Family & Maternity Mini Photo Sessions // Foscue park // Demopolis, AL


I have a heart to donate my time & skillsets from time to time to various missions, organizations, or families in need. I decided early in the year that I wanted to host a mini session in support of The Lighthouse Women's center around mother's day. The Lighthouse women's center has really taken hold of mine an my husbands heart since we first learned of it. We are monthly supporters of the organization as well and I would encourage anyone seeking an organization to support to look into the Lighthouse.


When I reached out to Tanya I mentioned that it would be little work on the Lighthouse's part, I more than anything wanted to make sure I had their blessing. She was supportive so I pushed ahead with my plans.


I opened the booking site about a month before the session was to take place, on April 26th. I had 16 slots opened, 15 mins each for $50. This is a great price for those seeking a quick family photo update. I only ended up booking 8 sessions, but it ended up being exactly as The Lord intended because I spent more time with many of the families and the images we got were absolutely precious.


About a week before the session, the weather was forecasting rain for the Saturday of the session. I prayed for The Lord's Will to be done in this session (rain / no rain - it was His session). As we got closer to the day, the forecast was now showing overcast. I had two locations in mind at Foscue and overcast vs sunny would play a big role in which location I chose. Thirty minutes before the first session, I drive over to Foscue and it LOOKs like the sun may come out. About 10 minutes to go, and the sun COMES OUT, showcasing all His Glory! I settled on a location that would really enhance the light through the leaves and Spanish moss, but yet not be too 'green-cast' on their face.


The sun STAYED too. It stayed through my last session and then about 15 minutes later was overcast again. I was in AWE. What a blessing. Also the images I got this day were stunning. My wish is that each and every family I took photos of that day felt loved on by me, truly enjoyed their session, and walked away with stunning new portraits of them or their family. Without further adieu, I will shut the heck up and present to you the images:


Maci + her son

That green dress just POPS, doesn't it?

Mother and child playing in a sunlit forest wearing coordinated green and white outfits.
Playful family photoshoot in a wooded area with dappled sunlight filtering through trees.
Parent and child interacting playfully in a sun-dappled forest setting.
Candid moments of play captured in a forest setting with green dress and casual attire.
Child sitting on wooden stool for portrait session in dappled forest light.
Woman in green dress playing with child in sunlit woodland setting.
Close-up of ruffled details on green dress during outdoor photoshoot.

Brieanna's Family

Brieanna's comment was that this was the perfect mother's day gift to her - images of her favorite two boys; my heart just about melted into a puddle on the ground.

A casual outdoor family portrait showing a man in a baseball cap holding a baby in a wooded setting.
Man in casual attire holds an infant while standing in a sunlit wooded area near a river.
Woman in pink sweater holding baby in blue outfit against leafy forest background.
Family of three posing together for a portrait in a wooded setting on a sunny day.
Small child in blue outfit sitting on wooden stool outdoors in a forest setting.
Family of three standing together for a casual portrait in a wooded area.
Family walking together hand in hand through a scenic wooded path.
Family group portrait taken in a natural forest setting with dappled sunlight.

Gha'Terricka + Her mom

I loved this outfit. The hat + the shawl allowed for so much creativity in posing. I could have spent an hour working with her and completely lost track of the time.

Person in patterned dress and sun hat standing in a serene wooded area.
Figure in flowing printed dress and hat poses in a sunlit forest setting.
Woman in a wide-brimmed hat and patterned white poncho poses gracefully in a sunlit wooded area.
Person wearing straw hat and decorative white shawl smiles while adjusting their hat in dappled forest light.
Two people share a joyful moment together in a wooded setting, wearing casual summer attire.
Two people share an intimate moment in a forest setting with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Two people pose together in a forest clearing, wearing contrasting casual and dressy outfits.
Person in flowing white poncho and sun hat poses dramatically against a tree in a serene forest setting.
Figure in white patterned poncho and brown pants strikes a pose among forest trees.
Person in patterned white shawl and wide-brimmed hat poses playfully by a tree trunk.

Latavia's Family

Wow, talk about two sweet, sweet children miss Latavia has. They were so excited to meet their new sibling.

