So, a big ‘ole CONGRATULATIONS goes to this sweet gal, first session with SRP, Miss Carlisle!!  I know one mom who is VERY happy!!  

I am SO glad I started this!  Such a great way to get every session blogged, check out all the different types of sessions I have had and see growth.  GROWTH.  That is such an awesome feeling.  

I loved April.  It was crazy busy, but it was filled with some incredible sessions with lots & lots of wonderful folks.  I am looking forward to seeing how this month plays out!  You have FORTY-THREE sessions to pick through.  Each one with their own unique story.  Each one filled with a whole lotta love, happiness and life.  My favorite.  

For those of you NEW to the Clients Favorite Blogs here are a couple FAQ’s that should answer any question you may have ::

• how do I vote?  scroll to the VERY bottom of this blog and cast your vote where it directs you to.  please do NOT click on individual photos to vote
• what do I need to include in my vote?  your choice — include #, name and something really awesome you want to say about the photo …  thank you for that in advance!  
• how many times can one person vote?  ONCE
• why don’t I see my vote immediately?  because all votes filter through me first so I can delete any duplicates
• when does the contest end?  THURSDAY, MAY 10th at 5 PM
• when will the winner be announced?  Immediately 
• what does the winner receive?  an 11×14 print from me FOR FREE because of YOU.  MOST votes wins
• I am interested in booking a session with you in the future.  how do I get in touch with you?  you can find me on facebook here or you can email me here…  I LOVE new clients!

P.S.  (please read)  Sara filters every.single.vote to eliminate duplicates.  She will be in two newborn sessions between 8 AM and 4 PM on Thursday, May 10th so during that time votes WILL NOT go active until she returns back to her computer.  Please know that all votes will be accounted for!!  THANKS, SR

If you would like to check out previous clients favorites you can view January here and February here!  April Clients Favorite will be UP the first week of MAY!!  (that’s soon….)    If you would like to stay in the loop on the happenings of SRP I encourage you to come on over to my facebook page.  Always something exciting going on…..

X’s and O’s, sararose

I know, I know!!!  It’s almost May and I am just now getting March Clients Favorite Blog up!  Forgive me, it’s been a little cra-zy.  Just a bit.  But, what a wonderful blog to get up featuring lots of sweet brand new babies, a super fun Minnie Mouse themed birthday party, a sweet precious dog, two pretty momma’s to be and my VERY last WEDDING!!  Good luck voting for your favorites on this one…  yeah, GOOD LUCK!!

So, help one of these beautiful clients WIN March Clients Favorite so I can hand deliver an 11×14 mounted print to them!  I betcha they would be SO very appreciative.  

HOW TO VOTE ::

• choose your favorite — the number will be the most important especially with this one because we have two kiddos with the same name 
• scroll ALL THE WAY to the bottom where it guides you to comment…leave a comment, say something AWESOME about the photo 
• how many times can one person vote?  ONCE
• why don’t I see my comment immediately?  because they are all filtered through me first so I can make sure there are no duplicates and that emails are in fact valid
• when does this contest end? Wednesday, April 18th at 5 pm.  

First up, the Amber Housley Inspired Workshop.  I know I have already written a little bit about it, but wanted to announce that the workshop was such a success Amber is continuing on.  And, even more awesome…I am going with her to stop #2!!  Can’t even tell you how excited I am watching all of Amber’s dreams come true and to witness it first hand!  It’s been amazing.  

During the first AH Inspired held right here in Nashville just a few weeks ago I got to speak a little on following your dreams, the importance of a mentor,  balancing work, family…life.  It was quite the emotional presentation.  For those of you that really know me probably wouldn’t expect anything less.   We all walked away from that day with 20+ new friends.  I just can’t wait to watch all of those wonderful women who are about to take the leap of faith succeed!  It takes courage….but, I have no doubt that each one will FLY.

Interested in learning more about the first workshop and where Amber is heading NEXT go check this blog out here!  Can’t wait to get to sunny Florida and meet more amazing women!

A few of the attendees wrote their own personal take on the workshop.  Just click on the blogs here ::  Kelbysews,  Lucky Penny Events,  One Happy Mama,  I’m Inkpressed,  Quad Deuce Design Blog,  Road Called Life, Saucy Pants,  Lovespun Studio, and the Party Press Blog!  Such great gals.  

And, some of you may remember about a year ago me working on a really awesome project for the MTMC NICU waiting room….well, it’s UP UP UP!!!!  Yes, these are also instagram images provided by one sweet nurse, but I just had to share!!  I can’t wait to get over to the hospital and get a great shot of the wall!  All the families who were involved are over the moon excited that their sweet babies are hanging proudly up in the  new hospital.

My wish is that with all the hard work that was put into the project by SO many truly does bring hope to those that need it most!!  

The hospital is holding a reveal reception in the coming weeks so I am sure to have more images to share!  And,  I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has sent me a note of kind words, congratulations…I could go on.  The support I have received from so many about this project has been quite humbling and overwhelming.  But,  I am so very thankful for every bit of it.

