Rebekah T Photography

My little Man

2011-11-06T01:02:00.002-04:00

Tonight I couldn't resist taking Maxwell out into the golden light and photographing him too. I can't believe how big my little man is getting!

The Godbold Family

2011-11-05T20:55:00.003-04:00

I am excited to share this series of photos with you because they are from a session with my sister's adorable family. These little guys have been all over my blog and my how they are growing! This session was in the evening and took place on the land around their home. I'm so thankful for the warm autumn weather we have been having. It is making for some really pretty light my photos.

Not everyone is in focus in this photo but I love it anyway.

The Thornton Family

2011-11-05T20:51:00.003-04:00

Just about every year I get the privilege of photographing this growing family. This year we had to reschedule due to some freezing temperatures. We met in the evening at Bernheim Forest for the following portraits. Love the autumn golden light!

Fall Family Fun Night

2011-10-30T22:31:00.005-04:00

Our church had a fall fun night and most of the children took this night as an invitation to show off costumes and enjoy the autumn weather. A chili cook-off, a bonfire, and candy bags added to make the evening a success! Below are a few photos of my family!

Maxwell partied as Seminary Man- Defender of the Faith. We used The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's logo and created our own little superhero. My nephews came as a hunter, the hunted bear, and an elephant- they were all adorable!

My sister and her circus elephant.

The hunted bear had a bull's eye on his back with a broken arrow- too cute!

The whole gang. Our little hunter would have rather been playing than having his photo taken. :)

A warmer Seminary Man.

Inspired by the Fall

2011-10-30T21:54:00.004-04:00

I ventured around Bernheim Forest early in the morning last Saturday. I couldn't help but be in awe of our God as I looked at the frosted trees and grass, vibrant colors of the changing leaves, and the beautiful blue sky. Lately, I haven't had the opportunity to be able to photograph nature so this time was a treat.

Thinking about the name for our current season, Fall, makes me think of the fall that took place long ago at the beginning of time. Would the perfect Garden of Eden have experienced the saturated colors of our autumn? I would venture to say not in the way we experience it since ours is a season of dying and preparing for the future months of frozen air- and the perfect garden knew nothing of death. Still, with the color and radiance of our season, I can't imagine such beauty coming from disobedience and sin- so my thinking leads me to imagine the Garden containing such loveliness without the consequences of original sin.

Mr. C and Mr. B

2011-10-30T21:49:00.004-04:00

These senior boys are twin brothers and such a joy to photograph. Even though their sessions are not yet complete (I still need to photograph them together) I want to give them a peek at what I've been working on so far. Getting together for photos of the two of them has proven to be quite a task with all of our schedules but we'll get it before long! It was so tough to have to narrow down my choices for my favorite shots but here are several of them.

Mr. B

Mr.C:

The Cordle Family

2011-10-30T21:45:00.003-04:00

Photographing the Cordle family was a delight for many reasons. I've been life long friends with Mrs. Cordle and getting to visit with her, Mr. Cordle, and their Mr. S. was such a blessing. I love that we both have little boys around the same age- it was so neat to see them interact together. Also, I've never really photographed in Lexington, KY- so finding a place was a little tricky due to the fanaticism of UofK Football. However, we ended up at a quaint neighborhood park with lovely light for the middle of the day. I've said it before but I'll risk repeating myself- the autumn light is my new best friend- it made for some really pretty pictures.

Lunch couldn't come soon enough for this little guy. :)

Maxwell was reaching out to hold Mr. S's hand. Too sweet.

The Baugh Family

2011-10-30T21:41:00.003-04:00

I've known this lovely family for many years and have enjoyed photographing them in the past. Since our last time together their family has grown! It was a joy to photograph them at a new location during a fall evening. The weather and setting was so perfect- I'm so glad the Lord saw fit to bring everything from work/vacation schedules to the great weather together to make this session so great!

Oh, how they love this little guy!

I think they are just a bit crazy for him. :)

The Lewis Family

2011-10-30T21:27:00.003-04:00

I met with the Lewis' early one morning on a beautiful little lane in Goshen KY. The autumn light has become my friend this season and seems to make every photo extraordinary. It was chilly during our mini-session but they kept the mood upbeat and kept me laughing. Here are a few of my favorites from our time together.

Mr. B

2011-09-01T23:54:00.004-04:00

Wow! What a great and fun session! I met Mr. B and his mom at their house to take a few sports related senior shots and then we headed over to a nearby nature reserve. The weather was lovely and the evening light was ideal. After the reserve, Mr. B's mom showed me a road where she takes her morning walks. The entire way was picturesque and provided really great settings for Mr. B's photos. The sites on this road would also make for some really great family photos too!

Below are several of my favorites from our session:

This one is a funny outtake from our photos with the grazing horses. This horse was by far the most friendly and had us all laughing.

Family Mini Sessions

2011-08-25T22:15:00.004-04:00

Family Mini Sessions are around the corner!

Sessions lasting up to 20 minutes with a discounted session fee will be offered in late September and into the fall.

The mini session session fee includes the session itself (at a location of your choosing), a digital proof file, and a CD with 4 poses (each pose in color and black and white) chosen by you. Mini sessions are great if you are hoping to have an updated photo for your Christmas greetings or if you are needing updated images for the frames around your home at a discounted rate.

Prints and extra digital files may also be ordered per the normal pricing guide.

Please contact me for more information and availability:
rebekahtphotography@gmail.com
(502)432-9971

Mr. A

2011-08-09T07:34:00.002-04:00

Mr. A and I met in the morning on one of our hot days of summer. Beating this heat is hard to do- and we didn't do it well during our session. We were both worn out and hot by the end of our time together. Despite the heat Mr. A never once complained and was always ready to go and sit, stand, or just hang-out wherever I asked. It must have been his football conditioning coming into play. :)Below are several favorite photos from our session.

Mr. V

2011-07-19T23:56:00.002-04:00

I met with Mr. V for his senior portraits last week. We planned to shoot at his high school around the sport fields where he spends so much of his time. I thought this was a great idea! Then, we moved to a nature reserve nearby where I was so pleased to find the row of trees near the road. I love the atmosphere it gave us. The day began with gray clouds and ended with drizzel- good thing the trees protected us from getting too wet! Below are several of my favorites from our session. Hope you enjoy!

Mr. W.

2011-07-18T23:53:00.002-04:00

I'm so thankful to have the opportunity to introduce you to Mr. W. He was born just a few weeks ago but already has his 3 beautiful sisters wrapped around his tiny finger! I was so excited to be able to photograph him because 1) he is adorable and I enjoy every minute spent with his family and 2) they have a huge sun room that I knew would provide beautiful light! Here are a few of my favorites:

I love baby bits and pieces so here are several shots of tiny beautiful parts of Mr. W.

Mr. T- 2 months

2011-07-18T00:29:00.003-04:00

Mr. T and his mama paid me a visit while I was up in Shepherdsville over the 4th of July weekend and we were able to squeeze in a mini session. Working with newborns can be tough but as hot as it was outside Mr. T was a trooper! I even caught him smiling at his mama! I'd say our mini session was a success.

The colorful blanket he is laying on was a gift from a friend overseas who is working in an orphanage sharing the love of Christ with many children. May you continue to experience God's faithfulness to you, Brittany.

She considers Mr. T as her own nephew. I hope these photos help her to get to know him better.

The M Family

2011-07-17T22:24:00.003-04:00

Oh, how I enjoy photographing families and babies!

