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Danial says that he had to introduce himself to Lindsay three times before she remembered who he was….but by the way he makes her laugh, I imagine she noticed him long before she let on! I was lucky enough to spend an hour with these two yesterday at Renaissance Park. I can feel the love in their hearts when they look at each other, it’s wonderful to be around them together! Thanks guys for driving all the way from Kennesaw to meet me, it was a real treat (:

I simply cannot wait until your November wedding! Enjoy your sneak peek….

Lindsay’s smile is infectious! I told you Danial made her smile a lot (:

This past Sunday was a blast! From my previous post about this year’s Easter mini sessions, we met up with 18 families throughout the day at Heritage Park located in East Brainerd….slightly more than expected but definitely more than welcome to join the party!

Eric went with me early to set up our fun props, thanks baby. Cindy and Rich were there from Noah’s Little Ark to provide the bunnies, ducklings and chicks. Not only were they there with their precious animals, but most of the day consisted of Cindy bending over backwards to help me {move, place, remove from tight grasps, pick up, wipe up} everything to do with the baby animals.  Cindy really had her work cut out for her, but she was there every step of the way for us. Oh and let’s not forget Heather….all I had to say was a little something about baby ducks and children’s photos and she was in it to win it! Thanks to all of you, friends, clients, parents, grandparents, handlers, bunnies, duckies and chicks….we couldn’t have had this fabulous day without you!

If anyone is interested in booking a small or large zoo for your next church get together, birthday party or other event contact Cindy at 423.321.2073 or info@noahslittleark.net….you will love working with them!

I had to go ahead and start this off right by posting one of Mady first….probably the only decent one that I snapped of her that day! I posted this just to make several of you feel better because your child wasn’t the only one who could care less about playing with the bunnies and ducks OR have their picture taken!

I loved how each of the kids’ different personalities came out when you have a camera pointing at them plus you throw in live animals! Some liked them more than others, but no matter what I am still very happy with the results. Without further adieu, here are your sneak peeks as promised…btw, this will be a looooooong post (:

I met up with the West family this past Saturday at Heritage Park in East Brainerd, what an awesome family! Here’s the lineup of introductions from Dad to the youngest family member: Alex, Stephanie, Elijah, Makayla, and Micah. Although they look like hired models they aren’t! They are the spectacular family nominated after my Giving is Awesome blog post by their friend, Michelle Thompson. I love this family. They are sweet, genuine and above all, very thankful for each other.

To learn more about Giving is Awesome, please visit www.givingisawesome.com.

Enjoy your sneak peek below, more to come soon!

I love this look between Alex and Stephanie….as if they are oblivious of the fun madness behind them!

Casey and I were introduced long ago by our mutual friend Christen. I always knew her as a fun girl with a bubbly personality. As long as I have known Casey she was in school! Even though she had a never ending schedule of classes, tests and papers she was always in good spirits. She had a goal in mind to get her master’s in psychology and that’s exactly what she did.  Well good things to come to those who study! She met Ryan who had the same goal. After a lot of studying, many hours logged in the library and two master’s degrees, they are finally getting married!

Ryan and Casey compliment each other so well. Ryan seems to be a calm, cool and collected soul, while Casey has enough sweetness and energy for the both of them! I am very much looking forward to your wedding this September, enjoy this sneak peek of your engagement session!

xo

~Meg

Last Saturday my friend Heather asked me to photograph a wedding with her for some close friends of hers and of course I couldn’t say no! I met Scott a few years ago, but it was the first time I had ever met Allison….boy I have missed out on getting to know an awesome girl! I love the look of sincere love on her face as she looks at Scott. He also returns the look with one of complete adoration for his wife.

Their wedding was classic and beautiful. The ceremony was held at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga and the reception at The Chattanoogan Hotel.

Congratulations Scott and Allison! I hope you are having a fabulous time on your honeymoon in Vegas!

Heather will have your complete slideshow up later, but here are a few sneak peeks of my take on the day (:

Click HERE for a short slideshow.

xo

~Meg

I visited Deana and Louis’ home Wednesday to grab a few shots of their precious twin daughters, Ava and Abigail. Deana is the most chilled out mother of twins I have ever met! The girls were very sweet even at 6 weeks of age, but with twins they are bound to need something sooner than later. She handled every single one of their needs with a calm, loving presence. I soaked up as much of her patience as I could before I hurried home to my very busy 18 month old Madyson! Thanks for having me in your home, I had a great morning with you all. Here is a sneak peek of your beautiful girls.

Abigail is at the top and on the right, Ava is on the bottom and left (:

After I shared with Deana the best advice anyone ever told me as a new mother, the girls must have had enough of me and went straight to sleep together! If you are a new mom or soon to be, check out The Happiest Baby on the Blockat www.happiestbaby.com. It’s your survival for the first few months!

I met with Kyle, Sarah, Haley and Chloe at the Bluff View Art District after the engagement sessions last Saturday….what a fun family! We made it through most of the session without any rain until the very end. You guys were great, we had a blast! Here’s a sneak peek….more to come soon.

Last Saturday Heather and I met seven spectacular couples in Chattanooga’s historic Bluff View Art District. Although is was a chilly and extremely rainy day, it certainly did not dampen our mood! I brought a few umbrellas and we had a little fun despite the weather. I enjoyed getting to know each of you a little better as I photographed you kissin’ in the rain (:

More to come soon!

xo

Meg

This is Kris and Hollie….Kris proposed in this very spot. Hollie said yes of course!

Zac and Tiffany are a very genuine couple. I loved photographing them that day.

I love the way Jimmy looks at Megan; as if no one else exists in his world.

Corey and Caprill are gentle and kind. You are instantly calm when you meet them.

Sean is a gentleman and Kayla is fun and sassy.

Matt is softhearted and Jewel is sweet as pie.

Michael and Angel are so comfortable with each other. They are refreshing to be around.

******UPDATE******Wow, thank you for the amazing response! We are equally excited! We are currently all booked up for this year. Please email if you would like to be added to the waiting list.

We are very excited to team up with Noah’s Little Ark for this years Easter Mini Sessions! Cindy and Rich will bring their sweetest little bunnies and new baby ducklings for us to play with! The sessions will begin at 9:00 on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Heritage Park in East Brainerd ~ 1428 Jenkins Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Here are the details about the sessions:

Your session: We will have approximately 15-20 minutes together as I photograph your child having fun playing with the bunnies and ducklings. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your scheduled time with your child dressed (picture ready) and excited to play!

Session fee and Ordering: Your session fee of $50 is due upon arriving to the park. Checks and cash are accepted on that day. Checks may be written to Soli Photography.

Previews and slideshows: A sneak peek of our session with a few of my favorites will be posted on this blog a few days after our session. Your online slideshow with 10 proofs will be available to you no later than March 30th. You will be able to choose the photo for your 5×7 and wallet prints at that time. In order to receive them by the week of Easter, orders should be placed by Wednesday, April 1st. You may order additional prints a la carte. Those prices will be emailed to you with your slideshow. If you would like pricing information prior to March 22, please email me.

What to wear: To give us the full 20 minutes to spend with your child, please plan on one outfit for his or her photos. Dress your child in something that reflects you and your child’s style. They could wear something dressy and Easter inspired, or casual, whichever suits your taste!

Weather: If it rains we will reschedule the sessions for the following weekend. Unless you receive a phone call prior to 8:30am on March 22, we will be shooting as scheduled.

Cancellation: Please give us a 24 hour notice if you cannot make it.

Call Meghan at 423.322.4615 or email meghan@soliphotography.com to reserve your spot! (we will be accepting 12-15 sessions for this day)