Bird's Eye Photography

Corey and Kelsie

2011-09-23T07:03:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I had the honor of taking Corey and Kelsie's engagement photos. We had a great time wandering around the Cheatham County Fair taking photos in their fancy duds. Their such a beautiful couple! C & K, I hope you enjoy them.

Meet Miss Elyza

2011-07-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

Please forgive me it has been months since I posted last but we have super busy with tobacco, starting school, and oh yes our new baby girl Elyza. She turned a month old this week and has brought us so much joy. Without getting emotional and sappy, we are so in love with her. Enjoy the video of her first month.

Hunter~ 3 months

2011-04-29T09:21:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I met up with Hunter and his mommy for his three month photos. Hunter did wonderful with all the crazy positions we tried to put him in and didn't cry once. He is definitely a sweet little boy with beautiful blue eyes. Mommy and daddy I hope you enjoy the photos, click here to see all of them.

Kason Wayne

2011-04-05T18:18:00.000-07:00

Meet Kason Wayne, a very special little boy. Kason's mom and I have been best friends for a long time and have gone through wanting and having babies together (she was nice enough to do it first and tell me all about it). Kason is an angel and I could smother him in love all day if his mommy would let me. Mommy and daddy, I hope you enjoy the photos and I look forward to our next session. To see all of Kason's photos click here.

Margaux

2011-02-24T15:41:00.000-08:00

The other day my bestie came up to the city and brought her adorable daughter Margaux. She is the happiest, giggliest baby I have ever been around. I hope little E has the same infectious laughter. Here are a few causal photos of Margaux.

Corey and Kelsie

2011-02-21T12:36:00.000-08:00

I love photographing couples especially when they will adventure out with me in the snow! Corey and Kelsie are an adorable couple and we're super excited about their engagement. Kelsie is going to make a stunning bride and Corey won't be so bad himself. Congrats guys! Click here to see all their photos from the snowy day.

Baby Room

2011-02-17T08:47:00.000-08:00

Since we found out we're having a girl, I (plus family) have been really busy getting the baby room ready and driving M crazy! The walls are light green and we have a mix of furniture, but my favorite is the pink chest-of- drawers. We're just starting the decorating process and have tons more to do!

Baby Hunter and Big Bro Austin

2011-01-21T12:35:00.000-08:00

Meet baby Hunter......he is the sweetest baby ever! Hunter arrived about four weeks early, kinda of a surprise for mommy, daddy, and big brother. They did great for their first photo shoot together, thank you for letting me photograph the sweet brothers.

Some highs and lows

2010-12-16T13:10:00.000-08:00

It has been a really long time since I posted last, we have been very busy. In the past few months we have had some highs and some lows. Right before Thanksgiving my beloved bird passed away. Kiki had been my bird child for about ten years and I really really miss her. I got her my freshman year of college and she has been with me through many boyfriends, good times, many jobs, and many moves. She was definitely part of the family, I would hear Michael talking to her in the mornings, and most of the family bird-sat her while we went on vacations. Kiki you are greatly missed!!

Ironically, Kiki died at one of our happiest times Michael and I have had together. We are expecting and we're are so excited and can't wait to meet our special Waynick baby in June!

To add another layer on the happy cake, I am graduating with my masters tomorrow. I will probably cry the whole ceremony because my emotions are crazy and just pure happiness. This has been a really long journey and so proud that I finished it with help from the family. But now I'm ready to focus on the baby!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year.

Introducing......

2010-09-14T05:26:00.000-07:00

My new website! This has been a long time coming and I'm super excited!

Please take a look, save as a favorite, and pass on to friends!

www.birds-eyephotography.com

Sneak Peek......Hayden

2010-09-09T18:02:00.000-07:00

This little boy is my heart and has been for five years. Hayden just started kindergarten and

recently learned how to tie his shoes (this is a really big deal). There are more photos

to come, but I had to share these as I was working on them.

Ashlee

2010-09-02T18:14:00.000-07:00

Tammy and Ashlee, thank you for a wonderful photo session and being so willing to play in the creek! Have a wonderful senior year and make plenty if memories cheering and hanging with friends, college is right around the corner.

To see all of Ashlee photos, click here.

Starting Fires

2010-09-01T19:44:00.000-07:00

So tobacco firing has begun and so has the late nights. I'm ashamed to say, but this is the first time since M and I have been together that I have seen the firing process. There is definitely an art to it. M and Nick were taught by their father and grandfathers to fire the tobacco and it can be a dangerous job. So when you see a barn smoking, this is what is inside.