I was privileged to have a family session with the M family. I've been blessed by knowing them for about 2 years and was so excited at the chance to capture memories for them. We met in May and I took photos of Baby S and the family and then we met again in June to take advantage of a prettier day and the evening light. I couldn't believe how much Baby S had grown and how different he had become in such a short time. Miss R is just as lovely in person as she seems in her pictures. She speaks with such a slow charming little southern accent and knows exactly what she wants- she acts much older than she really is.

Here are several of my favorites!

Mr. T

2011-05-10T22:30:00.002-04:00

Sweet Mr. T was born on my dad's birthday to my little sister. Congrats Emily for no c-section- a record in our family and for a beautiful baby boy! Enjoy the photos!

The T Family

2010-10-19T19:52:00.003-04:00

After rescheduling with this awsome family a couple of times we finally were able to meet to have their family photos taken. We met in the morning at a local park- there was lovely light! Below are a few photos that are some of my favorites.

The C Sisters

2010-09-09T07:54:00.002-04:00

I met with these adorable girls last Saturday morning at Bernheim Forest. It was a beautiful morning and these girls were the perfect addition to the day. After getting comfortable in front of the camera they really worked it! I felt like I was photographing two little models.

I have always expressed how much I love working with evening light but after photographing several sessions in the soft morning light I think I have a new favorite time of day for working! I love how the morning light helps to produce such clean images.

Hope you enjoy previewing some of my favorites from the day!

When I think of a 7 year old girl- this is the smile and kind of happiness I imagine!

Love this laugh and the fact that her sister helped produce it!

She did this pose all by herself. It makes me smile every time I see it.

Another original pose- aren't these girls great?!

Miss L's Senior Photos

2010-08-16T18:04:00.002-04:00

I always find myself photographing the most beautiful people! This session was definitely not any different in that regard! I was very excited to be able to take her senior photos for her. We met at Bernheim Forest just before evening and I think the location and lighting were just right. Enjoy viewing a few of my favorites!

At the end of the session we had a few visitors. The photos of Miss L and her dogs are adorable but I thought I would share a few of just the dogs!

The M Family

2010-08-12T23:25:00.004-04:00

Last Friday evening I spent my time taking photos of this lovely family. The M family was so welcoming and relaxed. I had a great time getting to know them better and spending time with the two youngest members of the family. Below are a few favorite photos from our session:

The oldest son, who is almost 2, had many faces for me to capture!

Mr. C was so sweet with his little brother (who is 3 days older than Maxwell).

I still can't get over how beatutiful this little one's eyes are!

Week 12 in Review

2010-07-30T14:46:00.003-04:00

If you are paying attention to the dates on these updates you will notice that things seem to be a bit off- I'm not sure why but hope to be able to straighten everything out on my next week's review.

For a quick non photo update:

On Tuesday, July 20 we took Maxwell to our ped. office because we found mucus in his stool. After weighing him they said he had only gained 3 oz in 8 days- but that we shouldn't worry and that everything appeared to be fine- the mucus wasn't anything to be concerned about. The next morning I found two specks of blood in his diaper. I called the Dr.'s office again. They arranged for us to take the diaper to have it analyzed at our local hospital and set up an appointment for the next day. The next morning I found more blood in his diaper. After having 2 nephews who had/have food allergies I knew what was going on but wanted to make sure it wasn't anything more serious. The doctor advised me to rid my diet of dairy and to try to get Maxwell to take a formula his body could tolerate. It was a possibility that I would need the formula for supplementing since I felt like I might be drying up. (Also, he had gained 6 oz since his last well check-up visit. He was weighed on a different scale than usual when we came in on Tuesday and apparently there is a 6 oz difference between the two scales in the office.)We tried the formula when we got home because as I suspected he was still hungry after nursing. He hated it! He gaged and gaged and cried and scream! (I don't blame him though because if it tastes anything like it smells it would make me sick to have to eat it too!)

That was all the "bad" news. (Not really bad just a little stressful.)Read on to learn how the Lord has provided for us just this week! Since last week I've been off dairy but on an herbal supplement called Fenugreek that is suppose to increase my milk supply. I don't mind taking 12 pills a day and smelling like maple syrup if it is going to work and it is! On Wednesday I got a call from a good friend offering me a job to work in her classroom! I've been looking for a job and she knew about our needs but I never imagined things would turn out this way- the next day it was finalized- Praise the Lord.

While I was praising the Lord for this unexpected gift of employment I was worried over Maxwell's eating. What would he eat while I was away working? At one time we had a freezer full of milk for him but now that he couldn't have dairy all of that milk was out of the picture. I knew that I couldn't produce enough milk to stay ahead of his needs since I wasn't producing my normal amount. What would we do? Gene and I discussed our options and decided that today we would try the formula as many times as was needed for Maxwell to get used to it. He had to eat it eventually if that was the only thing being offered! I was bracing myself for lots of crying from Maxwell and myself! (I had been feeling a little desperate as my first day was quickly approaching but we had no way to feed Maxwell!) This morning we tried the formula again and he took a whole bottle! Praise the Lord! Gene fed it to him and he said he prayed the whole time. I was in the back of the house pumping and I too was praying the whole time! Not only did Maxwell take the bottle but I pumped 6 oz of milk! A double blessing in just 20 minutes!

Friday, July 23, 2010

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Monday, July 26, 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
This is one sleepy baby!

Thursday, July 29, 2010
He cracks me up when he sleeps like this!

Friday, July 30, 2010

Week 11 in Review

2010-07-30T14:30:00.004-04:00

Friday, July 16, 2010

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Monday, July 19, 2010
Fresh out of the bath!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Sleeping on Daddy again.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Week 10 in Review

2010-07-30T14:17:00.004-04:00

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Monday, July 12, 2010

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Thursday, July 15, 2010
He slept for 8 hours the night before! No wonder he is full of smiles!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Saturday, July 17, 2010
These are oldies that I don't believe I've shown on here before (they are from his first and second month photo shoots).

Week 9 in Review

2010-07-30T13:56:00.004-04:00

Somehow my dates don't quite match up- but my photos do. I'm not sure how that happened but I'll keep on going!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Maxwell's first Fourth was spent at my parents house. He was pretty indifferent about the fireworks.

Monday, July 5, 2010
Our first family photo taken by me! I was quite a site running back and forth from the camera to Gene and Maxwell and quickly smiling just in time!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Thursday, July 8, 2010
Maxwell received his first shots today. The shots didn't really effect him other than the fact that he was sleepy for the rest of the day. He weighed 13lbs 3 oz and was 24.5 inches long. He is still in the 90 percentile for his age!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Portraits of the O Family Children

2010-07-19T17:20:00.002-04:00

I met with the O Family on Saturday for portraits of their lovely children. I always have a great time when I'm with this family so I had been looking forward to this session for awhile. The children looked beautiful despite the weather causing us to feel like we were melting! It was so hot humid- but the weather did make for some pretty shots! I had a really hard time choosing just a few of my favorites so I chose a lot!

We started the session in their home on the master bedroom bed. It is tricky getting a great shot of 3 little ones looking at the camera and smiling. This one was almost but not quite there- I still love it!

I photographed little Miss H last year around this same time only she weighed around 5 lbs! She sure has grown and matured!

He is such a funny little guy!

My favorite group shot!

Since Miss H recently turned 1 I took several photos of her by herself to document such a milestone! She is such a beauty (like her big sister). Both girls are full of smiles and giggles.

