Hi- It’s Britney here thanking each of you who voted for Sarah as Arkansas’ Best Photographer again this year!  Be sure to check out Arkansas Times on newsstands this week for a bit of her work, our ad thanking you all and her listing.  We couldn’t do this without you all.  Thanks so much. -Britney
Monthly Archives: July 2009
William (3 months): Arkansas Baby Photographer
Last week Sarah had a session with William. Â Can I tell you how adorable this child is?!? Â He has the plumpest little cheeks and chubby legs and roundest little head. Â What a doll baby! Â I, obviously, was able to tag along and we had a wonderful time with mom, dad and baby. Â This is the...
July 29, 2009 - 1:52 pm - MMM-What a precious baby boy he is! I love the photo of him on the table. Beautiful work Sarah! Heather Allmendinger
July 29, 2009 - 4:26 pm - OMG - I am SOOOOOO excited. Thank you oodles oodles for the pictures; your work is amazing. I am a little biased, but he is pretty stinkin' cute. Thank you again. Yahoo!
July 29, 2009 - 8:35 pm - Sarah, these are beautiful, thank you!
July 30, 2009 - 10:03 am - These are great pictures. Can't believe I was in that same "bassinet" almost 68 years ago.
July 30, 2009 - 11:12 am - I love the pictures, you did a beautiful job of capturing William!
July 30, 2009 - 2:10 pm - Mary Margaret - William is too cute! Love the pictures - Sarah you did an amazing job!
July 30, 2009 - 3:31 pm - LOVE those Sarah! They are so adorable!
July 30, 2009 - 6:29 pm - William is really, really cute! I want to play with him soon!
July 30, 2009 - 6:30 pm - Mary-Margaret: I hope I can play with you too soon!!
July 30, 2009 - 7:46 pm - super cute pics and rolls! I want to squeeze them! You are amazing! I feel like I know the kids you take pics of b/c you totally capture who they are.
July 30, 2009 - 9:06 pm - Wow...fantastic pics! I just want to kiss those cute arms and legs. Thanks for sharing!
July 31, 2009 - 8:13 am - He is a handsome little devil!! His GF, Claire, gives him a big slobbery grin!
July 31, 2009 - 12:03 pm - Sarah, Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures. William is the newest love of my life. The pictures are amazing and he is the most adorable baby. He is so very lucky to have the best mommy and daddy ever.
August 3, 2009 - 11:32 am - Sarah -- those are beautiful pics!! And MM -- what a precious little William!
August 7, 2009 - 6:03 pm - Wow!!! These are amazing! What a beautiful family and little boy.
August 10, 2009 - 2:41 pm - MM-William is sooo precious! Those pics couldn't be any cuter. Sarah, you are so awesome! Can't wait for Davis's next session.
August 14, 2009 - 1:39 am - These pictures of William are so great! Sarah, you do wonderful work.
October 10, 2009 - 12:40 pm [...] dumpling. Â I was so excited to see him last week and see how much he has grown since our last session back in July. Â His chubby little cheeks and those lips just melt my heart. Â Mom and Dad are so [...]
Emma
So, a few weeks back we worked with Emma for the 3rd session of her baby’s first year plan.  She is such an adorable baby girl.  It was such a hot day and she handled pictures in the heat better than the rest of us  Here are some of Sarah’s faves from the session. -Britney
July 28, 2009 - 2:06 pm - Thanks Sarah and Brit - we love them and love getting to see them public on your blog!!
July 28, 2009 - 4:35 pm - What an adorable little girl!! Sarah, your pictures just get better and better!
July 28, 2009 - 8:31 pm - Casey, she is absolutely beautiful. Sarah, the pics are wonderful as usual!
July 31, 2009 - 3:34 pm - The pictures are amazing! I have never seen pictures taken in such a way. I am calling Sarah now. Emma is just beautiful! Geoff, the boys and I are so happy for all of you. Your family is now complete with THE BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL EMMA BEARD!!! Maggie Thompson
August 6, 2009 - 8:17 am - What precious pictures! Rob and Casey, I am so thrilled for you both. It is most inspiring to us at The CALL when we get to see the beautiful families that God put together. Please share pictures with us as you can. One Child at a Time, Mary Carol
Poppy Seed Blog
Hey Guys,   I have decided to release the Poppy Seed blog that I started journaling in as soon as I found out I was pregnant with Mamie.  I have been journaling in it since we lost her and I feel lead to release it for people to read after finding comfort in reading others blogs of people...
