STF Studio

Cheri' & Jared

2011-06-03T12:38:00.000-07:00

Brea & Wesley

2011-06-03T12:37:00.000-07:00

Brandy & Adam

2011-06-03T12:35:00.000-07:00

Katy Mae

2010-10-18T12:05:00.000-07:00

Katy Mae

Jacquie & Jonathan

2010-06-18T08:22:00.000-07:00

I had a blast with Jacquie and Jonathan exploring Oxford...all over the square, Falkner s place, and the House of Memories...beautiful couple..cant wait for the fun at the wedding...

A beautiful day for a wedding.....

2010-06-02T09:35:00.001-07:00

Amanda & Luis are such a sweet couple with a beautiful family....and Luis was such a brave soul to handle the canoe..haha...blessings to you both....

Super excited..we got the cover

2010-05-26T20:23:00.001-07:00

Check out the current issue of Greater Tupelo lifestyle magazine...our 2009 brides from Lee County are included and our beautiful bride Sharieka got the cover...Be looking for the upcoming issue of Mississippi Weddings...we have a feature article inside...

2010 Quick Clicks....

2010-01-13T12:22:00.000-08:00

Well I am really looking forward to an exciting and amazing 2010...
At the studio we are planning, gearing up, adding new products....and lots of cool stuff..
Jennifer and I just got back from Imaging USA where we saw lots of amazing
ideas..and got lots of inspiration...We added new woven afaghans from Portrait Weavers, photo purses and make-up bags, keychains, sterling silver photo jewelry from Kimbra Studios and several other items to our brand new STF gift line. We hope you all love the boutique items we
choose for our line and we are excited about your reactions...

Now on to the plans for 2010 ...
Well we are changing the way we do our limited edition collections just a little bit.
Because I need a life..and Jennifer needs to go home at some point to Mark and Gizmo...we will be doing our regular quick sessions all in one day...We will limit the number of appt and do them as 15-20 min one outfit sessions..for the same low session fee as always...

We have those schduled ...Here are the sessions and the dates...Sample images will be coming soon...

Feb..11th ..Angel Babies ..we have black rocker outfits with black wings and of course the angelic white wings..perfect for Valentine's day...
Feb 13...Me and My baby...sweetheart special for you and your favorite fellow....outside..if weather permits....
Apri 29l...Mommy and Me....for all you Mom's out there who are always behind the camera...this is the perfect opportunity to make sure your kids have great fun pics with you.
May 13 & 14 ...Take me out to the Ballpark...Now we are doing two days of this...we have some great outfits and want to do one day in the studio...but on Friday we will be going out to the little league field and doing amazing ball pics..not your usual stuff at all..I hate those standard ball pics...I promise these will be over the top...
June 11th...Water Babies...ok..we are going on location again..Bring your swimsuit...we are going to the Fountains at the Fairparks....
July 22...the Dog Days of Summer...Pet Portraits..this is a Fundraiser for the Humane Society...bring a 30 lb dog of dog food...and your session is 1/2 price ($32.50) ..In case you did not know Jenn and I love dogs...I have 5 and Jenn has 1...but you can bring your cats or whatever animals you would love to have a special pic of..
August 13...Funny Faces...now you can be funny or you can be serious...and you dont really have to get dressed up...we just wanna do faces...bring your hats or whatever props you have to add to our great collections and let us photograph your funny faces...

September...now 2009 was a crazy Christmas...especially with it just being me and Jennifer here most of the time.. so we want to try something different to help you and us out...We will have a Quick Click every Friday from 10-7....Sept 3...Tutus and Dress up...
Sept 10....Me and Santa..your kids help Santa get dressed you better watch out these are way too cute...
Sept 17....Classic Christmas...red and green in front of the tree
Sept 24....White trees and White snow..we are gonna make
it snow in September....Bring your hats, gloves, and
scarfs..or just use ours...

These September Christmas pics...will give you and us a headstart on Christmas Cards...

