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:)

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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
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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

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~

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southern father and son
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mom and baby boy smiling
mom kissing baby boy
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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!

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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! 

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UA President's Mansion
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brothers in front of denny chimes
baby brother in white
University of Alabama President's Mansion
5 year old at sunset
running toddler boy

female business headshot | tuscaloosa professional photographer

Always a special session when I have the opportunity to photograph those that are closest to me. For this one, I did some updated head shots for my beautiful sister, Caroline! She is currently living in Cambodia and working for the Centre For Peace & Conflict Studies. Some very impressive work is going on there that she is very passionate about and you should check it out when you have time. 

We went down to the Quad on the University of Alabama campus, as well as the President's Mansion for her headshots. I love this area for both family and professional work as the light and backdrop is just beautiful! Enjoy a few of my favorites from her session and Roll Tide!<3

family of 4 ~ fall lake photos | tuscaloosa family photographer

We became fast friends with this family of four just a few months into our move to Tuscaloosa. A friend of mine from college told me that I needed to get in touch with mom~ Jamie~ that she was a nurse and is a great friend. Well, fast forward a couple months and my Jack and her oldest ended up in the same preschool class! Not only that, but they also ended up on the same soccer team. Serendipity at it's best. And shortly after spending time together our Ryan fell in love with their Sissy. 

This family's home is decorated with GORGEOUS quality photographs of their children and of them as a family. I was immediately impressed with her choices of who she hired in the past. So when she inquired about a session with me, I was more than flattered. 

We met on a gorgeous fall weekend evening at Lake Nicol for some photos by the lake and with the changing leaves in the background. I loved their coordinating blue wardrobe with pops of red~ the perfect choice! Enjoy a few of my favorites from our evening together...

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mommy and son lake nicol
mommy and daughter lake nicol
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sweet little sister fall plaid dress
handsome big boy
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daddy daughter fall photo
mommy son love
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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

6 day old newborn star wars & puppy love | tuscaloosa newborn photographer

This awesome family contacted me after I photographed the newborn of a friend of theirs. I met them at their home on a Saturday morning in August. They were so much fun and I enjoyed getting to know them as well as grandparents, an aunt and cousin who were all in town for the excitement.

Mom and Dad were both prepared for this session with all kinds of fun props! They are dog lovers so ordered a custom puppy crochet outfit for their newborn. So adorable! Dad had purchased a tiny Yoda for his little Padawan to snuggle in a few photos. I just love when both parents get into these sessions! Enjoy a few favorites of this little love...

newborn baby knit puppy
newborn boy snuggling yoda
sleepy newborn boy
newborn in rocker
newborn braves baby
newborn boy fox
newborn baby toes
mom and newborn in nursery
new family of 3

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

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! 

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boy tossing baseball tuscaloosa
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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!

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