Jane Austen ∙ Wedding Inspiration

So I LOVE…well my husband would say, I’m obsessed with Jane Austen novels. I read then re-read the books, watch then re-watch the movies and listen to the books on cd when I travel. When I saw this Pride & Prejudice inspired wedding shoot in Nonpareil Magazine, I gasped out loud (I don’t know if you can gasp any other way) and got really giddy. I just had to share it with you all.

Please, please, brides, if you or someone you know is going to use this shoot as a jumping off point for your wedding, CALL ME for your photography. It would be my dream-come true.



Mckenna ∙ Children’s Portraits ∙ Emerald Isle, NC

Fields and barns are definitely my favorite places to photograph people. So when my friend Brandy told me about this field of flowers in Emerald Isle and invited Mckenna and I to join her and her daughter for a photo shoot there, I was determined to make time.

After rescheduling twice due to teething and inclement weather, we finally made it out on a very sunny late afternoon.  The girls did so great in the heat! Despite constant fire ant attacks, mosquitoes bites, and a late dinner time, we had loads of fun. We definitely laughed a lot! We even took a dip in the ocean at the end of the shoot.

I’d say the photos turned out quite nicely.

She likes to examine things very closely.

Belly Button! I don't think the hair is going to last much longer.

Nope!

Mckenna and Caroline made a few furry friends on the beach.

"Yay! I beat mom to the water!"



will ∙ school's OUT ∙ senior portrait session

I saw Will rock out with the youth group band at my church a couple times, but I actually met  him at  the APA Prom shoot in April. I found out he was in need of senior portraits and we met at our church a week later for the shoot.  My vision included a set of drums in an open field, and Will was totally onboard. Although this was a bit of a production, it was worth it! And let me tell you, this boy can play!  

Will’s girlfriend and killer vocalist, Amy, joined us for the session. Sweet, aren’t they?

I had such a great time with you guys. I know God has an awesome plan for you, Will, and I am excited to see it unfold! Congrats on graduating!

Introducing Grad Cards!

One of my favorite things to do for my clients is laying out beautiful album spreads and holiday cards so I was so excited when one of my senior clients asked me to design her graduation announcements.  She asked for certain colors and wording and gave me creative freedom. I came up with a few different versions and this is the one she chose.

So… I’ve decided to offer what I like to call “Grad Cards,” which are 5x5 or 5x7 double-sided cards. You can use them as announcements, invitations, thank you cards, or whatever you like.  Designs can be formal, fun, edgy, modern, or colorful and can include photos from your session, your own artwork, the skies the limit.  A variety of paper types is available including linen, metallic and fine arts papers.

For the design and print of twenty-five cards with return address printed envelopes, the cost is $60 with a discount for each additional set. Please contact me to order!