All Heart Photography

Catching Up!

2010-05-20T10:32:00.000-07:00

Happy 3rd birthday sweet Emilee!

I've really enjoyed watching this beautiful little girl grow through my lens!

McKinley Anne is 1!

The Hanke family are precious members of our family and it was an honor to photograph their Island session.

Drew baby was so sweet and did fabulous in his newborn session! This image is one of my all time favs!

This is sweet Laken for his 3 month session.

Hi there! Wow it's been a while and All Heart has definitely been busy! Thank you so much to those of you who have made us who we are, we truly appreciate you. I am going to include images from several sessions in the recent weeks. We would love to hear from you so give us a call or leave a comment! Also visit us at www.allheartphotography.com. Thank you again and Be Blessed!

Beach sessions are in full swing!

2010-04-27T10:29:00.000-07:00

So, did any of you know that I ADORE beach sessions?! (I know you did) **smile**. This family was so sweet and I am so happy to have had the opportunity to work with them. Callie even assisted in taking some of the portraits! Too cute! Brooke, thanks so much for contacting us and letting us be a part of such an important day for you! Please don't hesitate to call for more information and visit us at www.allheartphotography.com Be Blessed!

Happy Birthday Grayton!

2010-04-27T10:15:00.000-07:00

Spring has definitely sprung and babies are having birthdays all over the place! I love this time of year and first birthdays are always one of my favorites. Grayton was such a ham...you can definitely tell =). I am so blessed to get these little sneak peeks in the lives of so many babies. I also had the opportunity to photograph Grayton's party and what fun that was! He is precious. Billy and Stephanie, thank you so much for letting me be a part of such a monumental day in your lives! Feel free to comment and I'll make sure the parents see them. Be Blessed!

Happy 1st Birthday Melena!

2010-04-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

Hi there! It's been a while! We have been so blessed this year to have picked up in our business. God truly does meet us right where we need Him! Melena is a sweet, sweet sugar lump that I had the privilege of playing with last week. We did a "smash the cake" session right here in the studio and she loved it! Melissa, thanks so much for letting All Heart be a part of such a sweet day =). Visit us at www.allheartphotography.com and contact us to book your next portrait session! We'd love to hear from you! Be Blessed!

Fun in the Park!

2010-04-13T22:17:00.000-07:00

I met a friend from my childhood at the park last Saturday. It's nice to get back in touch with people that were friends from the past. Christopher and Caley are her babies and they are precious! We had a great time and they were really good little models. Can't wait to see some of these in print! Visit us on facebook or on our website www.allheartphotography.com. Feel free to comment and I will make sure they see them! Be Blessed!

Beach Portraits are Back!

2010-04-13T22:12:00.000-07:00

This is my absolute favorite time of the year! Perfect for beach portraits at sunset. This post contains two families: The Craft's and The Ellis'. I had a great time with each of these families and the kiddos did so great! I'd be honored to meet you and get some great portraits! Give us a call for more info or send us a message, we'd love to hear from you! Be Blessed!

Hunter's Collage!

2010-04-13T22:09:00.000-07:00

Hey there! Hunter was so cute in his mini Easter session. His parents decided on a collage to get all of his portraits in one...we went with something fun. Feel free to comment and I'll make sure his parents see them! Thanks again and Be Blessed! Please visit us at www.allheartphotography.com.

Melissa, Philip, and Kristian

2010-03-16T23:59:00.000-07:00

Hi! All Heart is growing and we are so blessed to have the support of our friends, families, and clients. Melissa has been a friend for a long time. When I met Philip he was three years old and as sweet as pie! Kristian came along not too long after I had Brelan. She is a sweetie and full of personality. Thanks so much for letting us be a part of your portraits! Please visit us at www.allheartphotography.com. Be Blessed!

Easter with the Little's!

2010-03-15T21:53:00.000-07:00

Hey! I am sure that you are all familiar with "the Little's" by now **smile**. Leigha is my bff from college and her and Justin have 3 fabulous kiddos; Devin, Ashlynn, and Drew. We planned their Easter session for on location and it happen to be extremely windy and pretty cool out. They did wonderful! I was able to get some really different stuff. I love these babies so much! Feel free to comment and Be Blessed! Visit us at www.allheartphotography.com.

Josh (ROTC)

2010-03-15T21:49:00.000-07:00

Hi! Josh is my neighbor's son and is in the ROTC program at Satsuma High School. He was a great sport and did several different shots (hat on, hat off) for mom! Rene', thanks so much for all you do for us! We love y'all! Be Blessed!

Happy Easter! Love, Andon!

2010-03-15T21:41:00.000-07:00

Andon is a precious little boy and belongs to a very good friend of mine. Holly and I go way back to childhood. I've had the opportunity to work with Andon on a couple of occasions now and he is such a cutie! He is strictly business...we are here for portraits, thanks, see ya next time **smile**. He cracks me up! Holly and Bubba, thanks so much for letting me be a part of your lives. Andon is an amazing little boy and I'm really glad that I've gotten to watch him grow in the last year or so. Please visit us at www.allheartphotography.com and we'd love to hear from you! Easter sessions are still available. They are mini sessions for Easter that are 30 minutes for a 25.00 session fee. We also have a custom package for these sessions. Contact us for more information. Be Blessed!

Happy First Birthday Brantley!

2010-03-15T21:32:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Brantley is one of my baby plan babies and I've had such a great time watching him grow through his portraits. It is amazing how much they grow in that first year. So many changes, so much to take in, and so much to look forward to! Feel free to comment and wish this precious little boy a happy birthday! We'd love to hear from you! Be Blessed!

Welcom baby Carson!

2010-03-11T09:55:00.001-08:00

Can I just tell you that I LOVE my job! I love those squishy little faces and countless wrinkles and the smell of a new baby! Carson made his grand entrance almost 2 weeks ago. I've had the privilege of photographing his parents and now him and will get to document his first year with one of our baby plans! It is amazing to look at the portraits that take place in one year and see how much they grow...How BIG is our God! Carson came here ready for baseball and football..at 10pds 12oz. he made his newborn session interesting *smile*. He was a great model and we had such a great time working with him (and mom and dad). Marc and Elizabeth, thank you again for giving us such a precious gift of working with your family and watching your little miracle grow. Congrats and we look forward to many more milestones with you! Please visit us at www.allheartphotography.com and feel free to call us with any questions. Be Blessed!

Bobby and Leslie

2010-03-09T19:41:00.000-08:00

Hey there! I think my little brother is now a "grown up"!!!! How crazy is that?! I had a studio session with him and his girlfriend Leslie last weekend. She is pretty much one of us now. It's surreal to look back on the time when we were kids and remember how often we didn't get along. It's definitely not that way now. He's a pretty good kid brother now that he's all grown up. Not to mention my girls adore him. Joeli (our oldest daughter who passed in 2007) had a thing for "uncle" Bobby...I'm pretty sure he had a thing for her too. There are lots of memories there. We love you Bobbo! Leslie, we love you too...y'all be sweet! We'd love to hear your thoughts and feel free to visit us at www.allheartphotography.com.

Easter is just around the corner!

