December 21, 2017

Christmas Tree Hunting & Home Decorating

December 21, 2017/ Jennifer Blair

This year has felt extra special to me. Eleanora is at such a fun stage where all of Christmas is magical and wondrous. Our Genevieve makes everything sweeter and is such a joy to add to our adventures. This year Jonathan and I thought that the kids (mostly Elle) would LOVE to go cut down a tree. It was our first time, and it was quite the experience! We had never been to a tree farm, and in the deep south it was interesting for sure. Sadly neither of the kids were in the best of moods, but it was fun nonetheless. This is what I love so much about taking photos. Images have the power to reshape our memories. Eleanora will not remember her little mood, and honestly neither will I probably. What we will remember is the joy from the experience and the big smiles on our faces when we pulled this tree in our living room. Now, we ended up with a "different than usual" tree called a Leland Cypress, which has actually turned so lovely!

December 11, 2017

Heartbeat: Ashes & Heirs

December 11, 2017/ Jennifer Blair

Today is the day (almost 2 years in the making) that Jonathan and I release our first album, Heartbeat as Ashes & Heirs. In all honestly, I feel a great lack of words at the moment. Our family is in the midst of great sadness, loss and thankfulness for the preservation of life. One family member almost lost their life, a cousin was shot and killed, and my grandfather will meet Jesus very soon. As Jonathan's uncle underwent emergency heart-surgery Monday night, I was hit yet again with the title of our album - Heartbeat. The heart is such a fragile thing. To think that it simply stops beating and we are suddenly lifeless. One moment is all it takes. Here one second. Gone another.

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.