2007's Favorites!

I've had an incredible year. So blessed! And I'm truly truly grateful. Ernie and I aren't exactly the Brady Bunch. Although, close to it. (Where the heck is Alice?) I feel so lucky! Lucky to have six amazing children in my life, a man that adores me, treats me like a queen and a mother that will go to the ends of the earth to help with anything. I've been bless with a career that I love. As 2007 comes to a close, I really wanted to post some of my favorite images from this past year. I've been lucky enough to photograph some of the most wonderful families and children. There were so many pictures that I wanted to post. There just isn't enough time in the day. This year is definitely slipping away from me! So from my house to yours Have a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!!!!!

Shop Appleton Harley-Davidson Buell Ladie's Night and Men's Night!

It's no secret we love all things HARLEY! So come see us and shop this Thursday and Friday night at our local Appleton Harley-Davidson Buell store. This Thursday is Ladies Night with doors open til 8pm. Friday night is just for the guys with doors open again til 8pm. Live Music both nights. There's no better way to shop.

Classic Creations Photography gift certificates will be available for purchase. It's the perfect gift!

We'd also like to thank everyone who came out this past Saturday. We really enjoyed seeing all the little bikers that came out for pictures with Santa! They were so cute! The entire Appleton crew is just awesome! We love you guys and thanks for having us!

All I want for Christmas....

Holiday Cards!

These are the holiday cards that are available. Sorry it took me so long to get this up here. It's been a little crazy! Feel free to call with any questions!

Santa is coming to Appleton Harley Davidson Dec. 8th

One quick announcement for all my Blogspot readers. Santa himself will be posing for photographs on Dec 8th at the Appleton Harley Davidson here in Clarksville. I will be the diligent paparazzi, so come get a quick shot with Santa and take home a free 4x6 keepsake photo of yourself with St. Nick! Santa should be riding in on his Harley at about 11am. I hope to see you there!

To everyone that checks or reads my blog. I love you. Thank you for all your love and support. As we begin to bring our first year to a close, (I am working very hard to get every one's orders done for Christmas!) I just want to thank some very special people that have helped me all year long to make my dream come true.

First and foremost, Ernie, the love of my life, my best friend, my soul mate and my partner in all things. I love you. Without you none of this would ever be possible.

Mom, you are so amazing. While working a full time job of your own you always find time to come and help at special events. I know you are proud. I love you.

I'm so grateful for my girls, Ernie's kids, our beautiful blended family. For all my friends near and far. You keep me grounded. You let me know there is no shame in not being able to do it all, all the time.

There are some very special people that I feel truly blessed to know and work with over this past year. Sandra and Jessica, you gals are amazing, loving, caring and the most genuine people I know. Tina, I admire your heart. You are a gift. Mary and Chris, I'm so happy to have met you. Jackie, you and Baby B have danced your way into my heart forever. And to all my regular clients, thank you.

Each and every family I photograph touches my heart. I absolutely love them and feel honored to do what I do. To capture what I see through my lens and then share it with the world is more rewarding than I had ever imagined. Thank you to all my families. We hope we'll be seeing all of you in 2008!

What we are Thankful for!

Need I say more?

Happy Birthday to my darling girl!

It's my girl's birthday! Happy Birthday baby girl. I love you so very much! Nothing could be sweeter than your smiling face.

I'm not the only one with a new edition!

I've gotta be one of the luckiest people on the planet to have the privilege to photograph some of the most amazing families. I love this family and I am so excited about their new edition. He's so beautiful. You might remember his big brother from a previous shoot; who will no doubt show him the ropes.

New Edition to the family!

Not only do Ernie and I have six kids between us. Two of our crazy girls featured here but we have a 110 pound Doberman Pinscher. And to add to the insanity we ended up taking this little guy home just yesterday! Guess Ernie is just a sucker for a sweet face. Okay, so I had a little something to do with it too. But we both knew when we saw this little mini BO he'd be the perfect edition to our not so little family. His name his Harley! Not such a surprise there, huh?

Hey, it's my birthday!

Well, maybe Miss "M"'s birthday isn't today exactly but it's coming. This is a peek for Dad. More to come in a slide show but right now I've gotta run! Thanks for coming out "Y" I love you guys.

Isn't she lovely?