2010-03-04T12:50:00.000-08:00

Hi there! Wow, has 2010 been a whirlwind! My girls are about to celebrate birthdays in the months of March and April. Mileigh will be 2 and Brelan will be 4! AMAZING! Sometimes I wonder where the time goes. Mileigh is beginning to potty train and Brelan is just getting so grown. Makes me wonder what our sweet Joeli would be doing. The bracelet sales for Joeli and for raising awareness for Cyclic Neutropenia have slowed a bit but are still very much making a difference. Thank you so much to those of you who have purchased those and who continue to raise awareness for her. I know she is smiling! The girls and I had a session this morning in the studio for Easter and we wanted to post some of those for you to see. They did so good and I am so proud to be their mom! We'd love to hear from you! Please visit us at www.allheartphotography.com and let us know if you'd like to schedule a session of your own. How blessed are we that Jesus chose to die on a cross and be raised from the dead to save us! Sometimes it's easy to get wrapped up in the world's definition of Easter...we as believers know differently and know the sacrifice that He made for us!

Miss UM 2010

2010-02-22T20:38:00.000-08:00

Hello! It's been a while! I was blessed to have been asked to photograph the annual Miss University of Mobile pageant this year...how cool is that!! This was my first pageant ever and I had a blast. The contestants were seven of the most talented and God loving women I've met. It was truly an honor to work with each of them. I was able to get some really unique images...not your typical portrait but very real and very much an accurate portrait of who these young women are. There are so many to choose from but I had to limit myself to a few of my top favorites. Please know there were so much more. Congrats to all of you who participated in Miss UM 2010!

Marcus and Elizabeth

2010-01-27T06:18:00.000-08:00

Hi there! I had the opportunity to photograph a precious couple last week, in studio, and still a miraculous time in baby Carson's life. Can I just tell you that I LOVE maternity sessions! How great is our God that He blesses us with the miracle of life! Marcus and Elizabeth did great and we were able to get some really beautiful portraits. Thank you so much for allowing All Heart to take part in such a sweet time. We are looking forward to meeting and photographing baby Carson! Congrats again and good luck! Please visit us at www.allheartphotography.com. Be Blessed!

Joeli Lynn 1/18/10 at OneTrueMedia.com

2010-01-19T07:38:00.001-08:00

Hi there! Yesterday was 3 years that our angel, Joeli, went home to be with Jesus. We miss her so much and look forward to the day that we meet again and sit together at the feet of the One who sacrificed it all for us. I heard someone say recently that when they think of their children and their children's souls they want them to be so close to Jesus that they smell like Him! How amazing! I know that our Joeli smells like Him! I wrote lyrics for her and her fight recently and will end this post with those. Thank you so much to those of you who support us and those who remember Joeli with us and keep her song alive, we truly love and appreciate each and every one of you! Be Blessed!

Her Fight

I'm fighting hard with no end in sight, her life although brief was full of light.

I'm finally back to that place of rest, the place where His grace is best.

She knows that grace well and in time we'll all see and be completely overwhelmed.

I can't fathom His love for us being more...more than my love for her.

I know that's truth and in Him I'm right. He will never lead me away from His light.

Take me into His Holy of Holies, I want to be where He is only.

Take me through this fight for her, make her voice heard for the glory of Your word.

"Peace out, see ya on the flip side!"
~Joeli Lynn Mothershead
We love you baby girl, ALL HEART!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

A New Collage for McKinley!

2010-01-18T12:30:00.001-08:00

I have had the joy of working with little "Mac" twice now and she is such the model! Her personality and smile are so sweet. This collage was made from her "Mimi and Me" session a few weeks ago. Bobby and Christy, thanks so much for letting us be a part of watching that precious baby grow! Be Blessed!

Davis Baby #3

2010-01-18T12:24:00.000-08:00

Hi there! Andrew and Brittany Davis are expecting their third baby and first little boy! What a fun time! I absolutely LOVE my maternity and newborn sessions. They are such a glimpse into just how big and how great our God really is! Baileigh and Mackenzie are definitely excited about "Drew Baby" and it was such a joy to witness such sweet, sweet love from two really great big sisters! Thank you Davis family for letting All Heart be a part! For those of you thinking of portraits yourself, don't hesitate to call. We'd be more than happy to give you the information you are looking for and to work with you in any way possible to get the portrait that you want. Thank you again and Be Blessed! Please feel free to visit us online at www.allheartphotography.com and let us know what you think!

A few more from Allison's maternity session!

2010-01-18T12:10:00.000-08:00

I am adding two new images from Allison's maternity session. They are stunning to say the least! Kris and Allison, thank you so much for letting All Heart be involved in such a sweet, brief time in your lives. We are truly honored! Be Blessed!

Logan is going to be a big brother!

2010-01-12T06:49:00.000-08:00

Hey there! I hope that life is treating you all well. Since becoming members of First Baptist North Mobile we have met some very precious people. Among those are Kris and Allison Nelson. Allison was one of the first in choir to make me feel at home. They have a little boy, Logan, that is the same age as our youngest and are also expecting another little boy! Lawson will be here before they know it and Logan will be a big brother! This maternity session was so sweet. They are so excited to welcome another precious little boy and the portraits paint that picture clearly. Kris and Allison, thank you both so much for letting All Heart be a part of such a sweet time in your lives. We are truly honored to call you friends! Thank you again and please don't hesitate to call for your next portrait session, we would love to work with you! Be Blessed!

McKinley's "Mimi and Me" session!

2010-01-04T20:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there! This is McKinley and her precious Mimi. You can definitely tell that these two absolutely adore each other. McKinley is such an easy going baby and such a joy to photograph. Her mom's rendition of "Party in the USA" was a hit! McKinley thinks her version is the best. We are so thankful to our clients. Please don't hesitate to call, we would love to work with you. Mrs. Gibbons, Christy, and McKinley, thank you so much for letting All Heart be a part of such a precious time. I truly enjoyed working with you! Be Blessed!

Merry Christmas From The Little's

2009-12-19T21:46:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe that Christmas is less than a week away!! I am now another year older and fully realize the truth to the statement that I heard so often from my Nannie....time really does fly and babies really do grow so fast! Today I met Justin and Leigha (my bff from Univ. of Mobile) at a local park to do their Christmas portraits. I think I'm probably speaking for every mother out there when I say that getting a family together for portraits on any occasion can often lead to disaster! Don't worry...at the end of the day, the portraits are priceless and the kids settle down and in a week or so those "priceless portraits" are now on your living room wall! Years later when time has "flown by" and the kids are grown...those portraits remain. That memory is forever stilled. That statement...once typed where I can see, brings tears to my eyes. I have to stop to look at our sweet Joeli...She isn't just a memory, we held her close and we watched her grow "so fast". I don't regret those family portrait sessions when I thought I'd loose my mind trying to get everyone ready and on time. I'm really glad that those precious days are forever stilled for me and my family so that we can look back and see the beauty and greatness of such a powerful God. Don't get so caught up this Christmas that you fail to see Christ. We are so lucky to have a God who loves us so much! Thank you Justin, Leigha, Devin, Ashlynn, and Drew! We love you and appreciate your support and your friendship! Be Blessed!

Logan and Emma Claire

2009-12-14T10:58:00.000-08:00

Hi there! I do hope that you are all having a wonderful holiday season and doing well. We often get caught up in the midst of the festivities of it all...I know I do. It's overwhelming to sit back and reflect on just how much our God gave for us. I am amazed to be loved by such a Father. I'm glad to be in His light.

All Heart has been fairly busy this season and we owe it all to YOU! Thank you so much! These two cuties are Logan and Emma Claire. They are precious children and such a joy to work with. We are glad to call their family "friends"! We would love to hear from you! Please let us know if there is any way that we can work with you and your family for your next portrait...we'd be honored. Have a good week and Be Blessed!

