Katniss Everdeen inspired my kid and my kid inspired me.

Now that the Mockingjay Madness is once again arising for the final installment of the beloved Hunger Games series, I decided its about dang time that I blog one of my most favorite sessions to date.

Well....maybe I'm a little biased because this little Katniss Everdeen happens to be my little lady! She admires the strength of Katniss and very adamantly requested a Hunger Games themed 5th birthday party. What kind of mom would I be to say no?? I get sick of the pink princess birthday decorations so this was an exciting theme to chase after!

So off on a woodsy jaunt we went with a homemade bow and arrow in hand, side braid, and trusty mockingjay pin displayed proudly on her jacket.

I love my kid so very much, her and her little sister inspire me to no end. Enjoy!

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Actions: Morgan Burks Photography
Camera: Canon 5D MarkIII with 50mm lens (some shots taken using the Free Lens method)

Boyle Family Session

Long time no see everyone! Just popping in to share a recent family session that was full of energy and cuteness!

Big thank you to the Boyle family and all of the kiddos for choosing me to capture you all on that hot summer day, you guys did great and I found every giggle, tear, and ornery smile so perfectly charming!

Throwback Thursday: Patriotic Kid Crafts

Howdy everyone! I'm overdue yet again for another blog and it only seems fitting to do a Throwback Thursday edition with some Fourth of July flair!

Last summer the girls and I got crafty with these cute little bird houses. I took them outside with a sheet, some red and blue craft paint, brushes, and let them do their thing! Now we have these adorable little houses to decorate with every summer.

Enjoy and take a moment this season to take your little ones outside for some messy crafts!

Love, Shelby

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| Ry's Pink Lemonade Styled Session |

FINALLY! 

Yes I'm that mom, that doesn't prioritize my own kids pictures and takes care of other families first. I know I'm not alone in this guilt though!

Since it is summer time I feel that it is fitting to share my little Ry Baby's special 2nd Birthday Pink Lemonade Styled Shoot and Party.

Her birthday falls right at the end of summer which means it was stinkin' HOT when we did this shoot, so I set up the scene while she played inside then I just let her do her thing in the yard (with minimal coaching) until she was tired of the heat and bugs! Before posting this I decided to re-edit all of the images because my style has evolved a little bit over the last year and I am still in love with the images we got on that sticky day.

I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration from our little play date in the yard!

Love Ry's dress? Her auntie bought it online from JustFab kids. Ohhhh if only it still fit her! *mom tear*

My props were an easy find thank goodness. The banner, lemons, and pink lantern were all from Hobby Lobby. The suitcase and chair were a trade from a vintage second hand store. The flowers were a happy blessing from the previous owners of my mom's house!

Party time! We enjoy having summer birthday's good ol' backyard style. Ry's little lemonade stand table was made by her grandma and cake made my yours truly. I'm working on the baking skills. ;)

Make a wish and eat some sugar! Big sister thought it was fitting to wear her princess dress to the party, but of course! Cupcakes also made by me! Funfetti cake, strawberry frosting, lemon slice candies.