Hello I'm a Mac Owner

2010-07-16T15:05:00.000-07:00

This is a photo of me sitting on my bed blogging from my new MacBook! I am in love with this computer! I have wanted a Mac for a long time, final the hubby broke down and said go get one. I am proud to say I'm a Mac owner.

Green Thumb

2010-07-13T07:25:00.000-07:00

Due to the big flood, rebuilding, and tobacco, our garden is much smaller this year. We've planted squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and some pumpkins. The tomatoes have really come in this past week and I'm trying to not get behind on the picking. We're having a hard time trying to eat the twenty tomatoes that come off the vine per day but I kinda feel guilty for not eating every veggie that comes of the vine.

Goating Around

2010-07-06T14:14:00.000-07:00

Shelby and Matt, you should be very proud of how photogenic your goat is. I see goat pageants in his future.

That was so Awesome!!

2010-07-06T14:00:00.001-07:00

Over the Holiday, I marked something off my bucket list...... whitewater rafting! Joining me was Michael, his brother Nick and his fiances' Katelynn for a two hours trip down the Ocoee river. Luckily none of us fell overboard, but we did get drenched by river water every two minutes or so. We had the best time! I cannot explain how much fun and exciting the experience was. We are definitely going back in the fall for the full day trip.

I'm in the front. Michael beside me. Katelynn behind him. Nick behind me.

Oh Baby!

2010-06-30T16:32:00.000-07:00

I had the honor of photographing my good friend, sister, and fellow red head (I pretend to be a red head) Shelby. She is due in a few weeks and is glowing! Shelb's- I hope you enjoy the photos and I can't wait to meet your sweet baby in a few weeks!

Life Sucks.....

2010-05-03T10:07:00.001-07:00

Yet again the Waynick's have an issue with our apartments.....they were damaged by the flood Sunday. It is extremely heartbreaking to see water flooding your property. The water in the apartments is mid-chest on a six foot man. But there is a silver lining...the renter moved out Friday so it was empty and we have insurance (most people don't have flood insurance). Please keep us and other flood victims in your thoughts and prays.

Usually the water is under the bridge, can you even see the bridge?

Some how we found time for a smiling photo. Even the dog is sad.

Moving tractors and stuff out of the shop.

Saving the tractors. Keep in mind all of this was done in the pouring rain.

The Miracle of Life....Even on a Farm

2010-04-22T17:33:00.000-07:00

We had a new cow baby born over the weekend and he's really sweet. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love babies of any sort... especially cow babies and couldn't miss the opportunity to take photos. Sorry the photos care a little gross but it is the miracle of life!

Gourds

2010-04-12T17:52:00.001-07:00

So you might be thinking: ok you were complaining about how busy you are and have no time in the previous post, why are you posting photos! What can I say I love taking photos and I needed a breather from homework!

One of my student's fathers grows gourds and offered for his son's fourth grade class to paint them. The students were allowed to paint whatever they wanted and I think they turned out wonderful.

Homework Cave

2010-04-10T07:41:00.000-07:00

Here I sit for hours and hours working on homework, papers, article reviews, and research. I don't mean to complain it was my choice to get my masters, but I have a CRAP load of work and not much time to do it in. In my younger years I never saw myself going back to school, but some how that changed! Anyways, I can not wait for summer!!! Bring on the fun and sun, and oh yes summer school!

Back Scratcher

2010-03-24T17:02:00.000-07:00

View Outside the Window

2010-03-22T17:01:00.001-07:00

I Love Color

2010-03-13T04:58:00.000-08:00

This is straight photography..... no photoshop or color enhancers.

Flip

2010-03-07T08:18:00.000-08:00

I have an artist coming to my class this week and want to record his clay demo to show the other classes, but how do I get the video out of the camera and into the computer? Big duh for me! Well I have been hearing about this Flip Video Camera, it takes 120 mins of video and you download the video from camera to computer through a USB sticking out the side. I hope that makes since. Any ways, it's really easy and good picture! Here is a really quick video of Oliver playing, my test run!

Vegas Baby

2010-02-09T12:02:00.001-08:00

A few weeks ago we had a girls weekend in Las Vegas! We had a wonderful time, ate some wonderful food, and walked millions of miles. Here are a few photos from the weekend....since this is my professional blog I left out the crazy pics! Just kidding, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!

Nick and Katelynn

2009-12-30T16:39:00.001-08:00

Here are a few pics of the happy couple! Right this moment they are in New York City having an amazing time, and will get to watch the ball drop in Times Square on New Years! I'm SO jealous!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-20T20:22:00.000-08:00

I didn't get a chance to send out Christmas cards this year, we have been super busy, so here is a virtual Christmas card.

