The Temple Family

I met the Temples on a beautiful afternoon in the park to photograph their family session.I met Isaac at Soccer a couple of years ago and he is just too cute. They are just a beautiful family and here are my favorites from their session:




Thanks for asking me to photograph your family. I am really glad that I met you guys. - Cheryl

Joe Paul, NHS Senior of 2010

Bright and early this morning, I met Joe Paul to photograph his senior portrait session. I cannot believe he is graduating high school. I remember photographing his football games when he was in Junior High School. I cannot say enough good things about Joe Paul. He's just a great guy...even though he's an Ole Miss fan. LOL We found some great Newport locations for his session, and here are my favorites.









I had a blast shooting your portraits, Joe Paul. Good luck as you graduate and go out into the world. - Cheryl

Cari & Drew e-session

Between my flight from Dallas and drive to Eureka Springs, I met Cari and Drew in Little Rock to shoot their e-session. After reschedules due to rain (imagine that!), we had beautiful weather. With a mix of the walking trail by their apartment, the River Market and the Big Damn Bridge, we found some great locations. Even though, at one point I thought we might have a little trouble with the LR police (turns out she just wanted to suggest another great location), and at another, I thought we might be sleeping in the courtyard of the Library. LOL It was definitely a fun break for me after a day in airports. They get married next year, and I'm already looking forward to their wedding. Here are my faves:
















Thanks Cari & Drew for taking a break from nursing school and med school to finally be able to photograph your e-session. I had a lot of fun getting to know you and exploring all the sites in LR. Can't wait for your wedding! - Cheryl

Kendra & Ryan e-session

Kendra and Ryan drove to Eureka Springs this weekend for their e-session. We used some of Eureka's best locations: parks, grotto, the Crescent Hotel, and a cool abandoned / haunted rail station. What an awesome couple! They have such great chemistry together. After photographing this session, I can't wait for their wedding in December. Here are my favorites from their session:






If you have ever seen Zoolander...you recognize this look... "Blue Steel". LOL










Thanks so much for driving down to Eureka Springs to meet me Saturday. It was great meeting you both. I had a lot of fun getting to know you. I am really looking forward to your wedding photography. - Cheryl

Becca and Travis got married!

Last Friday I photographed the beautiful wedding of Becca and Travis Lauer. They were married at Saint Bonaface Catholic Church in Bigelow. They could not have picked a more beautiful chapel. Mother Nature gave them a beautiful fall day, even though it was a bit cold. They were both so excited throughout the early afternoon. It was a lot of fun to watch the excitement and anticipation build. Here are my favorite images from the day:



















Becca and Travis, thank you so much for including me on your wedding day. It is so obvious that you guys love each other very much. You are going to have a beautiful family. I wish you lots of love! - Cheryl

Studio Closed October 24 - November 2

In between a packed spring / summer wedding season and a packed fall / winter wedding season, I have a little break scheduled. I am off to Dallas to study with the International Wedding Photographer of the Year for a couple of days. And, I am so excited about that. Then I get a little spa retreat. I will process any orders received this week when I return on November 3rd. Any sessions that have not been posted before I leave, will also be posted when I return. If you have not received an order you placed prior to this week, it means fed-ex just has not delivered it yet - so I will get with you as soon as I return. Phone calls and emails will be returned as soon as I renew and refresh on this little vacation. Have an awesome week! - Cheryl

The Baileys

Talk about a beautiful family! I was so excited to get to go to their home and capture some lifestyle family portraits. We focused on one of Rydder's favorite things...reading his books. He is just too adorable for words. I love those big curls and brown eyes. Here are my favorites:









I seriously could just bring Rydder home with me. Thanks guys for letting me invade your home and capture these images for you. - Cheryl

Thamail, Cave City High School Sr of 2010

Here is a guy with a lot going for him. Of course the obvious is his ability on the football field. But his magnetic personality, charm, and million-dollar smile are at the top of my list. You can catch Thamail on Friday nights tearing up the football field. I was glad we could carve out a little time last night to photograph his senior style session. Here are my favorites:











Thamail, you have a bright future waiting for you and lots of big decisions. I wish you nothing but the best as you graduate and go out into the world! - Cheryl

Hanna and Cory e-session in Memphis

I drove over to Memphis this past weekend to photograph Hanna and Cory's engagement portraits. Just before we hung out and had lunch at Quetzel's, one of my favorite haunts in Memphis. Yummiest coffee in Memphis! We took advantage of Artist Alley just down from the deli, and then headed over to Beale Street and the Waterfront. I love the grunge of the alley and the metro feel to the downtown shots. Here are my favorites:














