Benjamin | Lifestyle Newborn Portrait Session

I’ll be honest, this Alabama photographer once avoided newborn portrait sessions UNTIL my couples & best friends started having babies. There’s no greater joy that cheering my clients on throughout life’s journey. Who says we have to stop being friends after the wedding day?!

Now I’ve only known Kylie & Kyle for a year, but when I found out they were adding to their family I was so excited!!! Benjamin was born right at the beginning of this pandemic & since being home have only welcomed a few guests at a safe distance.

I suggested we do a front porch session to keep everyone safe & pop inside for a few in their ridiculously adorable nursery. And the best part?! Their house has so much great natural light that it made my photographer heart very happy. The view from their front door to the couch was perhaps my favorite part.

Can you believe that Kyle made this porch swing for his family?! Just imagine the fun memories that’ll be made out here.

Welcome home Benjamin! You’ve got two of the best parents & I cannot wait to watch you grow up.

Anna & Adam | A Birmingham Botanical Gardens Maternity Portrait Session

Last year, these two were planning their Alabama wedding & this April they’ll become parents! 
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It comes as no surprise to me, because I remember discussing this during their engagement session. Anna & Adam couldn’t wait to start a family of their own & are going to be the absolute best boy mom & dad.

From aspiring teachers in kindergarten to awkward teenagers on the softball diamond to being high school cheerleaders (Go Raiders!), we’ve walked through so many seasons of life together. I am grateful for friendships that have stood the test of time & am so giddy to witness my dear friend become a mommy.

Enjoy a few of my favorites from her maternity portrait session at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Guest appearance by her handsome hubby, Adam!

Talbots | Washington Square Family Portrait Session Mobile, Alabama

“Can you believe that we’ve never had professional family portraits taken?” was what Ellen, an Alabama family photographer, confessed to me. To which I responded, “let’s fix that ASAP!”

We started discussing locations for her very own family portrait session, when we settled on this quaint little park nestled in between the most beautiful oak trees away from the busyness of downtown Mobile, Alabama.

*Quick tip to all the sweet moms out there: parks provide some of the best locations for family portraits with small children. I love shooting in local parks because it allows us plenty of room to roam about & get some of that energy out! ⁣

Enjoy a few of my favorites from the Talbots family portrait session. I know you’ll fall in love with their little boy just like I did.

This kid! Absolutely precious & equally hilarious.

I just adore this sweet momma! Isn’t she gorgeous? And so loved by her two boys!

*Sometimes mom & dad need a few portraits of just them. Because, let’s be honest, the last time they probably took portraits together was on their wedding day!

Olivia | Lifestyle Newborn Portrait Session

It’s no secret that I love weddings BUT reconnecting with a DMP couple to photograph their newest little addition is definitely high on the list too. ⁣Amanda & Lance said 'I Do' five years ago in Demopolis, Alabama. And just welcomed a sweet baby girl into their family. 🎀⁣⁣

I absolutely loved catching up with them in their sweet home to photograph their growing family. I am so thankful that they've trusted me to capture their biggest life moments thus far.

Oh hey there sweet baby girl!

Lucy was very protective over her little sister & of course had to make sure I was treating her well. But also wanted a few close ups of her own!

Every little detail in Olivia’s nursery was adorable, wouldn’t you agree?

Welcome Olivia! We’re so glad that you are here & cannot wait to watch you grow up.

Proud Parents: Amanda & Lance

Olivia | Summertime Birthday Portrait Session

My how fast a year goes by! Olivia turned ONE & brought along her parents to celebrate.

You might recognize her parents as one of my DMP couples. Two years ago, the Roberts danced the night away on the boardwalk of the Five Rivers - Alabama Delta Resource Center. And a year ago, we snuck away to Dauphin Island for their maternity portrait session before their baby girl’s arrival.

Olivia just so happens to be my niece & it has been so much fun to watch her personality develop over the year. Excited to see her grow up!

Ruffle butts are hands down the cutest thing ever! Add little thigh rolls & you’re golden!

You know I had to sneak just one couple photo in their family session.

Happy One Year Olivia! Excited to watch you grow up!

Auntie Debs + The Faught Family | A Personal Post

Alabama Wedding Photographer, Pure Barre Instructor and Chick-fil-A Team Member are just some of the titles that I have held in my lifetime, but out of all my titles Auntie Debs is certainly one of my favorites. (*Wife recently taking the lead! Love you husband!)

I grew up with a camera in my face, thanks Dad, so I feel it’s only natural to do the same to my brother and his family. Randle gave me the title of Auntie Debs almost six years ago and I never knew how I could love a brown eyed boy so much. He keeps me laughing and my knowledge of all things Thomas the Train has never been greater. Ryan is the second brown eyed boy to steal my heart. He is one of the sweetest baby boys, yet keeps everyone on their toes. I love spending summers with this beach babe and his older brother.

Thankful to have a job that allows me to visit them and spoil them as an aunt should. Family portraits have become a yearly tradition for the Faught Family with Deborah Michelle Photography - tickle fights included. Today I am blogging a few of my favorites from their latest Mississippi family portrait session, while also looking back at some of my favorite moments with them over the years.

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Randle and Ryan, I have loved every minute of watching you grow up. Thanks for the endless belly laughter and I cannot wait to see the young men that you will become. I just hope you’re never too cool to hang out with your Auntie Debs!

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