From the Heart Images: Blog https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog en-us (C) From the Heart Images [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:39:00 GMT Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:39:00 GMT https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/img/s/v-12/u369408313-o528604545-50.jpg From the Heart Images: Blog https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog 120 80 2022 Fall Mini-session Promotion https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2022/9/2022-fall-mini-session-promotion Happy fall everyone!

I'm excited to see you all again!  This is a fun and busy time of year:)

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]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2022/9/2022-fall-mini-session-promotion Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT Happy Holidays!! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2021/12/happy-holidays Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays from my family to yours!!

 

Thank you for an amazing year!

 

Love,

Christy 

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) family familyphotograghy fromtheheartimages lifestyle richmondphotography virginiaphotograghy https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2021/12/happy-holidays Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:07:56 GMT Fall Mini sessions are here! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2017/9/fall-mini-sessions-are-here Fall Mini sessions are here!!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) child mini photography sessions https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2017/9/fall-mini-sessions-are-here Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:05:21 GMT Fall Mini-session are here!! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/9/fall-mini-session-are-here Can you believe it.....it's almost fall!  The kids are in school, the days are getting shorter and the nights are cooling down.  It's time to be thinking about our fall/winter sessions!  I am currently running my fall mini-session special! Please contact me at [email protected] for more information!  

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle mini session special https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/9/fall-mini-session-are-here Sat, 12 Sep 2015 19:48:58 GMT Featured Image! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/7/featured-image Oh...wow! I'm so excited to have one of my images featured on Erin Hensley Photography blog's top 10 for diffused light!! I am moved...and humbled to be included in with such amazing talent!

Go check out the blog post! http://www.erinhensleyphotography.com/finding-the-light/june-faves-diffused-light/

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle featured image project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/7/featured-image Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:29:15 GMT Featured Image! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/6/featured-image Oh My goodness!!  I'm soooo excited!!!  The below image was featured on The Dark Room--one of my favorite photography blogs!!  I am humbled that my image was included in with these other amazing photographers!! To check out the entire blog: http://www.thedarkroomuk.com/#!Weekly-Faves-22052015/c1sbz/5562d2320cf2487417572cc5

A little about this image: I'm continuing to try out new things with my Project 365. Here's a new skill I have been working on. It's called "panning". I tried to follow Aubrey while she was moving with a really slow shutter speed...all while hoping to maintain focus. I wanted to capture motion. I think it's kinda cool:)

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography featured image project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/6/featured-image Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:14:35 GMT Project 365 week fourteen https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/6/project-365-week-fourteen Project 365--Week fourteen

Yay!!  I'm starting to catch up on my blogging!!  I've made it to May!!

Day 92- I just saw this field of buttercups, and just had to take the girls!  We were totally yellow when we left!  

Day 93-Homework.  Day 94-Dress rehearsal and I can take my camera in! Dress rehearsal Dress rehearsal--I thought this one was cool.
Dress Rehearsal Day 95--This little Mama bird was yelling at me to get off my deck, because she had built her near nest there.  Day 96--Just a swingin' Day 97--Gotcha! Day 98--Recital day!!  Sydney and all the girls in her class, were just fabulous!  We all got to climb up on stage after...for a little photo op!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/6/project-365-week-fourteen Thu, 04 Jun 2015 23:22:50 GMT Project 365 week Thirteen https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/6/project-365-week-thirteen Project 365 week thirteen!

Day 85--Competition classes--this class was teaching hip hop!

Then off to an art show...which is always fun with friends!

Now this is a special gal.....off to college next year!  I have had to privilege to watch her grow....and she has had the privilege of watching Aubrey grow taller!  LOL!

Day 86--The girl plants are coming up! Day 87 Aubrey won 2nd place in the Young writers competition!  So proud of her!

Day 88--Here's a new skill I have been working on. It's called "panning". I tried to follow Aubrey while she was moving with a really slow shutter speed...all while hoping to maintain focus. I wanted to capture motion. I think it's kinda cool:) Also, this image was featured by The Dark Room!!  WOW!  http://www.thedarkroomuk.com/#!Weekly-Faves-22052015/c1sbz/5562d2320cf2487417572cc5 Day 89--Continuing to work on "freelensing"

Day 90-- Last day of hip hop!  You go girl! Though the picture is not "perfect"...the moment is...to me:)

Day 91- Writing project research time.