It seems like forever ago when we met at the first of the year to plan for your wedding. I think you picked an excellent location for your portraits. Now it will seem like forever until your October 2010 wedding! Hope to see you guys soon. - Cheryl

Jordan - NHS Senior of 2010

I love that seniors these days want to use different backgrounds and locations to make their senior portraits unique. Jordan and her dad scouted out some great locations. But, we ran out of sunlight before we ran out of locations. So, there will be a part 2 to her senior portraits in a few weeks. I had a lot of fun shooting her session and look forward to the next installment of ideas and locations. Here are my favorites (I love the awesome sunset we had):












Jordan, thanks for spending the afternoon with us. I love how your portraits came out. And, even though it got too dark to shoot, I think the sunset portraits were worth it. Thanks, Scott for driving us around! - Cheryl

Isaac is 3 months old!

Hard to believe it's been three months since I photographed Isaac's newborn session. He is growing like crazy, but so, so adorable. He was such a little trooper for his session - and smiled through the whole two hours. Even when we dressed him up in hats and a giraffe costume. Just adorable! Very difficult to pick my favorites, but here goes:

I believe this is the new Gerber Baby





That is Dad's brand new Jiu Jitsu blue belt - so we couldn't resist getting it in Isaac's session






Jason and Jill, you guys have the most precious baby! He gets cuter every time I see him. I could seriously bring him home with me. Thank you so much for sharing him with me. To see all of Isaac's 3-month session, click here. - Cheryl

Casey and Brad e-session

This past Saturday I drove up to Melbourne to meet Casey and Brad to photograph their e-session. I just love the Ozarks in the fall, it was a gorgeous drive. Lovers of the outdoors, Casey and Brad picked a couple of their favorite spots to use for their portraits. We photographed around Melbourne and Guion, and I saw some parts of Arkansas I had never seen before. I had a lot of fun getting to know them. You can just tell by how they look at each other, they are so excited to start their lives together. Here are my favorites:








Thanks for touring me around the backroads of Melbourne on Saturday. I'm excited to be photographing your wedding in December...even though you may have to come with your four-wheel drive to get me if it snows! LOL - Cheryl

Laura and Derrick e-session

On an absolutely gorgeous fall morning, I met Laura and Derrick in Wynne to photograph their engagement session. It was a little chilly when we started, but all in all it was a perfect morning. Hayden might disagree, since she opted to stay inside with Grandpa where it was warm:-) Laura and Derrick have been together for six years and will get married next month. After photographing their e-session, I'm really looking forward to the wedding. Here are my favorites:











I had fun hanging out with you guys. I think the fun-side of you really came through in your portraits. Can't wait for your wedding next month! See all of Laura and Derrick's e-session here. - Cheryl

Sarah and Brad got married!

Last Saturday, Brad and Sarah got married at her parent's beautiful home. I have been looking forward to their wedding since I met them. They are such an awesome couple. Fun to be around, and so much in love. The wedding day could not have been more perfect. I enjoyed seeing all their family and friends come together to celebrate their wedding. It was a day filled with love, family, friends, smiles and fun. We really enjoyed being with them on their wedding day. Here are my favorites:


We photographed a formal bridal session for Sarah last month, so we tried to do some fun things for her on wedding day. Couldn't resist the boots with the barn in the background. Sarah played softball in college, which is what brought her to Arkansas - so we had to do that. You can see Sarah's formal bridal fashion session at this link.


The first meeting...my favorite part of couple photography on wedding day.








Not sure if that is Captain Morgan or River Dance.LOL




Now, that's just hot!

Heather Skinner not only coordinated the wedding, but took care of all the details and decor that you see. Awesome job! If you are looking for a wedding coordinator, you should definitely give Heather a call.














Keathley kept everyone entertained all day long. He is definitely his own party! But a heck of a talented songwriter...lyrics on the fly at any time.




If I had to say there was a theme to everything you just saw and their wedding - I would say it was happiness. Brad and Sarah were so excited, and you could tell everyone just enjoyed the day so much.

Sarah and Brad, thank you so much for including me on your wedding day. I hope it was everything that you dreamed it would be. I wish for you a lifetime of love and laughter. - Cheryl

Crystal, NHS Sr of 2010

I met Crystal for the first time this afternoon. What an awesome kid! Well, I guess not really a kid anymore since she's about to graduate. We photographed her senior style session downtown, and she got to show off her unique sense of fashion. I had a lot of fun with her, and here are my favorites:












Crystal, you were the highlight of my day! Thanks for a fun session! - Cheryl

Rachel, NHS Senior of 2010

I met Rachel yesterday afternoon to shoot her Senior Style session. She and Jeremy had scouted out the locations last week. I love all the textures and colors they found in downtown Batesville. I can say that I saw parts of Batesville I have never seen before, both on and off the ground. Fun session with a beautiful girl. Here are my favorites from her session:




