October 29...Put your costume on early for a little Halloween fun...
October 30...Fall Family on location at Lake Lamar..if the leaves cooperate
November 6...Fall Family on location at Lake Lamar ...if the leaves cooperate

Now that is just a little bit of the fun that we are working on for 2010...
We have been busy...Please know that since we are only scheduling one
day and taking limited sessions for the Quick Clicks they will go fast..You might
want to call now and schedule appointments now for all the ones you want to
participate in...

Oh, one last thing...that I forgot...we will be doing the Bunnies and Babies
Fundraiser again that we did last year for LeBonheur...We raised almost $1000
in session fees last year...so the dates for that are March 3-6 and 10-13.
We will have some beautiful live bunnies...

Wow...and if that's not enough for you..Right now we are having our 1st Annual Cutest Kid contest..I need kids..lots of kids to come in and model the new clothes and props and techniques I just got at convention...so send your kids pictures to me on FB ..and get in on the fun...10 kids will win a free session...and when I do those sessions I can post some pics for all of my fun Quick Click...

See ya at the Studio....

Holly Brooke's Covergirl Birthday Party

2009-12-04T11:28:00.000-08:00

I think you will be able to tell how much fun I had shooting my best friends daughters birthday party pics with her friends ....check it out...

A little Cowboy Christmas....yeehaw!!!

2009-11-28T09:42:00.000-08:00

Some friends of mine from Vardaman brought thier rompin' stompin' horse ridin' cowboy to see me today...for some Cowboy Christmas pics.....What do you think...

Emily and Charles

2009-11-22T21:46:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful day to spend with friends..I have know Emily's parents my whole life...They were special friends of my Uncle Jack...I graduated with Emily's sister ....her Brother and I are longtime friends...so knowing the family and spending time with them made my job a whole lot easier...although it was a long day...we got some amazing images of their special day..I hope they love them....

Seniors.2010.....Morgan...IAHS....

2009-10-21T22:15:00.001-07:00

She's got the look.....

Sweet Sweet Ameila Claire

2009-10-02T09:28:00.000-07:00

This is the sweetest baby you have ever seen...and from what I hear she is a little fighter as well...

"Fabulous"......

2009-10-01T17:56:00.000-07:00

That is all I can say...other than the rain it was an amazing day as Tierney and Kino exchanged vows in front of hundreds of family and friends.....Enjoy it with them,,,,,,,Congratulations guys...we miss you already!!!!!

Anna & Casey

2009-09-30T08:48:00.000-07:00

It turned out to be a beautiful day ...after 2 solid weeks of rain.........check it out...

Lookin for a new baby....

2009-09-08T21:45:00.000-07:00

Well, I love to do maternity portraits ...but I especially love to do any kind of portraits where my subjects are willing to try new things..Carley and Adam and I had a blast and they can't wait for their baby to arrive...even if she does not have a name yet...now we just cant wait to shoot those new born portraits and I know they will turn out as beautiful as these maternity shots...

Brittany and Ben

2009-08-30T20:08:00.000-07:00

What to say about Brittany and Ben except that there were more tears at this wedding than I have ever seen before...Happy tears....Sad tears....lots of tears....But Brittany made a beautiful bride and it is quite obvious that she is the angel sent fro heaven to take care of Ben....Good luck guys and congratulations...

Babies part 2

2009-08-19T20:19:00.001-07:00

Did i happen to mention we have had a lot of babies in lately.....

Babies and more babies...

2009-08-19T19:46:00.001-07:00

Seems like we have had an abundance of adorable babies in the last few weeks...I wanna share a few that have captured my heart and my camera lense......

A Wedding in Thorn

2009-08-09T18:48:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful day for a wedding in Thorn, Ms....I enjoyed the had an amazing time with Brian and Katherine...but really enjoyed the sweet potato treats ....I hope they love the photos from the stroll down on the Houston square..