So, Terry and I just got back from Park City, Utah!  Photographed my last wedding ever and if I do say so myself I think I went out with a bang.  No, I won’t be sharing any of those images out of big daddy camera on this blog only because I plan to do a HUGE post about Paige & Garret’s wedding soon after I get through all the images.  I won’t tell you how many I took.  I can’t believe it myself.  You can see one of the amazing shots on my facebook page if you really wanna see something beautiful!

The entire weekend was filled with lots of laughter and love.   How could you not when you are surrounded by 60+ of your closest friends and family.  And, there definitely were a lot of tears.  Did I cry you may ask?  Well, maybe….  Anyway, before I go off on the weekend {because I really want to wait to tell you alllll about it on their blog} I need to talk about one special person who I couldn’t have gotten through the weekend without.  My husband.  Pretty sure he was the best assistant ever.  Holding an umbrella over my head while I shot in the crazy beautiful snow, running out to get batteries when we found out plans had changed for the ceremony, getting a rag to dry off my camera when it got wet, making sure grandparents got back to the lodge or on the gondola safely.  And, you wonder why I refer to him as my Superman.  He was amazing.  Enough gushy mush, but it needed to be said.  

I was asked several times over the weekend “are you sure this is it?”….  And, my answer was easy.  Yes, I am sure this is it.  I couldn’t ask for a better wedding to end on and I don’t expect I could ever top it.  I am leaving wedding days to the experts.  I am sticking to the sweet babies, kiddos and families.  That is where my heart is right now.  I know it has a lot to do with me being a momma myself.  But, I will admit I did feel a little nostalgic the day after.  

Here are a few of my favorite instagram shots from the weekend…

As we were packing up the car Monday and heading back to the Salt Lake City airport I was feeling so happy about the weekend but so very ready to get home to our boys.  They stayed at the Farm and had the.best.time!  I think they were outside all day, every day.  Nanny told me Tyler changed costumes atleast 20 times a day.  And, that Colton never stopped running.  The little peanut ran so much and fell so much that he looks like he & the gravel had a little disagreement.  But, they are boys and I shouldn’t expect anything less than the rough and tough…..and, busy bees they are.  

So very happy to be home.  Back to being a full time momma, full time wife, full time friend, full time photographer….  it’s a crazy busy life, but it’s mine and I wouldn’t change it one bit!

I have blogged A BUNCH and would love for you to grab a cup of coffee, sit back and check them all out.  And, as always…my favorite thing on the blog are comments from others.  They mean more to me than you know.  

Off to enjoy this day with Tyler & Colton because once tomorrow hits I am back to the grind.  Spring has Sprung {or, is it summer…I am a little confused}!!

X’s and O’s, sararose

I don’t have to say much else because I want you to stop reading now and look at these precious girls and their beautiful momma!

Hope to see them all + their daddy again one day soon!

X’s and O’s, sararose

I made my way out to Clarksville early one morning for his newborn shoot.  I had the best time hearing his birth story, catching up with mom, laughing at dad and getting to know Lucas.  Two things — The cute golf club was Lucas’s great grandfathers who cut it down for the kids to learn how to play the sport on and momma is a pilot so that is where the aviators came in.  Adorable, huh?  I thought so.

Next time i see this adorable dude he will be 6 months and a lot bigger than he is today.  I just can’t wait!!

X’s and O’s, sararose

Sweet Mason.  I have been photographing this precious boy and his absolutely wonderful family since he was 3 months old.  I could literally spend hours at their home talking to his momma.  May just win the award for most sincere folks I know.  

So thankful they came into my life 15 months ago and so very thankful I get to see them again this year when Mason turns TWO.  Crazy.

X’s and O’s, sararose

Hunter was no exception.  We would pull a chair out and he’d look at like “I ain’t sitting on that thing…I will stand on it or push it over, but sit?  ain’t happening sister!”.  So, I just let him be.  What a ham he is.  And, how much this boy loves his momma is undeniable.  I just love that I can capture this time in their lives for her.  

It’s been an amazing first year Hunter man. SO thankful I get to see you at 18 months.  I better get my running shoes ready, eh?

X’s and O’s, sararose

She loves to be up high, standing on momma’s chest.  She loves to lay down on daddy’s chest and lay her head on his shoulders.  She smiles real big when the silly bear comes out.  She’s precious and perfect.  

Love that I get to see you every 3 months, sweet Grace ….

X’s and O’s, sararose

Loved spending the morning with this sweet family.  Hunter was so great…just slept and slept.  And, even gave me a few smiles!  I love that.  

Really looking forward to watching him grow over this next year!  

X’s and O’s, sararose

Sweet Kelley is now 6 months old.  Not sitting up quite yet, but as happy as can be.  Her favorite time is in the arms of mom and dad.  And, she LOVES to be up high overlooking them both so that is where she stayed most of her session.  It definitely was a good time for all.  

See you in 3 months sweet S party of three!

X’s and O’s, sararose