Collin is 9 months old!

2009-12-04T13:33:00.000-08:00

Hey there! This session is of a very dear little boy. His name is Collin and is one of my baby plan babies. Collin is such a sweet and lovey little boy. Time really flies in the months between when I don't photograph these babies. They grow so quickly. Big brother, Riley, joined in for a Christmas portrait as well...sweet brothers and such hams! Collin, thanks so much for being such a great little model! Thank you Matt and Adonica as well for letting us be a part of your family in such a sweet way. Have a great day and don't hesitate to call for information on your next portrait session. Be Blessed!

Leslie!

2009-11-24T12:05:00.000-08:00

So, a while back I did a portfolio session with Leslie Ketchum...since that time I've started creating collages and story boards. Leslie has been so patient with me and I've finally gotten her finished product ready! This may be one of my favorites so far! Leslie, I hope you LOVE it! I am sure I will hear from you soon **smile**. Thank you so much and Be Blessed!

Five Precious Women!

2009-11-23T09:00:00.001-08:00

Hi! The women in these portraits are the reason that I am here! All had a hand in my raising and play a major role in the lives of our girls. My Nannie wanted a new portrait of her with her girls for Christmas. It's often a difficult task due to the special needs of two of my aunts, but I think we did pretty good! I love all of you and look forward to many more holidays with our family! Be Blessed!

The Croomes Family

2009-11-23T08:52:00.000-08:00

Hi there! This weekend I had a great visit with an old friend and her family. I was also able to do their Christmas portraits which is always a plus! Their little boy is precious and such a cutie! We are loving the new website and if you haven't visited us there yet, please do! We'd love to know what you think! Thank you so much to this sweet family for letting us be a part of your holiday! http://www.allheartphotography.com/ Be Blessed!

Family

2009-11-17T07:54:00.000-08:00

Hi There! I hope that you are all enjoying this fall season and spending lots of time with family! This is a family that I've known for a long time and had the opportunity of watching these precious children grow! I'm amazed at the backdrops that God creates for us on a daily basis and that I have the privilege to freeze them forever! Amanda is a dear friend and a devoted mom! Thanks for letting All Heart take part in such a great family portrait! Katelyn is Amanda's oldest daughter and also one of my seniors from this season. Thank you again and please let give us a call the next time you want portraits, we'd love to work with you! Be Blessed!

Meet Kara!

2009-11-13T00:53:00.000-08:00

Hi, this is our first post with a client since going live. We will still be posting on our blog but will put a wider variety of portraits on the website. You will be able to view those at http://www.allheartphotography.com/ . This is Kara! I remember when Kara was born...craziness! She has grown into such a beautiful little girl, inside and out! She was so much fun to work with and often posed on her own. Kelly and Missy, thank you so much for sharing such a great little girl with us. Please don't hesitate to call the next time you need portraits, we'd love to work with you! Thank you again and Be Blessed!

WE ARE LIVE!

2009-11-02T14:00:00.000-08:00

It has been a long time coming but All Heart Photography is finally LIVE on the web! Please visit us at http://www.allheartphotography.com/. We would love to hear from you and know what you think. We are so excited we don't know what to do!!! We really do appreciate all the support from our clients and look forward to working with each and every one of you. Have a great week and Be Blessed!

Happy Fall!

2009-10-27T20:36:00.000-07:00

The "Princess Pumpkin"

So, I think it's been a while since I wrote and just filled you in on us. Chad and I will be celebrating 7 years of marriage on November 1st!!!! WOOOHOOO! We have been through so much but had some really great years too, I think I'll keep him *wink*...Brelan and Mileigh are doing wonderful. Brelan is so smart and so loving and growing up way too fast. She has just moved past that 3.5 year mark and she thinks she is grown already. Mileigh is definitely still the feisty one haha! She gives us all a run for our money but I love every minute of it. She is doing well with her Cyclic Neutropenia and the GCSF therapy that she takes once a month. She is such a big girl and definitely takes it all like a champ...I'm not sure what we would do without these precious little girls. Tonight we went to our local pumpkin patch to get a pumpkin to carve and came home with 6! Brelan and Mileigh got one of their own and Brelan made sure that her Joeli got one too! How sweet! I absolutely love that she includes her big sister in her daily life. The workers threw in two extra tiny pumpkins and the girls thought that was great. I will definitely post a few pics from this adventure because you know I took them *smile*! The pumpkin that was carved quickly became "The Princess Pumpkin", it was really cute and Chad did a great job on it for his little girls! We have been attending a new church close to our home and absolutely love it!! I am finally back in a place that I can sing again and do sing with the choir...the people there are amazing and so is the talent that they've been blessed with. I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful group of believers. The holidays are often very bittersweet for our family...please pray that God covers us with a peace that can only come from Him during this time. We are truly blessed by you! Thank you so much to those of you who support us in so many ways...we truly appreciate every one of you and look forward to watching your families grow through our lens! I suppose this book has become long enough *laugh*...thanks for reading and Be Blessed!

More From Baby Jackson!

2009-10-27T13:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! I pray that your week is going wonderful! I wanted to add a few more portraits of baby Jackson Wade. Several of his portraits are the same image just with different variations...hope you like them and we'd love to hear from you! He is precious and such a good little model...thanks Daniel and Rachel for opening your home to us! Have a great day and Be Blessed!

Story Boards and More!

2009-10-24T14:43:00.000-07:00

Hi there! We've been working hard on new portraits, storyboards, and collages. Let us know what you think, we'd love to hear from you. We do hope that you are having a wonderful weekend and we look forward to hearing from you for your next portraits needs! Be Blessed!

"Little Boy" Jaxson!

2009-10-23T15:07:00.000-07:00

Hi there! I pray that you have all had a fabulous week! Mine has been fabulous and busy, busy, busy...but there is no other way to be! I did maternity portraits for Jaxson's mother not too, too long ago and today I had the privilege of meeting baby Jaxson for the first time! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE photographing the itty bitties...but you knew that already right?! Ha Ha...Jaxson's session was here in our studio and went great, he was such a great little model. His big sister Jaslyn joined some of his portraits and was the perfect example of a proud big sister...so sweet! Nikita, thank you so much for trusting All Heart with such an important part of life that often flies by too quickly. We were truly honored and look forward to many more sessions in the future as your beautiful babies grow! Hope you have a great weekend! Be Blessed!

Story Boards and Collages!

2009-10-22T22:28:00.001-07:00

Hey! So, I've started having tons of requests for story boards and collages lately. I've been practicing and wanted to show these two! This family is a part of our family and are precious to us! Hope you like it and thanks so much for looking! Be Blessed!

Jackson Perry Wade!

2009-10-21T23:58:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Wow, it seems like it's been forever. All Heart was on a bit of a vaca last week as I went to Georgia with our girls to visit with some dear friends. I was so happy to be able to photograph baby Jackson on my first day back home. Daniel and Rachel, thank you so much for opening your hearts and your home to us...we truly appreciate the honor of being involved in such a brief time in our children's lives. How quickly they grow! Jackson was a trooper through all of the poses and was such a cutie to work with. This newborn session was held right in his nursery where he would be the most comfortable. We are making some changes and look forward to letting you know about them in the near future...please check back with us and let us know what you think! We would love to hear from you so don't hesitate to call and we look forward to working with you. Be Blessed!

Little Girls in Tutus!