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/6/project-365-week-thirteen Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:44:46 GMT Project 365 week Twelve https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/6/project-365-week-twelve I have not been great with posting my 365 project, but I am continuing with it.  This time of year makes me a little crazy.  So much to do with school ending.....but summer has already  been crashing in.  I don't know who's counting the days more. Ha!

Day 78--Got to see this little one today, and play catch up with his mama!  Good times were had... for sure!!

Day 79--They were covered in dirt and chalk....but had to snap one anyway....they are so darn cute!

Day 80--Must be an an interesting book?!

Day 81--I just thought they were pretty

 Day 82 --This months theme is spotlight----see the light hitting her.  Well...maybe...but I love that I caught her eating carrots for breakfast!

Day 83--The latest favorite thing to do----coloring with "Gel" pens! Day 84--Dance competition Day!  She's so excited, she must dance around before it!

And...now dance with a friend!  They rocked it by the way!!  They got gold!

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/6/project-365-week-twelve Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:07:19 GMT Project 365 week Eleven https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/5/project-365-week-eleven Project 365--Week Eleven

Day 71--Ahhhh...... I just love spring Day 72--Hmmmm Braces may be in our future! Day 73--Taking a little ride with my peeps!  Day 74--Aubrey painted this house...in hopes that this would happen!  Day 75--April showers Dance Picture day!  76-- Day 77--Hi! Fly Guy! 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/5/project-365-week-eleven Mon, 18 May 2015 19:55:28 GMT Project 365 week ten https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/5/project-365-week-ten Project 365-- Week Ten

I am still having a great time doing my project 365.  I fell behind posting, but I've continued clicking away:)

Day 65--Fun at the park!

Day 66--Sleepover at the Grandparents!  Aren't they cute!  They are as excited as the kids!

Day 67--What I take a picture of...when my kids are gone!  LOL! It was yummy! Day 68--Girls are home....and this tree was blooming outside.

Day 69--I really don't know who was laughing more. She's a silly one!

Day 70-Planting a few veggies.

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/5/project-365-week-ten Sat, 16 May 2015 19:42:49 GMT Project 365 week nine https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/4/project-365-week-nine Project 365---Week nine

As I have entered into a new month, my theme challenge has changed too.  This month is dappled little---uneven, speckled light.  In most cases,  I run from this type of light....but so far...its been fun playing with it.

57/365 So sweet seeing Syd at dance chatting about her favorite types of dance during "share time".

58/365 The sun is out!  Yay!  And look....I found some dappled light.

59/365 Nothing like a good sunset.

60/365 I found some more dappled light!  Aubrey looks so grown up here....what has happened to my baby!

61/365 Her show is quite funny!

62/365--It's official....Spring break!!!!!!

63/365  A beautiful day for an Easter Egg hunt in the "Hood"!

64/365 Happy Easter!  Sydney loves watching the ducks and geese at Grandmommy and Granddaddy's house! Ohhhhh the light!  Dappled light at the grandparents house was fun!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/4/project-365-week-nine Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:35:30 GMT Project 365 week eight https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/4/project-365-week-eight Project 365--Week Eight

51/365 Well, here we go again...back to the doctor. I can always gage how she feels...by Nemo. If she's scared (or not feeling well), he always comes with her and keeps her safe.

Dianosis---Bronchitis 52/365--Nope she's not mine....but she loves to visit daily.

53/365 It was "Wacky Wednesday" at school....so Aubrey decided to embrace it!  I just love it when she's not "too grown up" to be silly!

Could not leave this one out!

54/365--Field trips are fun!  The Museum of Fine Arts was amazing! Syd was learning about China and Ancient Egypt!

55/365 My mornings are the BEST!  Hysterical!

Dance show day ---so proud of how far she's come!

56/365 My girls helping their Grandmommy and Granddaddy in the food panty. 

Sleep overs are the best...especially when they are a first!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/4/project-365-week-eight Mon, 06 Apr 2015 02:58:55 GMT Wishing you all a Happy Easter https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/4/wishing-you-all-a-happy-easter

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Events Lifestyle Photography https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/4/wishing-you-all-a-happy-easter Fri, 03 Apr 2015 16:04:34 GMT Project 365 week seven https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/4/project-365-week-seven Project 365 week seven--I fell a little behind on blogging...but I have continued to enjoy my picture a day challenge !

