Blog – Christy Martin Photography

INK (2.0)

Christy — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:26:30 +0000

I had to title this post INK (2.0) because this children’s museum just got even BETTER! During my last visit, the girls had an EXCELLENT time exploring all of the shops and playing. But now, INK (Interactive Neighborhood for Kids) has upped their game!

The facility is so fresh, open, clean and vibrant! Around every corner is a new and exciting place for children to turn ON their IMAGINATION! (I even put my camera away for a while where I could join IN on the fun too!)

I love how the community stepped in to be part of this children’s village. It was so fun seeing some of our FAVORITE spots around town inside INK!

Riley

Christy — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:40:30 +0000

If she looks familiar, it’s not because we just did some really fun photos in the desert a year ago. It’s because I’ve been fortunate to taken her photos since she was born! (That’s what happens since her mom and I have been friends since KINDERGARTEN!)

Riley and her family were SO sweet to not only come from Arizona to Rayna’s wedding, but extend the party another week at our house afterwards. (They also took on the title as ‘official clean-up crew’ once all the guests left the church. What a HUGE help that was!)

Riley is a SENIOR and I’m so proud of her! I can’t wait to see what the Lord does in her life.

The Kelleys

Christy — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:33:06 +0000

These happen to be some of Ruthie’s favorite lil’ people, so I was happy to take her along with me! Such sweeties AND cuties! It was so fun to photograph their family and the love they share together!

Roy & Josie

Christy — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:39:31 +0000

What a joy to hear Roy and Josie’s love story at their favorite place! May the Lord richly bless their marriage and future together!

Rayna’s Senior Photos

Christy — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:57:11 +0000

What a complete JOY it has been raising this level-headed, easy-going and sensible girl. She’s never been the type to act on emotion, try to get her own way or not be happy with the little things.

There’s not many draw-backs to her being so low-maintenance, but as I’ve tried to plan her senior photos the last two years, it’s been nothing short of impossible.

I figured my last resort was her senior trip- our big, Mediterranean cruise! I casually asked her, “Hey… you know how Ross wanted me to take his senior photos on our cruise a few years ago? Wouldn’t it be fun to take yours on our cruise too?”

No special outfits… no drama… just a few pictures here and there, right?!?! She ~~surprisingly~~ agreed, so I had a SPECTACULAR time ‘quickly’ ‘snapping a few’ ‘quick photos’ at our stops in Italy, Greece and Croatia.

Trip of a lifetime…
Memories that will last forever…
An amazing daughter and friend…
More than I ever deserved…

FOREVER grateful for these memories!

Tinsley

Christy — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:43:42 +0000

I met Tinsley fifteen years ago! I mean… what a CUTIE pie! And it feels like yesterday I was at her house taking photos of her backyard tea party. What a treat! There were so many other special sessions and memories, but now, we’re here to celebrate Tinsley’s SENIOR YEAR!

Kate

Christy — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:22:59 +0000

When I first began to photograph Kate thirteen years ago, her mom was intentional about bringing special items to our session. How FUN to look back and remember those seasons! Lots of great seasons- stuffed bunny, baseball, flowers and a SWEET dog named Bentley! Now we get to celebrate her SENIOR YEAR!

What a fun journey! Thank you for trusting me to be there for the highlights!

Anthony, Abbe, Liam, Annelise & Malachi

Christy — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:56:30 +0000

“Messenger of God” is the meaning of the name they chose. It’s very fitting because I’ve watched them pour God’s Word and truth into their other two children. I have no doubt Anthony and Abbe will raise lil’ Malachi to also believe in the Lord and be a light for Him!

We packed a lot of moments into our morning together because, as we all know, it’s so important to document all the football throws, twirls and cuddles!

Congratulations to this special family! I’m so happy they are adding more messengers!

Matt, Catalina, Jack & Kate

Christy — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:56:09 +0000

~~I ALMOST STARTED CRYING IN THE GROCERY STORE TODAY WHEN I HEARD A BILLY JOEL SONG BECAUSE IT REMINDED ME OF SPECIAL TIMES WITH ROSS!~~

‘I am a very sentimental gal.’

I realize it’s not just with my OWN kids, but also with the children I’ve had the privilege of photographing over the years. I could have already posted this a few hours ago, but instead, I pulled out my hard-drives to look at their sweet family photos from the past twelve years.

From Baby Jack…

to the day they told me they were PREGNANT…

to that gorgeous fall day in Atlanta with Baby Kate…

to the kids just laughing together…

to JUST when I thought they couldn’t get any cuter, so they added Leia…

to going to their neck-of-the-woods…

and to the point where Kate is almost too big to sit on Matt’s shoulders!

What WONDERFUL memories that I feel SO blessed to have been able to capture!

Zadar, Croatia

Christy — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:02:14 +0000

Matthew is very optimistic. When people ask him about Croatia, he simply says, “I really want to go back!” I smile because that’s a very nice way of saying, “We missed many of the highlights and was so delayed, we almost missed getting back on the ship!”

Viator cancelled our (ONE and ONLY) excursion (LAST MINUTE) (FOR NO REASON). Although we booked weeks prior (and was even receiving confirmation texts the morning of), we arrived to the dock surrounded by complete chaos with no record of our (PAID) tour.

As optimistic as Matthew is, he’s equally determined. So, needless to say, he found a way to get us around to some of Croatia’s islands.

We may have missed some highlights, but do you know what we DIDN’T miss… a chance to JUMP OFF a 33 FEET high diving platform into the Adriatic Sea!

As I watched from the ground, I noticed a group of guys who kept giving up their turn- too afraid to jump. It made me smile to watch Rayna show them how it’s done!

That’s a wrap, Croatia! Hopefully, we’ll see you again!