A family group poses together in a sunlit forest clearing on a warm day.
Small group enjoys a casual moment together in a peaceful wooded setting.
Young child wearing yellow and white Guess t-shirt smiling in wooded outdoor setting.
Expectant mother in white dress poses against large tree trunk in sunlit forest.
Mother and child share tender moment outdoors in natural wooded setting.
Family photoshoot in scenic wooded area with sunlight filtering through trees.
Mother and child relaxing together against tree trunk in forest setting.
Two children in casual attire sitting together on forest ground.
Mother and children walking and playing in dappled sunlight of wooded area.
Maternity photo of woman in blue dress reclining on forest floor.

Keionte's Family

Okay I said Latavia's kids were fantastic...well so were Keionte's. But it makes sense - they are all friends.

Group walking along scenic forest path near water on sunny day.
Children wearing sunglasses and casual clothing smile together outdoors.
Woman in beige dress and child enjoying a sunny day by a river in a wooded setting.
Heartwarming moment between parent and child wearing sunglasses in a natural forest setting.
Two friends in form-fitting dresses share a joyful moment in a sunlit forest.
Two women in contrasting beige and white dresses pose together in dappled forest light.
Two women in fitted dresses playfully pose between large tree trunks in a wooded area.
Woman in beige dress strikes a confident pose in a sun-dappled forest setting.
Family group enjoying a nature walk together in a scenic wooded area by the water.

Elizabeth's Family

I know Elizabeth from daycare and she mentioned wanting to get a quick updated family photo for their new baby girl, and I said what better way than to come out to the Lighthouse session!

Family of four poses together near a waterfront in a serene forest setting.
Young family with small children posing together in a sunlit forest clearing.
Parent and child share a tender moment while kneeling in a sunlit forest.
A family in matching light blue and black outfits poses together for outdoor photos in a sunlit wooded area.
A series of tender moments captured between family members in a natural wooded setting.
Sweet portraits showing affectionate moments between mother and child in matching light blue outfits outdoors.
Candid family photos taken on a forest floor with dappled sunlight filtering through the trees.
A couple in coordinating blue outfits poses together for photos in a wooded outdoor setting.
Close-up shots of mother and baby sharing tender moments while wearing matching mint blue shirts outdoors.

Stephanie's Family

The denim colors + the glowy back drop! Wow they really pop!

Parent and child walking and playing together through a sunny wooded area in coordinated outfits.
A joyful family in coordinating blue outfits shares laughs during an outdoor photo session.
Family members in coordinated blue and gray outfits smile warmly during an outdoor portrait session.
Happy family members pose together in complementary blue outfits during a sunny outdoor photo shoot.
Family wearing coordinated blue outfits poses together in a sunny wooded area near water.
Group embraces while wearing matching blue outfits during an outdoor photo session near a lake.
Family shares loving moments in coordinated blue clothing during an outdoor photoshoot.
Candid moments of family hugging and laughing together in matching blue outfits by the water.
Two people in coordinating blue outfits share joyful smiles during an outdoor photo session.
Candid moments captured in blue outfits during a sunny outdoor family photo session.

The Nichols Family

Harlie booked only a day out from the session and said she was panicking with what to wear the night before but shoot they did a good job. The greys and browns blended together so well. Plus I love a good cowboy hat. The little cowboy stole the show!

Family in casual denim poses together during an outdoor photo session near water.
Mother and child share tender moments during outdoor photo session in casual striped clothing.
Young child sits on wooden stool during rustic outdoor photo session.
Father holds baby during outdoor photo session in wooded setting.
Father and young child enjoy a sunny day by a pond in a wooded area.
Mother and baby share joyful moments outdoors in dappled sunlight.
Couple embraces while laughing together in a sunlit forest setting.
Two children interact playfully near a car seat in a wooded setting.
Wooden stools arranged on a forest floor with dappled sunlight.

In result of the mini session, $400 was donated to the Lighthouse Women's Center. Please check out their website if you would like more information. The Lighthouse Website


These images were taken at Foscue Park in Demopolis, AL. If you too are seeking beautiful family, engagement, or couples photography in Tuscaloosa, AL or surrounding areas, please contact me at the link below.


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