in case you needed convincing that wintertime family photos are the BEST…

…then let me introduce you to the incomparable Tamara, Dave, Ethan & Zach!

I met Tamara {although she’ll always be Tammy to me!} in the fall of 1993 when we both arrived in Suite 302 of Fanning Hall on the capus of Lipscomb University. Being a Nashville native, you would think that I would have known someone else starting Lipscomb that same year, but I didn’t. So – I went total potluck in the roommate department – and hit the jackpot!  Tammy had come to Lipscomb – from CANADA! –  with her good friend Judy {Hey, Jude!} and praise the Lord, they were both assigned the room across from me and my roommate, Laura. And so began friendships that I cherish to this day. Oh, I can remember the midnight pizza parties, taking naps every afternoon and waiting anxiously for Jude & Tam to get their next care package from home. Such fun and sweet times!

It’s hard to admit, but until we met to shoot, I  hadn’t seen Tammy since our college graduation. Once again, thru the miracle of Facebook, we have been able to re-connect. She was always beautiful, but holy cow hot momma!! I would say that Dave, Tam’s college sweetheart, hit the jackpot, too!

It was an absolute joy to reconnect with Tammy for so many reasons, two of which are named Ethan and Zach. Oh my goodness – they are the most delightful little boys!! Sweet, funny, gorgeous and oh, so charming. This little doll-baby is Zach, who Tammy calls her Rogue. Perfect. Oh, what personality!

And this little heartbreaker is Ethan. Such a sweet and funny boy – with a smile that just lights up his whole self {and hello dimples!} You can tell that he really loves being a big brother – and that his baby brother thinks he hung the moon.

I have to say, these are some of my most favorite images ever. Such a beautiful example of F A M I L Y! The morning we met to shoot was absolutely FA-REE-ZEENG. As in Mary Alice couldn’t keep the camera still because her teeth were chattering so badly. But the smiles, the love, the connection … the warm clothes, rosy cheeks and snuggles … No way the cold could compete with all that warmth!

Tammy & Dave, you have such an incredible family! I don’t even have words for how honored I am that you chose me to capture such a precious time for you! I am completely in love with your boys and can’t wait for next time. I love you dearly and am dying to show you the rest of your images – I am almost done!!

And, dear blog readers,  now that you see how incredibly lovely wintertime shots can be, I’d love to set up a fun & unique session with you and your family! To help streamline things as far as scheduling, I have added a new feature here on the site. In the menu bar above you will see a link called “Book a Session”. This link will take you to my calendar where you can browse my available session times and then book and pay half the session fee {to hold your spot} completely online! SO COOL! Once you reserve your spot, I will then get in touch with you about planning the details of your custom session. Any questions, just shoot me an email at madphotoinfo@comcast.net!

So, what are you waiting for? Your walls are calling – Let’s go make some pretty stuff!