Memories Portraits {blogged} » Peeks into Memories | Knoxville Photographer, Nancy Belden

As soon as my mother-in-law brought this old tricycle over to my house, I knew I would be using it for something special.  It belonged to my husband when he was a toddler.   Soooo, for Lexi’s third birthday session last week, I bought a dozen balloons and had Nancy go to town photographing Lexi with her daddy’s favorite old toy.  This was, by far, the most fun session we’ve ever done with her!  And before you ask, I bought her dress at Target (for $11 — what a steal!)… the top was plain though, and quite boring compared to the cute, cute bottom… so I hired one of our newest clients Julia of Elise Claire Designs to cutify the top (I’m pretty sure I just made that word up, LOL!)

The result of it all… pure L-O-V-E.  Today is my girl’s third birthday, and I think we shall go play and enjoy THREE!

Hey guys, this is Michelle here entering my first ever post on the Memories blog! Many of you know that I’ve been working at the studio for just over a year now, and I’m now taking a more active role behind the camera. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of photographing the birth of beautiful Anna Kate. This has to be one the most amazing events in my life that I have ever witnessed! Liz was incredibly brave, and delivered little Anna so gracefully. Did I mention she looked great before, during, and after?! I have to thank her husband, Seth, and family for their great kindness… they just made this whole experience even better! Thank you so much Petree family for allowing me to be apart of this amazing day for you all, and congratulations on the birth of your lovely daughter. This was such a great experience and I look forward to photographing many, many more births in the future!

I had another ultrasound yesterday, and had to share the images. Can you believe how much they’ve grown?! It’s amazing just how quickly this is going for us. The hormones have definitely kicked in this week, if you know what I mean… we’re hoping the icky will go away within another week or so. The babies were all moving for us yesterday during the ultrasound, Dr. Donesky said they were doing the ‘Noodle Dance’ LOL!

I was so glad to have sweet Jackson in the studio for his third session of his Baby’s First Year Program. He is such an easy going little fella, and we had a great time trying out some new shots with him outside in a washbowl… he was the perfect baby model. This little guy just makes us smile!

I have known little Jaiden’s mommy since she was a little girl, and good friends with my oldest daughter. It’s hard to believe she’s all grown up and has a family of her own now… and what a beautiful boy she has! We love his sweet personality and we always look forward to him coming in for his Baby’s First Year Program. He’s such a doll!



I was just looking up Jaiden’s Squish session from his early days, and love seeing just how much he has grown…

Little man Weston came into the studio yesterday ready to celebrate. At 9 months old, he was all smiles and being very patriotic waving his American flag This is his third session of his Baby’s First Year Program, and my how big he has grown… great session with Weston!

Sweet Abigail came in this week for her last session of her Baby’s First Year program, and was just as adorable as ever. I just can’t get enough of her serious face and her big beautiful eyes, and big sister is just as sweet as can be. Precious girls!