Family Preview

One of the things that I just love about my job is watching families grow. It wasn't too long ago that I was taking maternity portraits of this little boy's mama! I adore the picture below; it makes me happy! What a cutie.

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Have a great day!

Joy and Mud (Preview)

These brothers were SO much FUN to photograph! They are just the neatest kids - full of life, joy and lots of "rough and tumble"! (But still sweet and respectful!) Usually the more kids in a photograph, the harder it can be for the photographer, but not in their case. These guys cracked each other up so easily that it was hard not to get them smiling together. In fact, this is the first preview that I've ever posted with all sibling shots! I do have great indivuals and family images from this session too, but I just couldn't resist these brotherly moments. Makes me proud to have 2 boys of my own. :)



Can you tell they're competitive?

Do you remember that grade-school game of quick reflexes where you put your hands out palm down with your partners' hands palm up under yours? They try to lightly smack your hands and you try, of course, to not get smacked! I love the image below. It's the one and only picture I took of this game, because as soon as I'd suggested it I realized that it probably wasn't the smartest game to ask two wild boys to play. :) Maybe they didn't get the memo reading "try to LIGHTLY smack your partners hands...."

Thanks, Martha and Kevin and boys for a fun session!

Sweet Sisters - Preview

I had the privilege of photographing the family of my life-long best friend this past weekend. Unfortunately, the morning clouds provided us with a steady, rainy drizzle. So on a whim, we moved our outdoor session to the covered walkway outside of Hotel Roanoke. It was really pretty and provided us with some shelter. We did have to work around three parked Harley's, however. (I'm pretty sure biker portraits are not what my friend had in mind for her 2 darling daughters!)

The girls are just so sweet and cute. The youngest was born the day after I had my second child! (How cool is that?) :) Here are a few of my favorites from our session.

Have a great day!

Amiss Beach Trip

Our family headed to Emerald Isle, NC for a lovely beach vacation earlier this month. We met up with some extended family for a week of R&R. It's amazing now, looking at these pictures, how far away the vacation already seems!

The image below is my favorite. I'll have to find room somewhere on my walls for it!

I thought getting helium balloons for a romp on the beach sounded like a great idea. Unfortunately, the "session" ended in tears when my 5 year old accidently tripped and the balloons, of course, took off heavenward. (And, no, I was not the one crying!) :)

I hope you all had a great summer. Check back soon because I have LOTS of posts and preview coming up!