Week 8 in Review

2010-07-03T14:19:00.003-04:00

I'm doubling up on my weekly reviews again so don't forget to scroll down to see week 7 too!

Sunday, June 20, 2010
Gene's first father's day. After church we spent the day in Shepherdsville getting in all of the visits to the grandparents! This was taken at home the end of the long day.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Asleep on daddy again.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
My happy little boy- he is full of giggles and coos.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Friday, June 25, 2010
In his PJs playing with daddy.

Saturday, June 26, 2010
Gene is always being so silly with Maxwell. Maxwell doesn't seem to mind! This was Gene's photo for the day:

These are mine:

Week 7 in Review

2010-07-03T14:05:00.003-04:00

Saturday, June 12, 2010
This night he slept from 9:00 pm to 4:50 am! We have spurts of great night time sleep followed by nights of waking every 3 hours.

Sunday, June 13, 2010
One of his cutest church outfits! The chair was a present from Gene's sister. Isn't it adorable?

This is a photo of his daddy's newborn pic. I believe they look alike!

Monday, June 14, 2010
I love when he sleeps like this! It is rare that he sleeps through a diaper change but he surely did this time!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010
We had an out-door photo shoot today. He is such a sweet little man.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Gene is so good at making him laugh!

He is getting pretty good at holding and keeping his head up on his own.

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Fresh out of a bath- Gene said he looked like Mother Theresa.

Friday, June 18, 2010
We had a lovely visit from Aunt Billie. It is such a blessing to see our family enjoy Maxwell as much as we do!

Falling asleep on daddy's shoulder (one of his favorite places to sleep)

Saturday, June 19, 2010
A big thank you goes to my sister, Laura Beth, for letting us borrow her swing- Maxwell really enjoys it!

Week 6 in Review

2010-06-13T17:58:00.005-04:00

This week I'm catching up and I'm uploading reviews for weeks 5 and 6. The week 5 review is directly after this review so don't forget to keep scrolling down to see the previous week's photos!

A few exciting things happened during week 6. Maxwell celebrated with Gene's family the high school graduations of Gene's sister Lindsay and Gene's nephew Jakob. He also had his one month check-up on the 11th and we have only good news to report! On Monday,he was reunited with the doctor who delivered him when I went back for my last "pregnancy" visit. He also had a visit from Aunt Emily, Aunt LB, and his cousins Samuel and Owen on Wednesday!

Saturday, June 5, 2010
He woke up at Aunt Angie's house so happy after a great long sleep through the night!

Here is one of the first pictures taken of all the grandsons on Gene's side of the family. Jalen, Maxwell, and Jakob (a handsome bunch!)

Sunday, June 6, 2010
This is one of my favorite sleepers that Maxwell has. He is just now fitting in to it. He looks like a little jail-bird when he wears it.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010
He sleeps so well when he is all swaddled up in his swaddling blanket.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Thanks Mrs. Hornbeck and Mrs. Patti for the outfit! It fits perfectly and he looks adorable in it!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Friday, June 11, 2010
We went for his 1 month check-up on this day.
His new stats are:
weight: 11lbs 14 oz (90th percentile)
length: 22 3/4 inches (75-90 percentile)
2.5-3 months in development
Here is a photo of a little morning tummy time!

Week 5 in Review

2010-06-13T17:35:00.007-04:00

Week 5 held a few firsts for little Maxwell. He spent the night away from home (but with his parents) for the first time and celebrated mama's birthday for the first time!

Friday, May 28, 2010

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Sunday, May 30, 2010
I can't believe how long he looks in this photo! Sadly, he has already out-grown this onsie and we are only starting week 7!

Monday, May 31, 2010

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Thursday, June 3, 2010
This was taken after a bath. Since his umbilical cord fell off he seems to be liking his bath time more and more!

Friday, June 4, 2010
This was taken at his Aunt Angie's house. He was such a good little traveler. He stuck to his schedule well and slept great! Way to go Maxwell!

Week 4 in Review

2010-06-03T17:56:00.002-04:00

I can not believe it has been 4 weeks since our little Maxwell was born. Where did the month of May go? Nevertheless, these last 4 weeks have been wonderful! Everyday I'm so thrilled to have a newborn in the house! Gene and I just love being parents. Below are a few photos from Maxwell's fourth week:

Saturday, May 22, 2010
I will admit that I had forgotten to take a photo on this day. The photo I'm using for this day was a photo from his second week.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Monday, May 24, 2010
On this day we started battling dry skin. The Johnson and Johnson soaps and lotions seem to make him even more dry so I've been using the Aveeno lotion that we received as a gift at our BLBC shower. I'm also keeping his head "greased" up with Aquaphor-it seems to be helping. Also, I finally got a photo of one of his big smiles!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Friday, May 28, 2010
This photo is from a series of photos that I took for his 1 month photos. He loved being outside!

Week 3 in Review

2010-05-24T22:34:00.009-04:00

Saturday, May 15
Our lactation consultant encouraged us to introduce Maxwell to bottle feeding before he is 4 weeks old. It has been a success. Here is a picture of the proud papa enjoy feeding time too!

Sunday, May 16
We celebrated Mother's Day with my mom a week late. Below is a photo of all 5 grandsons! Us Hasty girls sure do raise handsome boys! (Samuel is saying, "Cheeese!")

Monday, May 17

I don't have on an ounce of makeup and my hair looks a mess- but this is such a beautiful memory for me!

Tuesday, May 18

Wednesday, May 19

Thursday, May 20
A tiny smile while sleeping on Dad's chest. (I'm determined to capture one of his big grins soon!)

Friday, May 21
I could stare at his little face all day! Aren't his cheeks so kissable?

Week 2 in review

2010-05-15T20:36:00.002-04:00

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Monday, May 10, 2010

(Had his one week check up today- he now weighs 8lbs 10oz! Go Maxwell! Started sleeping for 4 hour stretches at night.)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Thursday, May 13, 2010

He isn't always sleeping...

Friday, May 14, 2010

He smiles all the time but I'm not quick enough with my camera- here I caught a smile fading.

Big yawns!

I've learned so much spiritually about being a mama in these short two weeks. Every day I'm thankful to the Lord that out of all the women who have ever lived or who will ever exist- the Lord was pleased to allow me to be the mother of Maxwell. What a blessing! I never thought waking up through the night for an hour or so would be fun-but taking care of him is a joy. I'm also continually thankful to the Lord that He is choosing to sustain and grow Maxwell with my milk. Nursing has been a journey and I know that the only reason there is any success is because the Lord is pleased to grow my son in this way.

I look forward to how the Lord will continue to grow all three of us!

Maxwell's Birth Slideshow

2010-05-08T15:38:00.002-04:00

I've been taking photos of my little man every day. Below is a slideshow of some of the photos I've taken as well as most of the photos Gene took during our labor and delivery journey. Hope you enjoy!

Labor and Delivery Part 3

2010-05-01T23:16:00.004-04:00

I'm sorry I didn't update after Labor and Delivery Part 2 but things were a little up in the air and I didn't want to update until we knew something concrete.