Common Bonds

2009-08-09T18:45:00.001-07:00

When my son was born I needed a babysitter....one of my Dad's good friends mentioned that his mother-in-law might be interested in keeping him and so that is how I can to know the Thorton family...of course my Dad and Casey's dad had been friends for many years...and is friends with his Uncle as well....Casey occasionally got off the bus and I would find him playing with my son...well that was 14 years ago...my son is now almost 15...but when he was in the 4th grade Anna's mom was his teacher and still is today...one of his favorite teachers...so it was a privilege to take their engagement photos...and I can't wait to celebrate their wedding with their families..both of which are very special to me...see you guys at the wedding..

Walt & Amanda's wedding

2009-07-30T11:09:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday was a beautiful day for a wedding...and believe it or not..it was not even sweltering hot...in Mississippi in July that is a real feat....A beautiful couple and a beautiful wedding...Walt and Amanda(and their entire wedding party) were tons of fun...and I cant wait to finish editing all of their images.....

oh bebe!

2009-07-16T12:05:00.000-07:00

Sweet, sweet babies

2009-07-14T22:39:00.000-07:00

I did maternity pics about a year ago for Amy and Scott and surprise look where we were today...Although Mason really did not want to have his picture made with new baby sister Marley...we persevered and were able to get a few snapped with him...he found the football
much more interesting

So many beautiful brides this summer....

2009-07-12T21:24:00.000-07:00

It seems like that my beautiful brides just keep coming...Kathryn, her mom, little sister and I had a blast yesterday...talking about the upcoming wedding plans and working on these beautiful pics...I think she should be very pleased...Lindsey did a great job on the hair...not a curl fell out of place, even in the humidity...Let's see if she can repeat that in August...

It's all about the Experience.....

2009-07-11T20:21:00.000-07:00

the top model Experience....first all I must tell you all about this special little girl..I met Cierra a few months ago through a Le Bonheur fundraiser that I was helping with. Cierra and I hit it off and were immediate friends...and so since Cierra has been sick for a lot of her young life ...I wanted her to have a really cool 13th birthday party...well she brought her friends to my studio yesterday for a Top Model Photoshoot...Now did we have a blast...Her are some pics....from each girls session...Girls....."Here is your best shot".....Cierra....Katy's mom and dad sent a special happy birthday message to you and they would love to meet you when they come home....(CHeck out all your comments on my Facebook....and I will be posting more of your images soon..

Everything new...

2009-07-08T22:29:00.000-07:00

Well...we are moving again...not that we want to move...but in this economy..you gotta take every opportunity to save a little money...but when we reopen on August 2nd at our new location....we will have lots of new stuff..new frames, new albums, new products, new senior stuff.
We are excited..I have wanted for a long time to close the lab and focus on my studio and my photography and making it the best that it can possibly be and now we can do just that...We are so excited about the new albums...we will be carrying two lines..one from Italy...we will also have new photo books and be looking for a new addition to our website...I think you will really like it...It will be ready by August 1 as well.. We have a new lab that we are really pumped about because they offer lots of things that we have not been able to do in house...like folded greeting cards, bookmarkers, skinny cards and wide 2 sided wallets, ....really cool stuff....We added lots of new props for seniors and babies...a new senior blog, a new senior facebook, WOW did I say we got some new stuff coming...oh yes, and frames...we will be carrying 3 lines of distressed frames...one I think you will find really unique..with a new twist on the frames you have been seeing..We have some in the studio now from the Griffin's and they are really amazing too...Well now ya'll come see us when we get moved in and visit our new friends next door...Elle B's is moving in with us...We have some classes lined up ..and you know we always have new stuff when we go to school... We will be offering some speicals when we get moved in so...you be watching the blog, the e-newsletter and my facebook on information on those specials...

Oh yeah..one last thing...the new address is 109 Desert Cove in Saltillo behind the Citgo..just past the Sonic on the right....

Kayla and Josh

2009-07-07T19:06:00.001-07:00

A sneak peak from Kayla and Josh's wedding in Starkville last weekend....Thanks guys for letting me and my crew be a part of your special day...we had a hot but fabulous time sharing it with you..I hope you enjoy the images...you had so many beautiful photos it was hard to narrow it down to a few for the video...Hugs to you both

Forgetful....

