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  • Hi! My name is Cassie Jones and I'm a lifestyle portrait and wedding photographer located in central Arkansas. Welcome to the blog--where you can find the latest news going on in our lives and see our latest work! If you'd like to learn more, head over to the website at www.cassiejonesphotography.net or send me an email at cassie@cassiejonesphotography.net

05.09.12

Lately…Through The Lens of an Iphone

The bags are packed.  The car seat is in the car.  And I’m moving with all the grace of a walrus.

And Lately? Well, nesting is in full swing at our house and Rusty’s become quite acquainted with the attic ladder as we’re packing up junk we don’t need, getting things ready and de-cluttering the house.  His OCD tendencies are proud of me — they wonder where nesting has been all my life.:)

We haven’t been doing much of anything other than propping up swollen feet, washing dozens of little miniature things and swooning over baby foot sized flip flops in cracker barrell — because EVERY baby boy needs a set of 4th of July flip flops!  Obviously.  But we’re overjoyed at the fact that our little guy will be arriving sometime within the next four weeks and are enjoying the preparations of parenthood.

So here’s a little look at our documentation of “lately” through the lenses of our iphones. Because this camera mom hasn’t busted out the camera lately.  Because it’s packed.  Ready for his cute face to be all up in it’s grill.:)

Exhibit A: The good side of nesting:)Clean closets. I suppose to demonstrate the full amount of epicness that this photo proves– I should have taken a “before” photo.  Just imagine a lot of photography stuff, craft supplies, glitter, antiques, a few christmas decorations here and there and you’ll begin to get the picture.

B: Rusty decided to try out the crib.:)

I had a fight with the pack and play.  But in the end, I won and that’s all that matters.  It wasn’t until I took it back down that I found the directions in the front pocket of the carrier.

We found the perfect coming home outfit!

Given my luck with the Pack and Play, Rusty heroically tackeled the travel system:)He did a mighty fine job, I must say.:)

A friend of mine demanded a belly photo. So I did the teenager thing and took one in the mirror.  Mad photography skills. Right here.  At 9 months pregnant.

My mom and I spent the weekend going through her cedar chest of some of my baby things picking out some to hand down to Wil.  Like these shoes.:)

Some friends of ours had a wooden baby teether made in the shape of a camera!!!!:)It’s perfection.

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05.08.12

The Gentry Family — Searcy, Arkansas Family Photographer

I’d told Rusty that it was my last session before Wil was born.  But when Debbie text me over the weekend to see if I could work in a session before her son got married this weekend, I told him again, “Okay, seriously– this is my last one.”:)

Although it’s getting a lot more difficult to bend down and maneuver carrying a full term baby and a camera along with my natural abilities to trip over flat surfaces, I just can’t stop doing what I love and was thrilled to have one more opportunity before Wil gets here to spend time with a great family.

A huge thank you to the Gentry’s for allowing me the honor of photographing your family.  I had a great time with all of you and spent a lot of time laughing while going through these images.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

–Cass

The Gentry’s currently have a student living with them, and count him in as part of the family.:)

The boys wanted a boy band picture.:)

AAAAND a jumping picture.:)

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05.03.12

Welcoming Preston — Searcy, Arkansas Newborn Photographer

I promise, I’ll never forget the day she came from the other room wearing a grin from ear to ear holding a strand of black and white photos.  It took a moment to sink in, that the small images she held in her tiny hands were showing God’s greatest miracle.  I’ll never forget the pride that beamed from their faces.  That was ten months ago.

Yesterday, we were on pins and needles.  Waiting for the update that said he’d arrived safely.  And when we did, we rejoiced and praised God for the blessing He’s bestowed upon two people we love so dearly.

Today, I spent my lunch break with them.  And it was an honor to capture their memories.

To Jen and Scott- We couldn’t be more proud for you! You’ve become like family to us and from the deepest places in our hearts- congratulations! We love you — all three of you– so dearly.  I wish that words could express how much you all mean to us — but sometimes they’re just not enough.

Aaaand now I can’t quit crying. So let’s move on to the photos, shall we?

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05.02.12

Danielle + Chris — Searcy, Arkansas Engagement Photographer

They weren’t good.  Like, at all.

When Danielle and Chris and their kids came out for a session a few weeks ago, it was hot, the lighting was horrible, we were rushed, and it just wasn’t “the day”.  I wasn’t happy with the outcome, so I asked them if they’d be willing to reshoot.  It had never happened before, and to be perfectly honest, I was beyond embarassed.

However — God works in mysterious ways. Because when Chris text me the next day letting me know that her engagement ring had come in, and he wanted to capture the proposal, I was so glad we’d bombed it the first time.  In events that God strung together, we met again and I got to witness and capture his proposal to her.  I was honored.  And so SO thankful they didn’t turn out well the first time.

I couldn’t help the tears that began to fog up the back of my camera as I watched him get down on one knee and I’m so so happy for the two of them and their little family.

Congratulations Danielle and Chris!  I pray your lives together are full of happiness, blessings and beautiful memories.


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Angela - May 2, 2012 - 10:28 am

I think it’s happens to all of us at least once or twice…. we’re human too :) So glad things worked out. these photos are BEAUTIFUL :)

04.13.12

Dogtrots — Conway Arkansas Engagement Photographer

I knew the moment I talked to Mary on the phone, we’d get along great. As she explained to me the details of their special day, I began swooning over the details and started counting down until October when they celebrate their love and comit their lives to one another. 

For their engagement session, Mary had the perfect place in mind.  She’s a planner and has these visions that make my photography knees weak. So I eagerly went along and met them at a Dogtrot in downtown conway.

I can honestly say, it was a first for me– shooting at a dogtrot, that is, but I love the rustic idea of the cabin and when I saw it, I immediately fell in love.  Dogtrots are two separate homes, normally small cabins, connected by a breezeway.  While each home can house an entire family in the small livingspace — the house is still a whole.  These were common among the late 1800′s / early 1900′s in America as many families worked their farms together. 

I couldn’t help but smile as I drove away.  A dogtrot is just like marriage.  Bonding two completely independent people into one life– one dwelling place, connected by a promise to each other and to God.  It just so perfectly fits for the setting of their engagement session.

Mary and Josh– I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! Thank you both so much for an amazing time and for allowing me the honor of capturing your special day coming in October.  I can’t wait!

 

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