The journey began 7 years ago...

My alarm went off and I knew it was time. A sense of dread weighed heavy on me. I knew what I had to do. First it was just to get my feet on the floor and get out of bed. I reluctantly showered and dressed while feeling like it was all just a bad dream. I knew it was not just a bad dream ,it was reality, and it was going to be my first day back to work after 4 months of maternity leave. The last thing to do ,before leaving, was going to be the hardest of all. I had to go and say good bye to my precious little baby boy. I picked up my 4 month old out of his crib and sat in the rocking chair. I rocked him back and forth, nursing him, while all dressed and ready to report back to the job. As I held him in my arms and watched him tears rolled down my cheek. I did not realize how hard it would be to go back to work. When I was in college I never thought I would want to stay home with my kids. I never knew how much my heart would long to be there for every moment with them.

I went back to my 5 day a week, 8am-5pm job. I cried every day all day(or at least it felt that way.) I even let the saddness overwhelm me where it was all I could see and started feeling depressed. My husband did not know what to say or do and this frustrated him. I begin to blame him for my suffering and this was not fair to him. I soon saw there was not going to be a quick fix to my problem. With prayer at my church I felt the heavy saddness and depression lift off me. I was still not happy with my situation, but I did not dwell on it, anymore. The longing of my heart was still to be there for every moment wiht my little one, but I was given a new perspective on things. What does this have to do with Photography? Well it seems to not have much to do with it, but this was the begining of a journey I have been on the last 7 years. I will share ,this journey, in hope that it may help encourage at least 1 person. :)

That first year I started a journal. After advice ,from a women's retreat speaker, to write down your prayer request. I took her advice and also started journaling what I felt God was speaking to me from my daily bible studies/devotions. One of my first entries among others ,was to work from home or part time, doing something I enjoy like photography. I also learned to pray scripture and one scipture I prayed early on was: Lord I give myself to you; my God I trust you. Do not let me be disgraced; Do not let my enemies laugh at me...Lord tell me your ways. Show me how to live. Guide me in your truth and teach me my God, my Savior. Psalm 25:1-5

I cannot say I have gotten everything on my prayer request list, yet! I have grown a lot through this 7 year process and will share how I have gotten to where I am today.
Blessings,
Em

"Baby Bump" LaTressa and Bubba, Pure Baby Plan, Tallahassee Maternity Photography

This was a special session for a precious couple that could not wait to hold there baby boy. And he has arrived since this session, so stay tunded for the Newborn Session. They are members of Emily Garrison Photography's Baby Plan "Pure Baby." We took the Maternity photographs at Bradley's Country Store in Tallahassee, FL. It was a fun day and God smiled on us with some nice Tallahassee sunshine. I love photographing pregnant mom's they just glow for the camera.

Giveaway WINNER

By Random drawing the winnner of the FULL Session (and $25 print credit) Giveaway with Emily Garrison Photography is.......Erin Gentry Smidt! Erin please contact me by messaging me on FB in the next 48 hours to claim your prize.

Giveaway Time/ Tallahassee Photographer

Its giveaway time!! I asked and you answered, so here it is. The prize will be a full session with Emily and a $25 print credit, valued at $150. (The session will be in Tallahassee, FL or within 15 miles of Tallahassee.) The winner will be drawn on 9/3/12. Only one entry is required. Entry 1: Comment on FB " I want to win a photography session with @Emily Garrison Photography." Comment on the blog or my FB page that you did so. Entry 2 (bonus): "Like" Emily Garrison Photography FB page.Comment on the blog or my FB page that you did so. Entry 3 (bonus): Share my FB page to 3 friends (click on "*" next to like button to find and click on "share page". Comment on the blog or my FB page that you did so. Entry 4 (bonus): Pin this blog post on pinterest. Comment on the blog or my FB page that you did so. Thank you and Good Luck!! The winner will be announced on the blog 9/3/12 :)

Ashley and Blake Maternity-Tallahassee Baby Plan

This beautiful couple has there beautiful baby now and I love taking her pictures on my baby plan. We had some gorgeous sun light at this materinity session and it was in the fall so it was nice outside. I enjoy Maternity Photography the mother is glowing and it is the first step in photographing the miracle God has given :)