Rachel, I had a blast photographing you! Good luck as you go out into the world to make your mark! - Cheryl

Special Savings on Football Memory Books

Pre-order a football season memory book for your favorite athlete before October 15th, and save $50. Pre-order special $200, plus sales tax. Orders after October 15th $250, plus sales tax. Every book is unique and highlights the current football season. Great gift for Christmas or graduation! I will go through each game of the season and pick the very best close-ups and action shots to design a one-of-a-kind book. The books have a hard back photo cover, are 10x10 inches, minimum of 20 pages, and are styled like a yearbook. Here is an example from a book I designed last year for one of my favorite former Greyhounds, Marcus Simpson:

The front and back cover:












It's an awesome gift your athlete will love! And, if it is a secret gift, just let me know and we'll keep it under wraps! Order your book today and take advantage of the $50 savings. Call 870-219-6504 or email me at cheryl@mauldinphotography.com - Cheryl

Ashley & Michael Got Married!

This was the wedding that almost didn't happen. Secret is that Michael lost her telephone number after they met, and had to get it from her mother. Good thing he had a connection. LOL I cannot say enough how much I LOVE this couple. I met Ashley and Michael at the beginning of the year when they were trying to put their wedding plans back together, and was just touched by their story. We had an incredible engagement session in Memphis back in early summer and just last month shot Ashley's Bridal session in Collierville. I have been looking forward to their wedding day all year. Ashley and Michael got married on September 26th at the Union Avenue Baptist Church in Memphis. After I edited their images, I picked my favorites. I had to scale down this post from 250 favorites. LOL This is truly a story about love conquers all. Great wedding day with an awesome couple, and here are my very favorite images:







I love Ashley's bridal portraits. She is so photogenic!


The girls having fun before the ceremony.


Ashley's future nephew. Who says you can't look sexy when you are pregnant?

This was one excited groom. Michael could barely sit still all day with the anticipation and emotions.


And I had to direct this solemn look because all day Michael just had this big smile on his face.


My favorite shot of the guys. We had the most beautiful weather for their wedding day, and I love the blue skies above the guys looking all cool.


The Chapel at Union Avenue Baptist Church.



The first time Ashley saw Michael on her wedding day.


I love a family that can have fun together.





This is my favorite portrait of Ashley and Michael together after the ceremony.

LOL. The guys teased Michael that carrying her shoes was just the beginning. But, he did it with a smile!

Off to the reception at the Balinese Ballroom. I just love the look of a couple in love.


Just a sweet moment between Michael and his Mom, Jennifer, during their dance.

And, then the wedding cake smackdown. LOL

We snuck away from the reception for a few moments to capture these intimate images. They may be my favorite images of them together from the whole day.



The last dance. The DJ cleared the room and gave them a private moment. So sweet!


I love this portrait. Reminds me of an old movie. Perfect timing with the Memphis trolley.

Dress: Low's Bridal
Tux: Guy's Tuxedo's
Brides Maid's dresses: All About Weddings (901) 755-1358
Flowers: Paula Payton/ Payton Perfect Designs (901) 503-4287
Bouquets and Boutonnieres: Charese Feliciano Designs
Wedding Cake: Carrie McDonald
Grooms Cake: Carrie McDonald
Reception Venue and Caterer: www.balineseballroom.com/
DJ: Diamond Entertainment
Church: Union Avenue Baptist Church

Ashley and Michael, I cannot thank you enough for including me on your wedding day. We had so much fun spending the day with you and your family and friends. You guys are truly blessed, and it was touching to see all the love that you have for each other and that you are surrounded by. I hope this was the wedding of your dreams. I am so glad that I met you both. Wishing you nothing but love and success in your futures. - Cheryl
Link to Ashley's bridal fashion session in Collierville
Link to Ashley and Michael's wedding day images
Link to Ashley and Michael's reception images

It's Time to Start Thinking About Holiday Cards

Okay, so it's not even Halloween yet... But, this is when the early bird gets the worm. Fall sessions are limited (most appointment times are already filled) and time is ticking away. Sessions and orders for holiday cards must be completed before November 15th. Holiday cards and Chirstmas portrait orders are also available on sessions you may have already completed, including engagement sessions! Grab one of our last remaining 2009 portrait sessions! Call 870.219.6504 to book your session or place your holiday portrait and card orders. - Cheryl

Laura and Derrick are getting married!

Congratulations to Laura and Derrick who are planning a fabulous pre-Thanksgiving wedding in Jonesboro. I met Derrick at Lacey and Anthony's wedding, and can't wait to meet Laura. I know this will be a fun wedding. Congratulations guys! - Cheryl