 

44/365 Yep, she's a clown!  Can you tell we went to the circus recently?!

45/365 Life of a 5th grader....

46/365 Hmmm...a little somber....so unlike her:(

47/365 Cookies are in!  Now to sort!

48/365 A little spring 

49/365 This makes me happy.

50/365 sigh.....sickness will not leave us. We are so tired of it all. Now my youngest is down.....and a simple cold...is never too simple for her. With her heart defect...things just hit her hard.

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/4/project-365-week-seven Fri, 03 Apr 2015 00:37:43 GMT Project 365 week six https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/3/project-365-week-six Project 365 week 6

36/365--The girls were so excited to participate in the first annual father/daughter derby race.  Sydney is Nemo (of course), and Aubrey is Batman!

37/365 Finally....some sun!

38/365 Sydney 2nd grade "Temples and Tombs" performance!  39/395 Ummm...Syd....it's empty.

40/365 Spring is coming!

41/365 Playing with freelensing--kinda cool. 41/365 Now for a regular shot...and she's hamming it up! 42/365  The circus!  This was so much fun! Aubrey took as many picture as I did too! 43/365 Sickness....sigh

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/3/project-365-week-six Tue, 17 Mar 2015 20:06:18 GMT Project 365 week five https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/3/project-365-week-five Project 365 week five

This months challenge is "side light", so I will be playing with this throughout the month!  It's been a cold, wet week..and we have been stuck inside. I'm sooooo ready for some sunshine, and outside time!

29/395 Side light-  Aubrey was "cheesing it up" for the camera!

30/365  And she sleeps......

31/365 Yeah..."word"!

32/365 Yep, she's trying to sneak some icing. LOL!

33/365  The kids were playing with their "Beanie Boos"....a popular thing around here....and had lined their animals up perfectly. I went to take a picture...and they happily jumped in!  They look like part of the "herd".-----Or----- Like ET hiding in the animals (I might be showing my age on this comment!)! Ha! 

33/365 Aubrey's playing photographer! Her pictures turned out fabulous! 

34/365 Taxes...sigh

35/365 Well this was hard.  Self portrait...side light.

36/365 Sidelight--She asked the "Magic 8 Ball" if it was going to snow tomorrow! It better not!!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/3/project-365-week-five Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:50:56 GMT February Low light challenge! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/3/february-low-light-challenge February Featured Image

I have been enjoying Project 365....taking a picture every day.  It has really challenged me to think outside of the box.  Last month, the 365 month challenge was low light....  really low light.  I was excited and honored to have one of my low light images featured on Erin Hensley Photography website/blog!  She is one of my favs... and her recognition was exciting!  

To check out Erin's blog: http://www.erinhensleyphotography.com/finding-the-light/february-faves-low-light/

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle featured image project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/3/february-low-light-challenge Sun, 08 Mar 2015 02:24:56 GMT Project 365 week four https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/3/project-365-week-four Project 365 Week four

22/365  The kids are back at school, and I'm having a quiet cup of tea. (Freelensing)

23/365 Silly girl!

24/365 Playing with double exposures.  This is two picture taken together in camera. I like how Aubrey's  silhouette was filled in with the the bush image.

25/365 They are serious about being "Rock stars"! Look at that passion! Lol!

26/365 Another snow day! Time for the "big hill"!

26/365 Soaking the warmth up from the sun...after a snowy day of play.

27/365 Costco has never been so entertaining! 

28/365 The girls are working on "derby cars" with their Dad for the girl scouts!

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/3/project-365-week-four Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:20:10 GMT Project 365 week three https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/2/project-365-week-three Project 365--Week Three

15/365 Still working with this months "low light" theme.  My sweet girl.....getting so big!

15/365

Snow preparation! 

16/365

I have no words...yep...they're in their PJ's.  And...yes....they have "snow beards"!

17/365

Snow fun!

18/365

Fun with friends!  Go girl!

18/365

Fun with friends!  Who knew my front yard could be this much fun!

19/365

We went to Barnes and Noble to see Aubrey's "sheep" She made this for a Chinese class project.  She was so proud to have it chosen for display!

19/365

Just a little family time....

20/365

Still have snow.....the kids are now asking for school.

21/365

"Snow Homework"

21/365

So tired after a fun week.

