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    Natchez, Mississippi

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    August 14, 2026
    Natchez, Mississippi

    Dad had a meeting in Atlanta a few days before we left Mississippi for Idaho. So mom and I spent a night and a day in the historic town of Natchez, located on the Mississippi River. We stopped at Dog Ear Books & Wild Fox Coffee in Brookhaven on the…

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    Late Spring Backyard Brunch

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    August 11, 2026
    Late Spring Backyard Brunch

    Hosting is truly one of my favorite things to do. Dreaming of the decor, curating the best menu, and picking fresh florals brings me so much joy. Early June was perfect for this morning because the summer activities hadn’t yet come into full swing. I purely went with vibes and…

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    Girls’ Weekend on the Coast of Mississippi

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    August 7, 2026
    Girls’ Weekend on the Coast of Mississippi

    My lovely friend, Deborah came to see me while we were in Mississippi back in April. I still want to document this although a few months have passed. I picked her up in Jackson on Wednesday and we went to a coffee shop of course. We explored the Mississippi state…

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    New Orleans [a photo dump]

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    June 20, 2026
    New Orleans [a photo dump]

    During our time in the south, we tried to explore as much as possible. On our last free Saturday we finally toured New Orleans. Eating beignets, riding street cars, hearing jazz, and enduring humidity seems like a good idea. French Quarter The oldest neighborhood in the city, it’s a beautiful…

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    Laurel, Mississippi [a photo dump]

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    April 21, 2026
    Laurel, Mississippi [a photo dump]

    I had the opportunity to go to this charming town twice earlier this year. Home of Ben & Erin Napier, hosts of an HGTV show. Their memoir, Make Something Good Today, tells the story of their journey and Laurel’s restoration. The Scent Library sells candles; each a unique scent created…

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    gratitude list {7}

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    April 7, 2026
    gratitude list {7}

    ā€œThe preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.ā€ā€­ā€­Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭1‬ downtown Hattiesburg. vintage shopping. rainy evenings baking with fresh ground flour. days at the gulf. ā€œAll the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs…

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    gratitude list {6}

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    February 20, 2026
    gratitude list {6}

    “God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing” C. S. Lewis Bible in 365 plan. vision board. It was so fun to find quotes and pictures for inspiration. exploring on the weekends. new coffee shops. Red Bluffs.…

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    gratitude list {5}

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    January 16, 2026
    gratitude list {5}

    ā€œI will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.ā€ā€­ā€­Psalms‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬ shopping. baking. Alvin & Gina gave me a NutriMill šŸ¤­ā¤ļø so I’ve been having fun experimenting with fresh flour. snowy day. ā€œI will be filled with joy because of…

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    gratitude list {4}

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    December 6, 2025
    gratitude list {4}

    ā€œFor I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.ā€ā€­ā€­Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ last shopping trip to Chico. beautiful moon. safety for the move. I miss California and the…

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    Alvin & Gina { family photos }

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    November 20, 2025
    Alvin & Gina { family photos }

    It was a joy to photograph this cute & happy little family šŸ«¶šŸ¼ Thank you for everything! Love you guys. •charlotte alayna faith•

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    gratitude list {3}

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    November 7, 2025
    gratitude list {3}

    ā€œI will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness.ā€ā€­ā€­Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ golden hour. driving through Marysville.…

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    Abigail & Samantha [portraits]

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    October 24, 2025
    Abigail & Samantha [portraits]

    Impromptu but oh so fun. šŸ˜ These girls are some of my favorite people and so beautiful to photograph. Thanks for the coffee + memories šŸ«¶šŸ¼ •charlotte alayna faith•

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    Matthias & Kathleen [family photos]

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    October 18, 2025
    Matthias & Kathleen [family photos]

    My uncle’s little family was so sweet to photograph šŸ«¶šŸ¼ •charlotte alayna faith•

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    gratitude list {2}

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    October 10, 2025
    gratitude list {2}

    beauty in the storm. tea + C.S. Lewis. ā€œTurn your eyes upon JesusLook full, in his wonderful faceAnd the things of earth will grow strangely dimIn the light of his glory and grace.ā€ Helen Howarth Lemmel portraits. picking grapes. ā€œDear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your…

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    Carlon & Laurie [family photos]

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    September 26, 2025
    Carlon & Laurie [family photos]

    My first ā€œrealā€ family session was so fun! It’s awesome when you have siblings with cute children to photograph šŸ’› •charlotte alayna faith•

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