I believe in my last post I left off when I was about to get an epidural. I did end up getting an epidural but only after being told that the contractions that I was experiencing were being measured at 85 units (of something or another) and that my pitocin would be increased so that they would be measured at 200. While my contractions were bearable I was pretty sure I didn't want to feel contractions measuring at 200. I got an epidural about 1 hour after hearing the news of the increased pitocin. During the epidural I was fearful but my nurse was great and she helped me though the whole process. My legs were numb before I could even lay back down in bed! After the epidural my pitocin was increased and my cervix was checked every 2 hours. I was slowly making progress but around 2 am my cervix stopped at 8/9 cm. As my nurse communicated with my Dr. she could tell that my Dr. would be recommending a C-section if I didn't progress as fast as she had hopped I would. My nurse was great to put me in positions to try to help me progress but eventually around 6 am (4 hours later) I had not progressed and my Dr. talked with Gene and I about our options. She explained that there must be a reason as to why my body had stopped and that for our safety she would like to perform a C-section. I had only wanted a section if we were in clear danger. She explained that if the reason I wasn't progressing was because the baby was too large, he might make it partly out of the birth canal, if indeed I did make it to 10 cm, and she might have to break his collar bone or dislocate a shoulder in order to get him fully delivered. After praying and talking with Gene we decided that yes, there was a reason my body stopped progressing and that I could not chose to try to make it to 10 cm and put the both of us in danger. I went in for my C-section around 8:15 am on 4/30/10.

I was so exhausted that I slept part way through it! I was very scared I would feel the incision being made because my epidural had only been effecting the right side of my body really well. I was relieved when I heard them say that they had already "cut" and for someone to go and get Gene. I hadn't felt a thing! It was such a good relief to hear Maxwell's little cry when he was pulled out of me. Before he was taken out of the womb the Dr. had commented on the size of his feet and then when she held him up over the curtain for me to see I only got a glimpse of his face before she pulled his foot up for me to see its size (it really is rather large!) The whole C-section process was really tiring so I think I slept or was out of it for about 1 whole hour! I know that they brought him to me for his first feeding but that is about all that I remember about my time in recovery. While I was out of it Gene was allowed to go back into the nursery with him where he was able to help with Maxwell's first examination. He even put on Maxwell's very first (but certainly not the last) diaper! He is such a proud papa and is even more handsome when he is holding our son!

A few fun facts about our little guy:
weight: 8.5 1/2 oz
height: 21.5 inches
He looks an awful lot like his daddy!
He was sucking his thumb about 10 min. out of the womb!
He is a real cutie and he has already stolen our hearts!

Since then everything has gone really well. Maxwell has been feeding fairly well and had his circumcision today. He was really zonked after his procedure which through our feeding off a bit but we are praising the Lord that things seem to be back on schedule. We are so happy to be the parents of this little guy! Gene was incharge of photographing the big day and he did a fabulous job! Below are some photos from our big day!

Being pulled from the womb!

Getting his frist kiss from momma.

Our family looking in through the nursery windows!

His footprints.

The proud papa putting on Maxwell's first diaper.

Sweet Prints

One of my most favorite photos that Gene took. This was when I was out of recovery and had a chance to spend a little one on one time with Maxwell. It was such a sweet time for me.

Gene says he has the most pitiful cry!

But isn't he cute when he is crying?

If everything goes well we should be heading home on Monday. Hopefully once we get settled in at home I will be able to share more photos!

Labor and Devilery Part 2

2010-04-29T16:52:00.002-04:00

Around 4:15 my doctor came back in and checked me. This time it was far less painful and I'm so thankful for that! She also broke my water! It is was disgusting! Everyone seems surprised by the amount of fluid and my nurse said I probably most 5 lbs from the fluid alone!

My contractions are picking up but they are not extremely painful yet. My doctor approved for me to have an epidural at any time so my nurse said that the anethesiologist could be up within 15-20 minutes.

I'll keep updating as I get more updates.

Labor and Delivery Part 1

2010-04-29T13:28:00.004-04:00

Well, we arrived to the hospital around 7:30 am and I was hooked up to IVs by 8:30. The process of the IV has had me scared from the beginning and after having to be stuck twice my fears were proven to be right.

Gene took a few photos of the experience:

When I came in this morning I was at 3 cm and was 70% effaced. I was just painfully checked and am at about 3 1/2 with the same effacement. Hopefully I will be able to continue to update as I get updates too!

Pregnancy and My Growing Belly

2010-04-27T22:16:00.002-04:00

I've been so thankful to the Lord that the pregnancy He has blessed me with has been so wonderful. I have had a few painful problems but overall I've loved being pregnant! I've taken a few photos over the past months of my belly and how is it growing. Since I won't be pregnant by the end of this week (Lord willing) I thought tonight was an appropriate time to share my tiny time line of my belly.

January 15- 26 weeks pregnant

March 3- 33 weeks pregnant

March 31- 36 weeks pregnant

April 2- 37 weeks pregnant

Hopefully I can get at least one more shot of my belly before the big day arrives!

Spring Photo Shoot

2010-04-19T21:41:00.002-04:00

Shooting a spring photo shoot while being 9 months pregnant was harder than I imagined!

I was able to spend several days with my sister and her adorable sons last week. On one of the lovely days we headed over to Bernheim Forest for lunch and a mini photo shoot. Mr. S has turned 2 this month and Mr. O is now almost 6 months old! I can hardly believe how these sweet babies are growing so quickly. New photos were definitely in order but my belly was definitely in the way! I managed to still get some pretty great shots but I sure wish I could have moved around better! I'm sure I was a sight to see as I moved ever so slowly trying to capture a fast moving toddler with my camera!

Here are a few shots from our fun afternoon:

First Mr. O (isn't he the snuggliest?):

And the ever handsome Mr. S:

(Saying his favorite word: Shooooooooe)

Wintery Desktop Wallpaper

2010-02-01T10:40:00.003-05:00

I was inspired yesterday morning by what I saw out my window while eating breakfast. The sun was shinning on plants in the yard that had been crystallized with frost or ice overnight. It looked like stems of crystals waving in the freezing wind. I quickly finished breakfast- put on my coat, boots, and grabbed my camera. Below are several of the images from the morning. Feel free to download them to use for your desktop wallpaper by clicking on the photo and downloading the photo from flickr by choosing all sizes and saving it to your computer.

2010-01-30T14:41:00.005-05:00

Oh, the neglected blog. I’ve been missing and not posting for two reasons. Either I’m very busy, like over the 2009 holidays, or my life is missing so much excitement that I can’t think of something to post about.

Today I decided it was time for a little catch-up:

-Gene and I had a lovely Christmas even through Gene was sick for our visits with our families. He has unfortunately picked up another bug this week- please pray that he heals up quickly.

-The portable dishwasher that we received for Christmas has transformed my kitchen and I’m so thankful! I might actually paint my nails to see if the polish will stay on now that my hands aren’t in dishwater on a regular basis.

-My belly is growing every day. I can’t believe we will be welcoming our son in just 3 months! I’m very grateful that my pregnancy has gone so well. I have felt great for just about the entire pregnancy and love that I don’t have to try to hide a big belly but can proudly show it off!

-We have finally decided how we would like to decorate the nursery. We are going with a 40’s retro theme and will be hanging some of our favorite Norman Rockwell Prints. We are using a mixture of fabrics for the curtains and bedding. One of the fabrics can be seen here.

-We have ordered our crib and changing table (thanks to a cousin of Gene’s who insisted our son should have a fabulous crib!)Last week I went shopping with Mom and Laura Beth at a peddler’s mall in Louisville and found a cute dresser for Max’s room. We will need to paint or stain it for it to match the crib but it will work perfectly.

