Gender Reveal!

I work at a civilian job in addition to my superhero dream job of photographer.  I work with one of the nicest, most beautifulest (yes it's a word, I just made it) lady ever.  There are many different types of pretty girls in this world...ones that know it and act differently because of it and then there's Mrs. M.  She's almost as pretty as she is kind, and makes my civilian job all the more enjoyable...and I honestly don't believe she knows how pretty she is!  Well she's expecting!!! Wahoo! Can  you see my photographer's heart doing jumping jacks with excitement!!!!  

Since I'm pretty adventurous and knew that Mrs. M is too, I was fairly confident that when I begged politely requested to shoot a gender reveal shoot, she would agree.  Not only did she agree to do a gender reveal, but she asked if I would mind photographing it IN REAL LIFE ACTION!  Their oldest daughter had a birthday coming up and planned on revealing the thrilling news to all of their family at that time.  So before anyone in their family knew, I was honored to find out the gender of their wee baby bean (can you say perks of my superhero job?!)!  It went splendidly and after just a few minor hiccups with the balloons, please join with me as we congratulate the M family's littlest member.  It's......A...........

BOY!!!!!

Can't wait to meet you little man!  You are loved so much already!!!!  Even big sister can't wait...ok so she just may be pumped that she got to par-tay!

Seriously, it's impossible for this little boy to be anything but adorable, just check out Gorgeous Grandma with beautiful big sis!

I can't wait to photograph Mr. and Mrs. M's maternity pictures.  MMM (sorry I saw a theme and had to go with it).

Have a glorious week!

Little Miss A- 18 months!

This is sweet little Miss A when she was 12 months old...

Helloooo 18 months!

This little sweetheart is dear to my heart for many reasons, one of them being that she was one of my very first shoots when At Last Christina Smith Photography first began!  So we're growing together! 

 I wanted to commemorate this momentous occasion by making my very first tutu!

She was NOT impressed!

All she needed was for some super fun mommy-gonna-get-you time and the smiles returned!

Happy 18 months sweetie!

The newest littlest Fergie...est =)

Do you remember the beautiful family I was able to photograph here?  Well may I introduce to you the newest little Fergie- baby V.  I had the honor and privilege of spending time with her family all morning and "dressing" her up in different newborn princessy costumes.

For her first wardrobe change - enter Ariel from the Little Mermaid!

For her second costume change enter in - Baby Tinkerbell!

Sleeping Beauty...

and look who was generous and gave us a jewel of a smile...oh melt my heart!

What precious gifts from the Lord are these sweet babies we get to snuggle!

You know I'm going to say it right?  I love my job!

Sunsets with Shae

I don't think that it is accidental that "Shae" means admirable.  She was the perfect model and the greatest of sports to allow me to direct her and take her to several locations surrounding the Carmel area and the best part about the whole experience (besides these images of course) was the conversation.  Shae is as complex and deep as she is beautiful and it was an honor to capture these images of her.  Thank you Admirable.


She is not offended to be referred to as a lioness...

 Did I mention that backlighting loves her?

 Shae, if I ever get a studio, you can bet your buttons this will be a large canvas on my wall.

One of the many things that struck me about Shae was her amazing ability to give me the straight-on gaze without appearing to be angry or suicidal.  This is a very difficult thing to direct people. She is queen of "smiling" with her eyes.

Graham Newborn

It is SUCH a small world we live in!  When I was sent a facebook message asking if I could take photograph someone's soon-to-be-born son, I was thrilled.  When I found out that this someone was actually a fellow member of the missions trip I went on back in 1999 I was shocked!  Finding out that it was Lindsay was such a thrill!  So after meeting with her for a catch up dinner and talking all things baby, walking with Lindsay to get the little guy moving, and praying, praying praying...he FINALLY arrived!  Welcome to the world Mr. Joel Graham!

 By far, the most adorable model for my new "Frank Sinatra" hat

 Sweetest sleepy owl

Big brother stole the show sporting his best cowboy stances!

Mom and dad read lots so it only made sense to make a Dr. Seuss-themed photo prop.  Such blessed to have sweet little Thing 1's and 2's.

I don't say this enough...

I LOVE MY JOB!

Fergie Fun

I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph the beautiful and famous Ferguson family a few weeks ago.  J and I first met the Fergusons in a small group that was meeting from our church while we were dating/on the brink of being engaged.  Jonah was sharing some stories of premarital counseling and Andrea was so warm and quick to make us laugh while being pregnant with baby #5.  They have a wonderfully blessed family in large supply (did I mention that they are expecting #7?)  And the love that they share is so clearly evident that you can't help but want to hang out with them all the time in order to witness their love and be a part of it.  You'll see what I mean by the pictures.  


This shoot was so much fun and I literally walked away with my smile muscles absolutely exhausted.  I have not once failed to laugh when editing some of these pictures because of the great stories behind them....oh Jonah you kill me!  




See what I mean? Smokin!

*funny story behind this next picture. I had asked Andrea to close her eyes and relax and even hum "mmm" for me.  Well little Ms. S was in the room with us and goes, "yeah mommy, like you're really hungry!" hehe

Oh baby #7, you have no choice but to be beautiful, just look at the rest of your family!

Little Ms. S

Their love for each other is beautiful.  

 I can hear Andrea laughing at Jonah's middle-school dance rendition here. 

This picture is such a great example of the Lord's craftsmanship- from the baby in her womb to the beautiful sky we were able to capture.  He is why their love is so enrapturing. 

Seriously what a handsome/gorgeous family!  I got a true smile from Ms. C!

DYY-ing! ouch! sides still ache!  There is another picture that I'm not sure Jonah would appreciate if I posted, but let's just say the superstar he poses will always make me laugh just thinking about it!

Thank you Ferguson Family for a HIGHLY enjoyable shoot.  SO MUCH Fun!  Stay tuned for little Ferguson's arrival as I have the awesome privilege of taking pictures of that sweetness as well!

Best...Job...Ever!