mini.

So go on and forward to a friend. If your friend books a session please have them write in the email "so and so sent me" and BOTH of you will receive the 8x10.

email me at littlemeadowphotography@yahoo.com prior to payment to hold your time or if you have any questions!

Pay your Session Fee

Mini Session Deposit $75.00 Pay in Full $150.00

I couldn't help myself! North Mississippi Natural Light Photographer

I have heard about this place for months. I have driven past this place for months. I have avoided it (well my back fat has) this place for months. Okay maybe not that long, but it feels like it!

I am a cupcake LOVER. I love the personal feeling you get when you pick that one cupcake out of the dozen. You know, the one that hasn't been quished or still has no small finger swipes on the side from children that have sworn they didn't touch any-fing" (wuh they have a slight slur)?

Well, I broke weak. I dragged my mother and baby girl in  AnnOlivia's to "check it out". I settled on a half dozen +1, because you know a girl has to watch her calories... that and during car pick up line I may or may not have ran 4 cars up the road to give a special treat to another mama waiting in the car line to pick up her kindergartner too!

2 Italian creme (jumbo) 2 caramel apple (petite) 2 triple chocolate (petite) 1 chocolate raspberry (petite).

I could not decide. It was hard. Everything looked wonderful and sparkly. THEY HAD SPARKLE!! That is like crack to a 4 year old sparkle loving princess grabbing my leg telling me to stop posing her food!



So I picked Italian Creme and took to Benadryl (unfortunately I am slightly allergic to nuts, but not enough to keep me away from this bad boy). Can I just say W-O-W?!

 



See that cupcake wrapper?

I have a habit of leaving it open to toss off what is usually much too thick or much too sweet.

I TORE that up. All of it. Every flipping coconut flake and pecan that didn't fall on the floor.

We found our new favorite sweet shop! If you haven't been to AnnOlivia's please go now!

Baby Andrew & Co. North Mississippi Newborn and family Photographer

There is nothing sweeter than siblings! 7 days new Andrew Grey proved to be the perfect addition to this beautiful family.

I could have spent all day photographing him and his family... but alas back to the real world! Thank you Jones family. Andrew was a treat. Emma Kate is such a great help and Topher was a beaming big brother!

It just happens... / North Mississippi Family Photographer

I haven't posted a picture of my baby in a while. It has been a long time since I have felt caught up with work and life. So much so that I swear time flies.

You wake up one morning and your youngest is already old enough for real preschool.

They want to pick their own clothes. They want nothing to do with the big bow (you know the one that is the size of their head?) because "princess hair is long and is always down mom", so they say as you look at that face in the mirror that has slowly changed on you.

Wait did she just call me MOM? I am not mom. I am mommy. MOMMY! I correct her before my heartburn flares. This is my baby. My LAST baby. 4 years old and still carrying her "granky" around the house with the chewed ends. The little girl that comes into my room humming her song that her daddy made up for her

"she's my pretty little Mimi....

My pretty little baby

My pretty little Mimi girl....."

and curls her little body into mine and falls back to sleep for 30 more precious minutes of sleep..

I don't even want to think about her getting older any time soon. 4 is enough.

Pretty In Pink / North Mississippi Newborn Photographer

There were far too many lovely photos of little Lily! I just had to share more from our session last week!

11 Days New Lily Grace North Mississippi, Olive Branch, Southaven, Hernando Newborn photographer

Such a sweet baby to work with! A little sneek peek for her mama!
11 days new and just precious.

Dylan is 1 Hernando Mississippi Baby Photographer

Dylan was a treat! When is mama contacted me about a shoot for him and his beautiful sister I suggested my home since there was a 90% chance of rain! We may need to seek shelter and what better place than a familiar one? As luck would have it, no rain just some sunshine in the form of a smiley 1 yr old!

ah... it is good to be 1!
A little sneak peek for his mama who graciously trampled in the mud for me!

xoxo
jenn

Welcoming Baby Max / Memphis Tennessee Newborn Photographer

Meet sweet Baby Maxa , he had a sweet face and was a wonderful sleeper!

Are you ready for summer?

because I am!

We have been sick and cooped up in the house for what seems like forever (okay 8 days, but with a 3 & 5 yr old that is like 20 days).

There hasn't been much sunshine so I have been working on studio lighting and trying to find the positive.

Here is the little punkett showing off one of her new summer duds from Itty Bitty & Co. here in Hernando!

phew, I feel warmer already!

Baby Channing is 3 months! Southaven Mississippi Baby Photographer

Oh my, if I could bottle 3 months up, it would look and be something like this baby girl!




I was slightly worried how she would react to being moved around and not in her mama's arms. She was a DREAM to work with, just like her newborn session! I can not wait to finish up this session which includes her beautiful siblings, but for now, a sneak peek for her mama.

xoxo

jenn

The Little Dreamer Oakland TN Newborn Photographer

I had the oppertunity to photograph little Liam this week. 2 boys in one week! I could hardly contain my excitement! I love a newborn and any excuse to cuddle one!

He was such a sweet boy to work with. Thank you little Liam for being such a good baby!