2009-10-09T20:51:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Today I had the best time photographing Ashlynn! She is such a ham! Ashlynn is the daughter of one of my best friends. She is also a very good little friend to our Brelan. She loves to play dress up and dolls and when I brought out this tutu, her eyes lit up! This tutu is another precious creation from my dear friend Jaque' of http://www.tutudarlin.com/. Take a look at her work and order the perfect tutu for your little princess. Then give us a call and we will get you scheduled for your very own tutu session! Ashlynn, I am so glad to be your "Britt-t"! Leigha, thanks so much first and foremost for being my friend and then for trusting All Heart with such precious memories of your babies! We love y'all! Be Blessed!

Our Girls

2009-10-08T14:50:00.000-07:00

Hey there! I have often struggled with creating an image of our girls and how that would affect myself and the people around us who care about us and our girls so much. I have many images of Joeli and Brelan together but Mileigh was born after we lost our precious Joeli. I edit images constantly so have known for quite some time how to combine them. I've often wondered which pictures would be appropriate and how to go about it so that it doesn't appear that Joeli is still here physically. I would never want to do something that our girls would later feel wierd about. Some may say who cares....do what feels right but I want them (Brelan and Mileigh) to have nothing but good, fun, and precious memories of their big sister...not weird. I want them to be able to SEE the connection that I know they FEEL with Joeli. My heart breaks because Brelan was so young and Mileigh didn't get to meet her. That fact alone makes it so important to me to create genuine memories for them. My hope is that one day, they'll tell their babies about their big sister and be able to smile when they remember their childhood and how we honored her memory! I created this collage mainly for Brelan and Mileigh but I cannot explain how amazing it was to see the final image and all three of our girls in one frame! I expected to be emotional upon the completion of it....I was (to say the least). Thank you so much to those of you who support our family and who have been there through the good and the bad and the worst! We love y'all so much! Please don't hesitate to call if there is ever anything that we can do for you...thank you! Be Blessed!

Bradley and Jamie Pierce!

2009-10-06T21:41:00.000-07:00

Hi again! As promised...here are the rest of Bradley and Jamie's wedding portraits for the blog! I am so thrilled that we were able to capture such a great day with this family! Chad and I will celebrate seven years of marriage on November 1st of this year and when we photograph weddings...that day almost seven years ago comes rushing back! What a great reminder of what God can do in the lives of two people. When I photograph a father looking at his baby girl for the last time as a single woman or the face of the groom when he sees his bride for the first time, I'm reminded of all of the reasons why I married Chad and how grateful I am that God blessed me with him. Brad and Jamie, thank you again from the bottom of our hearts! Feel free to leave your congrats and we will make sure that the happy couple receive them! Be Blessed!

Sneak peak from a sweet, sweet wedding! Congrats Bradley and Jamie!

2009-10-06T14:06:00.000-07:00

Hello! All Heart had the opportunity to photograph one of the sweetest couples, Bradley and Jamie Pierce. Bradley serves our country and has been in Iraq on more than one occasion. He and Jamie were married here in Mobile at Cypress Shores Baptist Church on October 3, 2009. Their reception was on the lawn of a local law firm downtown. This precious couple will head out this week to Alaska where Bradley is stationed. Bradley and Jamie, thank you so much for choosing All Heart to be a part of such a beautiful day! We were truly honored and wish you the best in life! These portraits are just a sneak peak so check back with us and we will have many, many more up very soon. Feel free to leave your congrats to Bradley and Jamie and we will make sure they see them. Have a great week and Be Blessed!

The Rest Of Our Family Session!

2009-09-25T23:00:00.000-07:00

Alright, here goes! I am so happy with how these portraits turned out...I am normally my own worst critic but then again, aren't we all? Anyway, I promised more so here they are! One in particular really cracks me up (the one with Mileigh's surprise face). Chad and I had a private wedding and no professional portraits almost seven years ago. That said, I absolutely love the ones of us together! (thanks Justin). I love that man with everything in me and am so thankful and lucky that I get to spend the rest of my life with him! Thanks babe, for being such a great husband and daddy. Have a great weekend everyone and Be Blessed!

Sneak Peak From Our Family Session!

2009-09-25T06:23:00.000-07:00

Hi there! So, I'd much rather be behind the camera but as our girls grow I want to document our family and just how much it means to me. It's very bittersweet for me when it comes to our family portrait. Our Joeli should be there as well. I know that she is smiling from the lap of her Abba Father! How I wish that this world could be in that same constant state of worship...what a different world this would be! Chad and I are about to celebrate seven years of marriage. It seems like yesterday he was down on one knee in my studio apartment. Joeli Lynn would have been 6 this August...what a big girl she'd be! Brelan is 3.5 and is becomming such a fun little girl to be around. Mileigh is 18 months and has a smile that could light this whole world. They are the reason that I do what I do! To my Chad and girls, I love you so much...All Heart!

Some very dear friends of ours, who have been there in the great times but also in our toughest hours helped with this portrait. Justin and Lyndsey Spradlin came and took the portraits for us and brought their precious babies, Rylyn and Dax, to play and make our girls smile. It worked and we got some great portraits that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Justin and Lyndsey, thank you so much first and foremost for being our friends! We love you! Also, thank you for taking time away from your family and home to help us with a portrait that means the world to us! To those of you who follow our blog and are a constant encouragement, we appreciate you more than you know. We would be honored to do portraits for you just as soon as you are ready, give us a call and we will get you taken care of. I pray you have a great weekend. Be Blessed!

Braelyn!

2009-09-16T15:27:00.000-07:00

Hi there! I had the best time this morning with a brand new client! Baby Braelyn is just precious and such a joy to work with. I really appreciate this family for giving me the opportunity to photograph such a beautiful little girl! I absolutely love photographing babies...they just melt my heart. I know that God reveals himself to me in the babies that I photograph...is there a better picture of love, peace, and grace? I don't think so. Thank you so much for looking at our work and feel free to contact All Heart for your next portrait needs. We love hearing from you, so feel free to comment on baby Braelyn!

Christmas is just around the corner!

2009-09-09T08:11:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe how quickly the holiday season is approaching us. I wanted to make sure to get this post out well in advance so that you could make plans for your Christmas portraits. We are booking Christmas sessions now through Nov. 21st and offering a special package for those sessions. The package includes 1 10x13, 1 8x10, 3 5x7s, 6 4x6s, and 16 wallets of the same pose for 79.95. This package is valued at 135.00 so make sure to book your session soon so that you can take advantage of those prices. I am posting a portrait of our girls from last year...how they've grown! I adore watching them grow every day and know that it is such a privilege to be able to stay home with them. Sometimes I wish they could stay little forever so that I could always hold them but I love the little people that they are becoming! Thank you for looking and for supporting All Heart Photography! We love and appreciate you! Feel free to call for more information and Be Blessed!

Learn Something New Every Day!

2009-09-08T15:45:00.000-07:00

It's me again! So, I know that most of you that know me also know that photography has always been a passion for me and that I haven't gone to classes. It's just something that over the years I have gotten better at. I research and study different techniques all the time. Lately I've been working on collages and story boards and wanted to post just one or two to see what you think. Katelyn, I hope you like this! Thanks for being my guinea pig =) Gavin was on my baby plan and had his first birthday this summer. Thank you for looking. Be Blessed!

