Inspirations Photography

Happy Birthday Eden!! || Children's Portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:30:00 +0000

What a cutie pie!!

Maternity Portraits!! / Florida Maternity Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:27:00 +0000

Beautiful couple!! Maternity portraits are always so beautiful to me :) Such a wonderful time!!

Destin Beach Portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:32:00 +0000

Beautiful family on the world most beautiful beaches!! No oil, just beautiful white sand and emerald green water!!

Newborn Portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:40:00 +0000

Here are a few sneaks from a recent newborn session. Miss "J" was such a cutie pie!! All that kissable sweetness :)

Family Portraits!! Harrison Family

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:42:00 +0000

What a wonderful and sweet family!!! I had the opportunity to visit their family farm for their photo shoot. It is such a beautiful place and wow, what a backdrop for photos!! Thanks Anna for making me a part of your special day.

Prom Portraits on the Beaches of South Walton

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:10:00 +0000

What a sweet couple and could there be a more gorgeous backdrop than the Beaches of South Walton!! Wow!!

Loquat Jelly

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:03:00 +0000

Ok, I know this has nothing to do with photography, but it might interest some :) We have 2 large loquat trees that were just loaded with fruit. Loquats make wonderful jelly so that was my project on Wednesday. I have enclosed the recipes and photos of the process. Hope you enjoy!!

LOQUAT JELLY
Wash loquats and remove seeds. Place in saucepan and add enough water to barely cover fruit. Cook gently for 15-20 minutes, then strain through jelly bag.

Use 4 cups juice to 5 1/2 cups sugar. Measure sugar and set aside. Measure juice and put into a saucepan stirring in fruit pectin such as Sure Jell or Certo. Bring this mixture to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly. At once, stir in sugar. Stir and bring to a full rolling boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down) and boil hard 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off foam (if any) with large spoon. Immediately ladle or pour boiling hot into jelly glasses or jars leaving one half inch space at top of jars. Seal with lids and screw bands. Let jelly stand to cool.

Chelsea & Jackson Wedding Sneaks!! || Inspirations Photography || Destin Wedding Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:37:00 +0000

Here are a few sneaks from Chelsea and Jackson's wedding. They are just the sweetest couple and such a beautiful wedding!!! They were married at Southwide Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Regina (bride's mom), Jean and everyone who planned and helped with the wedding... you did an amazing job!! Congratulations to Chelsea and Jackson!! I wish you a long and happy life together. May God bless you both!!

City of DeFuniak Springs || Fort Bragg, North Carolina || Inspirations Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Sun, 16 May 2010 01:03:00 +0000

Recently Kim Kirby, City Manager for DeFuniak Springs, Florida, asked me to assist her in providing images for a multimedia presentation to the soldiers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She visited Fort Bragg to promote our town, DeFuniak Springs, and the Beaches of South Walton; to inform the soldiers about this wonderfully diverse and amazingly beautiful area we are blessed to call home!

Thank you Kim for including me and for being such a wonderful advocate for the City of DeFuniak Springs.

Miss Morgan || by Destin Wedding and Portrait Photographer || Inspirations Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:27:00 +0000

Everyone meet Miss Morgan!! What beautiful, wonderful young lady! We had a great time during our studio session in DeFuniak Springs for her 5th Grade "Senior Portraits!!". She even brought her best "furry" friend along for a few pet portraits. Is it just me or does she look older than 5th grade!!! Wow, they grow up fast. Soon it will be actual Senior Portraits!!! Oh, and check out that "attitude"!! LOL

Spring Blossoms!

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:52:00 +0000

Springtime!!

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:50:00 +0000

I think Spring is my very favorite time of year! It is so beautiful here in NorthWest Florida. We are so blessed to live in an area with so much natural beauty and so many wonderful people!!

A Prayer in Spring - Poem by Robert Frost:

"A Prayer in Spring by Robert Frost
OH, give us pleasure in the flowers today;
And give us not to think so far away
As the uncertain harvest; keep us here
All simply in the springing of the year.

Oh, give us pleasure in the orcahrd white,
Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night;
And make us happy in the happy bees,
The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.

And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill,
And off a blossom in mid air stands still.

For this is love and nothing else is love,
To which it is reserved for God above
To sanctify to what far ends he will,
But which it only needs that we fulfill."

Maternity Portraits!! / Florida Maternity Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:35:00 +0000

This is such a lovely family. I had the honor of taking maternity portraits and a few family photos a few weeks ago. The baby that will join this family in a few days is very lucky indeed. I can't wait to meet her!!

Easter Portraits with Live Lamb and Bunnies!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:58:00 +0000

Emerald Coast Magazine Feature!! - Fashioning The Perfect Emerald Coast Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:21:00 +0000

So finally... here it is!!! I am so very excited about this!!

Check out the February-March 2010 Issue of Emerald Coast Magazine. Inspirations Photography is featured in the article "Fashioning the Perfect Emerald Coast Wedding".

I was the photographer for the lovely couple, Carla and Don, aboard the Solaris cruise ship by SunQuest Cruises. It was such a gorgeous wedding with one of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. What a wonderful backdrop for a truly amazing couple as they began their life together!! I feel very blessed to be a small part of their special day!

