You might recognize Kate & Willie – I photographed their wedding a while back!

Kate was a momma on THE LIST – praying & hoping for a baby!!

In early December – their little guy was born! He had a stay in the NICU but is now home with his momma & daddy!

I was SO excited to meet him and get them in front of my camera!!

They assured me that he is typically ALL smiles – but in true fashion – I bring out the serious faces in babies!!

BEAUTIFUL!!

THERE’S A SMILE!!

We even got their puppies in the pictures – check in tomorrow to see those shots!

A quick shot of me with that dreamy hubby of mine!!

It’s been a LONG time since I took photos of my kids with my parents!!

BASEBALL in the backyard!!

I can’t deal with how GIANT this guy is! He’s only TEN and he’s THIS tall already!?

Hey Enoch – can you just make a normal face!? No!? Okay – weirdness will do too!

SNOWBALL!!

Time for a bigfoot hunt!!

I need to make sure to bring my camera with me on adventures more often!

You would think that I would be better about getting my own family on the schedule for family photos!!

Thankfully Megan was able to fit us into her schedule in October.

I absolutely LOVE our red Japanese maple trees that line our driveway and I REALLY wanted to have our photos with them this year!!

Fitzy LOVES to read – much like his mom & dad!!

The one who made me a momma on this earth. My beautiful – old-soul boy who is growing into such a unique and thoughtful guy!

This guy – We worked to find a rhythm and a healthy relationship together – and I’m SO happy we put the time and hard work in! Because he is truly a joy!!

BARDEN BROTHERS!! That might be one of my favorite photos of the two of them!

Last year I said that i might not be able to pick him up like this again – but I can. I can’t hold him very long and I’m pretty sure that I won’t be able to do it this fall!!

THOSE LEAVES!!! Aren’t they BEAUTIFUL!?

Jared and I will be married SEVENTEEN years this June – and I can honestly say that I love him more than ever!!

We try every year to get a shot with mom-mom and bacca!

Some updated shots of me – JUST BECAUSE!!

And as I’m sitting here typing this – I am resisting the urge to shave my head again. BECAUSE I LOVE IT SO MUCH!

He loves me so very well!!

Megan – THANK YOU for fitting us into your schedule and giving us memories every year! I love you dear friend!!

Dave’s mom had labeled all the little things that she wrapped up for them! Many of the things were from Dave’s childhood!

#DADLIFE!!!

She really loved all the elephants!!

This wasn’t everybody – but I wanted to grab a quick group shot so Courtney could look back on this moment!!

Courtney & Dave – I am so thankful that our paths crossed & I could pray for you on this journey!!

My heart cannot contain the excitement I have for you all!!

I met Dave & Courtney several years ago – I’ve lost count of how many – and immediately started praying for a baby!

It’ s been emotional. It’s been a long time waiting. Now – they’re little one is due SOON!!

These might be the BEST cupcakes I’ve EVER had in my life!!

I’ve got more to show you!!

The winner of 2021 BEAUTIFUL is

HELEEN & SEAN!!

Heleen’s sister said – “She is kind and funny and loving. She has a giving heart and loves those around her effortlessly.”

I can’t say this enough – MAKE SURE YOU TELL THE PEOPLE THAT YOU LOVE EXACTLY HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU!!

Thank you SO MUCH for your submissions this year!!!

BARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY – BEAUTIFUL

In 2010 – I started a a new program: BEAUTIFUL!!

I quit my job as a secretary to pursue photography FULL-TIME in 2009!

During 2009 & 2010 – photography was certainly my FULL-TIME business!!

Then Fitzy was born in 2011 & Enoch in 2013 and raising babies became my FULL-TIME business and photography took a little bit of a back seat.

The boys are older now and I feel like I won’t be missing out on ALL the things by diving back into photography on a more full-time basis!

2020 was a CRAZY year BUT I did get to photograph SO MANY OF YOU!!

I am hoping I get to see even more beautiful faces & help tell more beautiful stories this year!!

Email me @ dcbarden@gmail.com – write a paragraph or two about a family you know that deserves a FREE photo session.

Here are the rules:

1. You MUST EMAIL me. NO FACEBOOK MESSAGES!! NO INSTAGRAM DIRECT MESSAGES!!

2. You can NOT submit your own family!!

3. Generally – the session takes place in/around Mansfield!

4. The session is for an immediate family. For example: I CAN submit my brother & his wife & their two kids but NOT my parents & my brother & his family & my sister & her family & the four of us.

5. In order to give a session away I need 10 submissions by April 15th!!

I will be choosing from the entries and announce the winners at the end of that week!!

Make sure to tell me WHAT MAKES THEIR FAMILY BEAUTIFUL.

HINT: Don’t be afraid to write too much!

I can’t wait to read your submissions!

I LOVE those shots!!

SUCH A HAPPY GIRL!!

The cutest little marshmallow you’ve ever seen!!

Hannah – thank you SO MUCH for asking me into your lives! I can’t wait to see you again!!

GAH!!! SO CUTE!

I ADORE THAT SHOT!!

ADORABLE!

Hannah had asked me how I felt about a snow-baby shoot!!

The day we scheduled was COLD – so we watched the weather and rescheduled for a mild February afternoon!

It started to rain when I pulled in their driveway and then it stopped JUST IN TIME!

The sweetest little girl!!