Family Traditions

2009-09-08T08:10:00.000-07:00

Hey there! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday weekend! I had the opportunity of photographing four sisters and two of their children this weekend. The story to the session is very sweet and filled with precious memories of the location. These sisters are Native American (Creek and Choctaw) and grew up as part of 17 children! They went to this small, one room church in Semmes, AL their entire lives. When the church grew and needed a new building, the plan was to level the old one. This family and many others couldn't bear that thought because of how important this place of worship was to their lives. They raised the money needed to have it moved and preserved! How awesome is that! It is now used for various events including weddings. I am very thankful to this precious family. What a privilege to be trusted with so much history and to be a part of it! I heard story after story about this family and their way of life while photographing them. I think it is amazing how family traditions are kept alive by story telling. I like to think that one day my girls will be telling their grandchildren stories of their childhood and that they will have the same smiles on their faces as these sisters. When this family spoke of their parents and their daily lives, their eyes lit up...that is something that I pray for in the lives of my girls. Thank you again to this family for opening your lives to me. Thanks to those of you who faithfully look at our work and encourage us in the job that we are doing. We appreciate you! Don't hesitate to call the next time you need portraits, we'd be honored. Be Blessed!

Graduation...Quickly Approaching!

2009-09-06T16:01:00.000-07:00

Hi again! I had the privilege this weekend of photographing my first Senior Session of the season. Katelyn has worked very hard to get to this pivotal moment in life and I am honored that she and her mom chose me to document it. I wanted to accurately portray who Katelyn really is in these images so we visited several places in and around Mobile. We took our time so that we got exactly what she wanted with no restrictions and no limitations on how many times my camera clicked! I had a great time getting to know her and truly wish her the best! Graduation is a time that you never forget...I didn't. You don't realize it then, but soon enough you are at that place in life where you can never go back. In the midst of high school we somehow go from child to "grown up" before we know it and then it's over. What a celebration to be had for those of you that have completed such a big part of your life! It's now time to continue and make a difference in this world because believe it or not...it's yours and it's a lot bigger than high school! Katelyn, congrats on your graduation! You are a very intelligent, beautiful young lady! Know that your life makes a difference and that you are "fearfully and wonderfully made"! Thank you again for choosing me. Contact All Heart for your portrait needs, we will be glad to talk with you. We would love to hear your ideas to customize your own senior portraits. Be Blessed!

My First Set of Twins!

2009-08-25T11:52:00.000-07:00

Wow, it seems like it's been forever since I posted a new session! Our family has had a pretty eventful few weeks. Today I had the opportunity of photographing my very first set of twins! How exciting! I posted Brandy's maternity session not too long ago. Carson and Brandy Strickland welcomed two of the most precious little girls into the world on August 10, 2009. Patience and Grace are their names and how fitting they are! These parents waited a long time for these bundles and had to have "patience and grace" until these precious girls came into their lives. What joy we have, as parents, when you finally see that precious little person or persons that you have been waiting so long for. It really is amazing! To me, it's like finally seeing the face of God! They are perfect! Carson and Brandy, thank you so much for allowing All Heart to be involved in such a precious miracle! We are truly honored. The tutus in two of these portraits were custom made by a friend of mine at http://www.tutudarlin.com/ . Contact her if you are interested in her tutus! They are "tutu" cute! Feel free to leave your congratulations for Carson and Brandy, we will make sure they receive them. If you are interested in a session, feel free to call. We would love to speak with you! Have a great day and Be Blessed!

The Chandler's

2009-07-28T20:14:00.000-07:00

Hi there! I have finally completed the images from J, Dawn, Noah, and Adin's family portrait session in Good Hope, Georgia. The girls and I had such a great time visiting with them and also taking great portraits of such a beautiful family! Thanks for having us and for letting us be the ones to photograph your family! We are truly honored! Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Chandler for playing with my babies while I was busy working with yours! Can't wait till our next visit and until then hope you enjoy your portraits! Thanks for looking and let us know what you think! Be Blessed!

Mom and Me Session in Good Hope, Georgia

2009-07-28T14:07:00.000-07:00

Hi Again! So, the photographer in me absolutely despises portraits of myself. Now that we have that out of the way LOL...I am very grateful to my friend, Dawn, for taking these portraits for me with my girls during our visit to Good Hope. I wanted alot of my girls together especially at this time of day because of a "Joeli" reason. Here goes...when Joeli was still here on this earth she was very observant and really coming into her own. I remember evenings when Chad would get home from work and she would look out the back door and tell her daddy "Look Dad, you see that sunset? Jesus makes you a new one of those every day!". How I wish that we were that excited about what our Creator does each and every day just for us! She also loved to look at the clouds particularly when the sun was behind them but shined brightly around them.....because of this, when I see this occurrence in the sky I am reminded of my precious Joeli. It's as if she is saying "Hi Mom!". When Dawn and I took my girls to this field to play and take pictures my "Joeli moment" came out. One of the portraits in particular is as if she is looking down on her baby sisters. I know this may sound far fetched to some but for me this is just how God reminds me that she is still with me. It's also the way that I see that connection with my girls because they will never have an earthly one. I often loose sight of the wonders that our God creates and He uses Joeli to remind me....What a Mighty God we serve! Thanks Dawn, for helping with these portraits! Brelan and Mileigh loved all of the sunflowers and had a great time...I know that Joeli would have too! I will treasure these forever! In a small way it's a portrait of the three of them. Thanks again for looking and Be Blessed!

Down Time in Good Hope, Georgia!

2009-07-27T20:20:00.000-07:00

So, it's been ten days since I had access to a computer! I know right! Brelan, Mileigh, and myself went to visit some very good friends in Good Hope, GA. J, Dawn, Noah, and Adin Chandler hold a very special place in our hearts and we had such a great time just hanging out and catching up with them. Although my family lives in the south and are located in a more rural part of the county, my girls are not accustomed to true farm life! The images that I post with this blog will speak for themselves of how our girls felt about this trip! Thanks J, Dawn, and boys for having us for such a long visit! It was great seeing y'all and catching up. Later this week I will be posting a blog from the Chandler family portrait session. Check back with us and let us know what you think!

Brantley Is 4 Months Old Already!

2009-07-17T19:22:00.000-07:00

Brantley is one of my baby plan babies and my how he has grown just since his 2 month session! His mom is an Alabama Alumni so she had a ton of fun with this session in the studio. I had to whisper a "WAR EAGLE" in his ear when she wasn't looking! I love working with my babies and consider it such an honor for these parents to trust me with photographing their little ones at such a significant part of life. Thank you so much to this family and thank you Brantley for your precious smiles! Have a wonderful weekend and Be Blessed!

Random Thoughts And A Brief Update...

2009-07-17T00:39:00.000-07:00

Hi. This post is just an update on our family. We have portraits in the works for us and I will be updating that very soon. With all of the maternity sessions that I've been doing lately I can't help but recall when I found out that I was pregnant with each of our girls. Mainly Joeli's pregnancy right now. Joeli would be getting ready to celebrate her 6th birthday next month as well as starting the first grade! How I miss my little girl. Brelan is growing like a weed and talking 90 mph while she is doing it. This reminds me of Joeli alot. I love to sit back during the day when I'm buzzing around the house doing everyday stuff and the girls are playing and just listen to her. Sometimes I hear her talk to Mileigh about Joeli with whatever they are playing with. She is so sweet and such a great big sister. I pray that Mileigh appreciates her for that one day. I also pray that Brelan isn't bitter that her big sister can't be here with her. Brelan is starting to ask lots of questions about Joeli now and speaks of her being with Jesus alot. I know that she is ready for answers...I'm just not sure if I can give them to her. In alot of ways she saved me! Mileigh is my miracle! She is the product of Joeli's purpose here. I know that she sees her in her dreams at night....I know that because of Joeli she is receiving the care that Joeli so much deserved. It's a very bittersweet feeling here at the end of July when I should planning and rushing around for supplies for birthday parties and school. I often wonder what she would look like and what she would sound like now. I am so thankful to her for showing me how to be the Mommy that I am. I hate that Brelan and Mileigh have to try and wrap their young minds around all of this because they see me hurt and they see me miss her but I am so lucky to be their mom! I really do appreciate my girls, I could not ask for more! Joeli, Brelan, and Mileigh I love you ALL HEART! Thank you for being you!