July 25, 2009 - 10:00 pm - Sarah, I have been thinking about you alot and i continue to pray for you everyday. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. I wish i could do something. I pray that God will continue to give you strength each day. I know He has great plans for you. Love, Ashley Carson
July 27, 2009 - 8:38 pm - oh sweet Sarah, I pray for you all the time... I just think of you often and I hope you know that you are so loved and so is your sweet baby. I love you-
August 27, 2009 - 11:23 am - Hi Sarah- You and I have never met but I found your blog while looking at Lauren Harris's website. I just felt compelled to tell you how brave I think you are. Tears were rolling down my cheeks as I read your blog. I will be praying for you and your family that God gives you strength everyday. Thank you for sharing your story and the beautiful pictures. Rebekka
Update on Sarah and Taylor
Hi Everyone, It’s Britney here. Â I thought I would let you all know that your prayers are such a gift to us. Â Sarah and Taylor have made it through some terribly difficult weeks and this one was no exception. Â It was 3 weeks ago this past Wednesday that we started this journey. Â It still feels...
July 18, 2009 - 2:23 pm - Continuing to think about and pray for you all each and every day. Hope each new sunrise brings an ounce more of comfort.
July 20, 2009 - 12:08 pm - Sarah- You were the photographer for my best friend, Leah Bullard, during her wedding...I was in the wedding party & thought you did such a wonderful job!! I'm truly sorry to learn of your loss. I feel a strange connection with Mamie because we share the same name & felt compelled to write you. It's my firm belief that although the physical body dies, the spirit doesn't. Mamie's spirit has rejoined the breath of the universe and is surrounding you with love at this very moment. Following is a Hopi Indian prayer that has gotten me through very rough times. I hope it can be of some comfort to you. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle Autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there, I did not die. My heart goes out to you & your family. Best, Mamie Burruss
July 20, 2009 - 6:56 pm - Your entire family...parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. remains in my daily thoughts. Take the time you need to let God carry you through this heavy loss. You are being remembered with heartfelt prayers for comfort and peace.
July 22, 2009 - 8:51 am - Praying for you all! Just wanted to let you know that no one has forgotten you or your sweet baby. Think of you each day and praying that God will get you through each one.
Mamie’s Due Date
Today has already been extremly hard for Taylor and I. Â Today was to be Mamie’s due date. Â The question that everyone asks you through your whole pregnancy is here. Â And we have no baby here with us. Â She has gone to heaven. Â I woke up crying harder than I have in a while and couldn’t...
July 13, 2009 - 8:26 am - Sarah, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Taylor today as they are everyday. I have been thinking about you constantly. I'm sure you are wondering when this will get easier. I just know it will. God has a plan for you both and I know you can't understand what it is now but it will reveal itself soon, I'm sure. Take care and my prayers continue...
July 13, 2009 - 8:31 am - I realize that we do not know each other. However, I know that God hears our prayers and I am praying that God gives you and Taylor much strength today. I will continue to pray for your family.
July 13, 2009 - 8:54 am - OMG - I'm in tears! Strengh, memories, prayer & family will help you get through this day! My heart goes out to you & your family!!! I can NOT imagine your pain but we are ALL here for you... praying!!! Mamie is looking upon you with a smile today! (a hobby photographer from out southest that loves your pictures & stories)
July 13, 2009 - 9:10 am - Sarah, I'm so sorry. I actually thought of you and Taylor as I was getting ready for work this morning. Actually, I think about you every morning. I can imagine that today is going to be especially hard. Please know that you are covered in prayer. I love these pictures. Mamie is just beautiful!
July 13, 2009 - 9:31 am - I know this is such a hard day Sarah. I continue to pray for your strength and peace. January 14th was my due date. Scooter gave me this on that day and I want to share it with you....... May you always have an Angel by your side~ Watching out for you~Helping you believe in brighter days and in dreams come true~Giving you comfort and courage~Someone to catch you if you fall~Inspiring smiles~Helping your hand and helping you through it all~May you always have an angel by your side.
July 13, 2009 - 10:11 am - Hi Sarah, Just wanted you to know I am praying for you. I can't imagine your day. I am sure each breath is an effort. I know this is not at all how you had planned this exciting day. Praying that God will ease your pain and give you the strength you need to make it today- and for the days to come. Mamie is beautiful and I know God is treasuring every second with her. I am so sorry you can't enjoy every second with her now. I know you will for eternity, but that doesn't help with the right now. Praying for you to get through those for now. Hang in there.
July 13, 2009 - 11:06 am - Graham and I are thinking of you both today. I'm so sorry. May God be with you guys all the time, but hold you especially close today.
July 13, 2009 - 11:06 am - I think about you each day and pray for your strength. As heart wrenching as it, I watch the slide show of Mamie often so that I do not forget how beautiful she was and how she was the spitting image of her mother with that little butterfly mouth. I am with you in thought and prayer and hope that each day brings you a little more peace.
