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The Class of 2011 ~ Miss Emily Dance

When I was asked to shoot Senior Portraits of Emily, I of course answered ‘YES’! I have known this girl since she was born! And, to know that she now is going to graduate High School…well, let’s just be honest…it makes me feel a little ‘over the hill’. Regardless, I knew we would have a great time because if Emily is anything like her mom, we would definitely have some fun! And we had a blast! Emily is the type of senior any photographer would want to shoot. She is beautiful, very polite, chooses great clothes and accessories without going overboard and is ‘game’ for anything! We decided to shoot in downtown Birmingham at Sloss Furnace and Morris Avenue. If you are unfamiliar with these places, let’s just put it this way……they are iconic locations in Birmingham. In fact, I can remember getting roasted peanuts from Morris Avenue years ago. And, the Peanut Depot is still there! I hope you enjoy looking at Emily’s Senior Portraits. We took so many and had such a wonderful time doing it….even if it was 95+ degrees!

Thank you Emily! I wish you all the best in your Senior year of High School! These are some of the best times of your life!

(As a side note, Emily’s mom has been a friend of mine for years. Be sure to check out her business she owns with another friend of mine. Mustard Seeds is a wonderful Christian Company with great products! And, the other ‘hot chick’ in the photos with Emily is her sister, Molly. There was no way we couldn’t include her! What a hoot she is! And soooo cute!)

The Newest South Carolinian

I have a new baby cousin! He was born yesterday evening around 9pm! We were supposed to be taking his mom’s maternity photographs last night but instead he decided to make his grand entrance! Little Connor is so beautiful! He is a precious little man! He is tee-tiny and I loved holding him! My children were never as small as he, so I enjoy holding newborns that actually feel like newborns! What a blessing he is to his mom and dad. As a side note, he is number 185 in our crazy Davis family! We are definitely growing by leaps and bounds!

Congratulations John and Renee! What a beautiful baby boy you have!

P.S. ROLL TIDE, Connor! =)

Courtney Moore - July 25, 2010 - 8:14 am

Congratulations John & Renee!!!! He is absolutely gorgeous!!!! We loved getting to meet him last night!! These pictures and slideshow are breathtaking! Enjoy every minute with your newest blessing from God! Congratulations, we are incredibly happy for you!
Love,
Courtney & Chris Moore

Chuck and Betty Mealy - July 26, 2010 - 9:50 am

Congratulations! Nothing compares to the beautiful gift that God gives us in children. You have an awesome responsibility and a source of great delight for the rest of your days.

Looks like Connor has won your heart already too.

Blessings.

Dave Spittal - July 26, 2010 - 1:22 pm

Renee and John:
Congratulations on your new arrival. We are all so happy for you and know that these will be exiting days for you and your family. This is Gods greatest gift to us and know that you will experience all they joy.

Pay attention to every moment as he will grow quickly and the time will pass. My baby turns 40 this month.

The pictures are beautiful and hope that you can find him some socks more dependably than his father.
Dave Spittal

Betsy Askew - July 26, 2010 - 7:26 pm

Renee and John,

Connor is absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful, exciting time for you and your family!

The pictures and video are so special! The song by Allison Kraus is my favorite lullaby! How wonderful that your cousin was there to take such special photos!

Much love and best wishes!
Betsy Askew

Mary and David Ramsey - July 26, 2010 - 7:45 pm

Congratulations John and Re’nee. Conner is a beautiful baby. We have watched the video and pictures about 10 times, 9 times for me. I can’t look at it enough. I know you are going to be great parents, you have had a great example in your parents. I know your hearts are just bursting with love.

Give Conner a kiss from his great aunt Mary.

Marci Herd - July 26, 2010 - 8:55 pm

Congratulations Renee!!! He is beautiful!

Darlene & Wayne - July 27, 2010 - 8:26 am

Congratulations!There is nothing like holding your baby for the first time! Enjoy every moment as they grow up way too fast!

Connor is precious!!
Love the video!!

Darlene & Wayne

Miriam Coffman - July 27, 2010 - 10:53 am

Oh my goodness!!! What wonder and awe little Connor has brought. You guys are so blessed, and he is so lucky to be a part of such a wonderful family. I love the Baby Atcheson shirt. Please keep the pictures coming. Love to you all!!!

Kim Moore - July 27, 2010 - 2:15 pm

John & Renee,

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Welcome to parenthood… There is absolutely no chance for boredom in your lives now! Best Wishes!

Kim & Jamie Moore

“Young” Ladies

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting the Young family…well, at least mom and the two girls! We met at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama. With Alabama being my home state I love to go home whenever I have an opportunity. Adding the pleasure of shooting to that scenario and I am pretty darn happy! The Young ladies are my cousin Beth’s husband’s, sister’s children. Got all of that? These girls are my cousin-in-law’s sister’s children. Enough of that! Take a moment to enjoy their sweet faces! What a hot morning it was but they did great!

Thanks again!

From Whence We Came

The title of this post comes from a book written about my family. From Whence We Came was written by my Uncle Morris and one of my cousins, Millie Atcheson Weaver and tells of our family’s heritage. When Uncle Morris asked me to come up the mountain and photograph his family I was honored! To be honest…I feel honored when anyone might ask me to photograph their family or an event. But most especially when my family calls on me, do I feel the most humbled. Family is very important to me and probably even more so to Uncle Morris. (It should be! He was the baby of 11 children! Can you imagine? Eleven kids!) So one hot afternoon I went up to the mountains of North Carolina and spent some time with my family! What a fun time we had! If you know Morris Davis, there is no other time to have! He is a hoot-and-a-half! I hope you all enjoy these images as much as I do! Marna & Andy…these will be a great reminder of the family who loves you and misses you when you take your “hiatus”! Morrey & Betsy…..we definitely do not see each other often enough! I enjoyed being able to catch up with you both! Uncle M & Aunt V…I love you with all of my heart! Enjoy!

It’s Graduation Time Again!!!

Our cousin Michael graduated from Chapman High School this year! What a fun time graduation is! You are so glad to be out of school but a tad worried what you’ll do next. Well…maybe not worried….maybe just excited! Regardless, it is one of the best times of your life! Michael, I hope you take that smart brain of yours and put it to good use! You are a very smart young man and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for you! We love you and are very proud of you! Congratulations!!