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In 2021, I gave birth to my third child. I get to raise three little boys whom I so desperately love and want to connect with, to speak truth into, and to be present with on a daily basis. As a mother of three, daily rhythms are essential. I have always enjoyed structuring my days […]

July 8, 2022

Huntsville, Alabama Maternity Session mom and dad looking at one another

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Sometimes life just brings full-circle moments. This Huntsville, Alabama maternity session was one of them. A couple of years ago, Rachel (the mom photographed and a very talented photographer in Birmingham, Alabama) took my own family’s photos during the fall. I noticed that she was shooting film, something I hadn’t gotten to see someone do […]

July 7, 2022

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Putting together your family’s outfits for photos can be hard! There are so many beautiful options to choose from, and it can get overwhelming. While I love offering my clients access to my selection of dresses, I know that sometimes it’s fun to purchase your own! I’ve put together a list of spring photo session […]

February 14, 2022

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One of my favorite things to do during my pregnancies is design the nursery. I’ve had three boys now, but I love to give them their own special rooms and designs. I spend so much time in their nurseries with them as babies, changing, rocking, and singing to them. It’s precious time that I hold […]

February 8, 2022

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It still feels a little surreal to say, but my sweet baby boy is finally here! Caleb James Bell made his arrival at 11:50 pm on December 27, 2021, at 8 pounds 9 ounces and 21 inches long. I can’t fully put into words the amount of joy that his little life has already brought […]

January 13, 2022

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I was so excited to meet this Ryan, Matt, and little Wilder for their Huntsville fall family photos! This sweet family just moved back to the Huntsville area after having their little girl and starting new jobs, so it’s been a whirlwind of a beautiful year for them! I’m honored that I got to capture […]

December 23, 2021

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As I’m writing this, I’m 35 weeks pregnant with my third little boy, and I can’t believe that it’s getting so close to his arrival! I learned a lot from my previous deliveries, so I wanted to share my hospital bag packing list for labor and postpartum. I remember feeling very overwhelmed as I prepared […]

December 15, 2021

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As soon as I walked into Mary Ruth and Tripp’s home, I felt the love shared within their family. They had just welcomed their first child, Henley, and Mary Ruth’s mom was over to help rock the baby while they prepared for their lifestyle newborn session. These new parents welcomed me in with warm smiles […]

December 8, 2021

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Maternity sessions are always incredibly special. New life is coming, and documenting the last phases before becoming a parent or adding another member to the family is priceless. Ashlie has been a friend of mine for over eleven years. Capturing her maternity photos was a joy and a blessing. The love between her and her […]

October 6, 2021

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These Madison, Alabama family photos were chilly, but so fun! The kids were full of energy, and the love within the family was so palpable. I was honored to capture these memories for them! Mallory Bell is a Madison, Alabama photographer and specializes in maternity, newborn, child, and family photography in Northern Alabama. If you […]

September 29, 2021

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As a mother of three, I know just how rapidly time passes and that the moments you so desperately want to hold onto quickly fade into memories. It's my passion to capture your season of life in a way that allows you to look back and remember exactly how it all felt - the way your newborn fit into the bend of your arm, your toddler's hand wrapped so easily in yours, and the way your family found joy in the chaos and the mundane. I hope to tell your story authentically and timelessly.

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