July 13, 2009 - 11:07 am - Sarah and Taylor, It was nice meeting you all yesterday. We feel your pain, emotions and everthing else you are going through right now. Remembering back when we lost Mary Madison, life just sucked, nothing was fun. But we found strength through prayer, to move forward one day at a time. Please know we are here if you all need anything, feel free to call anytime. We would love to visit sometime. We pray you will have pease and comfort today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Clark and Carolyn McCarley
July 13, 2009 - 11:15 am - Sarah- I went to bed thinking of you and Taylor last night and woke up thinking of you this morning. I know that today is so hard for you both, and I wish that I could help ease your pain somehow. Please know that we are continuing to pray for you and that Brian and I love you very much. - Ashleigh Adams
July 13, 2009 - 11:17 am - I am thinking of you today:) It makes no sense to me...my heart is breaking for you over and over again. I hope throughout the day peace and comfort come to you. You are always in my prayers!
July 13, 2009 - 12:21 pm - sarah, i prayed so hard for you guys last night & this morning, knowing what today means for you & taylor. what avie says in her comment is so true. mamie isn't physically here, but she is your angel, watching over you in heaven, protecting you & walking with you. i know me telling you that doesn't make it all better...i know you would rather have her with you...i completely understand that. just know that i am in prayer constantly for you & taylor. please keep updating us & letting us know how you're doing. love, robin
July 13, 2009 - 1:06 pm - Sarah & Taylor: I have no words to offer only my prayers that continue to go up for you both each day! My heart truly hurts for you and I continue to pray for God to pour his love, mercy & grace out upon you both & bless you with a peace that can only come from him! Please lean on each other & know that even though you cannot see them God's footprints are there carrying you each minute of the day as you grieve! Love in Christ! Denise Thompson
July 13, 2009 - 1:18 pm - I love you both and am praying for peace and comfort. Mamie should be here, I agree. I am glad you grieve...that makes you human. Know that we grieve for you and Mamie as well!
July 13, 2009 - 1:39 pm - We do not know each other, but you took my friend's engagement pictures and are scheduled to do her wedding in November. I have been following your blog, and I know today is a hard day for you. Just know that the Lord is with Mamie right now and they are watching over you and your husband and giving you both the strength to keep going. I watched your slideshow and Mamie is absolutely beautiful. You will see her again one day and until then, I am praying for you and your family to have peace and strength.
July 13, 2009 - 2:01 pm - "May the Lord bless and keep you, may the Lord shine His face upon you and bring you Peace" I pray as you search for strength in God your Father today that you also find rest in His arms that are outstretched to embrace you both. Much love and prayer being said on your behalf.
July 13, 2009 - 2:11 pm - Sarah and Adam, I am thinking of you today and praying for God to give you strength and comfort. All my love... Carrie Calhoon
July 13, 2009 - 2:33 pm - We love you both and are here for anything that you need. Our thoughts and love are with you today especially! Sarah and Jonathan
July 13, 2009 - 4:04 pm - I know you miss your precious Mamie! I wish I could take the pain away for you. Love you.
July 13, 2009 - 4:20 pm - Sarah and Taylor, we are thinking of you today. We continue to pray for you all. Melissa and Chad
July 13, 2009 - 8:57 pm - Such a sweet, beautiful baby girl. I am so very sorry for what you've lost, and I just continue to pray that somehow you and Taylor will eventually find peace. I hope that getting through this day has brought you a little closer to that.
July 13, 2009 - 9:51 pm - Sarah, I'm so so sorry that you are having to go through this and I will continue to pray for you and Taylor. Hold on to your faith.
July 13, 2009 - 11:19 pm - My heart is so heavy for you today, I just want to keep reminding you that we won't forget her!
July 14, 2009 - 8:56 am - Sarah, we have never met, but i visit your blog frequently and have been heartbroken for you and your family over your loss. I am praying for "peace that surpasses all understanding" for you and your husband. I don't think we can ever understand why something like this happened, but I know that our Lord is with you. I pray that gives you the comfort and strength to get you through another day. You are in my prayers today and every day.
July 14, 2009 - 2:09 pm - She is a beautiful angel!
July 14, 2009 - 2:38 pm - Sarah, we met Sunday at group. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you. My heart goes out to you. I never had to endure the expected due date because my daughter was born still on the due date so I can't imagine the pain you are feeling today. My prayers are with you. If you ever needed anything please feel free to call anytime even if it's 2 am.
July 14, 2009 - 4:49 pm - sarah you and taylor are in my prayers today, as well as everyday.
July 17, 2009 - 11:12 am - Sarah i know we do not know each other but I look at your blog often and want to send thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Praying for peace and strength.
July 17, 2009 - 12:10 pm - I am so glad you had those pictures done.
August 12, 2009 - 12:43 pm - Hi Sarah, you do not know who I am but I have heard about your baby through a mutual friend. I live in El Dorado, AR and my precious baby girl was born stillborn on July 13, 2009. It is so extremely hard for me. I wake up each day without strength to do anything. I was hoping we could communicate for support. My email is jb3424@yahoo.com
Arkansas Times- Best of…
Hi Guys, It’s Britney here. I thought I would let you all know that we received a call from The Arkansas Times the other day. Their reader’s poll results have been tallied and Sarah won Best Photographer again this year! We want to thank all of you who continue to support Sarah through her business....