Thank you to all of you who love us and support us whether through our photography or through your friendship and prayers. We truly appreciate all that you are to us! Please keep our family in your prayers at this time....every day is hard but the end of summer gets really rough for me.

We miss you Joeli Lynn! Tell Jesus to kiss you for me and I will be there to hold you in just a while...you are my sunshine and I can see your precious smile. I love you!

Love,

Mom

Jaslyn's Baby Brother is Almost Here!

2009-07-16T10:06:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon! Hope this finds everyone well. I had the privilege of photographing Nakita Pinkney this morning with her precious little girl, Jaslyn ,and baby boy on the way! Jaslyn did so great and was such a fun loving dollbaby! Nakita wanted the traditional maternity portraits and was wonderful throughout the entire process. Thanks for being such a trooper with those poses! I really do appreciate this family allowing All Heart to look into this window of their lives. It's such a brief time in the grand scheme of things. I know, I know....all you pregnant mothers out there are saying "excuse me? did you say BRIEF?". Yes well, when they are old enough to get around on their own and eventually move out and have a family the word "brief" will be an understatement! Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for looking, let us know what you think and if we can assist you in any way! Be Blessed!

McKinley Anne is Here!

2009-07-15T22:29:00.000-07:00

Hello! So, after seven months of baby boys here is my first baby girl session of the year! McKinley is the daughter of Bobby and Christy Peters. This family was such a joy to work with and McKinley was such a pleasant baby to be around! This is Christy and Bobby's first child so it was a bit of a family session as well. MiMi also came to document three generations! It is amazing to look at portraits of a mother holding her baby's baby! How Great is Our God! Bobby and Christy, thank you so much for allowing All Heart to be involved in such a sweet time in your lives! We truly appreciate the opportunity to work with you. Please contact us with your portrait needs and/or ideas! Be Blessed!

Collin Hall 3 Month Baby Plan Session!

2009-07-10T10:48:00.000-07:00

How do these babies get so big so fast?! Riley and Collin are the children of Matthew and Adonica Hall and they melt my heart! I love these kids. Sessions with small children are often a challenge but that makes the portraits that come from those sessions even more special and unforgettable! Collin is on All Heart Photography's baby plan which includes four sessions of your choice by the age of 15 months and one complimentary 8x10 of each session. Contact us if you are interested and we will be glad to assist you! Enjoy and be Blessed! Have a great weekend!

Daniel and Rachel Wade

2009-07-08T17:28:00.000-07:00

Tis' the season for babies! Daniel and Rachel are expecting their first baby boy, Jackson, at the end of the summer. I absolutely love photographing pregnancies...there is something about the way a mother looks when she is carrying a child. There is also something about the way that father looks too when he has his eye on the woman of his dreams bringing his child to life. Daniel and Rachel came to our home studio this afternoon and were wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them and am so thankful to this family for allowing All Heart to be involved is such a special time in their lives. Enjoy and be Blessed!

The Strickland Babies Are Almost Here!

2009-07-07T18:08:00.000-07:00

Hello there! I hope that everyone enjoyed their 4th of July holiday last weekend, Praise the Lord for the soldiers who fight for our freedom daily! I have never photographed a multiple pregnancy in our home studio until today! Carson and Brandy Strickland will be welcoming two precious baby girls at the end of the summer! Brandy was really great to work with and I appreciate the opportunity so much. She didn't mind being a bit of a guinea pig and that always returns fabulous portraits! Brandy brought along her mom for moral support in such an uncomfortable time, it always helps to have additional hands and we welcome that. Soon those precious babies will be in their arms and maternity portraits will be a memory, a memory that will live in their home forever! We, as mothers, get to the end of our pregnancies and often wonder "will this ever end?"....it does and then we wonder "will we ever get to hold them like that again?". They grow so quickly, we blink and they are starting school, dating, going to prom, moving out, and one day starting their own families. Don't let that time get away...make sure to document all those milestones. One day they will document their own children's milestones and they will have learned from the best: Mom and Dad! Take care and let us know if we can assist you with your next portrait needs. Have a wonderful evening and be Blessed!

Meghan Hall-Floyd

2009-06-27T15:21:00.000-07:00

Here are the rest of Meghan and baby Braxton's maternity session portraits that I promised! I am so happy with this session and so appreciative to Meghan for her willingness to do whatever I asked. It definitely paid off! Let us know what you think and please consider us the next time you need portraits. Thank you so much to those of you who support All Heart Photography, we look forward to working with you. Have a blessed weekend.

Sneak Peak!!!!!

2009-06-25T11:14:00.000-07:00

Hey there! So after weeks and weeks of wretched heat and no rain in sight the day we plan a beach maternity session, it pours! As we drove to the Island, we kept listening for weather reports and praying for clear skies and God definitely heard our prayers. On the other side of the bridge, the rain subsided and the sun peaked out and it was absolutely gorgeous! It was just enough to cool things off and make for the perfect backdrop for baby Braxton's first photo shoot. Meghan Hall-Floyd is expecting her first baby this fall and could not be more excited! I cannot wait to meet this precious baby. Thank you so much Meghan for allowing All Heart to be a part of such a precious miracle. We have done many maternity sessions here at All Heart Photography but this one was a first for us, ON LOCATION! I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out but it was great! This post is just a sample of what is to come in the next week. Meghan was so cooperative and didn't mind the elements of the beach so we just kept photographing till the sun went down and I am glad we did! Please continue checking back with us as we add more from Meghan and baby Braxton's session and let us know what you think. We love hearing feedback from you.

Going to the Chapel and We're Gonna Get Married!

2009-06-09T22:21:00.000-07:00

With Spring and Summer now in full swing, so are weddings and everything that goes hand in hand with them! I had the opportunity of assisting with a photographer friend of mine in Prattville, AL. with a beautiful wedding. Darren and Stephanie Gibson were married on May 23, 2009 at a lovely Bed and Breakfast there in Prattville, which served as a fabulous backdrop. We really appreciate the warmth and openness of this couple for allowing All Heart to shoot along side of their photographer. I have posted several portraits from their day and hope that you enjoy! Let us know what you think and do not hesitate to contact us for your portrait needs on your special day! We would be honored!

Loefler-Wilson Wedding

2009-06-09T08:51:00.000-07:00

Dustin and Heather Wilson were married at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Robertsdale, AL. on June 6, 2009. We have been friends of this family for years and greatly appreciate their friendship and trust in All Heart Photography. The couple couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day! The ceremony was very intimate and sweet and a beautiful display of their love for each other. Thank you so much to the Loefler and Wilson families for allowing us to share in one of the best days of your lives! There were so many great portraits of this day so it was extremely hard to choose just a few...Enjoy and let us know what you think, we'd love to hear from you! Be Blessed!