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/2/project-365-week-three Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:30:45 GMT Project 365 Week two https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/2/project-365-week-two Project 365-Week two

Day 8--"Dad can be really funny!"

Day 9--Shooting/creating our traditional annual valentines day cards.

Day 9--Finishing Card idea 

Day 10--Running errands

Day 10--Getting a good report from the doctor!

Day 11--In honor of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week...Sydney proudly proclaims she is 1 in 110! ‪#‎Mendedlittlehearts‬ ‪#‎rockyourscar‬

Day 12--Working with low light 

Day 13--Low light--Evening "Dream box" homework

Day 14--Afternoon play

Day 14--Happy Valentines Day

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/2/project-365-week-two Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:23:54 GMT Project 365 week one https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/2/project-365-week-one Project 365

This is a project I have been wanting to do for years!  A real challenge ...one picture every day for a year. I thought this was a good opportunity to try new things....like different lighting, techniques,  carrying my camera EVERYWHERE, and most of all documenting the little special things in my life.  I had planned to start in January, but my oldest daughter got a concussion...and like most people...family always come first (and projects wait). Now that my "big" girl is better,  I can let the new adventure begin.

Day 1--Low light

The silliness of my girls, when they think no one is watching.

Day 2

I love watching my oldest waiting to ask for donations towards a Girl Scout project.

Day 3

Just wishing it was spring.....still no signs.

Day 4--Low light/back light

Its not everyday she acts like the kid she is..... Day 5

Recover is a process.  Off to physical therapy.

 

Day 6--Low light

Morning lego play....a fav around here.

Day 7--Low light

Just Chillin'

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography Project 365 https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/2/project-365-week-one Mon, 09 Feb 2015 17:15:37 GMT Snow Day! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/1/snow-day There's nothing better then a little fun time with the girls!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/1/snow-day Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:23:15 GMT It's been a great year! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/1/its-been-a-great-year Ahhhhh....it's been such a wonderful year!  So many new adventures.....new memories...just outright fun!  Here are just a few of my favorites!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Events Head shots Lifestyle Photography Wedding https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2015/1/its-been-a-great-year Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:12:29 GMT The "R" family https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/11/the-r-family I seriously wanted to put every image from this album here.  These two kids are so much from!  I enjoy every year (sometimes twice a year) chasing and playing with them.  

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/11/the-r-family Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:01:54 GMT My girls loved Halloween! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/11/happy-halloween Percy Jackson inspired--Meet Zoe Nightshade!!

Meet the Doctor in the house!!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Lifestyle Photography https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/11/happy-halloween Tue, 04 Nov 2014 04:25:51 GMT Happy Halloween! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/10/happy-halloween "Eye" hope you have a Happy Halloween!! I know....Candy Corny!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Life Lifestyle Photography https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/10/happy-halloween Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:34:37 GMT Sisters https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/10/sisters Boy..I'm terrible at keeping up with my blog!!  All this cuteness needs to be documented! These two sister were just darling...and I loved every minute I got to play with them!  They were so sweet and kind to each other!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Child photography Life Portrait photography Style" https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/10/sisters Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:28:53 GMT Sweet M--Senior session https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/10/sweet-m--senior-session I still can't believe she is a senior!  It feels like yesterday, I met this sweet little shy girl.  Now look at her!  Still sweet, of course, but "M" has blossomed into this remarkable young woman....that you can't help to be proud of.

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Head Shots Photography Senior sessions https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/10/sweet-m--senior-session Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:25:07 GMT The B Family https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/10/the-b-family I had the privilege of getting to meet ALL of the B family during this sweet reunion!  They all traveled so far to be with one another.  I loved watching the cousins play, the three sisters catching up, and the grandparents beaming from all the activity.

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Events Family Photography https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/10/the-b-family Wed, 08 Oct 2014 23:22:02 GMT School's started https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/9/schools-started School has started....meaning.... cold and allergies have begun:( Some days you just need to snuggle.

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Lifestyle https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/9/schools-started Mon, 15 Sep 2014 18:01:11 GMT Heat lightning https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/8/heat-lightning I have to say...the heat lightning was amazing last night! I watched with awe....wishing I had my camera while I was out. The storm was wrapping up by the time I got home....but this one still ended up pretty cool!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Landscapes Lightening https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/8/heat-lightning Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:51:44 GMT Wrapping up Summer https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/8/wrapping-up-summer It has been a fabulous summer...and frankly, I'm not quite ready for it to end. I love my time with my family, especially when my girls are home for the summer. I have had some wonderful vacations, small trips, fun outings and awesome visits!  I am back now though, and slowly getting back into the swing of things!

