Becca & Travis e-session

I met Becca and Travis Saturday afternoon at Fairfield Bay to capture their engagement portraits. Travis picked our location where he grew up and took Becca and I to places he remembers from his childhood. We started at the Country Club, visited the cave, and trekked around enjoying the beautiful scenery. Here are my favorites from the session:














Becca and Travis, I had so much fun meeting you both and exploring with you on Saturday. I'm really looking forward to photographing your wedding! You can see all of Travis and Becca's engagement portraits here. - Cheryl

Travis & Becca

Travis and Becca are getting married in October at St. Bonafice Church in Bigelow. I am really excited to help them plan their wedding photography. I will be photographing their e-session this weekend, so look for a preview sometime over the weekend. Thanks for including me in your wedding plans - can't wait to meet you both! - Cheryl

Congratulations to Casey & Bradley

Casey and Bradley are planning their fabulous wedding on December 5, 2009. I am really excited to be doing their wedding photography. Their plans for both the engagement session and wedding location sound awesome. Can't wait to share previews from the e-session in October! Congratulations guys, and thanks for including me on your Big Day! - Cheryl

Getting Ready for Football Season!!!

Wow, where did the summer go? Before you know it the kids will be back in school and that can only mean one thing...football season! I'm gearing up for a great Greypup and Greyhound season. I will be on the sidelines of as many 7th grade, 8th grade, Junior High, JV, and High School games as I can manage. My wedding year is SOLD OUT and my baby girl is playing 7th grade Volleyball this year. So I probably won't make every game. But looks like I will make a majority of them. Feel free to email me jersey numbers of the players you want to see, I'll do my best to catch them in the action. You can see all the games at mauldinsports.com, a division of Mauldin Photography. Go Pups and Hounds! - Cheryl

Carson is 1

I met Carson's Mom and Dad last year at a wedding, and then met Carson when he was four months old. It was amazing to see how much he has grown. He's a pretty handsome little guy. I photographed him Sunday on the occasion of his first birthday. Here are my favorites:

How cute is he?!?


He has just started walking in the last week. So cute walking up on his tippy toes.



He had too much to investigate in the grass to be worried about me.

But then he had to come in for a closer look.

And then he got his smash cake!

This is his innocent look!

Doesn't everyone get icing on their toes when they eat cake?


I think he had just as much fun with his sink bath as his cake. Sadly I think Missy had just as much cake on her by the end.

Oh my gosh, he is just too cute.

I had so much fun photographing Carson. He is just too funny, and he had to show me all his tricks. I seriously could have brought him home with me. Missy and Eric, he is beautiful! Thank you so much for asking me to capture his first birthday! I can't wait to photograph his new baby brother. You can see all of Carson's portraits here. - Cheryl

Michael & Jana e-session

We spent a hot, humid Sunday morning photographing Michael and Jana's engagement session. We had planned to photograph in downtown Jonesboro and then head over to Craighead Forest Park to wrap up. Who knew there was a triathalon and the park was closed! But despite not having the exact backdrop the couple wanted, I think their session was fabulous. What a hot couple! You can tell just how they look at each other they are truly in love. It's very sweet. Here are my faves:














You can view all of Jana and Michael's engagement portraits here. You guys are so cute together. Hope you enjoy the portraits. I can't wait to photograph your wedding next month. - Cheryl

Nickie & Joey are engaged!

And they just booked their photography for the most requested wedding weekend every year. They are planning a beautiful June 4, 2010 wedding at St. Boniface Catholic Church. I am super excited about Nickie's plans for her bridal session. But, it's a secret. Congratulations guys! - Cheryl

Jana & Michael are getting married!

Congratulations to my newest clients, Jana and Michael. They are planning a small, intimate wedding in Blytheville on September 4th. I photograph their e-session Sunday and can't wait. So, watch for a little preview next week!. Congratulations guys! - Cheryl

Lizeth and James

Last weekend I photographed James and Lizeth's wedding at The Station on Church Street in Jonesboro. My first time at that venue, but now I hope I have many more. The place is just fabulous and has unlimited photography backdrops. I met James and Lizeth about a month ago to photograph their e-session, so I have been looking forward to their multi-cultural wedding. Lizeth's family heritage was brought into the bilingual ceremony, as well as some American wedding culture for James. It was very touching. All I can say is this is one HOT couple! I had a very difficult time selecting just a few images for this post, but here goes with my faves:

One of my favorite things about the Station were the dressing areas for the Bride and Groom. Made for great portraits.




Lizeth was just stunning in her wedding dress.






The Station once housed the original Post Office and we found this original old bank vault in the bathroom. What a great look for some sexy portraits of the bride.


James patiently waiting for the ceremony to begin. I was very struck by how emotional he was throughout the day. It is obvious he adores her, it was great to capture that for both of them.



I happened to mention to Kade how cute I thought he was all dressed up, to which he quickly told me he wasn't cute, he was tough. LOL







My favorite part of the beautiful ceremony was the sharing of Lizeth's Mexican heritage. Family members presented the couple with a series of symbolic gifts. The couple kneel on the cojines to have the lasso placed on their necks. The lasso,(El lazo) is a beautiful rosary, to symbolize unity after exchanging vows. The coins (Trece monedas de oro) are given so the couple will never want for material needs. The groom gives the bride the coins as a symbol of his unquestionable trust and confidence. The bride accepts the coins as a symbol of her trust and confidence in her husband providing for her. Hopefully my translation and understanding of those customs is acccurate.


Another part of the culture was for Lizeth and James not to see each other before the ceremony. We did their couple photography immediately following the ceremony. All I can say is that it was a very emotional and intimate session.





The reception was held downstairs where every little detail was perfect. The tables were decorated by the groom's mother and other family. Most things were hand made. The napkin holders, the little nut boxes with the blue ribbon. Everything on the table was furnished by the grooms mother. The centerpieces were furnished by Lizeth and her family and they also helped decorate. The glasses were a souvenier for each guest. Lizeth and her mom and her sisters and the groom's mother spent many hours making by hand all the things on these tables. It was beautiful.






Another fun part of this day was it was the first day officially for my new photography assistant, Martin. (He is going to kill me for this photo). You can see he has the glamorous job toting around all the heavy equipment all day. Love ya Martin!

James and Lizeth, thank you so much for including me at your wedding. I was very touched by the sentiments and the emotions of your entire wedding day. I felt honored to be a part of the sharing of your two cultures. I wish you much love and happiness! - Cheryl