Inara Studios

I am really behind in posting photos from some recent sessions, of Eva and posts of my favorite baby things. Oops. I’ll get right on that!

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Some of you know that I studied music in college. That’s right. Not photography. Music. I still LOVE listening to all kinds of music even though I don’t enjoy the performance side of it anymore (not sure how much I ever did), so as Eva grows up I want her to be exposed to lots of music of all kinds. In all honesty, I don’t like most forms of “baby” music because it sounds to watered down and cheesy. Instead Eva listens to our adult music and seems to enjoy it just fine. For now, she doesn’t have any other choice.

BUT there is one kid’s “band” that I can whole heartedly recommend: Coal Train Railroad.

Katy is a sweet friend of ours and her melodies and voice will charm your kid. Seriously! You need to check out their first self titled CD. Not only are the lyrics absolutely adorable, the tunes are very catchy! I enjoy listening to it myself.

And TODAY is the official release day of their 2nd CD, Coal Train Railroad Swings! You can even listen to some samples at the iTunes store. It’s really fun!

If you are in Nashville, there are some FREE upcoming shows:

• December 13 & 14 at 9:30. 10:30. 11:30 - Main Library (downtown) Storytime
• December 17 at 4:00 - Ugly Mugs in East Nashville

Our little Eva is now 4 months old. Seriously? How can she be this big already?

Jackson and Maddox are growing up so fast!! They are now 2 years and 6 months old. You would never know it but Jackson was super shy that day and did NOT want to have anything to do with me. 50 minutes later… super Grandma (Nanu) came to the rescue. She ended up laying down in the leaves, covering herself with them and played “peak-a-boo”. Clearly you can see the awesome results with Jackson’s laughter! Love it!!

After only 4 months of being a mommy, I know firsthand that babies/kids become more and more fun the older they get. Keegan is now 2 and definitely twice as fun as when I last saw him!! =)

You know I absolutely LOVE when props are brought along. Keegan has been learning to play the drums for months now. It is so fun to see how kids let loose when they are in their element (which is partly why I love using props like this.) Little rock star!

I can’t believe our little Eva is already 4 months old!!

Baby Avery just had her first birthday and is On The Move!! What a sweetheart!

If the following photo had audio to go along with it, it would be a very loud and excited squeal! Avery was having so much fun! =)

Someone’s excited about her birthday!

I *heart* how shy kids can be when you first start a session… but it usually doesn’t take long for their adorable personalities to shine!

Love these two!! =)

Our sweet Eva has become much more expressive in the last few weeks. In fact, she LOVES to smile and these smiles just melt my heart. I will admit that I am having a pretty hard time photographing said smiles since she loses interest in me the moment I put the camera up to my face. (Really, Eva? =) I’m going to have Cade help me capture some of these adorable, gummy grins while she’s looking at me that way there’ll be no distraction but for now, a cute look non the less.

I have been photographing little Liam since he was 3 months old. It is so hard for me to believe that he is now a year and a half! Liam was one of the most entertaining subjects I’ve ever photographed. Seriously. The sweetest and happiest little boy EVER! My face hurt after the session from laughing so much. (Thank, little buddy!)

Liam is soon going to be a big brother! Congrats to Mommy and Daddy!!

2 week old Blaise. Absolutely adorable!

And a special request from daddy.