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

Before I start talking about this adorable session that we had last weekend, I need to let everyone know that we are back at it!! I’ve been facebooking much more than I’ve been blogging (obviously!), and a couple of weeks ago I announced that Nancy’s first day back would be this past Saturday and immediately received about 5 phone calls and several more fb messages from mom’s who’ve been patiently waiting for the news. Nancy will be working Saturdays only for a few weeks, building up to a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday schedule. If you are in need of a session, call me and I’ll get you on the books asap!

On to Mr. Parker-man… he was our very first session after a month long hiatus and a welcome sight! He is such a sweet fella and we just adore his mommy! Couldn’t have gone better — thanks so much Parker for helping us get our feet wet from the longest break in sessions that I think we’ve ever had!!

My favorite thing about this mom is that she just knows how to roll with it. Mischievous two years old can bring that out in you, I suppose, but she just does it well. And we love that about her! Thanks, Mindy, for doing what you do. Even though this little guy took some work (I know we were a sight, you should have seen 5 of us adults out there jumping and looking silly to get smiles out of one 2 year old boy!), it was all WORTH IT… this session may just be your best yet, love them all!!

This beautiful family had such a great session. Big brothers were agreeable to anything I asked, and though little brother wasn’t as sure, we still managed to get some adorable expressions. Great job, fellas!

Remember this? The contest with Regal was a smashing success, and we are so excited that we now have winners to announce! Babies Eva, Sawyer & Kaori’s parents have all been contacted and will be enjoying their prizes soon. And thanks so much to everyone who entered, we had such a great time with this contest (and, from what I hear, Regal had a verrry difficult time deciding… all of the babies were so adorable and so full of personality!) We can’t wait to get Eva & Kaori into the studio for their sessions (and, Sawyer, enjoy your movie themed birthday party!)… see you soon girls!!

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!

This family always takes such great images. Mr. Zach is a total ham, and Mom & Dad are so sweet together. Thanks for letting me get a little creative with you guys, this was such a fun session!

This little man came in for his third session of his Baby’s First Year Program, and boy, what a cutie! I can’t believe how mobile he’s gotten, he barely wanted to sit still for a second! He adores his big sister, sooo sweet. And big sister, Kennedy, looked so fabulous in her new pettiskirt and tank — great job, Mom! Speaking of pettiskirts… don’t forget that we have some really cute ones at the studio for our clients to wear. Enjoy your sneak peek from Vegas, Mom… hope your having a great time!!

I think this t-shirt pretty much says it all. Little Campbell came in for his second session of his Baby’s First Year Program, and what a handsome little fellow he is! Looks like Campbell is a natural with the sticks, just like his daddy. So cute!

This little princess was in for her third session of her Baby’s First Year Program, and boy has she grown! She is such a little mover and shaker, I could hardly keep up. Love the family images, too cute!

The Loveland boys, Brady and Bryce, were not to be outshined by their big sister Abbey’s Matilda Jane session, so we just had to capture some adorable images all their own!  I love their big smiles and blonde curls, totally fantastic!