Sometimes family pictures include the family's ideas! LOL!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Beach Children's photography https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/8/wrapping-up-summer Sat, 16 Aug 2014 17:32:19 GMT Life, Defined Project---Top ten https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/7/life-defined-project---top-ten I'm so excited to say this image was selected on Life, Defined Project's top ten for {up close} and is on their blog this morning!  Go check it out at http://www.lifedefinedproject.com/2014/07/top-ten-up-close.html !

 

 

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Top ten Life, Defined Project https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/7/life-defined-project---top-ten Sun, 20 Jul 2014 17:16:20 GMT A bugs life https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/7/a-bugs-life A bugs life....no, a kids life with bugs.....

One of my favorite childhood memories was of my mom teaching me how to fly "June Bugs". I am now passing on the tradition. 

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Lifestyle Photography https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/7/a-bugs-life Wed, 16 Jul 2014 21:22:44 GMT Color or Black & White? https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/7/color-or-black-white I'm having a little trouble deciding which one I like better.  Color or Black & white?  What do you think?

 

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Family Photography Mother/daughter https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/7/color-or-black-white Sun, 06 Jul 2014 17:41:07 GMT Happy Father's Day!! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/6/happy-fathers-day Wishing you all a very Happy Father's Day!  Dad's rock....especially my girls dad!!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Father's Day https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/6/happy-fathers-day Sun, 15 Jun 2014 16:44:53 GMT Lights, camera, action! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/6/lights-camera-action Lights, camera, action!  This beautiful rising senior was so excited about her upcoming acting audition!  She needed some head shots for her debut! "A" was amazing to work with!  Not only is she gorgeous, but she is smart, savvy and has tons of personality! I enjoyed seeing all of the different expressions she can display... and it made me wonder.... am I looking at the next "Scarlett Johansson"? 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Head shots Photography Senior sessions https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/6/lights-camera-action Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:42:06 GMT Dudley Nation https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/6/dudley-nation This shoot still makes me chuckle!  The theme song should be, "All you need is love, " by The Beatles!  They call themselves "Dudley Nation", and I had the privilege to get my passport stamped that evening!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Groups https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/6/dudley-nation Thu, 05 Jun 2014 01:46:33 GMT Welcoming baby Chelsea https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/welcoming-baby-chelsea I am so excited to announce.....that beautiful baby Chelsea arrived yesterday!  It was just a couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to "touch" the perfect bump!

I love this picture!! It has very deep meaning to the whole family.  It represents all of the people who will love and support this little angel...because, "You are already so loved". 

 

Mom and Dad were so cute....they loved "posing it up"...and I embraced their ideas.  Cute huh?! I think so!

 

Nothing completes a day better than "showering" the new mom-to-be and dad with gifts for the baby!

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Events Maternity https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/welcoming-baby-chelsea Thu, 29 May 2014 13:55:45 GMT I hope you dance https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/i-hope-you-dance "I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance."
I hope you dance..... ~ Leann Womack

I am so proud of my Sydney, and all of her friends!  I felt the need to brag on them a bit!

Go Syd!! Yep....I'm proud!!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Dance https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/i-hope-you-dance Wed, 28 May 2014 00:39:14 GMT My Little Blessings https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/my-little-blessings Whew....things have been really busy! So I decided....I needed to take a moment and count my blessings.  I feel so blessed to have these two silly little girls in my life.  They keep it real.  I feel blessed to have an awesome job, that allows me to be at home. When they need me...I can be there.  To me, parenthood has been the best roller coaster ride--ever!! We have our ups.....our downs...but at the end, we are together..happy! Happy belated mother's day to you all!

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Family photography Lifestyle https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/my-little-blessings Thu, 22 May 2014 15:16:30 GMT Mended Little Hearts https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/mended-little-hearts Seven years ago…. my life forever changed.  My youngest daughter, Sydney, was born with a complicated heart defect. During this roller coaster journey, I had the privilege to become a part of a wonderful support group called Mended Little Hearts.  With the care and support I received, and the lifelong friends I've made, (yes Josie I'm talking about you), I have never felt alone.... And....Sydney has never felt different.

