newborn princess | tuscaloosa newborn photographer

Miss Olivia is a brand new addition to my friend Beth’s life. I met Beth through work in the Cardiac ICU. When she asked me to photograph Olivia’s first days, I was beyond thrilled. We had the best afternoon together and I loved getting to snuggle and capture this precious one’s brand new-ness. Thank you Beth! Olivia is so lucky to have you as a mom and the two of you will make the sweetest team in life. All my love ~ Rebecca:)

newborn girl on purple
newborn baby girl
newborn with sequin crown
Tuscaloosa newborn
mom and newborn Tuscaloosa
I love you a bushel and a peck
newborn baby girl
newborn toes
tuscaloosa mom and newborn

newborn loveliness | tuscaloosa newborn photographer

I met this sweet family at their home on a beautiful fall morning to photograph their most precious new addition. We did a few baby images on a beautiful animal fur blanket that speaks to what they love. Then we moved on to some family images, as well as some with the family pup! And then closed out the morning with some remaining sweet baby poses. Little miss Laney was the sweetest and most cooperative. And I had the best time getting to know her parents and hearing all about their travels and life between ttown and out west. This is truly a special family! Thank you M & C for inviting me to capture your newest love! I’m looking forward to keeping up with you all and watching this most special new adventure in your lives! Cheers ~ Rebecca:)

newborn on animal print
tiny toes
baby hands
sweet newborn
smiling newborn girl
sleepy newborn girl
new family of 3
family with newborn and dog
newborn girl and mommy
happy dad and newborn baby girl
mom dad and newborn daughter
newborn eyes open
newborn girl wrapped up
headwrap newborn
newborn on grey fur

atlanta fall family of 3 | tuscaloosa portrait photographer

I met this lovely family of 3 in atlanta. They are neighbors of some of my most favorite clients. We met at Lullwater Park on an evening that we were worried about rain but it ended up being beautiful! Their adorable little boy insisted on wearing his rain boots and I love that mom and dad were so chill about allowing him to do so. The L family moved to atlanta not too long ago and are thriving. Mom is a pediatrician and we had so much fun talking about the medical world. She gave me some great advice and I hope I gave her photographic memories to cherish:). Thank you, L family for asking me to photograph your family this fall! Enjoy a few of my favorites from our evening together. Cheers~

fall family of 3
family of three and dog
toddler kissing mom dad smiling
mom and dad smiling at son
toddler on dad's shoulders
toddler in rain boots
fall family of 3 and doggie
husband and wife touching noses
toddler boy fall
fall photo family of three
mom and toddler son smiling at camera
family of 3 and dog snuggling

my favorite atlanta triplets | tuscaloosa family photographer

One of my very favorite families <3. I have been coming back to atlanta for the last 2 years to photograph this amazing crew. I first met them at their triplet baptism and we got along so well. They are fantastic. If we still lived in atlanta, we would definitely hang out often! I'm always so thrilled to hear from them and honored that they ask me to travel to georgia to do a photo session their family. This evening was so much fun. We had a great time catching up and they were (as always) so easy to photograph. Thank you, D family, for trusting me with your images once again. Enjoy a few of my favorites from our time together! Cheers~

family of five in fall smiling
mom holding toddler
dad holding daughters fall
mom and dad chasing triplets
father and son surrounded by fall colors
fall family of 5 triplets
triplets ducks pond
mom snuggling toddler daughter
brown eyed toddler boy snuggling dad
mom and daughter with umbrellas
dad and daughter laughing

perfect fall family session in alabama | tuscaloosa child photographer

I met this perfect family at Capitol Park in downtown Tuscaloosa on a beautiful fall evening. We couldn't have asked for better weather and lighting. The cutie pie older boy is in the same preschool class as my youngest and they LOVE each other! And the precious baby chunk is just too adorable. We had so much fun and I'm in love with the images we captured. My most favorite is the one of mom and her baby love <3. Enjoy a few of my favorites from our time together! Cheers~

family of 4 | tuscaloosa family photographer

This family is so special to me! Delaune and I were sorority sisters and had the same major at Samford University. I always loved her so when we decided to move to Tuscaloosa, she was the first person I reached out to for advice about the town. We knew John from Samford as well and now he's my dentist. They have the cutest little boys, Morrow and Landry, who were both so perfect for our session.

We met at Capitol Park in downtown Tuscaloosa. It's one of my favorites for family sessions because there is green space and architecture for some variety. We got some adorable Christmas card images and then a lot of beautiful images of the family in their matching light blue clothes with perfect lighting. 