-Sometime in the near future Mom and I will plan a sewing weekend to knock out all of the nursery sewing projects I’m dreaming of. When I'm not subbing or working on photos for clients I've been knitting a baby blanket for Maxwell.

-We woke up to a decent amount of snow this morning. We’ve been expecting it all week, as I’m sure many of you have been too. We got about 6 inches but in some areas the snow drifts are up to our knees! I took a few photos this afternoon:

-Thankfully, I’ve been subbing some over the last weeks. Since my belly is finally showing the kids that know me are realizing I’m expecting and aren’t afraid to point it out! On a different day, I got told by a kindergartner that I stink (he really didn’t want to do his work) and that I make a lot of mistakes. Thanks guys-you keep me humble.

-We still have some remnants of Christmas around the house. The red and white candy I had sitting out for decoration is so pretty that I just couldn’t pack it all up. After all, Valentine’s Day is almost here- candy canes can serve as our Valentine’s Day decorations can’t they?

-The USB ports on my computer are giving me fits. Just about ALL of my photos are saved onto my external hard-drive and they are all being held hostage! I’ve searched and searched the web but cannot find a solution. The hard-drive opens on Gene’s computer but I really need to be able to work independently without always bugging Gene in order to transfer photos. I can’t get any external storage device to open- it always gives me a message of needing to reformat. I’ll try just about anything so if you have any suggestions they would be very welcome!

Mr. J and Mr. T

2009-12-16T22:10:00.008-05:00

Monday was a crazy and great day. I had the privledge of photographing a new cousin and a good friend's new one.

To begin the photography marathon I started with Mr. J. As soon I saw him sleeping peacefully in his little swing I knew we would get some great shots! He is too cute not to! I adore his dark hair and his olive complextion. He is such a beautiful baby. I'm a bit obsessed with baby feet- especially with Mr. J's. They were to adorable to ignore. So, I have lots of shots- but I'm sure you will agree that all of those little piggies are pefect objects to photograph. Mr. J was such a good model too! He posed and gave me great expressions all through out our shoot. Thanks Mr. J for putting up with all of our ideas and changing of minds.

After we had worn little J out I headed over to the T family's house to meet their newest edition. Mr. T was born last Wednesday and is surrounded by a loving family. Even his not quite 2 year old big brother was attentive to his every cry (not that he did much of it.) Mr. T slept and laid during the photo shoot perfectly. It was a joy to see all of his older syblings loving on him and finally getting to hold him. Mr. T was a great model of my knitted hats. After getting him into a deep sleep he let us try on as many as we wanted!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

2009-12-13T22:47:00.004-05:00

Actually, it has been looking like Christmas for awhile around our home. Gene is a bit over zealous when it comes to Christmas decorations and would have preferred to decorate on Halloween. We didn't go to that extreme but we did decorate early and I have to admit that it is nice to enjoy the decorations for a longer period of time. Here are some quick snap-shots of our home all decked out.

Here are a few shots from the day we had out ultrasound!

It's a...

2009-12-02T14:58:00.007-05:00

Gene and I visited the doctor today (December 2, 2009) and found out whether we will be entrusted with a daughter or a son. We got to see the little one's sweet little face, tiny hands, and cute feet. It was amazing to see all of the movement on the screen since I've been feeling little punches and jabs for about a week. The tech. couldn't believe how well behaved our little one was during the ultrasound. She was able to get a great view of the face and mouth and deciphered that there was not a cleft lip. She said everything else looked great as well. Baby actually measured a little further along on many of the measurements- but my due date is the same, April 23, 2010. We are praising the Lord for this little life He has blessed us with.

Enough with the stats- here is what I know you're really waiting for...

It's a....

We plan to name him:
Maxwell Luther Travis
If we don't change our minds, again :0))

This is my dad's famous "little man". Dad has drawn him on special little notes since he and my mom dated- all of my sisters are fond of him. The "little man" is always holding a sign with a special message. Thanks Dad for the artwork! I'm so excited to be able to add it to Maxwell's baby book.

We were able to catch a view of Maxwell sucking his thumb. Isn't his profile adorable?

I can't read ultrasounds well but for those who can, his face is looking outward, you might be able to make out some of his features.

Deanna's Senior Portraits

2009-11-17T21:31:00.003-05:00

I met with Deanna last Saturday. The weather was so much more beautiful than we ever expected. I couldn't believe how warm and lovely the day turned out. The sun filtered through the cloudy sky and produced some of the most lovely light for the afternoon.

Below are some of my favorite photos from the day:

Dear Little Owen

2009-11-09T23:27:00.003-05:00

I'm not even sure how to introduce this post. Owen was born into our family in late October and I was blessed to be able to spend 3 days with him and his family. I can not fully express the enjoyment I had as I spent those days in the Godbold house. Owen's big brother, Samuel, is such a fun, sweet, and lovable little boy and Owen was the snuggliest little baby- it was truly a blessing to be apart of this time their family's life!

While visiting, I was blessed to be able to photograph Owen for his newborn photos. Big brother Samuel found his way into a few too!

Dreaming little bear dreams.

Samuel held his brother for the first time in this series of photos. He wasn't too sure of what to make of it.

Sharing kisses and love with his new little brother.

*A BIG thanks to my wonderful assistant, my mom! You did a fantastic job.

The Ferguson Family

2009-11-05T17:53:00.002-05:00

Last Tuesday evening I met the Fergusons at Bernheim Forest for autumn family photos. I was really looking forward to the session since I so enjoyed working with Brooke on her senior photos. I definitely was not disappointed. The whole family seemed wonderfully comfortable in front of the camera. Their family jokes and funny stories made the evening full of laughs and natural smiles. Thank you Fergusons for the privilege of photographing your family. Hope ya'll enjoy the sneak peak!

Brooke brought her boyfriend along for a few photos. Don't they make a cute couple?

Brooke couldn't stop giggling as her brothers hid in the grasses and pretended to spy on her and Shane.

Welcome...Little One

2009-10-29T21:33:00.006-04:00

Yesterday, my older sister, Laura Beth gave birth to another very handsome little one. They have named him Owen Blakeley. He was 7lb and 13oz and 19.75 inches long. Momma and baby are doing fine! Congratulations Sean and Laura Beth! We are praying he grows to be a great man of God.

Lord willing,Owen's birth announcement photos will be taken early next week! I can hardly wait!

Below are pictures of Owen's big day!

Owen met Uncle Gene just a few hours after he was born. Holding such a little one makes Gene and I so excited to meet our very own baby in the spring.

Gramma burps Owen after the second feeding of his life!

The proud dad.

Jakob North -Senior Portraits

2009-10-20T19:59:00.002-04:00

Last Saturday, I had the great privilege of photographing my oldest nephew. Jakob is a senior in high school and I was more than happy to spend an evening taking his senior photos. Although it was rather chilly, Jakob was a real trooper! We spent most of our time in downtown Louisville in alley-ways and on interesting streets. Jakob made my job so easy because he fell into every pose naturally and was comfortable in front of my lens.

I'm amazed that I continue to have such beautiful and handsome clients to photograph. Every family, every baby, and every individual has been extremely photogenic!

Below are several of my favorite photos from the evening. Enjoy!

(This mural made for a great interesting backdrop)

(This was all his idea! I think it is great!)

New Subject

2009-09-17T20:22:00.004-04:00

There is going to be a new subject to photograph in the coming months and it will be right here within the Travis household!

Gene and I are excited to share the news that we are expecting our first child sometime in late April or early May!