Baileigh and Mackenzie

2009-06-03T20:41:00.001-07:00

Hi there! I hope this post finds you all doing wonderful! I had a session today with two precious little girls, Baileigh and Mackenzie. They both did such a wonderful job. Baileigh was the ideal big sister showing her little sister how to pose and smile. Mackenzie did a great job of following right in line with big sis "bai bai". They are so cute. Thank you so much to this family for letting All Heart have the opportunity of getting to know your precious little girls. We are truly honored. I look forward to hearing what you think! Feel free to contact us for your portrait needs and keep in mind that we are very flexible with creating a package that best fits your needs! Have a blessed day!

Happy Birthday Gavin!

2009-05-26T12:16:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday big boy! Gavin was my first baby to begin a baby plan with me and this was his last session from that plan. It has been so much fun and surreal at the same time to watch as the months pass and see how much he changes. He thoroughly enjoyed his cake and did so good with the session. On the last session with my babies from their baby plans it is very bittersweet! It's great to watch them grow and see how far they have come in their development but it's sad to look back and realize how quickly that time has passed. I know this full well with our own children. Time really does pass quicker when you get older. It's crazy to think back to almost six years ago when I was pregnant with Joeli. It's like it was yesterday. Brelan and Mileigh are the same way. I cannot believe that my infant is no longer an infant WOW! Brelan is getting sassier by the day and Mileigh is now walking and talking up a storm. I do hope that you are all well and I look forward to hearing from you on these portraits and also for your own portrait needs. Let us know what we can do for you! We would be honored! Have a blessed day!

A Mother's Day She Will Never Forget!

2009-05-16T22:37:00.000-07:00

Hello All! I had a Mother's Day session today that was given as a gift. This family is very dear to our hearts. Family portraits with all the extended families can often be a big production but it is so worth it! From making sure that the date works for everyone and the outfits match to getting to the location on time and praying that the babies cooperate! It is truly an art! The kids in this session did so good and we are so thankful to this family for giving All Heart the opportunity to document this Mother's Day for them! Enjoy and let us know what you think. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or would like to set up an appointment. Have a wonderful weekend

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

2009-05-15T10:24:00.000-07:00

I had to do a session with my girls this morning in the studio in their brand new tutus! They were so excited about wearing these. They are both growing like weeds! Brelan is now a little over 3 and Mileigh was 1 in March. I love these little girls with everything in me! Hope you enjoy the portraits and let me know what you think. If you are interested in the tutus you can view more and order at http://www.tutudarlin.com/ . They do a wonderful job. Have a blessed day!

Ri is getting so big!

2009-05-12T12:06:00.000-07:00

Hey again! This session was for Riley's two year portraits. He is such a ham! Riley was born the day before we lost our oldest daughter, Joeli. She was so excited about meeting him. There have been so many days since loosing her that he and Brelan have saved me. Riley truly holds a very special place in my heart. He will always be my Ri and I will always be his "Ritt". LOL. I really do love and appreciate this precious family. Thanks Matt, Adonica, Riley, and Collin for letting us be such a big part of your lives, we love ya'll! Please don't hesitate to let us know what you think and give us a call if we can assist you in any way. Have a great day!

Mommy and Me

2009-05-11T21:23:00.000-07:00

I am loving all of my baby sessions this spring! This is Brantley and his mom. I love photographing everything but babies just make me smile, even when they cry. I remember my daughters' first cries...it was pure music to my ears and I know it is for every mother. This was Brantley's mom's first mother's day and how sweet it was! He is definately the joy in her heart and the apple of her eye! The portraits of Brantley and mom are the traditional Madonna shots and have a very classic look. The other portraits of Brantley were to complete his newborn session...they are only newborns for a short time. Babies grow so quickly during that first year. Thank you so much Brantley and Toni for letting All Heart be a part of this precious time in life. We truly appreciate the opportunity to create such precious memories for you! Thanks for looking and feel free to comment and contact us for your portrait needs. Have a blessed week!

A New Baby Brother to Love!

2009-05-02T14:52:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! All Heart has been pretty busy lately as you can see. I was able to enjoy photographing a big sister, Maloree, and her brand new baby brother, Brantley today. We are so thankful to this family for trusting us with such precious memories. Maloree and Brantley are both just beautiful and were so pleasant to work with. Time passes so quickly once we become parents and being able to look back on these portraits keep them small for just a little while longer! Thank you again to these parents and this family, we truly appreciate you! Be blessed and have a wonderful weekend.

Gavin 10 months old!

2009-04-28T08:46:00.000-07:00

Wow how time flies! Gavin has been with All Heart since birth with his baby plan. He has grown so much in the last ten months and I am so privileged to be able to document this baby grow. He is such a ham! Continue to look in the months ahead as we will also be doing his 1st birthday session and how fun that will be! Thanks so much for looking and let us know what you think. Feel free to contact All Heart Photography for your portrait needs and we will get you taken care of. Have a blessed week!

Devin and Ashlynn cont...

2009-04-21T16:56:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple more from Devin and Ashlynn's birthday session today, I HAD to post them! They turned out so cute! Have a good night and thanks so much for looking!

Happy Birthday Devin and Ashlynn!

2009-04-21T14:12:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! I have photographed these kids for the majority of their lives and I am still amazed at how much they grow and change! Devin was Joeli's first best friend and will be 5 in May, Ashlynn will be 3 in May as well. Drew is the baby of this family and his first birthday was in Feb. The session was on location and was wonderful, they were so good and posed like champs! I love photographing kids doing what they do best! Thanks Devin, Ashlynn, and Drew for being such great kids and thanks to the parents for allowing All Heart Photography to work with your precious children. We love ya'll! Have a wonderful week!

Williams/McClain

2009-04-19T22:38:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick McClain for allowing All Heart Photography to document your special day! Fred and Kerri were very easy to work with and such a fun couple to photograph. The two were married at Big John Baptist Church in Malcom, Alabama. They were surrounded by family and friends and everything came together beautifully! These are just a few of the many portraits that were taken. Hope you enjoy! Feel free to contact All Heart Photography for your portrait needs and we'd love to hear what you think! Be blessed!

Happy Easter!

2009-04-10T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! Happy Easter! Chad and I took our girls, Brelan (3) and Mileigh (1), to a garden close to home today to do some Easter portraits with them together. We used our newest addition in equipment and things turned out pretty well. I have found that it is often more stressful when photographing my own children. All in all, we got some really beautiful portraits and for that I am grateful! They grow so quickly, it amazes me! I love being their mom and I hope one day, we as parents, teach them as much as they have taught us. Praise God for Easter and what it really means...please remember this Easter that He did rise and He is alive! Thank you so much for taking time to look at our portraits!

Cheyenne Norman

2009-04-06T12:49:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! All Heart has just upgraded some equipment and my first session with the new addition was with my baby cousin, who isn't such a baby anymore! Cheyenne is 12 years old and such a fun kid to hang out with if I must say so myself! Here are a few of her portraits from our in home studio. Thanks for looking and take care. Feel free to contact us for your portrait needs.

Precious Gifts from God!

2009-04-02T14:06:00.000-07:00

Hi again! This morning I was blessed with the opportunity to have a portrait session with a brand new little life. Collin James Hall is two weeks old today! I am amazed every time I hold a brand new baby. He did such a great job and I really appreciate his parents for choosing All Heart to be a part of such a precious time in their lives. We did several different sets with Collin, he didn't mind! I think I have as much fun as the parents when I get to photograph such itty bitties! Hope you enjoy and feel free to contact us with your portrait needs. Thanks again to the Hall family, we love ya'll!