One of my favorite kids! Her Mom is pretty awesome too! Well, my friends, I'm in the midst of the holiday rust! I'm trying to catch up on emails, phone calls, create slide shows and process everybody's pics as quickly as possible. So please get your orders in as soon as you can. The lab runs slower this time of year. All orders must be in by Nov 30th in order to have delivery in time for Christmas!!!!

Adorable!

Alright, he's adorable and he knows it. You can't look at him and not be totally in love.

Re-shoot Sneak Peek!

I just want to says thanks to a very very wonderful family. Not only are they gorgeous on the outside but truly generous and kind on the inside. I have been living a photographers dream up until my nightmare began and I crashed my hard drive. (Before everyone panics, you've been notified if your pictures were effected and already offered a re-shoot) Well, needless to say I did everything I could to save the data, used all human powers available but it's true the pictures are gone and I've been beating myself up ever since. I lost some very special pictures not only of my clients but of my own. I'm so truly grateful to these families that are willing to do it again. And so truly grateful to the people that have been so understanding, realizing that this was an accident and these things do happen. (Maybe only to stupid people, but that would be me right now!) So to T, J, M & M. thank you so much for hanging out with me yesterday and for not laughing too hard when I fell right on my you know what you know where! You guys are just the best and I hope you will like these as much as the first! Slide show to come.

Mary Ann, Tracy, Tami, Amanda and Jacelyn, thank you all for being so kind. I feel truly blessed to have clients like you.

More Fall Family Fun!

The days keep on rollin' by and pretty soon Ernie will have all these beautiful leaves all raked up! : ) Probably with no help from me. But for now we've got some beautiful families taking some awesome fall portraits.

Previews!

Hi Guys just a sample of what's to come!

Our Halloween!

We had an awesome Halloween! Jess however, is not shown. No dressing up for my 13 year old. I don't want to say she wasn't into Halloween, she just wasn't happy not being able to go roam all of God's creation with her friends. But Ol' Hallows Eve was on a school night yet again this year and as much as I try, I am not Wonder Woman. (Ernie probably would have loved that Costume.) So we did a truck or treat and enjoyed a neighborhood party! All in all I'd say my girls had a good time and boy oh boy aren't they cute. Mad made one of the best Olive Oil's I've ever seen and as always Kate is incredible as a Ninja Dragon something.

Nancy Drew!

Meet Nancy Drew! Okay this little girl is just too cute! She came to our session with her own Nancy Drew book to use as a prop. I love it! It was a great session and she really does remind me of Nancy Drew!

We love us some Harley Davidson!

Okay, this was a last minute shot but could it be any cuter? We love Harley and all our Harley Friends! So to lil' "J"'s Gram and Gramp's this one is for you!

I'm so in love. She's just the sweetest thing ever!

Getting Ready for Halloween!

We love fall! Pumpkins, leaves (we have alot of those!) ghosts and ghouls! It's all good! Halloween and candy are something these kids live for. So Kate is posing behind the spider web and soon we will be trick or treatin'!

My kid and the camera!

I crack up at the ability my kids have for hammin' it up for the camera. Truly, it can be tough to even get them to come around if I've got the camera in hand. But Mad was in the mood yesterday so I tried to take advantage of the opportunity.

Quick note to my clients! If you have an appointment coming up, be thinking about Tennessee weather and how it changes from moment to moment. So be prepared. Have some options when it comes to clothing. What Mad has on is a good example, short sleeves under her little coat. She lasted for few shots in her coat but it was warm so it came off quick. Morning might be cool but we can be late 70's by afternoon. And who knows what Nov will bring? Part of the fun, living in the moment and working with what you got. Soon all the green in the background will be gone, which will change the look too.

If you have any questions about clothing, feel free to email me. Thanks!

Makes me feel BUBBLY!

Hi Everybody, So much to post and so little time! These are a few that make me feel all "Bubbly!" Love that song. One big announcement! Cut off for getting orders in for Christmas is Nov. 10th! If you are planning prints as gifts make sure you have your order in by then to ensure delivery for the Holidays! I am not taking appointments Nov. 18th through Nov. 25th. Don't worry Kel, I have you and Little Ms. "P" down for Nov 26, I'll be back in business that Monday.

Thanks for being the greatest clients!