2009-06-30T22:37:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness..I think my brain is fried from the heat...I forgot to add these too the blog last week..I took Ella Grace's pictures when she was just a few months old...and my how time flies...

All New Blog...FACES 2010

2009-06-26T22:57:00.000-07:00

Here are a few Sample images from my new blog...(not sure how I am ever gonna keep up with 2 blogs) FACES 2010...all about Seniors, photos, info, advice ....etc...Noelle was a true trooper today..real Top Model material...bugs, tall grass, heat...whatever...and you will never believe that all of these were taken within just a few miles of my studio...

We've added lots new and vintage..fun and funky hats to our collection, some,vintage furniture pieces and all new locations to our senior stuff...check us out...wou'll find prices etc...on the new blog...stfstudiosseniors.blogspot.com....We've also added a new line of products including unique sized prints, bookmarkers, and be looking for our new album design service on our website...We are really excited about it...and oh...yeah....we have a secret maybe we can tell you soon......

A little bit of history .....

2009-06-26T06:50:00.000-07:00

This location in on of my all time favorites...you can even feel a tingle when you walk there...a little bit of ghosts from the past...Tierney braved the bugs, the heat and the debris in the old abandoned college...and I'll think you will agree her efforts were worth it...she will be a beautiful bride and Kino should be very blessed on their upcoming wedding day.

Dusty and Greet

2009-06-26T00:14:00.000-07:00

I wanted to repost this video from Dusty and Greer's wedding a couple of weeks ago...for some reason it seems to have disappeared...or never showed up..any way it was a hot, humid, Mississippi day over in Oxford, but after the storms passed the night before we were just grateful for the sunshine..

Daddy and Me.....and Mommie too...

2009-06-23T08:08:00.001-07:00

What some beautiful families...on a beautiful hot sunny day...

Beautiful, Beautiful Baby...

2009-06-16T21:35:00.000-07:00

Trace was such a trooper today....he never cried and he just let us play and play...such a cute boy and a big boy....I think his Daddy is really proud of him(and Mommy too...)Thanks for bringing him by today...

What a happy baby....

2009-06-12T21:16:00.000-07:00

Jacob...was such a sweet and happy baby...watching him play with his Mom made me wish my 14 year old son were little again...I think his mom will love these expressions...Good job Mom...you worked hard for these

Babies, Babies, Babies...

2009-06-11T22:20:00.001-07:00

WOW...lots of babies in the studio these days...and with so many babies coming in we have been trying to update some props...love some of the new stuff..this new pink chair, the cool bucket, and we've got lots of new handmade things...

Hilliary and Drew

2009-06-07T17:55:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day for a wedding...yesterday was amazing. I think this adorable couple had an amazing day with good friends all around....God Bless you both...

Lacey and Eric's wedding

2009-06-07T17:49:00.000-07:00

Touchdown.....Go Dawgs...

2009-06-02T21:10:00.000-07:00

If these prebridal portraits of Kayla are any indication...the wedding is going to be a blast...I had a great time today exploring the campus with Kayla and her mother-in-law to be...for a Rebel girl that knows nothing about the State campus...I think we did all right...

Summer time and the lovin' is good......

2009-05-24T23:38:00.000-07:00

Even with dodging the rain yesterday I had a blast with all my upcoming brides and grooms...
Won't we have fun on the day of ...We all made some exciting plans for some cool pics the day of the wedding...from the old cotton gin, to the Simmons gardens, all you guys will have some amazing pics I promise

Falling Behind

2009-05-23T21:29:00.000-07:00

Seems like forever since I put up a new blog post, and this one wont be good...I had three engagement sessions today and I told you all that I would post some images...Sorry, my cold was really acting up and I felt really bad...But I promise tomorrow I will post you some...Check back tomorrow for sure...

Oh sweet baby

2009-05-03T22:48:00.000-07:00

Down on the Square

2009-04-21T21:55:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful time today with Greer and her mom Kay....We've been all over Oxford.

