Terry & Benson {forever young}

Mooresville, NC  Family & Lifestyle Photography   I really need to write a personal blog update today, as well as this wonderful couples update…while driving home last night from their session it hit me like a truck- I adore photography because I adore people. My passion is more with people. Their stories. Their happiness and sadness. I am such a “people person”, and  have…

The Renegar Family’s new addition: Baby Sims

Charlotte Newborn Photography   I love receiving fabulous emails from expectant mothers announcing their exciting news…the precious bundle has finally arrived.  Emily and Zac did just this a couple days ago and we quickly made plans to photograph their new lil peanut. Only a few days old, little Sims was just perfect.  Slept pretty much the whole time we played with him and didn’t…

Gilmore {6 months and counting}

Denver, NC  Family & Children Photography   I am still in shock that lil Gilmore is already 6 months old.  I feel like it was yesterday that I was first meeting her sweet parents in the freezing cold…with yes, my newborn’s bottle warming in my shirt. (classy, I know.) This is such a special family with so much love between them all. I am…

Michigan Vacation

South Haven, Michigan {personal} After 17 long, grueling hours in our giant SUV (that seemed so tiny filled with 3 kids and too much luggage) we finally made it to Michigan. I’m pretty sure I listened to 12 straight hours of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Two different episodes of closed down highways due to car wrecks, slowed down the trip even more. But we…

Hello Miss Maggie

Charlotte, NC  Newborn Photography   Oh I was so excited to get my hands on this tiny little muffin…little Miss Maggie! One week brand new and this little princess already melts everyone that sees her! You can feel the love from the moment you walk into their warm home and even more when you see her beautiful Mommy, Beth snuggle her. Her perfect thin…

The Martin Family

Denver, NC  Family Photography   The Martin’s are wonderful friends of mine and their oldest daughter is my oldest son’s angelic girlfriend. They met in their 2 year old preschool class and have been in puppy love ever since. Their family moved to Kansas a year and a half ago and finally came back for a long visit…we were all excited! I am so…

Justine {beyond a senior…}

Cornelius, North Carolina  Lifestyle Photography   Love meeting new people…but love it even more when they’re awesome and super laid back! Lisa called me a week ago and hoped I could squeeze her daughter in for some “late” senior photos before she left for college this upcoming weekend–we made it happen! I’m also a believer in the more kids you have, the more laid…

The Tallent Bump

Denver, NC   Maternity Photography   I think a huge part of my passion with photography is meeting new people, learning about their lives & loves and sewing their story into photographs. People are my passion…I’m sure many people can survive without talking to anyone all day. I am NOT one of those people. I need to talk to thrive, so I apologize now for…

The Lamm Family

Charlotte, NC  Family & Lifestyle Photography   Little boys melt me…I know, I am biased but really they do. I’m sure I have said this all before! I’ve known Heather and Brad since the good ol’ college days and now they have a fabulous little man CASEN! (almost ONE year) Casen is such a sweet, love bug. He obviously loves my camera or maybe…

Beautiful LANIE {Senior Class 2013}

Charlotte, NC  Senior Photography   soooo Lanie has completely changed my thoughts on photographing seniors, she has inspired me and given me the excitement…bring one, bring all.  I usually enjoy children and family photography the most, its what I’m best at…but last night’s senior session with Lanie gives me goosebumps. (the light was breathtaking!) EVERY SINGLE image is usable. Not only usable but stunning….