Today, I met an amazing little one. Her name is Leightyn Marie. 
She was born January 29th at 9:25 a.m., and was ten weeks early and only weighed two pounds. Now, she is four months old and weighs around nine pounds. When her mom, Nicole, contacted me and told me her story, I just knew that I would just have to squeeze sweet little Leightyn in. Nicole is just beyond sweet: "Girl you have some amazing talent. I have not seen anyone do pictures like you around here. You are like Anne Geddes but better. I'm just in awe of your pictures."- with a compliment like that, how could I resist?
With much patience and love, it was a successful "newborn session" with a four month old baby.
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I wish I had time to post some more but I really do have some serious work to catch up on. Enjoy!
Smiles and lots of love, Taylor
 
My boyfriend says that I'm a workaholic. And, well, it's hard not to be when working is this much fun (and when clients are this darn cute!). Today though, I am taking a break.  I left myself some time to throw a little pool party in honor of my 18th birthday.
You many recognize miss Grace in the photos below.  She was my very first client about 3 years ago. Since then, I have photographed her regularly, but now she's a big girl. It's a bittersweet thing seeing my clients grow.  It's a constant reminder about how time flies, but it's also a reminder of the special relationship that I have with each of my clients.  I will always be remembered for capturing sweet milestones in little ones' lives. After all, the next time I see little Gracie, she will be a big sister!
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I love this location. Not only does it have beautiful flowers and gorgeous rural backdrops, but I can also bribe kids with seeing the piggies! Thanks Grandma Crabill!;) <3
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Happy first birthday to a brand new client of mine, miss Madalynn! She was full of smiles and giggles and boy, did she love her cake! This session is by far one of my favorite cake smash sessions ever.
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My work is done. It's time for play. If you need me, I'll be here:
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(Photo credit- thanks Allie!)
Smiles and lots of love, Taylor
 
This couple immediately captured my heart with their fresh energy, fun-loving attitude, and adorable height difference.  The private ceremony was lovely and as the photos show, Ronee was just too beautiful for words.  To Ronee and Brad: the best is yet to be. <3
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I'll be a mess when I dance with my own daddy at my own wedding. I have yet to make it through a father-daughter dance with dry eyes!
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I had to include this last one of my own parents. I love them so much!
Photographing weddings has proved to be a rewarding, fun, emotional, and tiresome experience so far. I am looking forward to the rest of my 2011 wedding couples! I have an insanely busy week ahead, I'm exhausted, and my feet are KILLING me. It's bedtime. 
Goodnight, all!
Smiles and lots of love, Taylor
 
I carry you in my heart.
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I've had something on my mind.
I want to write it down.  I want to preserve the moment in words so that I will never forget.
Throughout the school year, during seventh period in the library, a teacher would smile at me daily.  Sometimes she would even stand in the doorway and watch me until I noticed. Of course, I always smiled back at her. 
On the very last day of school, she finally approached me.  Her eyes were water-filled as she told me that she had wanted to talk to me ever since she first saw me in library but she didn't know what to say, or how to say it.  I just smiled at her, completely confused.  She went on to tell me that her daughter used to babysit me, and that her daughter was also very very close to Casey.  Her eyes began to swell even greater with tears and she continued, "I wanted to tell you how much you remind me of Casey. You look so much like her, you laugh like her... you carry yourself just like her."  My own eyes began to fill with tears.  Although I already knew all of that, it was so much different to hear it coming from a complete stranger.  I hugged her tight, and as I turned away from her to get back to my work (and hide my tears), she whispered, almost as if it was not meant for me to hear,
 "You are so cute."
And that was it.
Before the school day had ended, and before I entered the excitement filled hallway, I looked back to see her just one more time before Fall.  She was standing on the fire escape looking out on the TC football field.  Clearly wiping her tears, I knew that it was toilsome for her to speak with me. I am so glad that she did.
 Casey touched so many lives, and she so manifestly continues to touch mine.  She fills all of the corners of my heart, always.

Much love, Taylor