emily peyton cook photography

 

Welcome to my blog! I'm Emily Peyton Cook, artist and photographer. If you want to know more about my faith, family, and photography, you've come to the right place. Along with postings from the studio, you'll also find excerpts about my relationship with God and my life as a mama of a funloving 3 year old boy and a sweet sweet
baby girl.

I've wanted to be a photographer for as long as I can remember. I got my first camera when I was six years old, ironically the same year I met my husband. I felt the Lord's call on my life at an early age. The call to follow Christ, create art with my hands, and to be a wife and mother has been with me from the start. My 3 passions have now all come together as I strive to live life un-compartmentalized, flowing from one source, my love for the One who rescued me at the age of 11, Jesus Christ. I believe my life is one big ministry. Whether I'm leading a discipleship group, changing diapers, or creating an image your family will treasure, I want to do it for God's glory and work as unto The Lord. My photography schedule is worked around my church and home schedule. I serve my photography clients 2 days a week, working out of my studio and on location. The other days of the week are devoted to my church and family. "As for me and my house we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15. 

the beginning of wisdom...

hartley is {almost} three!

It was so good to see Hartley again a few weeks ago. I had so much fun with she and her mom. We couldn't quite keep our balloons under control, but thankfully we had a resource right around the corner with a back up. ; )

I love to watch my baby plan babies grow. Hartley will be three in July and I had the pleasure of photographing her from birth through one year, so I've known her from the start! (Her family photo shoot from last fall is even featured on the top of my blog).It's amazing how much they change in the first few years of life. 

Thanks Hartley and McKenzie for coming to see me again! I loved every minute!

Hartley @ One & Hartley @ Almost Three

it is well...

"It is well with his soul."

Dr. Charles Akins went to be with the Lord just before midnight. Psalms tells us precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. We rejoice that he is at peace, but are broken at the loss. Amanda Joy Akins Joy and Mrs. Janice, you are in our prayers.

Thank each one of you who prayed for this sweet family. Keep lifting them up. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/charlesakins/?ref=nl

I have watched on the outside as Amanda Joy grew into the role God called her to. I have seen His strength displayed through her weakness. Seeing her walk through this since January, when I got the tearful call from her, has strengthened my faith. God is shining through you Amanda and I pray He will continue to strengthen you through the harder days to come. 

I remember this day (although a not so flattering pic of the two of us), like it was yesterday. It was a "joy" to be in the hospital room with all those Joys! I remember Dr. Charles sitting over on the sofa at Baptist Hospital and just sensing how excited he was to be a grandfather and how proud he was for his daugther. Charlie is named after his grandfather and I know that that was God's plan. This song makes me think of the Akins-Joy crew and how I watched their battle and how I saw God never leave their side.

"Carried by Your constant grace

Held within Your perfect peace
Never once, no, we never walk alone
Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Evermore we'll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful"
-Matt Redman

simply southern

Last year, as it started to get hot out, I was winding down my last month of work before my maternity leave with sweet Georgia. I'd pass this house each morning on the way to work and dream about this sweet baby girl, who's face I didn't know yet, sitting for a portrait with those big hydrangea bushes. I didn't know who lived there, but made a mental note to find out.

This summer has now arrived, my sweet southern belle is here, and I was itching to get her out there for pictures. I called the homeowner last week and chatted with her about who I was and how I just adored her yard and dreamt of the images I could capture there.

It was good to meet a neighbor and even sweeter that she was so kind. And today, as I was talking with she and her sister for a moment while shooting these images, I found out they are from none other than GEORGIA! It was meant to be. : )

These were captured in less than ten minutes. I ran by the studio, got the Civil War buggy, put Jonah in the buggy, carried Georgia on my hip, and strolled down to the charming yard. It was quite a scene. : ) As I tried to keep him from getting run over, keep G from falling out of the buggy, and chatted with my new friends, I captured these three images.

I. Love. Them. And it's such a sweet memory, too.

how can my kids be so much alike?

Jonah 10 months

Georgia 10 months

Both obsessed with the same bathroom door.

lucy and her sisters

The Gambrell sisters came to see me a couple of weeks ago and we had SO much fun! I love working with siblings! It was good to meet their mom, too. She and her husband are in ministry and are serving at a church in Oakland. It was nice to talk with her about her ministry and what God is doing here with our community of believers. Here are a few of our favorites. ; )

 

cooper is one!

"Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father."
Proverbs 17:6

Cooper's grandmother is Zach's first cousin. You could definitely tell on the day of his session and on the day she came by to order that he is definitely her crown. She is so proud of him, as she should be. What a sweet little boy in the making!

Veronica has been coming to the Tuesday night Community Chronological Bible Study I've helped to get started and I was so encouraged that she too is getting so much from it. We talked more about God than pictures the day she came to see me and it was so refreshing!

Thanks Morgan and Veronica for supporting me and bringing Cooper in for his one year pictures. It means a lot to me! : )

cullen is 8 months!

Remember Cullen?

He is 8 months now and doing great! He was teething the day of his session, but you can't tell it in these photos! : ) I just love his little look, his hair, his angelic face, and his cute grin. He is blessed to have his family and they are blessed to have him. If you prayed for him during his surgery, thank you. That's what prayer can do.

sweet caroline

I have done three sessions in a row for sweet Caroline. I have loved getting to know her and her mother. She always brings the sweetest outfits with smocking, pearls, and ruffles. She just turned one and is as cute as can be! These were her mom's 5 favorite images and I wanted to share them with you. : )

what a beautiful mess