I met with Kimrey and her extended family at Bald Head - I think there were about 20 people there in total (?) - we shot everyone together and apart and as they all ran about and played and splashed and danced. I have to start with my favorite photograph of the entire shoot. We started safely on the beach but everyone quickly moved to the water. This was a great moment - an attempt to look my way but the excitement and shock of the waves crashing in brought about this wo

I met up with Kelly and her family under a beautiful patch of early morning light at a secluded beach on Bald Head Island. They brought the star of the family along for a front & center close up.... They brought their other children along, as well :) She tried so hard to strike a pose... We made sure to get a record of every creature's prints. And that glorious light...

I met up with Kelly and her family under a beautiful patch of early morning light at a secluded beach on Bald Head Island. They brought the star of the family along for a front & center close up.... They brought their other children along, as well :) She tried so hard to strike a pose... We made sure to get a record of every creature's prints. And that glorious light...

It's about 38 degrees outside right now, so I thought it was a perfect time to announce the details for next year's beach shoots :) I will be traveling to the Outer Banks next August 10th - August 17th. It's also a perfect opportunity to showcase some fun images from my last session at the beach this year, at Bald Head Island. The beautiful Hogan family - images from the book I designed for them: Maternity images on the beach - I love the wind machine :) This was shot af

It's about 38 degrees outside right now, so I thought it was a perfect time to announce the details for next year's beach shoots :) I will be traveling to the Outer Banks next August 10th - August 17th. It's also a perfect opportunity to showcase some fun images from my last session at the beach this year, at Bald Head Island. The beautiful Hogan family - images from the book I designed for them: Maternity images on the beach - I love the wind machine :) This was shot af

I met little Lauren at her house (where she lives with her mommy and daddy). She was quite reserved at first, checking me out, not sure about the whole thing. But she warmed up considerably, and she was an adorable subject to photograph! ....One of the best ways to connect is over a simple cup of tea :) I love how young children can look you right in the eye while engaged in certain activities... I love the feel of this family photograph! Lauren warmed up all the way...

I met little Lauren at her house (where she lives with her mommy and daddy). She was quite reserved at first, checking me out, not sure about the whole thing. But she warmed up considerably, and she was an adorable subject to photograph! ....One of the best ways to connect is over a simple cup of tea :) I love how young children can look you right in the eye while engaged in certain activities... I love the feel of this family photograph! Lauren warmed up all the way...

Wow!! Thank you so much to all those who attended our Giving Party last night! At the end of the night, we counted up the donations, and we received $11,580 directly donated to our wonderful, worthy, beautiful, caring and not-for-profit-but-all-for-changing-the-world organizatons!!! Thank you, again, to Perri, Mary Beth and Neva, who really were the drive and energy and planning team behind this amazing event. And, on top of it all, the party was a heck of a lot of fun :)

Wow!! Thank you so much to all those who attended our Giving Party last night! At the end of the night, we counted up the donations, and we received $11,580 directly donated to our wonderful, worthy, beautiful, caring and not-for-profit-but-all-for-changing-the-world organizatons!!! Thank you, again, to Perri, Mary Beth and Neva, who really were the drive and energy and planning team behind this amazing event. And, on top of it all, the party was a heck of a lot of fun :)

Tomorrow evening I will be hosting a Giving Party at my house that was meticulously planned by Perri Kersch, Mary Beth Grealey and Neva Bartholomew. Planning has been underway for a while now for this fun endeavor. So, what is a Giving Party? Think Southern Living House Party meets Give Peace A Chance. Or something like that. I would've been a terrible pitch person for studio productions. Anyway, we will be showcasing some wonderful organizations, two local, one that

Tomorrow evening I will be hosting a Giving Party at my house that was meticulously planned by Perri Kersch, Mary Beth Grealey and Neva Bartholomew. Planning has been underway for a while now for this fun endeavor. So, what is a Giving Party? Think Southern Living House Party meets Give Peace A Chance. Or something like that. I would've been a terrible pitch person for studio productions. Anyway, we will be showcasing some wonderful organizations, two local, one that

Lauren is the younger sister of Kellie, a bride I had the great pleasure of photographing two years ago. I was also lucky enough to photograph her cousin's wedding after Kellie's - and then Lauren got engaged!! I remembered Lauren as this sweet, beautiful woman who was really close with her sister. And when we met to discuss her wedding and portrait, she had some really fun ideas for the shoot, and she was even prettier and sweeter than I remembered :) We went to The Red

Lauren is the younger sister of Kellie, a bride I had the great pleasure of photographing two years ago. I was also lucky enough to photograph her cousin's wedding after Kellie's - and then Lauren got engaged!! I remembered Lauren as this sweet, beautiful woman who was really close with her sister. And when we met to discuss her wedding and portrait, she had some really fun ideas for the shoot, and she was even prettier and sweeter than I remembered :) We went to The Red

The Bagley Family found out recently that they are moving to Wilmington, but we actually did this shoot at Wrightsville Beach before they knew it'd be their home.... Love the bouncing bow - that thing is a good inch and a half off her beautiful little head :) If you look closely, you can see the moon, top left side. How sweet is that expression??? "Al Fresco Dancing by The Sea" Kisses for daddy :) I like the equal-opportunity face covering... ...but we had 3 clear face

The Bagley Family found out recently that they are moving to Wilmington, but we actually did this shoot at Wrightsville Beach before they knew it'd be their home.... Love the bouncing bow - that thing is a good inch and a half off her beautiful little head :) If you look closely, you can see the moon, top left side. How sweet is that expression??? "Al Fresco Dancing by The Sea" Kisses for daddy :) I like the equal-opportunity face covering... ...but we had 3 clear face

This is the last of the portrait sessions I photographed while in Kansas. I have enjoyed photographing the Gorecki family many times, as they travel to North Carolina often to visit the spa they own here. But this was the first time I'd seen their home - this is the piano area of their living room - pretty gorgeous, don't you think? Alexis... The more formal image of the family, in front of their home. And the way more relaxed image, all dressed up for winter, in front o

We rolled outside to do a bit of yardwork and it turned into a full-on Leaf Fest. Sophie started the craziness with the full-on pile throwing! I know I am a bit biased, but how awesome is that smile??? Leaves are this year's hottest hair fashion. Sophie was quite zen-like in such a natural habitat... Until she decided to take on dad's ferocious leaf blower/dry vac in reverse...

We rolled outside to do a bit of yardwork and it turned into a full-on Leaf Fest. Sophie started the craziness with the full-on pile throwing! I know I am a bit biased, but how awesome is that smile??? Leaves are this year's hottest hair fashion. Sophie was quite zen-like in such a natural habitat... Until she decided to take on dad's ferocious leaf blower/dry vac in reverse...

This is the last of the portrait sessions I photographed while in Kansas. I have enjoyed photographing the Gorecki family many times, as they travel to North Carolina often to visit the spa they own here. But this was the first time I'd seen their home - this is the piano area of their living room - pretty gorgeous, don't you think? Alexis... The more formal image of the family, in front of their home. And the way more relaxed image, all dressed up for winter, in front o

I met Shanah when she was a bridesmaid in Beth & Kyle's wedding last year - I was so pleased when she called our studio to book her wedding after she got engaged! Shanah & Jamie had some gorgeous sunshine spilling over The Poe House up until the edge of nightfall. Shanah wore her mother's wedding dress with such elegance, and Jamie spent most of his wedding day staring at his beautiful bride. Seriously. I also saw a number of unexpected familiar faces - of course