Home Sweet Home

2012-06-20_001

Houses are made of wood, bricks, and many different but necessary building materials.  But, a home is different.  Homes are made of family and love and filled with years of memories.  It was a very special opportunity I had recently to capture all the grandchildren of a client who wanted their portraits also taken at their special family home.  Many years have passed, and with time signs … [Read more...]

A Family Together

2012-05-15_001

Catching up on recent sessions brings me back to a favorite family session from this winter.  Yes, I did just say "winter", specifically January.  While instinctively you may think you want your family portrait session to be a certain time of year, weather permitting any time of year can be the perfect time for your portrait session.  … [Read more...]

Reminiscing Fall

2012-01-17_001

Although the mild weather and wind makes it feel like fall in the air, the leaves are long gone and blown away and the excitement of pumpkin lattes and caramel apple scents has been replaced.  Family portrait sessions in the fall are the perfect fit.  … [Read more...]

A Time to Gather

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Once sons and daughters begin their own families, they may make their own home within minutes of home, or sometimes it may be hours or states away. For some families they get the opportunity for family gatherings frequently like Sunday dinners, but for others they may only see everyone once or twice a year. … [Read more...]

Sweet Familiar Faces

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I was recently so excited to get the opportunity to visit with and photograph this sweet family.  Especially because I first met them in early 2007 right after they were engaged and had chosen me to photograph their wedding day that August!  … [Read more...]

Smiling Fall Families

2011-11-17_001

It's a really good day when you get to hang around the park, the weather is beautiful, the leaves are bright, you get to meet new people, and do what you love.  What else can you ask for?  I got the opportunity a few weeks ago to meet some of the pastors and staff of Timberlake Baptist Church and their families.  … [Read more...]

Special Family Moments

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The rare occasions when an entire family can get together are indeed the most special.  In the blink of an eye, a man and wife can become a family of twenty-one!  It was a special pleasure to capture this extended family who had come from all over the states to be together for a very special 80th birthday and get a updated family portrait together.  … [Read more...]

Tween Siblings

2011-11-09_054

I'm trying to catch up on all the faces that have graced Visions by Heather in the past months.  I enjoy sharing my recent work with you so you can experience the latest from me.   A few months back a set of good looking tweens with a special new family member visited the studio for an much needed updated family portrait.  … [Read more...]