The images are beautiful for a beautiful bride.....Can't wait for the wedding....

Rock Stars.....

2009-04-09T09:43:00.000-07:00

I am working on some new and exciting things for the Seniors 2010....Not only am I going to study with one of the areas premier Senior Photographers in May...we are working on some all new sessions...I just have to come up with what I want to call it.....Ya'll help me out...We are thankful for an amazing Easter season and are looking out for new things to be happening around here this summer....I have an almost all new staff..Jenn is amazing you all will love her...and I have a new editor...I think you will find very funky and fun....

Let me know what you think about these!!!!

WEEK 2 BUNNIES!!!!!

2009-03-28T09:17:00.000-07:00

Maddie Kate and Collin.....started my day off right today....no tranquilizers needed this time...HA.
Sweet, sweet photos with the bunnies

Come on a safari with me!!!!

2009-03-22T06:53:00.001-07:00

I spent the day yesterday on a "photo safari" with my wedding party..We explored all of Pontotoc from Thaxton, to the beautiful Simon gradens(where we were attacked by a nesting swan, that's a first), and downtown....It was a beautiful day, a beautiful wedding and Carla was a beautiful bride. J.R. is a lucky man......

Bunnies, Bunnies, and more Bunnies for Le Bonheur

2009-03-19T20:44:00.001-07:00

We started our annual live bunny sessions today...with a new twist..my friend Connie Haygood is the Regional Rep for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Well if you know me you know that I have a very special Great niece named Katy Mae who has a lot of serious birth defects and is a patient at Le Bonheur and John Hopkins. I had been telling Connie that I wanted to do some type of fundraiser for the hospital. She asked me to be the photographer for the Family Affair fundraiser that was coming up and after taking the photos for these special families and knowing how much the hospital has helped Katy we decided to donate the session fee from our Bunny sessions to the hospital..We had 8 session today and about 20 over the next 2 days. Not bad for the first time. If you are still interested in doing bunny photos and would like to donate to Le Bonheur just call the studio and we will do them next week...same special applies... Call us and help the children and their families raise money for Le Bonheur.

Top Model......

2009-03-18T21:40:00.000-07:00

Anna and her horse were amazing today...even if the horse did not want to cooperate and I got a sunburn down on the Poppelreiter Ranch..... Anyway it was a beautiful place to spend the day....

Spring Break

2009-03-17T21:32:00.000-07:00

It is Spring Break....and oh, but the seniors are out of school.....and have all but hit the panic button that graduation is only a few weeks away...where were you all you guys in the fall ....you could have been done with this ages ago.....This is but one of several senior sessions for the week....Lauren & Kayla are Boonville girls.... my hometown...looks like we grow 'em really pretty back home... Hope you love these girls. And, you definately made the wall!!!!!!!

Rainey Day....Lucky Day

2009-03-15T11:00:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful wedding.....and Ahsley said he heard it is good luck if it rains on your wedding day ...I have always heard that....and if it is true, then Katie and Ahsley should have tons of luck. Despite the rain the wedding and the reception were amazing. The bridesmaids were beautiful, the flowergirls adorable, and they danced the night away... Congratulations guys!!!!! Be happy and I will have your proofs soon......

Wedding Belles!!!

2009-03-10T21:22:00.000-07:00

With 20 weddings on the books for this year we are sure gearing up for all of the excitement...Our first wedding of this season is in New Albany this weekend. Katie and Ashley make an adorable couple and we can't wait to photography them this weekend. They even have a pink Cadilliac picking them up at the wedding. Sounds like a lot of fun and plan on making a few pit stops downtown for some photo ops. See ya this weekend guys.....

Busy, Busy Weekend...I love warm weather!!!!!!!

2009-03-10T20:28:00.000-07:00

I love it when we are busy and I love it when my session go the way I want them to...Ginger, you are glowing...I can't wait to photograph that new baby girl...Anna, your Senior pics look amazing. You look like a Top Model. Carla & JR, I am so glad we worked those engagment photos in before the wedding next weekend..finally good weather. Natahsa, I know your mom is going to love the new photos you all got together for. Ya'll are hysterical...Jeremy, Lacy & Eric, I am still working on your images, check back tomorrow.

