http://courtneymarler.com/blog Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:41:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Happy New Year! I pray that you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends, and that you are excited about the fresh beginnings of another year. This year will bring about many changes for my family... we will soon be relocating to Texas. I'm certain it won't ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/news/2010-brings-about-big-changes/ I met up with the winner of the Little Spooks Contest last week - you may remember him as "Indiana Jonah". I do believe that his costume was telling, because I got a real workout keeping up with him (or trying to!) as he "explored" the grounds at Oaklands Mansion. ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/toddler/playdate-with-jonah-murfreesboro-toddler-photographer/ Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year! I love the crisp air, the bright blue skies, the gorgeous colors and the sound of leaves blowing in the wind. It makes me want to hop in my car...sunroof open, music blasting... and just DRIVE. It's also the perfect time ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/child/fall-favorites-murfreesboro-children-photographer/ All of the Little Spooks were just PRECIOUS! What a fun contest ~ I am a winner anyway it goes as it would be a joy to capture any of these children with my camera. A special thanks to those who entered, as well as those who voted. Stay tuned ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/contest/and-the-2009-little-spook-is/ I seriously have the best job in the world!! I had so much fun receiving each and every entry - seeing these precious kiddos in their costumes kept me smiling all night. Take a look at the slideshow, then scroll on down to cast your vote for your favorite Little ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/contest/introducing-the-little-spooks-of-2009/ I had so much fun with the original contest, I decided to bring it back this year! You may enter your child by submitting one non-professional photo (color or B/W) via email to courtney@courtneymarler.com Submissions will be received NOW - November 1. Once all submissions are in, each photo will be posted ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/newborn/little-spooks-halloween-contest-its-back/ Couldn't you just eat this little one up?! I was beyond thrilled to hear from this family again... I captured big sister Sophie at the age of one, and said yes, Yes & YES to a chance to capture baby sister Stella at 6 months. Stella wasn't quite as stoked ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/baby/stella-smiles-hermitage-tn-baby-photography/ Baby Brett is the son of sweet friends of mine, and also the newest member at my church. It is always an honor for me to capture any family's newest member, but especially this little one... because I've been praying for him since I heard he was on his way. ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/newborn/baby-brett-murfreesboro-tn-newborn-baby-photography/ Seriously, could this little dude BE any cuter?? I can't believe that Bash, or Ben, or "Pickle" (he already has so many aliases!) is already 6 months old. Seems like just yesterday we were capturing his sweet newborn images. We got to head outside for some of our session this ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/baby/sweet-six-months-murfreesboro-tn-baby-photographer/ First off, I want to let everyone know that I am accepting sessions now. I had intended to take a break for a bit, but circumstances have changed and I am going to work in as many sessions as I am able without compromising my responsibilities at home. I am ... http://courtneymarler.com/blog/newborn/darling-declan-murfreesboro-tn-newborn-baby-session/