Here is the first of many pictures of our little one...

We are thankful and praising the Lord for this gift of life.

Miss Brooke's Sneak Peak Senior Session

2009-07-27T14:20:00.003-04:00

Last Saturday, I met Brooke and her parents at Bernheim Forest. After the sky threatened several times throughout the day that it would rain, we ended up having lovely light for the session!

Brooke is definitely one of a kind, as you will see from her photos, which made working with her a ton of fun! I'm so glad she came with so many fun ideas, outfits and props (including the family dog, Major)! The bubbles were genius!

Thank you Brooke for being so lovely, fun, photogenic, and creative. Hope you love your photos! Below are several of my favorites. Can't wait to share more with you soon.

Baby H at 10 Days

2009-07-11T00:58:00.006-04:00

I've been waiting for a long time to photograph this little one. I'm friends with her momma and have been praying for momma, baby, and the family. Baby H's momma was in the hospital for a total of 12 weeks waiting for this little beauty. God protected both of them and I'm so thrilled they are home with the rest of the family.

Baby H has a relaxed personality that I've never seen in another baby. She slept for the majority of the session and when she was awake she was content!

I can't express my excitment enough about getting the opportunity to take photos of this tiny little baby. Baby H was just a little over 4 lbs when she was born! Since her birth she gained weight rapidly. O family I am so proud of Baby H and am excited to see what is next for your growing family!

Bearing Fruit!

2009-07-01T18:21:00.003-04:00

Today I picked our first "fruit" from our vegetable garden!

The other day while I was weeding around the cucumber plants I squealed when I saw a large cucumber just laying there in the shade of the leafy vines. I didn't expect to have any produce just yet but am so happy to say that I picked and enjoyed it today! We have many more little prickly starts all over the vines and I'm so excited! I'm hoping to learn to make pickles in the future- so if you know of a good dill recipe-please send it my way!

Of course I couldn't eat my very first home-grown good without allowing it to be my model!

Horse Show

2009-06-27T23:19:00.004-04:00

A couple of weeks ago Gene and I attended the Grayson County Tennessee Walker Horse Show. We had already planned to attend and then were asked, by a couple in our congregation, if we could help work the show. We were happy to offer any assistance needed. When we arrived we were told that our assistance in fact was not needed.

Instead of working we sat on the wooden bleachers and watched. Neither one of us had ever been to a horse show so we didn't and still don't know what was taking place but I was excited to be able to take some photos.

A Weekend at the Lake

2009-06-27T22:48:00.005-04:00

Last weekend several members of my family came to Leitchfield and spent the time at a cabin on the lake. I was so excited to get to spend some time with just about everyone in the family. (Sorry, Emily and Brandon- I wish you could have been with us.) It was great to spend time with my nephews and to celebrate with my sister and her husband in receiving the news that I would be the aunt of yet another nephew in November! I had high hopes of getting some nice shots of the fam while we were in such a lovely setting but there was just too much fun to be had and I failed at documenting the weekend with photos. I did however get a few nice shots of the boys one evening before we went tubing.

My Etsy Store

2009-06-17T11:29:00.005-04:00

Thanks to everyone who gave their input regarding my photography!

I'm so excited to announce that my Etsy store is open and ready for business.

The address to my store is www.oreofay.etsy.com

At the moment I am only listing fine art prints and not the card sets. I would be happy to have suggestions on which photos should be listed in my store. If you are interested in purchasing a fine art print leave a comment or send me an e-mail in regards to which print and size you would like!

Please feel free to share the store link with anyone you think would be interested in my work!

Stay tuned- knitted goods might be added to the store in the near future!

And because every blog post should be accompanied by a photo, here are some old photos of my family that I have recently scanned:

Me on Easter Morning

Another Easter morning. We (my sisters and I) were Easter Egg Hunting with Noel and Clay Spencer and showing off our goods!

My Dad

My Mom

My Dad, (the little one), with one of his brothers and his sister

The description on the back of the photo above, written by my Grandma

My Mom on a sled during a winter in Louisville

Hope you enjoy viewing some of the photos that are so special to me!

Help Wanted- No Purchase Necessary

2009-06-11T15:08:00.004-04:00

Thanks to some encouragement from a dear friend I have decided to start selling some of my Kentucky nature and fine art photos on www.etsy.com. If you have never visited Etsy- check it out! It is a place where artistic people sell their arts and handmade goods. It has a lot of really neat handmade jewelry, knitted goods, creative fabrics, and hopefully soon, Rebekah T Photography artwork!

I have combed through my thousands of pictures and have chosen several that are my favorites and that I think might interest others. I have decided to sell individual prints as well as (blank on the inside) greeting card sets. Below are examples of the cards sets and fine art prints. Any photo in a card set can also be sold as a fine art print. Each photo listed in a card set will be the front of 1 card. Card sets include matching envelopes. Fine art prints are printed on professional printers using high quality papers. Also, my logo will not appear on the final products.

I need your help in deciding which of my photos are sellable. Please leave a comment letting me know which card set you would be most likely to use and if there are any individual photos from the card sets that I should offer as fine art prints.

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All Moved In

2009-05-12T21:25:00.002-04:00

Rebekah T Photography is now also serving Leitchfield and Grayson County!

My husband and I have relocated to the beautiful Grayson Country. We are surrounded with green hills and freshly planted farm fields!

It has been great to be able to spread out in a house instead of trying to get everything to fit into a little apartment.

We are so happy to be here and are excited to serve the Lord at Little Clifty Baptist Church.

Below are a few up-close pictures from our new place.

Our yard doesn't have a lot of landscaping but as the sun was setting the other night; I was taken by all of the shades of green.

I'm in love with airy delicate details that help create a lovely home.

These were taken in our bedroom. The light was so soft and pretty.

These photos are of some kitchen details.

Mr. S 's Offical Birthday Session

2009-04-23T22:00:00.008-04:00

Mr. S celebrated his first birthday with smiles, laughter, presents, and of course his very own birthday cake!

Click on the link below to see a slide show of pictures from his big day!

Gettn' Knitty With It

2009-04-14T21:27:00.001-04:00

Since last updating about my knitting, I've slowed my pace down a bit. The Christmas rush is far behind us; however, with the coming of spring comes lots of family birthdays to celebrate! What can a family member of mine expect for their birthday? Something hand knit of course! Most recently I've knitted presents for a couple of 1 year olds and for a 22 year old.

This cute pair was knitted for my nephew, Samuel, who turned 1! Besides being adorable I chose the pattern because I thought these owls would make great quiet toys for entertaining during church. I found out at his birthday party that I should have knitted another owlet for this momma and baby duo- Samuel is going to be a big brother!

Samuel, Uncle Gene and I are praying that the Lord will continue to grow you and bless you! We pray that He will draw you near to Him and that you may know Him! Have a great year!

This hat was knitted for my lovely sister, Emily.

Emily, hope you enjoy the hat and have a great 22nd year! May the Lord bless your upcoming year by growing you and Brandon in Him! We are all excited to see where He will lead!

Mr. B turns 1!

2009-04-03T18:04:00.000-04:00

As promised, here are pictures from Mr. B's offical one year photo session! Isn't he getting big?

Happy Birthday Mr. B!

2009-03-07T19:59:00.000-05:00

Today was the celebration of Mr. B's very first birthday! I've had the privilege of being able to photograph him for the first year of his life- it has been wonderful to see the Lord bless the T family with Mr. B.

