Category: Family

Who’d a’ Thought I’d See You Here?!


by Victoria J

At our recent family reunion, we were also reunited with family on the other side in Macon, GA.  Growing up, it seems like we were Mississippi every year at some point, and during these times there were people that we ALWAYS saw without fail.  Cousins Howard and Rosie were one of the families.  We’d see them, but their children, not so much.  Jr. is about 10 years older that I am, so when he got done with high school, he went on to the military, if not college first. Yvette was the oldest, so it has been a long time since I’d seen her last after she went and got married.  Then Tasha was around a little longer than the others since she was the youngest, but it has been at least 10 years since I saw her face-to-face.  Well thankfully, we have all reconnected on facebook (that thing you love to hate, but then love because you use it all the time).  Still with as connected as we may be there, I had no idea that I would see Jr. in Macon, GA… but I did, and it was such a pleasure to see the responsible, loving father that he has become.  This was my first time meeting his children, and they are jewels as well.  I am telling you, I have been blessed with some amazing extending family.  On both sides of my family, there are some wonderful values that are passed on to the children!  Here are some images from our reunion of sorts!  By the way, I could not get over how much Jr.’s daughter looked just like her auntie, Yvette!

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Seeing Some of My Faves in My Hometown!


by Victoria J

Going home for me is always a joy, especially now that my cousin has 4 kids now.  Yep, 4 beautiful, spirited, lively, respectful, joyous children.  One even bears my same name, which probably adds to my fondness of her… But for real, how often do you run across another Victoria Payne?  Before her, I just had not done it :).  And for the record, I love all 4 children equally!!!!!  They each have their own talents and personalities and can melt your heart with their smiles!!!!  Well, this summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to visit Texas twice, and the photos below are from my first visit, when they were still expecting the newest addition (Baby Liana).  As time permits, I will go through the 2nd trip photos and post… but I had so much fun with everyone during this first visit.  I always get sad when it’s time to go back as I reflect on the many moments I will miss as they grow up…. Well, who knows where time and the Lord will bring me?  For now, I am thankful for the moments that I have had to see them grow, mature, learn, laugh, and love!!!!

Disclaimer: The Hat Ladies collage was mostly taken with my iPhone, so in no ways is that high quality, but I wanted to share the moment!  Also the majority of the images were taken with my “just-for-fun-not-the-real-deal” camera… Again, I just wanted to capture these moments with my family!

 

Me and the FamThe PaynesWaiting for the newest additionPregnantDangling Feet and Missing TeethThe Payne KidsReading BooksTeach a child how to dunkPlay those Keys!Hat LadiesChanze, the Chef ExtraordinaireLaughing it upMy Name's Sake

It’s a Family Reunion


by Victoria J

A few weeks ago my family met in Macon, GA for a family reunion.  We started with a Meet-and-Greet, followed by a prayer service and picnic.  We ended the weekend with a church service, which was definitely spirit filled and spirit led.

 

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Shh… He’s Sleeping :: Sneak Peek


by Victoria J

Earlier today, I photographed a friend and her two children.  Now mom and daughter were pros at this whole photo shoot thing, but baby boy was new to it… Wouldn’t you know, by the time I started photographing him, he had the nerve to get sleepy!  Well, unlike us adult folks who will work until our bodies just give out or get sick, he went on and got his nap in… and we worked with it!  It was a pleasure working with him, and his big sister and mother!  One of the highlights was the end of the session after I had put my camera away and was getting ready to break down my lighting gear.  I looked over and saw big sister laying under the table that we had her brother propped up on.  She was clearly hiding from her mom, but I had to go with it!  At some point, her mom asked where she was, and I lied (only for the sake of the photo) and said I think she was upstairs.  Anyway, mom got a kick out of the photo once she saw the finished product.  Definitely like mother, like daughter.  Here is a sneak peek of this session, and more will come later!

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It’s a Family Reunion :: Sneak Peek


by Victoria J

This past weekend, we traveled to Macon, GA by car… Enough said, right?  It was a long trip… but God brought us to and from safely and in our right minds 🙂

Why were we going to Macon, you ask?  Well, we had a family reunion to attend, and what a time it was.  Here is the group photo that I took at the culmination picnic, and more photos will follow.

Family Reunion

 

Revisiting the Wedding Venue, 30 Years Later


by Victoria J

A few weeks ago, I photographed a family at Valley Garden Park in Wilmington, DE.  It was one of the hottest days that I had ever gone out and done a photo shoot, but thankfully, we survived and I was able to get some shots that did not have too much sun!  Anyway, the venue was selected as this is the place where they got married 30 years ago.  See select images.

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