Here are a few shots from Mended Little Hearts "Wine Down" fundraising event!

For more information about Mended Little Hearts please visit their website at http://centralva.mendedlittlehearts.net.

 

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Events Not profit Richmond Photographer https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/mended-little-hearts Wed, 07 May 2014 02:44:19 GMT Head shots https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/head-shots There's nothing better then making a head shot session fun!! I really like to take advantage of this time, and get a mixture of a few formal images and some casual ones! 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Head shots https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/5/head-shots Fri, 02 May 2014 17:51:24 GMT Keller Williams Realty-- Glen Allen https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/keller-williams It was and privilege and honor to work with another fabulous team from Keller Williams Realty...but this time the Glen Allen group!  You could tell how much they love their jobs, and working with each other.  

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) Business Head shots https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/keller-williams Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:05:31 GMT Some weeks... https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/some-weeks Well some weeks just don't always go the way you plan.  This was my youngest daughter mid-week....poor thing. I hugged her and cared for her...and in return, she shared  (and...no...I did not document that!).

I have been playing a lot of catch up this week...almost there!  Stayed tuned for more to come this week!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/some-weeks Mon, 28 Apr 2014 02:09:20 GMT Jump, giggle and turn https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/jump-giggle-and-turn Seriously....I have the best job... ever!!  This shoot was a serious blast!! I loved watching them show me their "stuff"...and they knew what they were doing!!!

They are crazy talented and darling too!

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/jump-giggle-and-turn Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:01:48 GMT In just 30 seconds... https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/in-just-30-seconds I find it to be amazing how just the slightest little movement...can change the entire feel of an image.  I took these three pictures of my oldest daughter...in just under 30 seconds.  Look at how each slight change tells a different story.  I love that about photography!

 

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/in-just-30-seconds Thu, 10 Apr 2014 18:09:50 GMT Finally-- a spring day!! https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/finally---a-spring-day Finally a spring day between all of the rain and snow!  It turned out to be the perfect day to play with the "K" family again!  Over the last year they have grown so much! Boy do I love, how much they enjoy one another.

 

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/4/finally---a-spring-day Mon, 07 Apr 2014 19:54:46 GMT My toughest client.... https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/3/my-toughest-client I'd like to introduce you to my toughest client.  

She is difficult....opinionated... squirmy...hard to please....and frankly, a little camera shy.  What client would I EVER talk like this about...... Yep...I'm talking about myself.  I have heard myself on countless occasions encouraging people to get in pictures!  Whether its head shots for work, family sessions, or just a quick snap with your phone.  Just do it! Your loved ones will LOVE looking back at YOU for years to come.  So, I asked myself, then why am I so reluctant? You know what?  I don't really have an answer.  So I decide it was time to challenge myself....with "insert drum roll please"..... self portraits. 

So....I tried the "classic" head shot.....

 

Then I decided, I needed to relax.....

 

But I think I finally captured me...as me in this one. What do you think?  Also Color......?

 

Or black and white?

 

 

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/3/my-toughest-client Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:10:47 GMT Spring Specials https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/3/spring-specials If you are looking for family photos or just photos of your kids...then this is the perfect special for you!!

 

If you are looking for headshots, or some updated images for your website...then you should consider one of these packages.

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/3/spring-specials Fri, 14 Mar 2014 15:32:14 GMT February--Rock the Shot Challenge https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/2/february-rock-the-shot-challenge Lifestyle

I love to capture real life while it happens. It's kind of like stealing tiny moments...and freezing them... so they are never forgotten. This picture is a little bittersweet for me.  Our best friends---really,more like family---had just moved far away.  We , myself included, were heart broken.  In this picture, my 7 and 10 year old girls were face timing their best friends after they arrived at their new home.

This Mama is grateful for technology!! # Alabamaisonlyatextaway

This Mama is grateful for technology!!  # Alabamaisonlyatextaway  

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]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2014/2/february-rock-the-shot-challenge Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:09:35 GMT Rock the Shot Photo Challenge https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2013/5/rock-the-shot-photo-challenge We are having a little fun with this Rock the Shot Photo Challenge at http://www.rocktheshotforum.com. Wish us luck!

 

]]> [email protected] (From the Heart Images) https://www.fromtheheartimages.com/blog/2013/5/rock-the-shot-photo-challenge Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:51:55 GMT