Below is a review of photos from Mr. B's first year:

Mr. B had quite a day. It was filled with Friends...

Sweets...

Family...

Laughter...

and Presents!

I'll be photographing another one year birthday party in April. I'm so glad I'm able to provide my clients and friends with captured memories from the special events in their family's life.

Check back soon for Mr. B's official one year photo session!

Fragrant Presents

2009-03-04T17:34:00.000-05:00

Photographers gather inspiration from many sources- many times by things that appeal to more than one sense. Recently I was given a lovely bouquet of flowers from my husband. As I enjoyed them in our home I felt drawn to capture their beauty with my camera. I was drawn to them by the lines they formed in the vase, how the light danced across the vases, their smell as they began to open, the contrast of their green stems to their colorful blooms, and by simply knowing my husband had chosen them for me.

Happy Valentines Day!

2009-02-13T22:47:00.000-05:00

Tonight I attended a Father-Daughter Dessert Party hosted by the Keepers at Home program at our church.

I don't have a daughter to take but was asked to attend as the photographer! I took portraits of the girls and their dads. Earlier, when I was asked to take the photos I tried to think of something clever and cute but not too cheesy to make the photos extra special. I really wanted to use my nifty 50 because it is my favorite lens. It proves its worth in low light situations and makes the background a smooth buttery goodness. I knew I wanted a set-up where the nifty 50's abilities could shine! I decided to cut a heart out of black construction paper and use the hole it created in the paper as a lens covering. I knew that whatever light in the background that was out of focus would be in the shape of a heart. I think my homemade gizmo did a pretty good job! There aren't extremely visible hearts in each picture- but if you look hard you can find several!

I took photos of the father-daughter pairs, husband-wife pairs, and some of girls that just shine in front of the camera. A girl really can't have too many pictures of herself and her best friend, can she?

Hope you enjoy the photos from the night!

Winter Storm of 2009

2009-01-29T16:57:00.000-05:00

The weather has brought quite an adventure to the little town of Shepherdsville! Everything outside is thick with ice and silvery as the little sunshine we have reflects off the heavy branches. The trees are bent to the ground- even their needles and leaves are caught in the ice. Parts of Louisville and Shepherdsville have been and are without power since early Tuesday morning. Our power was out and we were without a heat source for the day but the Lord provided us with shelter and warmth at my parent's house. Gene and I both rushed to the wood burning stove to heat up our cold appendages when we entered the living room. We had been cold all day and couldn't wait to warm up! Unfortunately, Gene has been ill since yesterday- being sick with the electricity out surly isn't fun! The poor guy sat boredly on the couch and stared out the window- longing to get warm and well. This morning, we came home to a house powered by electrify and we have been so thankful! The scene outside is so much more beautiful when one is warm and cozy inside their home.

Before we left for my parent's house I cooked a big pot of chili by candle light. I'm glad the Lord blessed us with the ability to cook even though our power was out. There's nothing like chili to warm you up!

In this picture, Gene is trying to keep warm. I need to knit him a toboggan- he is using the scarf I knit him to keep his face and head warm.

Below are photos of the ice and snow:

Wintery nights seems so lonely to me.
I think it’s amazing that the Lord provides animals with instincts on how to keep warm! I often think about deer, birds, and other animals huddled in their "homes" keeping out of the elements.

The ice collects on our window.

Busy Knittn'

2009-01-20T17:34:00.000-05:00

For the past few months I have been busy with photography and knitting too! This year my knitting has improved, due to much practice, and I decided to knit the majority of Christmas presents for family and friends. I realize it is well past Christmas but below are a few pictures of my knitted works that I gave away for Christmas 2008. I hope to add pictures periodically during 2009 as updates of my current knitting projects. Hope you enjoy some of my projects from 2008!

The My So Called Scarf for Mom

A lace scarf for Grandma

Knitted toy balls for one of my nephews

A fun furry hat for my teenage sister-in-law

Beanies for my two nephews who love skateboarding

I can't add a blog-post without posting a few pictures of a cute baby! Below are a few photos of my nephew Samuel while he was visiting during Christmas.

Samuel at Christmas

2008-12-16T17:24:00.000-05:00

When my family got together for Thanksgiving my sister and I had planned to take Christmas photos of the newest addition to our family, Samuel. We had a blast although the men in the family didn't quite understand the importance of having so many photos for his first Christmas. Below is a sampling of the photos that were taken that day!

Merry Christmas!

This is one tugs at my heart, only because I know that he was putting on for his momma! That sweet smile was for her!

This last one was taken in the car on the way to pick up a brand new couch! Even though the photo isn't festive- its too full of his personality not to share!

Family Coffee Table Books

2008-12-02T15:33:00.000-05:00

Below are links to view a preview (only the first 15 pages) of the Walls' Family Photo Book. If, after clicking on the picture of the book you aren't taken to the preview you can copy and paste the link below into your browser. Enjoy!

The Walls Family

Book Preview

http://www.blurb.com/books/459833

The W Family and Little Miss C

2008-11-25T21:51:00.000-05:00

Anyone who follows my photography might remember this cutie from several months ago.

She has been on record as being my most well-behaved baby and has continued to earn her title all the way up through her 7 young months! (Sorry Hudson, Boaz, and Samuel-this girl has gotcha beat!) Look at how cute and smiley she is!

There are other great family shots but I don't want to give anyone a sneak preview of a possible Christmas card- I couldn't help to share at least one!

This one is one of my favorites. I melt at that sweet smile and those sparkly eyes!

The O Family

2008-11-19T08:20:00.000-05:00

My husband and I have been so blessed to get to know and love the O family! Our church has also been blessed by their gracious hearts and love for the Lord. If you have read my blog you will probably recognize the O kid's smiling faces! Not only did I have the privildge of photographying the O kiddos but I also photographed the extended family! Thanks O family for braving the cold and being so fun! I think I will always remember trying to take photos of the little ones as How much is that Doggy in the Window? was being sung behind me with joyful passion!

The B Family

2008-11-05T21:40:00.000-05:00

The B family scheduled to take family Christmas pictures last Monday evening. When the time was scheduled no one realized that Day Light Savings Time would be coming to an end and that we were actually loosing an hour of precious daylight! When I arrived at the location I directed them to gather in a small sliver of golden light for the first photos of the evening. In just a few short minutes the lovely light was hidden by the large colorful hills surrounding the area. We were still able to use the remaining day light for some joyful photos! I loved that they made each other laugh producing natural smiles- perfect for Christmas greetings!

Huber's Family Farm

2008-10-23T12:42:00.000-04:00

Last weekend my family, (Mom, Dad, sisters, nephew, Aunt Billie, Grandma, and my Hubby) headed up to Huber's Family Farm for a relaxing afternoon of pumpkin and apple picking and delicious food.

We strolled the farm, making our way to the pumpkin patch via a very dusty but fun wagon ride. We then searched and searched for the most round, orange, and clean pumpkin. We eventually gave up and purchased one off the wagon at the front of the farm (all the good ones had already been picked from the patch).

Samuel is enjoying the wagon ride.

They had all kinds of tiny pumpkins too!

My husband and me.

My brother-in-law, older sister, and adorable nephew

Every time we thought we found the perfect pumpkin we would look at its backside and it would be flat or damaged, then we'd keep looking!

Samuel loves being outside and even though it was chilly I think he had a pretty good time.