They're Engaged!

2009-04-01T11:34:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I hope this post finds you all doing great! I was able to photograph a precious couple this morning to document their engagement. Jamie and Bradley will be getting married in October of this year and then moving to Alaska where Bradley will continue to serve and protect our country. These two are really great to be around and such a fun loving couple...I wish them the best! I also want to thank them for choosing All Heart Photography to be apart of such an important time in their lives. Thanks again Jamie and Bradley, I look forward to working with you both again! Thanks for looking and have a blessed day.

Brelan Renee 3 Year Portraits Cont.

2009-03-26T15:29:00.000-07:00

These portraits are the last of Brelan's third birthday portraits. She wanted balloons like Mileigh Beth in the studio. Hope you like them and have a blessed day!

Always working!

2009-03-25T20:57:00.000-07:00

Hi! I have been working on a portrait from Brelan's session. I think I've finally gotten it the way that I want it so I wanted to post so that you could see it too! This is one of my favorite portraits of her and the editing makes it even more so. I love our girls so much! I am so thankful to be able to photograph them and really document who they truly are. Thanks so much for looking and let us know if you are interrested in a session, we will do everything possible to meet your needs! Have a blessed night!

Brelan Renee 3 Year Portraits

2009-03-23T13:21:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Chad and I took Brelan to an on-site location for her 3rd birthday portrait session. We are going to do some in studio as well because she wants "balloons like Mileigh Beth". I will be posting those at a later date. Some of the portraits in this post are "heirloom" portraits and she wore a dress that was Joeli's in those. The other outfit is one that she helped pick out for her birthday. Brelan will be 3 on April 3, 2009. Time really does fly fast the older I get! I remember carrying her and Joeli taking naps with me because she wore me out so. Joeli was so proud to meet her baby "sisser". She called her "Beenan Enee". Brelan holds a very special place in my heart as do all of my girls. When we lost Joeli, Brelan saved us! We knew that we had to go on for Brelan and be the best parents we could be for her because she deserved just as much as Joeli had. Mileigh came a little over a year after Joeli went to be with Jesus. Brelan is such a girlie girl and developing such a great personality, we love to hear her laugh. Chad mentions how great her laugh is all the time. She did so good with this session and we are so proud of her. She used to hate having her portrait made, I have portraits of her crying because she hated it so much :) Happy Birthday precious girl, we love you MUCH and are so glad that we get to be your parents!

Happy Birthday Mileigh Beth!

2009-03-17T14:48:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that our little girl is about to turn one year old on March 25, 2009! I remember this time one year ago and how miserable I was, and how badly I wanted to meet this little person that was kicking me so hard. I wish sometimes she would let me hold her again like that. Our babies grow up so quickly and those precious moments become beautiful memories. We decided to do the studio session for Mileigh's portraits and they turned out so good and she was such a ham! After loosing Joeli and going through that pain we look back and are so thankful for the portraits that we have of her, they aren't just pictures in a frame. Brelan and Mileigh are the angels that have saved us. Without them, we could not do what we do...it is their love and their precious touches that heal our hearts and help us to be the parents that Joeli would be proud of! Thank you to everyone that follows our work on this blog, we really do appreciate each of you from the bottom of our hearts! We also appreciate the customers that allow us to be a part of the most precious moments in their lives as well. Happy Birthday my Heart! We love you!

Learning Something New Each Day cont...

2009-03-11T07:40:00.000-07:00

A few more images that I've been working on....

Learning Something New Each Day!

2009-03-10T12:24:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Here at All Heart Photography we are like sponges, taking in any information available. Lately we have been working very hard on the "editting" aspect of our portraits. Personally, I (Brittany) like the more natural looking portraits with as little editting as possible. I have started coming around to the more editted look because many of my clients like it. All that boils down to, these are your portraits, not mine. We have come so far in the world of editting and I wanted to post just a few samples of the work we have been doing. I'm very excited about branching out into new fields of photography, don't hesitate to let us know what you think! We love hearing from you and are open to any idea that you have. Thanks for looking and have a blessed day!

Leslie Ketchum Portfolio cont.

2009-03-09T07:51:00.000-07:00

Hi, this is a continued post of Leslie's portfolio session. Thanks, Leslie for giving us the opportunity to work with you on your portfolio.

Leslie Ketchum Portfolio

2009-03-09T06:51:00.000-07:00

Leslie is precious! I spent the day with her this past Saturday going from place to place around Mobile. Some of her portraits are traditional style and some are more professional. We had the best time chatting and enjoying a great lunch in downtown Mobile as well as outfit and location changes. She is wonderful to photograph and is just a great girl all around! Leslie is a graduate of Satsuma High School and is now attending the University of South Alabama. This post will include several portraits because we took so many. It was very hard to choose which ones to post. Please feel free to contact us for your next portrait needs and we will be happy to schedule a day and time to get to know you! Thank you for looking and God Bless!

On-site Sessions

2009-03-06T18:56:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! I haven't posted any on-site images in a while so I wanted to put some up for you to see. All of these images are sessions that we have done in the past. Some of you may know that Chad and I just recently (2009) created the studio in our home so before that time just about everything we did was on-site. This is my favorite type of photography especially with children. I get to follow them around and document their lives while they are just doing what they do! I love to remember my girls that way. It makes me smile to photograph a child that can be in a comfortable environment and play while having portraits made. I do admit that I like to get in good with the kids and I want them to like playing with me, so I do not put a time limit on these sessions. I work for as long as it takes because this day will never be repeated. I know that I refer to Joeli's portraits all the time but it's so true...I wouldn't take anything for my portraits of her and we are so lucky to have those. Please enjoy the samples that I put up and thank you to each family photographed. We could not do what we do without you! God Bless!

Happy Birthday Drew!

2009-02-25T09:11:00.000-08:00

Hi there! I hope this post finds you all doing great! I had the privilege this morning to photograph my best friend's baby boy. Drew is celebrating his very first birthday and he is such a sweet little boy to work with. Drew is also the first to use some of our new studio equipment. We are new to the white backdrop and large numbers but it worked out wonderfully! When I have the chance to work with these babies, especially those of my close friends, it amazes me at how quickly they grow! One day you are begging them to come into this world and relieve your pregnant body and the next you're begging them to just let you rock them for a few more minutes. It's a very surreal feeling, as a mother, to watch your own children grow but it seems to be the same way when I watch the children of my clients. I do not get to see them as often which can make it seem even faster that they grow. Thanks Leigha and Justin for giving us the opportunity to work with your precious family and thanks Drew for being you! Please feel free to contact us for information on your next portrait sessions, we do customized packaging for our clients and also have an A La Carte pricing list available. Thank you and God Bless!

Mileigh Beth is 10 months old already!

2009-02-01T20:24:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! I wanted to do an update on Mileigh. Chad took some portraits of Mileigh holding my hand tonight because I love this pose so much. She is already 10 months old and that blows me away! She is pulling up on everything and attempting to let go for a second or two. She was recently in the hospital for a neutropenic episode with her Cyclic Neutropenia but she did wonderfully! She is such a joy to be around. It is so amazing to watch my girls grow and watch them understand more and more each day. I thank God daily for the children that he blessed us with. Joeli, Brelan, and Mileigh are more than we could have ever asked for. Thanks for looking and if you are interrested in a session, feel free to contact us. God bless you!