Gotham Family - Cranberry Lake, NY

Yesterday morning, I met up with former July bride Shannon and her sister at their parents' place on Cranberry Lake. Shannon and Wayne just introduced baby George into the world 6 weeks ago (they didn't waste any time). ;-) Oddly enough, Shannon's sister just had a baby boy (Sam). So, I met up with them to capture some sweet pictures of their new babies and big brother Jack. It was such a blessing to be able to photograph a former client's baby! I struggled a little narrowing it down... :-)

Baby Gabe & Fam - also Hiawassee

Immediately after I left Maddox and Co. on Thursday, I headed over to the home of baby Gabe and his parents on a farm. We went all over that farm: feeding chickens, climbing in hay, petting the horses, and riding on a tractor... But, I think the heat was a little much for little Gabe (and little Rae). ;-) I managed to grab some of these shots of his sweet face and his sweet parents just loving on him.

Maddox & Family - Hiawassee, GA

Yesterday morning, I met up with toddler Maddox and his family. He was a little under the weather, so his sweet cousin joined him to cheer him up. Maddox was very expressive, and I just LOVED so many of the facial expressions that he shared with my lenses. McKenzie (his mom) had a great idea to go to the creek: so fun!

Tanner - Blairsville, GA

Yesterday afternoon, I met Tanner and his parents at their house right outside Blairsville, GA. What a lively little boy! He is destined to be a farmer in no time... just loving those shovels, 4-wheelers and tractors... well, and ladybugs. He took such joy in so many things, and he just talked up a storm! What fun to step into Tanner's world!

Hannah's 1st Birthday - Charlotte, NC

This morning, I met Hannah and her parents on her grandparents' front yard in South Charlotte for her first birthday session. Hannah is such a doll with the cutest smile ever! But, of course, you can tell that from the images here. Thank you guys so much!

Carolina Spring Fever Portrait Sessions

I am going down South this spring for some portrait sessions in 3 select cities! I will be in Columbia, SC, CHarlotte, NC and Asheville, NC between April 26 and May 5. If you are interested, book early. Email me at rae@raebarnes.com.

Jackson Gabriel- newborn!

My dear friend Megan had her first son just 6 weeks ago... Chris and I had a little photo shoot with them both yesterday. Here is the lil guy (such a cutie).

cutie patootie, pt 2

Okay... I just couldn't pass up sharing this shot. We won't have the slideshow or gallery ready until after the new year, but Chris and I were browsing through the other camera... and we had to share these lovely eyelashes of Miss Rebekah!

Rebekah's First Year- 1st birthday!

I can't believe it! Rebekah is turning one on Thursday!!! She has just grown up so quickly in front of my lens and is now walking and talking (well, sort of). Anyway, our real session is on Thursday morning, but it was snowy today... and i didn't want to loose the opportunity to capture this lil gal in her snow suit! So, we had a very brief little session in the snow. My second camera is having some minor issues that Chris is working on, so all I have to show is this one fave image. More to come!