Once upon a time, I was starting my business.  And as a new photographer on the scene, I had to hope people would trust me enough to take a chance on someone new and unproven.  This family did just that and I’m delighted to get a chance to photograph them here in Murfreesboro again, before we move.  What a good looking family, too!  Enjoy.

Summer

There is something you might not know about me.  I have an older sister and two young brothers.  There are four of us, two boys and two girls.  We’ve had our ups and downs, like all siblings do. But without a doubt, we all love each other.  We might fight like crazy sometimes but we’d fight harder FOR each other.  Always have and always will.  My sister and I are quite a bit older than our brothers.  In fact we were 12& 17 when the youngest was born!  And now, somehow, the youngest is a senior and about to graduate.  In all honesty, I don’t believe its really possible – I mean didn’t I just graduate myself (ahem over 10 years ago actually!)?!?!  Alas, here we are, about to send the baby out into the world.  Taking his senior portraits was a bittersweet time for me.  I know he’s excited for all the new paths before him.  I’m just in shock that it’s here so quickly!  Enjoy.

“When you’re down and troubled
and you need a helping hand,
and nothing, whoa nothing is going right.”

Close your eyes and think of me
and soon I will be there
to brighten up even your darkest nights.

You just call out my name,
and you know wherever I am
I’ll come running, oh yeah baby
to see you again.

Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
all you got to do is call

and I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
You’ve got a friend.

If the sky above you
should turn dark and full of clouds
and that old north wind should begin to blow

Keep your head together and call my name out loud now
and soon I’ll be knocking upon your door.

You just call out my name and you know where ever I am
I’ll come running to see you again.

Winter, spring, summer or fall
all you got to do is call
and I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend?
People can be so cold.
They’ll hurt you and desert you.

Well they’ll take your soul if you let them.
Oh yeah, but don’t you let them.

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am
I’ll come running to see you again.
Oh babe, don’t you know that,
Winter spring summer or fall,

Hey now, all you’ve got to do is call.
Lord, I’ll be there, yes I will.
You’ve got a friend.
You’ve got a friend.
Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend.
Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend.’

You’ve got a friend.

Congratulations Zachery Scott.  Love you.  Always here for you.

Summer

(Lyrics are copyright of James Taylor, I take no credit for his musical skills!)

I’m a planner.  I like to plan things.  I like to plan for sessions, I like to plan birthdays, I like to plan vacations.  I like to make lists.  I REALLY REALLY like crossing things OFF my list.  I like the KNOWN.  I like having a plan and knowing what path our life will travel on.  So when I started this business, I had a 5 year plan for Whitehill Photography.  So far, things were going great along that plan and were moving even a bit faster than I planned.  I prided myself on what I had accomplished as a NEW photographer here in Murfreesboro.  I prided myself on every gorgeous smile, every ray of sunshine, and each and every home that had my portraits hanging in it.  I never would have imagined that in such a short time, I would have been voted Best of Parenting 2010, Favorite Children’s Photography.  I never would have BELIEVED that I would have been voted Rutherford County Ruthie’s, Best Photographer 2010.  I was in awe and amazed by the path that God was leading me on.

Then sometimes things change.

And then sometimes things change ALOT.

As of June 2011, Whitehill Photography will no longer be located in Murfreesboro, TN.

Its a simple matter really.  My husband’s job is moving.  And where he goes, I surely will follow.  As of right now, we don’t know the full details of WHERE we’ll be moving.  It could be as simple as a short move northwest – to Nashville.  It could be as far as moving states away.  But what I do know is, our time here in Murfreesboro has come to an end. In a few weeks we will know the full details and I’ll be sure to keep my fans and clients in the “know”.  If we are moving to Nashville, then I can certainly still have sessions with my clients here in Murfreesboro!