Thank you for asking me to photograph your family, Delaune and John! Enjoy a few of my favorites from our time together. Cheers~

tuscaloosa family of 4
southern father and son
tuscaloosa baby
family of four in pale blue
golden hour family of 4
capitol park tuscaloosa family
family of 4 snuggles
mom and baby boy smiling
mom kissing baby boy
tuscaloosa couple

golden hour + family of 4 | tuscaloosa family photographer

I met this family at Capitol Park in downtown Tuscaloosa (one of my favorite spots) for their portrait session. Mom is another of my favorite UA nursing professors. SO SMART and has encouraged me and taught me so much in my time as a student. I absolutely loved meeting her husband and children on this summer evening. The golden hour light and the outfits and the adorable family just make me drool <3 Enjoy my favorties from our evening together!

captiol park family of 4
happy blonde siblings
siblings playing behind columns
mom and dad hugging
kids playing capitol park
mom and daughter golden hour
mom and 3 year old son capitol park tuscaloosa
father and 3 year old son
father and daughter pouting
father and son talking
family of 4 laughing in field
4 year old girl playing capitol park
3 year old boy playing capitol park tuscaloosa
3 year old smiling golden hour
family of 4 capitol park tuscaloosa

brother love | tuscaloosa child photographer

A perfectly sunny evening in Tuscaloosa allowed time for me to capture a few images of my own boys on The Quad, in front of Denny Chimes, and the President's Mansion. I managed to sneak in enough of 2-year-old brother, but big brother was a dream and completely cooperated for these images! Nothing makes me more excited. I can't wait to print some of these and get them on our walls! 

tuscaloosa boys rebecca orton photography
UA President's Mansion
5 year old headshot rebecca orton photography
happy toddler tuscaloosa
brothers in front of denny chimes
baby brother in white
University of Alabama President's Mansion
5 year old at sunset
running toddler boy

mom and two beautiful daughters | tuscaloosa child photographer

For those of you that do not know me personally, I have embarked on the journey to become a nurse. This session is incredibly special because mom was one of my very first nursing school professors. After meeting her, I immediately loved and respected her for her personality and intelligence. I spent a semester in one of her courses and then was lucky enough to placed in her clinical group in the subsequent semester. The knowledge she passed on to our small group and the attention that she gave us is incomparable. I will forever be grateful for all that I learned under her guidance!

Dr. K and her sweet Katherine and Charlotte met me at Sokol Park on a Friday afternoon in May. We had so much fun and I loved how photogenic all 3 of these girls were. Enjoy looking through a few of my favorite images from our time together! <3

mom and daughters at barn
mom hugging her girls
beautiful girl in blue dress
young girl sitting on side of barn
female headshot in barn
toddler girl smiling and reaching up
mom holding toddler daughter
sisters hugging and smiling
sisters climbing on barn rail
mom and daughters sokol park barn
sisters in field
mom and daughters in green field

triplet family of five ~ fall portraits | tuscaloosa family photographer

The Deasy family never ceases to amaze. Triplet toddlers and mom and dad look AMAZING! Not only do they look amazing but they have the most positive attitudes about life and are people that naturally draw you to them. I complain about one toddler but they have THREE and never mention an ill word. I'm so thankful to have met them when I photographed the christening of their babies and to have developed a friendship with them. 

Renata and Nathan are some of my favorite people that I have ever met. Their children are beautiful and they show so much care to their three 2 year olds. I am constantly impressed by them and so thankful that they ask me to photograph their family so often. It's so hard to express how wonderful these people are! Hopefully the photographs help to describe their amazingness. 

Enjoy a few of my favorites from our Atlanta evening at Lullwater Park...

triplet family fall
toddler superman
toddler beauty
toddler happiness
mom and triplets
toddler girl on dads shoulders
mom and toddler girl hugging
mom and baby girl sunlight
daddy and baby girl love
family of five with triplets

family of five ~ fall photography session | birmingham family photographer

One of the tragedies of leaving Atlanta was leaving this family who JUST moved into town a few short months before we left. Mom, Sarah, was my ZTA sorority sister at Samford University in Birmingham and someone I respected, loved, and truly enjoyed being around. We reconnected when they came to town and she even asked me to photograph their newest addition! Sarah is someone that you can go months (years in our case!) without seeing but pick up right where you left off. She is a gem of a friend.

On our trip to Atlanta this weekend, we scheduled a photo session for these fantastic people. Becca, Brooks, and Hannah are the most adorable little siblings you have ever seen. I am amazed at how calm mom and dad are with so many little ones and how they parent and love them with such grace that I admire. I hope these images portray the love and affection this family shares. Enjoy a few of my favorites from our afternoon at their home...

fall family of five
sibling love in leaves
siblings sharing fall
baby girl in red bow leaves
toddler in red
toddler in plaid
fall family of five

family of 4 ~ autumn photos | tuscaloosa family photographer

This family! I have missed them so much since we moved from Atlanta to Tuscaloosa. Thankfully, I have had many clients and friends who request that I come back to continue to take their family portraits. I always love a good reason to go back "home" for the weekend.