Wishing your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

love, The Waynicks'!

Paint Night for the Shaffer Girls!

2009-11-24T16:56:00.001-08:00

Last Saturday, Mom, Bec, and I attended a painting class at Sippin and Strokes in Nashville. Bec has been wanting to go take a painting class for a few months now, and finally the three of us got together and went! I have been in a homework stupor for weeks now and it was wonderful to get out of the house and have fun with the girls. The class was fun and kinda relaxing. I felt a lot of pressure to paint well since I am an art teacher, and I do have to say we had the best painting out of everyone there! I think we might plan another trip during the Christmas holiday.

Mid-way through the painting process.

Finished!

All three (Bec, Mom, and Me) finished.

Oliver

2009-11-01T17:42:00.000-08:00

Even the diggy dog hates having his photo taken!

Happy Halloween

2009-10-26T18:00:00.000-07:00

Trick or treat give me something good to eat! Have a spooky Halloween!

Life....

2009-10-14T12:15:00.000-07:00

So I know it's be a really long time since I have posted anything. Michael and I have been really busy! Michael has been in the middle of tobacco season (planting, cutting, firing, and soon stripping the tobacco), and I started back at APSU to get my masters! Adult school is going very well, and a few weeks ago I started teaching art at Sango Elem. Life is very busy for us! So here is what we have been up to:

We sold my car, happy and sad, and we got a new FJ and LOVE it! (car pictured below) The funny thing is I bought it in Clarksville and moved to Cheatham, and then sold it in Clarksville and a Cheatham high school student bought it! So its back in Cheatham!

Michael's little cousin turned five and started school. Here some photos of his bday party:

I did some secret photos for a friend... there Christmas presents: (here is a sneak peek)

Michael and I took a business trip to the Biltmore Estate:

Hayden started soccer, and loves it! He is a born athlete and runs like his momma:

My wonderful, adorable, and funny brother-in-law is getting married! Nick proposed to Katelynn on a mission trip in the Philippines! Waynick wedding! Can't wait!

Ok one last thing: we finally received our building permit for the apartments! Michael and I have been fighting the county for the permit for over two and half years. This is such a amazing relief, and its great to see progress!

2008-11-23T17:45:00.000-08:00

Shay and Curt

2008-11-23T17:37:00.001-08:00

The Atkins

2008-11-03T11:02:00.000-08:00

Home and Farm Mag

So I entered this photo contest a few months ago, the magazine released the winners today! I didn't win but I did get honorable mention!

Magazine

My photograph is tobacco barn with light coming through. Third row, middle.

2008-10-19T15:01:00.000-07:00

Conductor Colin

Last week Colin celebrated his fourth birthday. To mark the milestone, photographs were in order! One of Colin's favorite things is trains. First we made a stop at some old train tracks in Old Downtown Clarksville. After a few clicks there we made our way to the L&N Train Station. Colin was in heaven.

Happy Birthday Colin!

2008-09-21T10:20:00.001-07:00

Birmingham, AL

Last week end, Michael and I took a road trip to Birmingham. This trip was mainly business, but we had some free time. Michael had to choose between golfing or being my photo assistant. He made the right choice: being a camera holder!

We explored the city and found a Botanical Garden and Antebellum Mansion.

Here are some photos from the Botanical Garden:

The Antebellum (before war) house:

2008-09-21T09:40:00.000-07:00

Chincoteague, VA

Over Labor Day weekend, we took a small trip up our Island. Chincoteague is a wonderful little island on the Chesapeake Bay, heaven on Earth. Chincoteague is residential and the sister island, Assateague, is a wild life reserve. Assateague is home to birds, ponies, and mosquitoes. The ponies live on the wild life reserve and every year (around the 4th of July) the salt water cowboys herd the ponies to the bay and to the auction block. They only sell a few ponies a year to help pay for the care of the herd.

Here are a few photos:

While we were there, my Uncle Del had a neighborhood Fish Fry:

Thank you Adkins and Goddards for the great time, see ya'll soon!

2008-08-25T15:40:00.000-07:00

Future Farm Boy

So by now I think ya'll know who this sweet little boy is, my nephew Hayden! I'm entering the Farm Bureau Photo Contest, and one the the categories is children on the farm. So of course Hayden had to be my subject. I think he will make a wonderful farm boy like his Daddy and Uncle Michael!

Let me know which one you like!

2008-08-14T05:02:00.000-07:00

It's Cutting Time!!!!

