Author: Connie Hanks Photography
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Cutest Nephew Ever!

My sister and brother-in-law made the most beautiful and handsome little boy, ever! I was lucky enough to be there when my nephew was born, August 19th. There are only two other times I was that close to a new life coming into the world — those two times were when my daughters were born!…
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Sea // Balance {Photo Challenge}

Hope you’re enjoying this long last weekend of summer! The Daily Post weekly photo challenge theme for the week is SEA. I shot this on Friday as we were on our way out of the beach. Kids and sand toys, towels and umbrellas, boogie board and beach chairs; everything packed up and as all parents with…
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It’s all about the Stuff {Photo Fridays}

Okay, clearly it’s not about the “stuff” but I do think photographing the stuff helps tell the tale of who we are, what we are about. And in this case, it’s particularly about the very girly daughters I’ve been blessed with! Seeing it’s Friday, I’d like to share this photo tip with you: When photographing…
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Doors will be Opened… {Photo Challenge}

This photo has been one of my favorites since I shot it a few months ago at my church {it really is one of the most beautiful places that I adore photographing!} And it just so happens that several of my favorite photo blogs had challenges or themes that lent themselves nicely to this image!…
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Decadent Meets Rustic {Weekly Photo Challenge}

My cousin Sammy (er, um, Sam) was married a couple weekends ago, and I loved the beauty in the simplicity of these rustic cakes. But let me tell you… one taste and it was ALL decadence! Red Velvet anyone? Yum, yum, yum! I just might have to pay him and his beautiful bride a visit…
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Up, Up, Up {Feeling Crafty}

Crafting makes me happy. I’m like a little school girl opening up a new box of crayons when I get to play with inks and stencils and die cutting machines! The Curtain Call has a fun challenge going on right now, and I decided to create this fun interpretation of the “Carnival Craze” prompt! Turns…