You'll remember Emma Claire's 2 year old fall session, Reid's newborn session, and the vintage blue spring session that we did earlier this year. I was so excited that they wanted full family photos on this occasion! We had perfect weather and a perfectly matched family to go along:). We spent the morning taking lots of photos as well as spending a lot of time catching up. I have really missed my beautiful friend and her family.

Enjoy browsing through a few of my favorites from our morning together...

autumn family of 4
happy baby boy
beautiful big sister
5 year old girl blowing dandelions
coordinating siblings during fall
sibling love
siblings walking in field holding hands
fall family of 4
family snuggling on blanket

family of five ~ fall photo session | tuscaloosa family photographer

I'll always remember this one! My first photo session in Tuscaloosa. Roll Tide! Although this is a family of Ole Miss fans it's ok because I was glad to find out that there's a little bit of college football diversity here. Mom- Carlley- is a local photographer herself and the director of my boys' preschool. Since she knows what to look for, I was honored that she asked me to capture their fall family photos. She also introduced me to this beautiful location, Capitol Park, where there are ruins from the old capitol building when Tuscaloosa was the Alabama state capitol from 1826-1846. The building burned in 1923 but has been preserved in this park. I'm a fan of the location and this family!

Carlley knew exactly where she wanted her family photo so that made the session super quick! And don't they look wonderful in their pastels? Perfect coordination and choice for the setting.

Enjoy my favorites from our night together...

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fall family of five
capitol park family photo
family at sunset fall

she's ONE! | birmingham baby photographer

This family continues to have a special place in my heart. I have photographed them so often that they've become friends and I always enjoy their company. Joseph was one of my first newborn sessions, then we met for 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, and one year sessions. A couple years later and baby sister came:). I was able to photograph her fresh 48, newborn session, and again 3 month, 6 month, and 9 months sessions. And here we are at Miss Vivian's ONE year. I can't believe it. 

We met at their home for some pre photo session tacos, delicious! When the time was right, we moved down the street to a favorite spot with greenery, a covered bridge, and water. It was the perfect evening! Enjoy a few favorites...

siblings in blue and pink
siblings hugging on covered bridge
smiling boy in overalls
smiling one year old girl
family of four on bridge
barefoot boy and overalls
3 year old boy playing in the creek
family of four by creek
mom and baby girl walking
mom and one year old baby kiss
daddy and baby girl
boy playing in creek
one year old girl waving

sibling love in vintage clothing | birmingham children's photographer

These sweet children belong to one of my best friends. I am always so flattered that they ask me to capture their family at all the important milestones. You may remember Emma Claire's fall session and Reid's newborn session...such a beautiful family.

Mom wanted to schedule this session while these adorable matching baby blue Feltman Brothers outfits still fit and once baby brother was sitting up. Well, it all worked out perfectly. AND, Feltman Brothers even shared the first image below on their social media accounts!

Emma Claire is the best big sister and I really think it shows in these images. Little Reid couldn't be cuter if he tried! I just love these two siblings. Enjoy a few of my favorites from our morning together!

siblings in feltman brothers blue
baby boy knee socks
beautiful big sister
happy baby boy in vintage blue
beautiful big sister in vintage blue
sibling love in field
happy baby in field
pretty 5 year old in field
sweet siblings smiling on quilt

spartans travel baseball team photos | tuscaloosa sports photographer

Anyone that knows me and my family will know that we are big sports fans! I was so excited to recently have the opportunity to take individual and team photos for a boys travel baseball team. These guys were so much fun and loved showing off for the camera. After the session, I even stayed and watched practice for a while and was so impressed with their talent and the dedication of the coaches! Keep it up Spartans! 

travel baseball team
boy tossing baseball tuscaloosa
travel baseball team member
boy with baseball bat
baseball team individual photo
baseball friends
twin brother baseball players
baseball headshot
baseball headshot scoreboard
travel baseball boy headshot
travel baseball kid

the s family | tuscaloosa family photographer

I have known this sweet family since their oldest was only two years old! We know each other from church and I was even able to visit both little sister and little brother in the hospital after they were born. That always gives me a special bond with a family and baby.
I was thrilled when they call and invited me to capture them inside and around their newly built home. Their kind spirits overflow whenever you are around them and this evening was no different. We had the best time together. Enjoy a few of my favorites!

family of five tuscaloosa
married couple outside home
three siblings outside home
little brother tuscaloosa
big brother tuscaloosa
boy by brick wall
middle sister in white dress