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? ;)

Africa |Atlanta newborn family photography|

From the moment I first heard Kim's lovely South African accent, I just knew we would hit it off. Who wouldn't want to be friends with such a lovely, bubbly, expressive, caring person?! She is all of that and more.

I have gotten to watch Kim and Lucio's little family grow over the last two years, and am so happy for their newest addition, little Levi! Little man Luca is now the "big boy" in the house, at less than two years old :)

I couldn't help pulling out a favorite for their song dedication. I mean really, who doesn't secretly jam out to this song in their car?

" . . . I stopped an old man along the way Hoping to find some old forgotten words or ancient melodies He turned to me as if to say "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you!"
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had . . ."
-Toto


Congratulations you guys!


love,
Summer

 

 

 

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

God Only Knows

 ". . . But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it
God only knows what I'd be without you . . ."
 -Beach Boys 


I keep thinking of the opening and closing scenes in Love Actually (one of my all time fave flicks). You know, the hugging families and loved ones "montage" with this song playing in the background that makes you want to sigh, cry,  jump out of your seat and dance in the middle of the theatre and smile all at the same time?! Yeah,  you know what I'm talking about ;)

"General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaking suspicion... love actually is all around."

Camisha and Matt have such a lovely family, and Savannah, their 2 year old princess, also happens to be my new best friend ;) She and I bonded. So much so that she was crying when the photo shoot was over and we had to say goodbye! Total heart-string-puller, that one is! ;) And she is such a sweet and gentle big sister to her new baby bro. I loved watching her interact with him.

In these photos, you can see and really feel the special memories being created, and the love (actually) . . . such a special thing.

xoxo
Summer

God Only Knows . . .

Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)

 So I used to sing this song to my baby boy every night . . . love it. Makes me cry every time I hear it . . . there is just something so special about a mama and her baby boy.

My favorite line is "God hears Amen . . . wherever we are." I like that 'wherever we are' could be an actual place on the map; but even more so, perhaps, a place of emotion, a state of being, or measurement of faith. For me, as a mama, the most comforting thing (besides actually getting a few consecutive hours of sleep!) is knowing someone up there cares about this new bundle of perfection as much I do, or even more.  Just a thought for the day, ya'll ;)

Amanda (the beautiful mama pictured here) is a close friend of mine, and baby Jacob has already grown leaps and bounds from a month or so ago when I took these photos . . . they really do grow up fast!

Dragon tales and the "water is wide"
Pirate's sail and lost boys fly
Fish bite moonbeams every night
And I love you
  
Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Sweet dreams

The rocket racer's all tuckered out
Superman's in pajamas on the couch
Goodnight moon, will find the mouse
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Sweet dreams

God bless mommy and match box cars
God bless dad and thanks for the stars
God hears "Amen," wherever we are
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Godspeed
Godspeed
Sweet dreams 

-Dixie Chicks 

Smiling!

I loved how big sister Sarah sneaked into the room, admiring and imitating baby Jacob's little fingers here . . . just had to grab a shot of it ;)

 

Rhapsody in Blue

This baby boy deserves his own little symphony . . . .

What a sweetheart. What is amazing is how much he (at only four weeks old) seems to tell his mama just how much he adores her - the way he just stares and stares at her and wants only to be in her arms. Baby Jackson has some signature old soul looks, which harmonize beautifully in the photographs with his hip, fresh-faced,  wowza -gorgeous mommy Brittany.

And he IS adored! His grandma was also at the shoot, and is just so proud of every little feature. . .

 . . . his dark curls, his "muscle-man" arms, his cute feet and toes . . . fingers and nose . . . big yawns, happy face, mad face, fussy face, shocked face, sleepy face . . .when else in life are all our unique characteristics so appreciated and marveled over?!

Congratulations Brittany! Your baby boy is perfect!