November 20, 2017

Genevieve Morgan | French Botanical Nursery

November 20, 2017/ Jennifer Blair

I cannot believe it has been almost six months since our second little girl was born! I am so excited to share a few images from her nursery, sources and some shots of her in that sweet, tiny newborn glory! She was only 6 lbs 6 oz, so our Genevieve was a small one. I'm so thankful for this calm, peaceful space in our home and wanted to share how we pulled it together without costing too much. There is something so beautiful about preparing room in your heart and home for new life. The nursery has always been so much more than a pretty room to me; it's a place where I express how deeply grateful I am for the gift of life and the unique way I see it forming.

October 18, 2017

Watercolor Florida Anniversary Session

October 18, 2017/ Jennifer Blair

There is nothing quite like walking through life with people. I have known Kaylie since college, and it has been such a joy to watch her grown and flourish in life. The best part about knowing other people is that you see more of their real growth than simply from afar. Life is beautiful, hard, challenging and joy-filled. It makes it so much more special to know the real heart behind the beautiful image from each of the beautiful seasons. Kaylie and Cory are incredible, talented, loving and servant-hearted people. They love BIG. You can see just a tiny part of their hearts (because I could never adequately capture them) in how they love each other and their two pups. Their newest addition is a one-eyed rescue pup named Winnie! (I mean, how sweet right?) Love you guys!

October 13, 2017

Summer Family Portraits in Rosemary Beach

October 13, 2017/ Jennifer Blair

Half a year. It's such a memorable time as a new family. Half a year together as three, instead of two. Babies sweet personalities come out and they become more independent. It's truly a precious season. It was a joy to capture this milestone for Michelle, Paul & Judah a few weeks ago. There is something incredible about documenting the journey two people as they wed, to when they grow a family. Few things give me more joy creatively. I see them change and become different, better, more who God created them to be as they immerse themselves in laying down their lives for each other. It's truly beautiful.

October 06, 2017

Upside-down: God cares more about the depth of your roots than the brightness of your blooms

October 06, 2017/ Jennifer Blair

Everyone loves surface things. It's easy to show what is on the top, the growing, beautiful things. We love to see what is blooming. We put it out there into the world, not necessarily in a bad way, but it's out there. We see it. Stuff. Achievements. Happy moments. Beautiful adventures. Snapshots and stories of what we can see and quantify. All the things that are beautiful. Our world is obsessed with what grows above the surface. Stay on social media long and you'll see things like "how to grow your platform" or ads saying "you need this" or carefully curated ways to get more likes and acceptance in this world. And it's all based on what you can see. Happiness is found in enrichment, enjoyable things, abundance, leisure, travel, a cute house, a cute family, a cute wardrobe, cool friends and just the right balance between killing it and exploring the world. (Among other things of course.) These things are the measure of success. Do what makes you happy and show everyone your wonderful life, with just a touch of real thrown in so we know it's legit.

September 01, 2017

The Season of Stillness

September 01, 2017/ Jennifer Blair

Life has seasons, just like nature. It has been so helpful for me to view my life through the lens of seasons. They don't last forever, and whether enjoyable or not they do pass. Around the time we got married 7 years ago, I had a year-long season of stillness. It was a humbling time when our dreams seemed like they'd never work out and God said "no" to so many things. It was also an incredible time of growth in my life, and God's nearness was palpable. When we got married, we thought our plan was for Jonathan to finish school and then head off to seminary. We'd both get our Masters of Divinity and then head out to serve God in some big, beautiful way. After a few months of marriage, regular jobs and real life, God took away that desire entirely and we knew it wasn't what He had for us...but what did He have instead? We didn't know. We longed to get of what we felt like was not much of a mission field, if I'm honest - Dothan. It's natural really. We wanted to do something BIG for God and smack dab in the middle of the Bible belt didn't seem like the most obvious place. I don't think it ever crossed my mind that God might call us to stay.