Atlanta Family & Lifestyle Photography by Summer Lynn {C Family} "It's Your Love"

"Better than I was
More than I am
And all of this happened
By takin' your hand

And who I am now
Is who I wanted to be
And now that we're together
I'm stronger than ever
I'm happy and free..."

-Tim McGraw, It's Your Love


Highlights from a Valentine "mini" that was too SWEET not to share...
When you got true love right in front of you, you gotta reach out and grab it!

 

Ray of Light | Atlanta Family Photographer, Summer Lynn |

I go to photograph this gorgeous family awhile back. Oh how I loved the light that early evening!

"Faster than the speed of light she's flying . . .

She's got herself a little piece of heaven . . . "

-Madonna

Closer to Fine | Atlanta's Newborn Photographer, Summer Lynn |

Anna is one of my best friends. I love her and her sweet little family so much. And every time I get my 'fix' from some hang-time with Anna, I really do feel 'Closer to Fine'. A little bit more happy, a little bit more sane, and little bit more at peace with . . . whatever. Anna has a way about her. We all need friends like that.

I'm trying to tell you something about my life
Maybe give me insight between black and white
The best thing you've ever done for me
Is to help me take my life less seriously, it's only life after all . . .

-Indigo Girls

So yeah, she doesn't look like she had a baby last week. But yeah, that's just how she rolls. She'll be in her skinny jeans next week, probably. Oh, and she's like, Super Mom too. Delivered her sweet baby Colin in less than 20 minutes. No big deal. :)

Anna, Buddy and Bella - I'm thrilled for this new start in your precious family! It was an absolute treat to take some photos of you all!

xo
Summer

Bella found something pretty special in her Easter Basket this year. Don't you think? ;)

I Will Always Love You

"I hope life treats you kind 
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.  
But above all this, I wish you love."
-Whitney Houston

I know.  I am soooo behind on blogging, and when I get the chance, will put up posts from last fall all the way through Christmas sessions, two gorgeous weddings . . . Much to come! Busy is good ;)


I had to pull out a Whitney favorite for the song dedication. What a voice. I was listening to a "Remembering the Life of an Icon" segment on the radio yesterday, and they played one of her most unexpected hits ever - the Star Spangled Banner from the 1991 Superbowl. And that very last note she sings on the word "Brave" is so beautiful, its almost surreal. You can take a listen here.

So for this very special and fun mommy-and-son Valentine's Day shoot, I got to photograph some of my favorite clients - you may remember them from about a year ago . . . "Better Together"

I love repeat clients! And I especially love when clients become my friends. 

Dana and Jack - goodness gracious, how CUTE are you two?

Happy ♥ Day Everyone!

Mommy I Love You, Daddy I Love You {Newborn Austin}

What an honor it is when you meet someone for the first time at their newborn's photo shoot! I knew as soon as Nicole answered the door and welcomed me to their home in her sweet South Carolina accent that we would all hit it off :D And as you can see from these captured moments, they let their love for baby Austin shine through. I always feel so lucky when I get to photograph mamas and daddys cuddling their newest addition. And big sister Kate got into the cuddle action as well (especially with the promise of princess cookies!) Zach and Nicole are raising such a beautiful family . . . Can't you just feel the love swirling around?

This song dedication comes from somewhere special, too. "Kimmy Schwimmy" and her family are treasured old friends, and her awesome children's music tops the charts here at our house! Take a listen with your kiddos and you will find yourself transported to your fun, family "happy place" in no time :D

"When you lift me up,
I'm flying so high
Up where the stars are shining bright
I can't help but thinkin' how I love you so
Everything is better when you hold me close . . ."

-Kimmy Schwimmy

Holiday Mini Sessions with Atlanta Family Photographer Summer Lynn

Contact me today to secure your time slot! Just click on "contact me" or here ---> Summer

~Those wanting a full session (approximately 1 1/2 hours) at a location of your choosing should contact me to book a full session. ~

Holiday Mini Sessions are up to 30 minute sessions that are designed specifically to help you get that "perfect shot" to send out to your friends and family over the holidays.

These "mini's" only happen once a year, and contain exclusive pricing AND digital files.

Sunday, November 6th 3pm-6pm (Rain date: Sunday, Nov. 13th)

Price: $295 (due at the time of booking)

- Up to 30 minute mini session here in Atlanta at a beautiful outdoor scenic spot (location details will be given to those who sign up)

- 8-10 images, perfectly edited, on an online gallery

- ALL high-res images on a dvd for printing/sharing (this is a very special offer! Usually, printing rights/ownership of images are sold separately at $75 per digital file) This allows you to have full printing rights to your images and use them for holiday cards and prints.

- +20% discount an any additional prints!

I Love You, a Bushel and a Peck!

"I love you, a bushel and a peck!
A bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck!
A hug around the neck, and a barrel and a heap
A barrel and a heap, and I'm talkin' in my sleep.
About you.
About you!
About you!
My heart is leapin'!
I'm having trouble sleepin'!
'Cause I love you, a bushel and a peck
You bet your pretty neck I do!
Doodle, oodle, oodle.
Doodle, oodle, oodle.
Doodle oodle oodle oo . . ."

- Guys and Dolls (The Musical)

Last Saturday was Apple Picking Day! The family headed up to Ellijay, Georgia; passing barns and orchards, cows and horses, goats and chickens along the way, and imitating every sound that each animal makes (of course!).

The kids LOVED picking the apples right off the trees. There is nothing in the world like seeing your kids' eyes light up, is there? I am addicted to that light . . . :)

“Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is?” -Frank Scully

Clair de Lune (an early morning lullaby)

I think I heard this song playing in my heart early this morning when my kids came in for some snuggle time. 


Just had to share a little continuation of my previous summertime vacation post A Good Day.


Good Morning to you. . . 

As far as you went from the door, which was not far; But you had awakened under the morning star The first song-bird that awakened all the rest. . . You had begun it, and if there needed proof-- I was asleep still under the dripping roof, My window curtain hung over the sill to wet; But I should awake to confirm your story yet; I should be willing to say and help you say That once you had opened the valley's singing day. . ." -Robert Frost

A Good Day (Morning Song)

morning
sunrise
open my eyes

and i can tell it's gonna be a good day
i can tell it's gonna be a good day

did you sleep well?
did you dream at all?
can you tell me the time?
on the alarm clock

i can tell it's gonna be a good day
i can tell it's gonna be a good day

but you can sleep in
you just keep dreamin
for us

i can tell it's gonna be a good day
i can tell it's gonna be a good day 

-Priscilla Ahn

Sometimes, the lyrics speak for themselves; in the simplest and most true way. When I get so lucky as to get away from 'it all' with my little family, this song is pretty much how I feel. Smiles come easy. Laughs come easy. I'm walkin' on sunshine even if its storming outside - you know what I mean? Now don't get me wrong; all is not calm serenity and bliss when you have two little ones who need your help with everything all the time ;D We've got some crazy in us too! But, you know, I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Here are just a few pics from some of our summertime adventures (thus far) with our family and some of our best friends as well. I have to say, as a little aside, that one is truly blessed when one of your girlfriend besties is married to one of your husband's guy besties (do guys say that? that would be a "no".) and they have kids and their kids are also some of your kiddos' besties. Ok, enough with the word 'bestie'. You get the idea. Much to be grateful for! Treasure your true friends. The ones who stick with you through 'it all'. And make you laugh till your sides hurt :D When you're with the ones you love, "its gonna be a good day".