JORDAN5months

Mr. Jordan Wilder Phillips is officially 5 months old tomorrow. We had his session yesterday though. Boy, does he make my day. I feel very special to be a part of Jordan’s journey and I’m thankful that I get to capture this precious time for not only his mom and dad, but his other family members. You see, Jordan has to be home bound and on very strict orders. Visitors and guests are allowed and Jordan does not go out in public. He has very strict orders from the doctor to stay away from anything that might harm his little body or threaten his immune system and mommy and daddy follow these rules very strictly.
Jordan is growing so fast and gets more handsome every time I get to see him. He is smiling and reacting when you talk to him and he LOVES to watch the fans on the ceilings. He loves to eat, and he is still spoiled by mommy! Spoil on momma! Jordan is growing into an amazing little man and I get so excited every time I see his sessions coming up on my books. Until next month, enjoy these photos of his cuteness! xoxo-Stacy

LYNNDY&twins

This woman right here gets nothing but respect and praise from me. I have known Lynndy since we were kids. Lynndy found out she was pregnant when we were very young, and she over come the obstacles of young pregnancy and growing up at an early age better than I can say if I were in her shoes. Lynndy was the best momma from day one. Rylee and Khloee have been her number one priority since the day she found out. These girls love, respect, and adore their momma and I know exactly why.
Being a mother now myself, and seeing how hard it is at 30 to be the best mom you can be makes it almost unrealistic to look at myself having a child when Lynndy had not one but TWO…Then it clicked with me. It wasn’t my age that mattered or Lynndy’s age at the time that mattered that made her a better person or mom. It is just something with becoming a mother. The moment that you find out that you are no longer responsible for just yourself anymore, but yet another human being to care for, love, and raise to the best of your ability, it strikes something inside you that instantly lights a fire so deep and so passionate that nothing can put it out.
I struggle day in and day out with feeling like a failure most days. Did I do my best to make them feel loved? Did I give them enough attention? Am I showing them to way that I want them to learn? Am I enough? Am I leading them in the right direction? It’s a battle that you fight at any age, yet at the young age of a teenager, I’m not sure many mothers no matter the fire could have handled themselves with the grace and selfless manner that Lynndy did so with these two precious girls. So Lynndy, you are an absolute hero in my eyes and I can tell that Khloee and Rylee look at you with such admiration and love as I do, if not so much more.
People like Lynndy make you want to do better, be better, and become better, and I am proud to call you a friend. I hope you love your photos and I hope to have these girls and you in front of my camera again! xoxo-Stacy

SENIORsydney

Meet Sydney. She is the definition of class and flawless beauty. She has no clue how beautiful she is, and that is possibly what makes her so beautiful. Girls like Sydney don’t come along every day. I have been all around and truly have only met a few “Sydneys” . Only until you meet one will you know what I am talking about.
Sydney is shy, reserved, smart, yet very personable and easy to get along with.
I can usually read my clients very well within the first 2 minutes of meeting them. I knew immediately it was going to be my job to make Sydney feel comfortable and open in front of the camera, or else I can’t do my job. Sydney was so great to work with and took direction easily and started to have fun with it after 10 minutes into the session. Sydney’s mom had already informed me that she was very laid back and wasn’t high maintenance and reassured me that my job would be easy. However, I don’t think they know how easy and satisfying it was for me.
I love new things, new clients, new places. If I said I didn’t get nervous before each and every session I do, I would be lying. I have a lot of pressure on my shoulders, not just from outsiders and people who would love to see me fail at the tip of a hat, but mostly from myself. I am a perfectionist. I am observant, I have high anxiety, and I put an extreme amount of pressure on myself. I am me.
If Sydney isn’t the most popular girl in school, its because she chooses not to be. If Sydney doesn’t have a boyfriend, its because she chooses not to. Sydney is a girl who is going to show up at her class reunion in 20 years and people are going to say “holy moly is that Sydney Tabor?!” They may not have noticed her in school, but rest assured, they will one day. I believe her accomplishments in life will be far beyond what anyone can see, and I only just met her. Sydney, keep doing what your doing. Set goals, love life, and love people, and keep reading.I had the best time shooting your session and it was yet another reassurance for me that I am doing exactly what I am meant to be doing. Not because the photos are great or anything that I did, but because it made my soul happy and that is why I do this. I grow a little more with each session and yours made my soul dance. You are an amazing girl, best of luck in your senior year! xoxo -Stacy
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