Journal

He Loves Us!

2008-07-15T14:43:21Z

This is a video of Catherine Mullins at the Lakeland Outpouring with Todd Bentley. This song was written by John Mark McMillan. It is a really awesome story in how the song was written. John Mark's best friend was a youth pastor and was at early morning prayer meeting. He prayed that if it would effect the youth of this nation for Christ that he would give his life. That night he died in a car accident. The next morning John Mark wrote this song about seeing for God for the first time in heaven. He said that every time he plays it people get saved and are overwhelmed by how much God loves them.

I have been praying that God would let me feel His awesome love. I knew He loved me in my head, but I never felt His amazing love. Last week I felt it for the first time. He truly does love me and loves each us so passionately. I hope you are blessed by His Love.

Here is John Mark McMillan sharing the story. He is so choked up about it he can barely sing.

Time for High School Senior Sessions Again

2008-07-01T22:13:25Z

Amy and I had the pleasure of doing Victoria's senior portraits this past Friday. (Don't forget we have a senior booking special of $50 off your session fee until August 1st.) Victoria was our intern last summer. We had a blast. I got to do all her hair and make-up and Amy did the shooting. We found a new warehouse location that has great texture and personality.

I wish I could have my whole studio in a location like this. It is just my style. I am the type that just loves to go to Anthropologie to look at how they have merchandized everything. I could be lost in there for hours just ask my husband! I think it is neat how what we are drawn to is part of how God made us unique. My friend Tana just loves to go Fresh Market. It makes her heart sing. I like to go to Fresh Market to, but there is only so long I can look at spices!

So maybe one day Tana will have her cooking show and I will have my warehouse studio, but until then enjoy these images. As it gave us great pleasure to make them!

Rainy days . . .super chick!

2008-06-02T23:20:19Z

We had an amazing adventure at Bridge Street I just had to share it with you. These shots were in front of the Anthropologie wall. It was drizzling to nice soaking shower during the whole shoot. We all got soaked but Miss Brinlee loved it, so we stayed and played. Her Mom and Dad were real troopers braving the weather, they will definitely have an original one-of-kind session. This session made my heart sing!

Girls Night Out . . . UPDATE

2008-04-30T15:17:49Z

The studio Open House Girls Night Out is going to be fabulous. We are the exclusive distributor of Wild Sorbet Frames in Madison County and we were chosen to be one out of four photographers to have their own line with Wild Sorbet. The Heather Bookout Collection consists of three separate collections and we will be revealing our Autumn Crush Collection during the open house on Thursday Night. If you love the colors of Autumn and love to decorate with them, you don't want to miss this very special reveal.

You definitely want to be one of the first fifty to come through on Thursday night, because our bag is going to be packed full of goodies from our favorite vendors! We want to give props out to them!

Here is a list of some of our wonderful friends! Remember their is a little gift from each vendor and in random Bags their is gift certificates from these awesome businesses! You can check their sites on the highlighted names.

A Nurturing Moment
Beijo Bags
Bloom
Chocolot
Corfman Chiropractic
D & L Bistro
Edible Arrangements
Indigo Boutique
Itty Bitty
Master's Salon
Mod Squad
Radiant Day Spa
Sabghi's
Spa Botanica
Super Suppers
Terrame
Therapeutic Health
Training Wheels

Girls Night Out . . . You don't want to miss it!

2008-04-28T20:48:48Z

So, how long has it been that you had a girls night out? We decided we host such an excuse for you to go out and have some fun. We are hosting a Matilda Jane Trunk Show and Open House at our Studio. These clothes are just YUMMY! You are going to love them. This is a perfect opportunity for you to check out our studio and do some shopping. We are having it next Thursday Night, May 8, 2008.

What's a girls night out with out some gifts? So, I got together my favorite local vendors and they are putting a nice little goodie in our gift bag to the first 50 people through the door. Not only will there be a goodie, but in some random Lucky Bags their will be free gift certificates. Because we are expecting such a crowd we will unlock the studio doors at 6:00 pm sharp!

We also will be giving free gifts from ME to those who decide to purchase an outfit from Matilda Jane. So, it should be a lot of fun. Check out Matilda Jane's site at: www.matildajaneclothing.com

You can see more of her clothes and more details in a slideshow Ben (my hubby) and I made together.
Heather Bookout Matilda Jane Clothing Slideshow

Oh, if you are planning on coming could you RSVP at info@heatherbookoutphotography.com or call 256-881-3151.