So what does this mean?  Well I have an email inbox full of requests for Spring, Summer and Fall sessions.  As it stands, I only have 2 months to try to fit everyone in and with full sessions and ordering prints, I just don’t see how I can manage (especially considering how much rain we usually get in the spring)  So for the first and probably only time, Whitehill Photography is offering mini all digital sessions, at a very very affordable price.  These sessions will be 30 minutes sessions (not themed for any season, etc) of your choice and with the price of the session, you will receive a disk with all of your digital proofs and rights to reprint those images!
The sessions are only mini sessions (30 minutes).  Therefore they will not be available for Senior sessions, infant (babies under 6 months) sessions or extended family sessions.  There is just simply NOT enough time to try to attempt any of those sessions for a mini.  IF you are really wanting a session with me before Whitehill Photography moves and you would like a regular full session then I do have a small handful of full session dates available.  Please contact me quickly, however, I do believe they will go quickly!  All full sessions will be allowed a discount of $50 off the session fee.  That only applies to full sessions booked.

Below is the flier with the full details.

Meet Caroline, one of my last seniors for the season!  She’s a gorgeous girl and I think we got some images that really represent HER.  Good luck with your senior year Caroline!  I know you’ll do wonderfully.  Enjoy.

Th Sutherland family is a cute, sweet family filled with gorgeous brunette daughters that were just a joy to work with!   The weather was perfect, Cannonsburgh Village in the fall is just BEAUTIFUL and even though a Saturday there means LOTS of other people, we had a great time finding nooks that would be just perfect for their family.  Their oldest daughter Marissa, is a senior at Lavergne High School this year so we took a few extra of just her to highlight that!    Enjoy.

I was thrilled when Emma’s mom Monica contacted me, all the way from Franklin, for a session for her GORGEOUS daughter Emma.  I love hearing how others find me and decide they must have my work for their children.  Its such a neat thing to hear about who is connected to who and how. Anyways, we had an awesome session this weekend.  It was UNUSUALLY warm evening for the beginning of October.    Shooting in 90 degrees, with some  beautiful fall foliage peaking through made me WISH for the 70s from earlier in the week.  But we “trudged” through and have some really beautiful images to show for our hard work! Enjoy.

Summer

Another beautiful senior girl from Siegel High. I’m beginning to think that I might be the luckiest photographer in the area.  Its quite possible that I am getting ALL of the beautiful girls from Rutherford County as MY clients.  Kelly was a ton of fun to work with, the weather and light was just perfect and despite a “busy” day at one of our locations, we were able to really find some beautiful spots for Kelly that, I think, really highlighted this awesome young lady.  Enjoy.

Jessie is a fun, gorgeous girl and we had a great time Saturday night exploring the Murfreesboro Square, Oaklands Mansion and a few beautiful, overgrown fields.   Jessie is fun, sooo easy to photograph and was totally up for anything I asked.  I’m blessed and honored that she (and her mom) chose me to photograph this milestone for her.  Enjoy!

And lastly, she’s a tennis player… how much fun is this?!

Summer

So Emily and I have been talking about her senior pictures for a LONG time.  I’m happy and honored that she decided such a long time that I should be the one to do this for her.  And then we did her rep session and it went wonderfully.  And then we planned her senior session.  And it was 103 degrees outside that day.  Now, I CAN shoot during those temperatures, but honestly does ANYONE look good in 103 degree heat and 80% humidity?  No!  And I wanted Emily to look and FEEL her best for her pictures.  So we rescheduled.  And then that day came and it rained and was cloudy and gross and then stormed.  So we rescheduled.  And we were MAJORLY rewarded.  A lovely day, 87 degrees with a light wind and low humidity.  So we finally had our session.  And without further ado… here they are.  Enjoy!

My beautiful rep Eva returned this evening for her senior session. Apparently, however, mother nature didn’t want to play nice. It started out a little cloudy and then cleared up perfectly but by the time we really wanted to take advantage of the beautiful sun; mean, ugly clouds came up and ruined our fun. It was a HOT HOT night and I hope that when Eva and I can finish our session its a little less sweltering! So here she is, Eva part 1! Enjoy.