It's getting close to the end of tobacco season. Thank goodness! This year was the first year I have really been involved. Last year I was able to stand back and photograph the whole process. Not this year.

Here are a few from last nights cutting:

2008-08-12T16:36:00.000-07:00

The Westerfield's

I few weeks ago I finally got the chance to meet Mark, Loren, Caleb and Cameron. Our moms have been good friends for a long time. Their such an adorable family. Caleb and Cameron are such beautiful, happy boys!

Both Mark and Loren serve our country in the Military. Thank you for your hard work and protecting our freedom. Loren take care and be safe!

2008-07-30T04:59:00.000-07:00

Dylan Wayne

Dylan is turning the big 4 soon. He's such a sweet and active little boy. It's neat we get to watch him grow up. His Daddy, John, and my Michael are cousins and grew up together. Michael, it might be time to say sorry to John! Please!

John, Dana and Austin let me try some really funny backgrounds and costumes. Sorry they did not make to the blog! I know Dana thanks me!

Happy Birthday Dylan!

2008-07-20T15:59:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Nona

Friday night we had Nona's Birthday Party. Here are a few pics to show how much fun we had:

Great cupcakes from GiGi's.

Happy Birthday Nona!

2008-05-30T16:29:00.000-07:00

Bird Babies

For the past few days, I've been watching these baby birds grow. Its amazing how ugly the babies are now, but in a few weeks the feathers grow and they become beautiful! I hope the mama bird doesn't mind the babies becoming my new subject!

2008-05-11T18:56:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Hayden!

My nephew Hayden is turning three this week. He started out his birthday by having a huge party with all his friends and family. His parents rented a large blow up jumping thing. The kids and one particular adult (Brian) really enjoyed it! Happy Birthday Hayden!

2008-04-02T07:20:00.000-07:00

Big Brother Colin

I did photos a few weeks ago of Angie and Colin. We did some Easter photos and mommy and son (before Angie welcomes the new baby). Colin did a great job smiling, he's such a ham! I think he really enjoys being in front of a camera.

Colin became a new big brother on Monday! Congrats to Angie, Andy and Colin!

2008-03-24T13:49:00.001-07:00

Hip Hop Hayden

Last weekend I photographed my nephew Hayden. I have been photographing Hayden since he was a tiny baby. (Boy, I really miss those days!) It's hard to believe he'll be turning three in May. Before we know it he'll be sixteen. Lord help us all! Happy Easter Hayden!

2008-03-24T13:46:00.001-07:00

Savannah

In February, Michael and I attended the Tobacco Workers Conference. Well he attended and I wondered around the city taking photographs. Savannah is so beautiful with the moss hanging in the trees and all the old southern charm. I hope to go back to Savannah in the near future!

A bit of useless knowledge: Forrest Gump was filmed in one of the town squares in Savannah.

2008-03-24T13:44:00.001-07:00

Burn Baby Burn

Those of you that don't know, I married a farmer! So this year I had a hands-on experience with growing tobacco. I never dreamed there would be so much to it! My husband, Michael, has grown tobacco all his life, he was taught by his grandfathers and father. Michael now travels all over teaching farmers how to grow different types of tobacco.

Here are few photographs of the tobacco being fired.

Jeni, Charlie and Emma

2007-11-25T12:50:00.000-08:00

I have known Jeni for a very long time. She is a very beautiful and caring person. Charlie is very lucky to be taking her hand in marriage. I hope they have very happy and long marriage!

The Deardorf's

2007-11-25T12:38:00.000-08:00

Here are some of my favorites of Justin, Lacy, Addyson and Bryson. We had a fun day at the studio with the children.

Presenting the Class of 2008!

2007-09-02T18:04:00.000-07:00

Ashley is graduating from Notheast High in 2008. She is hoping to go to Lipscomb or APSU. She's ranked in the top 5% of her class and she runs cross country. She is very sweet and was patient through out the hot day!

Wedding at Trahern

2007-08-09T17:09:00.000-07:00

Beauty Queen Taylor

2007-08-08T11:10:00.001-07:00

Taylor's hobbies are singing and beauty pageants. People say she looks like a young Ashley Judd. Taylor is a sassy little singer and loves to perform. We will see her name in the bright lights one day!

Wedding Preview

2007-08-08T07:59:00.000-07:00

Ally

2007-08-07T14:16:00.000-07:00

We Are Family

2007-07-10T14:17:00.000-07:00

This is my wonderful sister Becky, her husband Brian and my most special nephew Hayden. They have been my subject many a times.

Welcome......

2007-06-29T17:16:00.000-07:00

In the next few days I will be adding some photos from my portfilo.