Urban Maternity

2008-04-23T01:24:47Z

Some of my favorite images when I was pregnant was when Ben and I were just having fun together outside. You know the whole holding hands, feeling romantic and just having fun together. We were SO Happy with a capital "H" to be pregnant. It was like a dream. When I look at my maternity images it makes me remember that feeling like I had the best secret in the world. There is no other feeling like it.
So, pulling from those emotions I did a session with Monique and Nick. I just LOVE them, and they are are expecting their first. This day was beautiful and very, very windy. It was snowing blooms from the Bradford Pears. They were very sweet and cute with each other. We used downtown Huntsville as our backdrop. At the end of our time together I asked Nick to kiss Monique like he never kissed her before. And, he did! I got an amazing shot of them. You can just feel the passion between them. I loved this shot so much it is in our new mall display. Which you have to check out. Amy and I painted a tree on the wall! We were their till 2:30 in the morning. I felt like I was in college again.
You can see Monique and Nick's entire session on the main website. Just click on galleries and then urban maternity.
Have a Happy Spring Day!

Flashback of Love . . .

2008-04-11T20:58:12Z

I just had to share this with you! This first image is one I took of a very pretty baby a little over a year ago. She is on a shelf surrounded with images of her family. This is one of my favorite images. I just LOVE it!

When her momma told me she was expecting another little girl, I knew we had to do another generational image on this pretty shelf. Here is the "new" shelf image. It makes my heart sing. She was so sweet! I can't wait to see her at 6 months.

I thought you would get a kick out of it. :)

March RIPE was AWESOME!

2008-04-04T21:53:22Z

You know when you say a word a lot, but you don't realize it until someone points it out. That is what happened to me. I kept saying the word "Awesome" at the March Ripe conference. Now every time I say it I think I need to broaden my vocab skills. :) Anyway, we had a fabulous time at the RIPE conference and we were sad when the two days came to a end.

Here is the group shot of all the attendees. I promised them I would blog about it so they could see the pic and blog themselves. We are in front of row of Bradford pear trees. They only bloom like that for about two weeks and then they turn green.

Here are some of the images I took in the part of the conference where I shot to show the photogs my technique. Gabriella decided to let me photograph her in front of the group. She is normally really shy so I was a bit concerned about her performing in front of a group. She did really well. Here is one of my favs from her part of the session.

This next one is a fantasy maternity image of Kelli. I really love how it feels. :)

You gotta have faith . . .

2008-03-28T16:08:57Z

This is Miss Addison. She is 3 months old and she had a 5% chance of making into this world. Her momma had her water break around 20 weeks and they put her in the hospital to hopefully help Miss A have a better chance of making it. She was head down in a little pocket of amniotic fluid and that is how she was able to survive. The doctors told them their outlook was bleak and they probably should terminate the pregnancy. They called all their friends and churches and got them to pray. She was born around 34 weeks and was perfect besides a fixable issue with her feet. The doctors were amazed and what a perfect testimony to the faithfulness of the Lord.

We just loved this sweet family. They brought their collection of ugly dolls and we had some fun with them. I thought these images turned out so sweet. Isn't she an angel?

We had a client reschedule this upcoming Tuesday. So we have an opening available. The next opening is not till the end of April. If want to reserve that spot give us a call at 615-599-0111 or 256-881-3151.

I want to play . . . .

2008-03-02T15:37:50Z

I have this vision for some really cool maternity photos. I am in need of some models to work out my vision on. You just need to be between 6 - 9 months pregnant. I want to photograph both you and your man. So it is important that both of you want to participate.

Here is the cool thing, for letting me use you for my models I will give you a COMPLIMENTARY 11×14 for payment for your services.

Apply to info@heatherbookoutphotography.com Send us a snapshot of you (it doesn't have to be when your pregnant) and if you have one of your man that would be awesome too! I am going to shoot FIVE different couples. Put MATERNITY MODEL APPLICATION in the subject line.

I can't wait to shoot these images. I know that most clients will LOVE them. I am so excited about them I can't wait to do it. :)