2009-03-04T18:33:00.001-08:00

And my beautiful Princess Katy came to see me today too. Guess what her and Aunt Dee decided to do....You guessed it ...take pictures.

2009-03-04T18:29:00.000-08:00

I met beautiful Emma Pearl Scott today. She showed me her booboo from her surgery. Well anyway here she is just 5 months after her open heart surgery with her friend "HEART".

2009-02-28T10:11:00.000-08:00

A Family Affair- my new project

2009-02-28T08:45:00.001-08:00

Like I need a new project I have agreed to help Connie Haygood with a new fundraiser she is working on for Le Bonheur. I will be working with 4 families (hopefully creating some amazing images) that will encourage their extended families and friend to make donations to Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center. Here are some of the images that we shot Thursday night. If you can look at the faces of these children and not want to make a donation, something is wrong with you. If you would like to donate in any of the children's names go to www.Lebonheur.org and then go to A Family Affair. There you will see the children and read about their stories. Their families have commited to raise 1000's of dollars to benefit the hospital that has been such an important part of their family over the past few years.

In conjuntion with this benefit I will hosting a Benefit Bunny Session. During the week of March 19(which is most everyone's Spring Break) we will be doing Live Bunny Portraits. The $20 session fee will go to benefit these families efforts. Tell me which child's efforts you want your $20 to go to, and help all the children at Le Bonheur.

2009-02-28T08:34:00.000-08:00

Oh my, what an amazing week. I love photographing beautiful children. Just finished a session with Aaron and his new baby brother. Take a look at these blue eyes. And on top of that last night, Orie and her friends came in and did a covergirl birthday party(including the limo). I will post a few of the images from there session later on tonight.

2009-02-24T19:15:00.001-08:00

My sweet boy brought me buttercups today. Some days I want to choke him.....but maybe I'll let him slide today.

2009-02-22T19:00:00.000-08:00

2009-02-22T18:02:00.000-08:00

Fun classes coming up at ICC. I am teaching my usual classes at ICC this semester. Basic and Advanced Photography. We always have a good time, but this time we have added a couple of classes to the list. Face Shots and How to Shoot Your best friends Wedding. Both should be fun - but I have a big surprise planned for that wedding class group. You won't find out until that morning in class but I think you will be really excited ... See you there

The Bunnies are Coming

2009-02-22T17:31:00.000-08:00

Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies.... Here come the bunnies. March 19-April 4 Our annual live bunny sessions and Jewel the bunny will be making her annual appearance. Don't miss it- we have several new vintage backdrops that I think you will just love. This is one of them. This is Erica and Enoch Griffin's (from Bruce) daughter, Eva. Erica owns Bell Ame. How cute is she. This is just a sample of our new vintage backdrops for Easter. Very Retro-don't you think???? No bunnies yet to photograph I am waiting to the last minute to bring them in so they don't get too tired. Me and the STF gang are all so excited about the bunnies coming(joking) but the photos will be adorable.

2009-02-22T17:18:00.000-08:00

Looks like 2009 is going to be the year for weddings. With 19 weddings on the books for the year, we are going to be very busy. I had two great engagement sessions and a bridal session this week.
Te couples were all so much fun. Katie tells me that she and Ashley are having a vintage pink Cadillac for their departure. I can't wait to photograph that in downtown New Albany.
Then I am also looking forward to Dusty & Greer in Oxford. They were a blast at their engagement session and that should make for a fun day in June. Greg & Kelly also came this week. And I am so excited about all these session. The images turned out great
I hope they all love them as much as I did. I love this new old barn that I have found near the studio. I had a blast guys see you all at the weddingS!!!!!!

2009-02-22T17:14:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my new blog. I will be updating upcoming events and talking about my sessions and even about my upcoming weddings. Keep checking back to see what is going on at STF Studio