Hello! I'm Joanna, author of this photo journal. My husband, Mark, and I are professional photographers in Asheville, North Carolina. The name of our company, Tuesday's Frog, is based on an almost-wordless children's book about mischievous frogs that go flying on lily pads one night. We love this book because the illustrations are truly the heart of the story. Speaking of mischievous, Cole & Harper are our children, and frequent, though not always willing, photography subjects. Here you'll find not only the stories of our everyday lives, but of those we've photographed in our capacity as professional photographers as well.
Oh, it’s such a good thing to sleep…
…unencumbered by worries or cares, and able to stretch your feet out as you please. (It’s an amazing thing how much room there is outside the womb!)
Miss Ava was all of 15 days old when I hung out with her and her parents for a little while on Sunday afternoon…
…and as perfect as you please the whole time. I’m certain she’s grown already in both sweetness and stature!
This little sweetie is the bees’ knees. He was the perfect sleepy, schlumpy model.
And this beautiful girl – I can’t believe she is 2 now! It has been such a pleasure to photograph this family several times over the past few years…I met them for a maternity session shortly before Catherine was born…and now she is the big sister!
Perfectly happy in her natural environment. Favorite!
Just look at this wonderful family of four! You’re the best, “S” family!!
Thank you for allowing me to celebrate your newest arrival with you!
Miss Evie was definitely ready for her photo shoot – doesn’t she seem very camera aware for being all of 12 days old?
I loved her wavy dark hair & dark eyes!
She is such a sweetie – even when she fusses just a bit!
There, all better!
The last family I photographed in 2009 also happens to be the first family I photographed in 2010! This time with a new addition in their hands…
Isn’t he cute? Meet baby L….how I love those lips!
What a wonderful way to start off January! Welcome to this world, baby boy!
Have you read WNC Parent before? If not, you should check out this {free!} magazine- it’s a great resource for ideas of places to go and things to do with your kids. Also, I do think the back cover is pretty cute this month… You can find a copy of WNC Parent at your local library, preschool, school, or grocery store, along with a bunch of other locations in the area.
I could stare at that sweet little face all day long…
…so many different expressions…
…and movements (contortions).
There, there, all better. : )
We headed outside for the second half of the session…nice, cozy, and humid…
…like a jungle, in fact! (I knew that banana tree would come in handy at some point!)
Life is better when you’re surrounded by friends.
He slept…
…oh so briefly…
…and then he was wide awake! Oh my goodness what a sugar plum! Look at those blue eyes!
Speaking of beautiful eyes, big sister Gracie was on the scene…
…giving Helms a little attention and love.
And speaking of love, here’s a sweet kiss from mom.
Will & his mama.
…little face, little fingers…
…slightly peely skin – a good reminder of just how new he is to this world!
Will is so smart! Instead of turning toward the light, like most babies, his attention was directed at the chatter in the room of his 3 older siblings…
…after all, who would want to miss a minute of that sweet love?