Those Fairytale Years | Atlanta Childhood Portrait Artist

I have two sons and a daughter. I always wanted a daughter, long before I became a parent. I’m an only child, so the “girl” world was all I ever knew. When our son was born, I was not only overwhelmed by motherhood in general, but felt completely clueless on how to raise a boy. Truth be told, I still do sometimes. But as I fell in love with my son, I realized this was one of those times where God did not give me what I thought I wanted, but he absolutely gave me what I needed.

Then a second son came along, and I was fully, happily, excitedly engaged in the role of Mom to Boys. My boys have taught me more about life, about my husband, and even about myself than I ever dreamed they could. I’ve found a fondness for trains, trucks, slimy creatures, and pirate adventures. This boy thing was working out just fine.

And then our baby girl came along. And I felt like a rookie all over again! Just when I’d figured out the boy thing, I was back in unfamiliar territory. And in the same way that my boys have changed my life, having a daughter has been nothing short of wonderful. God not only gave us a girl as our third child, he gave us a girly girl! I admit … that was a shock to my husband and me. I am not a girly girl in the least. I am a jeans and a t-shirt, very little make up, don’t own a dress, own only one pair of black shoes, kind of girl. I never thought girly-girl was even in my DNA.

My daughter loves all things pink, all things sparkly, all things frilly, and all things Princess, and I love those traits in her more than I can express! It just encompasses who she is at this tender age, when fairytales are still so real for her. At three and a half, I know that those magical days might be disappearing soon. She’ll discover Hannah Montana or some other cool trendy idol and her Princess daydreams will just be a fading memory.

At this fleeting moment in her life, spending a day as a real princess is a dream come true. That is why I am so incredibly excited to be partnering with the uber-talented Heather Lickliter of Stylized Portraiture in Athens, Georgia to offer a chance for Limited Edition Fairytale Sessions in Atlanta this Spring! Please check out Heather’s website for additional peeks at these Fairytale Sessions. Details will be forthcoming … in the meantime, drop me a note if you’d like to be on the advanced notice list for these special sessions. The number of sessions we can offer will be limited, and only for a short time.

And this next image will soon be a Gallery-Wrapped Canvas on my wall. Her daddy just about had a heart attack when he saw this portrait of his baby girl.

Much love,
Shannon