July 9, 2009 - 3:26 pm - Congratulations! An award that is definitely deserved!!
July 9, 2009 - 6:51 pm - Hooray! You deserve it girl. You are incredibly talented, and viewing your photographs on your blog always makes instantly brightens my day. Such a special gift to be able to capture a memory and put a smile on the face of everyone you touch. Hold on to that special gift Sarah...you are amazing! Love you!
July 9, 2009 - 7:53 pm - YAY!!! Congrats:) I cherish my wedding pictures you took!!
July 9, 2009 - 8:03 pm - Congratulations! You definitely deserve it! You take some of the best pictures I've ever seen!
July 9, 2009 - 8:14 pm - Your work is beautiful and you deserve to be honored! You have an incredible gift for photography!
July 9, 2009 - 8:49 pm - Congratulations!!!!
July 9, 2009 - 9:44 pm - Congratulations, Sarah! So glad to hear it. No one does it better than you do!
July 10, 2009 - 7:18 am - That is wonderful news, congratulations!!!!!!!!
July 10, 2009 - 8:10 am - Yea Sarah! What an honor! Congratulations! You deserve it! Wish you'd been taking pics when I got married! I think we have one or two ok pictures! Praying for you.
July 10, 2009 - 10:28 am - Beyond well-deserved...and I've got the pictures to prove it! Congratulations!
July 10, 2009 - 1:15 pm - Yahoo! Congratulations Sarah - your work is so amazing and such a gift. Yahoo, yahoo, yahoo!!
July 10, 2009 - 1:27 pm - I am so proud to hear how great your work is going!!!! Congratulations!!!!
July 10, 2009 - 7:36 pm - Congratulations!!!! You deserve it! You have amazing talent and the pictures you've taken of our wedding and our little man will be cherished forever!
July 14, 2009 - 10:19 am - That's great news! You're so good at what you do, Sarah!
Landon: Arkansas Portrait Photographer
Hi Guys, Sarah worked with Landon back at the end of June. Â This was his 2nd session of the “baby’s first year”. Â He is growing so much and such a cutie pie! Â Sarah probably told you this on the last post, but she did Landon’s mom and dad’s wedding several years back. Â I think it’s...
July 10, 2009 - 7:33 pm - Sarah they are perfect! Thank you so much! You do amazing work and we love working with you. You and your family is still in our prayers.
Mamie
Mamie’s obituary was in Sunday’s paper.  I am sorry this is such late notice.  Here is a copy. -Britney Mamie Katherine Adams, infant daughter of Sarah and Taylor Adams, of Little Rock, was accepted into God’s loving arms on June 25, 2009. She brought much love and joy to her parents and their family as...
July 7, 2009 - 3:50 pm - I didn't get to see this in the paper. Thanks for sharing!
July 7, 2009 - 5:56 pm - Sarah, you, Taylor, Mamie & your families have been on my mind so much the past week or so. I am praying so hard for comfor & peace for each of you...but, especially for you & Taylor. A journey like this isn't easy & it's not fair. At all. And, I wish there was something I could say or do that would take all your pain away. Because I would say it & I would do it. Whatever it was. Please know that you are not alone in this. There are so many of us who know what you're going through right now, so don't be afraid or hesitate to reach out to any one of us. We'll do whatever we can for you! Love, Robin
Article/Bill for Mamie and Others
Please pass this along to anyone you think it will help. Â Let’s take a stand for our babies. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/06/AR2009070602918.html?hpid=smartliving
July 7, 2009 - 1:15 pm - Sarah & Taylor I am so proud of you both for researching sudden infant death. We do need to have public awareness and more grief support groups. I can't get over the statistics of SUID "sudden unexpected infant death." One child in one hundred sixty births -- unbelieveable. I hope that the SUID Act of 2008 represented by Senator Lautenberg is passed in August. Thank you for having your friend take pictures of Mamie. I look at it everyday -- many times. I love you both very much. It is such a blessing to know that Mamie is with our Lord. Cissy Adams - Mima
July 7, 2009 - 7:29 pm - I lost our baby boy, Sullivan, June 22, 2009 at 23 weeks. There are no words for our loss. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you during this time. Amanda
July 7, 2009 - 7:39 pm - I was going to bring this you your attention when I read it in the Post...I'll make sure to start following this for you guys and keep you updated on its progress. Love you both!
July 7, 2009 - 11:09 pm - What a beautiful baby! My heart breaks for you both. Just wanted you both to know that you are in my prayers. May God give you both the strength that you need to make it thru each day.
by Sarah Bussey
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