Meet Little Eden (Children's Portraits) (Destin, Florida Baby Photographer)

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:40:00 +0000

Children's Portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:16:00 +0000

Valentine's Day Sessions!!

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:58:00 +0000

I am happy to announce our upcoming Valentine’s Day sessions! I have a very limited number of sessions available and they will be filled quickly. So hurry and book now if you’re interested. Portraits are a fantastic gift for a mom or dad, or even a grandparent for Valentine’s Day. Dads, can you imagine the look on your wife’s face when she opens a portrait of you and the little ones? Plus portraits last longer then flowers & chocolate!

Proofs will be available on our online proofing system, so you can share with your family & friends. Prints will be delivered before Valentine’s Day, as long as they’re placed before our ordering deadline of Feb. 5th.

Get creative! Dress your kids in adorable outfits. Gap / Old Navy & Target all have wonderful Valentine’s Day themed shirts, onesies and accessories that will look fantastic for your session.

Book now by emailing Jenny@InspirationsPhotography.net or calling 850.259.0891 and reserve your spot today, before they are gone!

Happy New Year!!

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:25:00 +0000

Hope everyone has had wonderful holidays and enjoyed spending that precious time with our families. I am looking forward to a wonderful year, full of many blessings. Had a really busy day today and anticipating many more. Have a wonderful evening everyone. Try and stay warm!! Brrrr!!!! This is COLD for Florida :)

"Your heart must not be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me" John 14:1.

Family Portraits, Children's Portraits, Christmas Sessions!!

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:32:00 +0000

Christmas Gift Idea!!

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:56:00 +0000

Facebook Inspirations Photography: "Need a gift for that hard to buy for person??? What about a personalized puzzle from your special image?? Puzzles are popular with both kids and adults. Create a Puzzle of your home, a pet, a family portrait or your favorite vacation spot. Puzzles make great gifts, or can be framed and hung on the wall.

Available in ...4x6', 8x12' or 12x18' sizes

Mounted on 1.0 mm puzzle mounting board
4x6 puzzle - 20 pieces;
8x12 puzzle - 50 pieces;
12x18 puzzle - 300 pieces

Email me for details!!! Hurry!! Only 15 shopping days left! :)"

Family Portraits!!

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:57:00 +0000

This is another very special group!! Tony (Larry's brother) and Taressa's family were lots of fun to photograph! Congratulations on getting settled into your beautiful new home on the Bay! We were so happy to see everyone. Congratulations to Tiffany and Michael on your upcoming wedding! It was great to meet Michael for the first time. Hope the family has a safe trip to Las Vegas this week for the wedding!! Good luck guys. We're so happy for you!!

Christmas Humor from the Florida Panhandle

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:32:00 +0000

Helpful Holiday Diet Tips

1. If no one sees you eat it, it has no calories
2. If you drink a diet soda with a candy bar, they cancel each other out
3. If you eat standing up, it doesn't count!
4. STRESSED is just DESSERTS spelled backwards
5. If you eat the food off someone else's plate, it doesn't count
6, Cookie pieces contain no calories because the process of breakage cause calorie leakage
7. Food used for medicinal purposes have no calories. This includes: any chocolate used for energy, brandy, cheesecake, and Haagen-Daz Ice Cream
8. When eating with someone else, calories don't count if you both eat the same amount
9. Movie-related foods are much lower in calories simply because they are a part of the entertainment experience and not part of one's personal fuel. This includes: Milk Duds, popcorn with butter, Junior Mints, Snickers, and Gummi Bears."

Fruitcake Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:28:00 +0000

Here's a little Christmas Humor for you!!

Fruitcake Recipe

I have a fruitcake which has been in my family for several years. Apparently, my family saves them for the following year and gives them as a gift to someone else. That's how the fruitcake that I gave my mother four years ago finally made its way back into my hands. (Mom gave it to brother, brother gave it to cousin, then cousin gave it to me).
Since the fruitcake tradition appears to be unstoppable, this year I've decided to replace our family's fruitcake with a more durable one which we will cherish for years.

Items Needed -------------
4 Oz. Fruit Bits 1 Railroad Tie Wood Saw Large Rubber Mallet Safety Goggles

WEAR YOUR SAFETY GOGGLES. (Children Get help from an adult!)
Cut a one-foot section from the middle of your railroad tie. The resulting block of wood should be the size and shape of a loaf of bread.
Then, take some fruit bits and pound them into the block with your rubber mallet. Spread the colors around, or you might wind up with an ugly fruitcake. Don't be afraid to throw some elbow grease into that mallet! Good fruit bits should be much harder than the railroad tie, so you can't break anything.
For best result, you should pre-treat the fruit bits by setting them on top of your garage for a year (or by microwaving them on HIGH for 30 minutes).
Finally, cover it tightly in plastic wrap, and give your loved ones the time- less and enduring gift of fruitcake!"

Fort Walton Beach, Florida Family Portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Life on the Homestead) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:17:00 +0000

Hi everyone. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! We had a wonderful time, we were able to visit with lots of family and friends and of course, ate waaayyy too much!! We had family come in from out of town, that we don't get to see very often. It was great! Speaking of great, this young family was wonderful!! We met at a park in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to do some Family Portraits. Jayden (their son) was so cute, you just want to squeeze those little cheeks. He was a big fan of blowing rasberries!! Just precious!!!