After the pumpkin patch we headed out the apple orchards where unfortunately we discovered the apples weren't quite as tasty as we had hoped. However, the trip out to the orchard did produce some of my favorite shots of my nephew to date! Isn't he a cutie?

After the orchard we met up with other family members and enjoyed a large family style meal! Yum!

Huber's is a great place for portraits and family fun! If you want a new/different background for your family photos- Huber's is an ideal location.

the T family

2008-10-18T12:48:00.000-04:00

I always have a wonderful time when ever I'm with the T family. My husband and I are so blessed to have them as friends.

Little Miss L is usually very camera shy, so I was expecting a great challenge in getting her to relax in front of the camera. But, she was expressive and giggly- just how a almost 5 year old girl should be! As you will be able to tell- she obviously loves her 7 month old brother, Mr. B, very much!

Hope ya'll like the photos! Enjoy.

the W family

2008-10-15T17:51:00.000-04:00

I knew family photos for the W family was going to be enjoyable because they are so beautiful and fun and the location (their family farm) is spectacular!

We had planned to take photos when the light was most beautiful in the evening- this time of year its around 6:00 pm. I'm a huge fan of natural beautiful light. The right kind of light is important in setting moving photos apart from familiar snap shots. The autumn sun setting over the W farm created fantastic light- perfect for their family photos.

The W children were full of excitement, giggles, and smiles. I'm so happy that I was given the honor of capturing the evening with my camera.

Thank You W family for such a fun experience! I look forward to spending more time with you!

This photo is one of my favorites from the session that evening and is now one of my top 2 photos in my entire portfolio.

I thought I would include a funny out-take from the other evening. I was so surprised as I reviewed the pictures later that evening to find that the youngest W daughter had grown horns!

2008-09-30T20:34:00.000-04:00

I love the fall and the pretty golden light that it brings with it. These two are always a joy to photograph and the light from the sun setting made it even more fun. Their sweet giggles and smiles are always a blessing!

2008-09-09T21:54:00.000-04:00

Our trips to Oneida, Kentucky are always traveled with great excitement and furry. We plan our "get-away" for two weeks and execute it with much seriousness. This time Gene dropped me off at work, went to school, picked me up from work, and we hit the road! A new dimension to our trip was that this time, for the very first time since we have been married I was encouraged to take the reigns! Mine and Gene's driving differs immensely. I like to think that everyone on the road are beginner drivers and I try to give them the benefit of the doubt even when very silly mistakes are made (I realize this could be just as dangerous as Gene's driving-or at least thats what he tells me). Gene on the other hand expects everyone to have had a driving teacher as great as his father. What is common behavior to Gene on the road is very uncommon to me. The purpose of having me drive was so that he could catch up on reading and studying. However, car-sickness sunk in and we talked all the way to Berea. We switched drivers in Berea (over half-way) and I was able to relax in the passenger seat.

We look forward to our visits for various and different reasons. We both find Oneida to be relaxing and the conversation extremely enjoyable. Visiting with Grandma is of course the highlight of the trip and the main focus. We stay up late into the night discussing theology, Bible, recent events, and family life- it never gets old. To Gene, visiting Oneida means sitting at the kitchen table enjoying Grandma's company. For me, Oneida is that and much more. The memories I have of Oneida are great in number. Traveling at a very young age, early in the morning before the sun was up, wrapped in a large blanket and getting cozy with my pillow pushed against the car window, barley able to sleep because of the excitement of what Oneida held- my big sister, my cousins, my aunt, my childhood friends, and of course Grandma and her goodies. After many years I found myself being the one that was visited from afar. I breathed the popcorn and dirty laundry smell of the girls dorm so regularly that it was normal. At 14 it became a homey place that was miles away from parents and family. High school at Oneida created so many memories that I wouldn't know where to start if I tried to write them all. Graduation was hard because honestly, I loved Oneida so much that I didn't want to leave. The aspect of growing up and actually having to become independent also was unnerving. Now, it seems that Oneida is the same but I don't recognize the majority of faces on campus. The memorable smelling buildings, the well-worn sidewalks, and familiar hills will always be the same- at least to me as I remember it all.
A rather new tradition that I have started when going back to Oneida to visit is to wake up early enough to be in the midst of the fog of the mountains and walk the campus and the paths near the farm on the opposite side of the famous swinging bridge and capture it all with my camera. Below are photos from my most recent walk.

2008-09-02T17:39:00.000-04:00

Over the Labor Day weekend Gene and I visited family in southern Kentucky. A relaxing weekend was just what we needed! Below are pictures of the little ones. I'll upload pictures from my Saturday morning walk later in the week.

2008-08-27T17:18:00.001-04:00

This little fellow is always a treat to photograph. Recently he has really blossomed. His smiles and giggles made for a fun evening!

Summer Evenings

2008-08-18T16:52:00.001-04:00

Summer evening light is perfect for photography.

I was in awe last Saturday as I walked through my backyard and took in the beauty of summer at dusk.

Price Card

2008-07-29T17:41:00.000-04:00

I'm putting together a price card for RebekahtPhotography. Below are images of the front and back of the card. Let me know what you think!

Birth Announcements

2008-07-29T17:20:00.001-04:00

One of my favorite things to do is create birth announcements for parents to proudly hand out to family, friends, and just about anyone who will listen to their newborn experiences! I could sit all day and listen to all the fun stories! Below are a few examples of some recent announcements I made up for a friend!

(Thank you to payitforawrd for the announcement templates!)

New Look

2008-02-28T15:51:00.000-05:00

Because of the flu that has inhabited my home; I'm still in the editing phase for the Rolston wedding. Gene and I are hopefully on the mend. I plan to work on the pictures all this weekend to get them to the happy couple as soon as possible.

I've been interested in combining images and textures after first seeing the technique on photos on flickr. I had some down time today and decided to give it a try! Here are my results:

I would love to hear what you think. Are they too trendy? Is the texture too much? Do you absolutly love them? Send a quick e-mail or comment to let me know!

Seth and Kasie

2008-02-16T09:19:00.000-05:00

Seth and Kasie met by attending the same church and participating in a college mission trip to Mexico. Upon arrival home and viewing the DVD from the trip, Seth had laid claims on Kasie. After pausing the DVD for his mother, he pointed Kasie out and said with confidence, "That is who I want to marry." The Lord worked in their lives and brought them together. On February 09 of 2008 they vowed their lives to one another. I was honored to be apart of their day and to capture it through my photographs. Here are some of my favorite shots from the day:

Check back soon for looks from their hoppn' reception!

The Williams Family

2008-01-09T12:03:00.000-05:00

Over the Holidays I was gifted with a brand new DSLR! My husband is too good to me! Obviously I was itching to use it and was thrilled when Doug approached me about photographying his children for his wife's brithday present! I can't imagine "breaking in" my new camera with a more loving family!

Below are a couple of my favorites from the session:

Happy Birthday Cathy!

Here is a link to the book that was created using the photos from the session (You can click on the book and order it from a different page):

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By Rebekah Travis

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Thornton Family

2007-12-12T10:55:00.000-05:00

As soon as I met the Thornton Family I knew I wanted to photography them. After meeting Libby I knew her happiness, attitude, and spunk would surely shine through the camera lens- and it surely did! We also featured little Boaz in a few shots!

The Thornton family is a fairly new addition to our church but they have already proven to be a great addition to the Travis family life. I'm so thankful the Lord has brought them to Louisville and has allowed us to become friends and encourager's with one another.

Here a few of my favorite images from our session at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.