Welcome to the World, Kaitlyn

While photographing Lisa and Jonathan’s maternity session, they showed me a gorgeous trunk that had been in the family for generations. The wood was just so beautiful, and I knew I couldn’t wait to use it in Kaitlyn’s newborn session a couple of months later.  When I arrived at the their home in Greenville, I immediately asked Jonathan to please unload all of the many items from the trunk and bring it out to the light, where we could use it in our portraits.  By now Jonathan is used to me completely rearranging their house to suit my needs, and he’s a very good sport about it.  It was totally worth the effort, because I just love the images we captured that day.

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I loved meeting you, Kaitlyn!  I’m so excited to watch you as you grow.

Radar and Mark’s Laotian Ceremony

I met Radar this year before a portrait session, and we clicked right away.  So when she asked if I would photograph her and her fiancé’s traditional Laotian wedding ceremony, I was excited.  I’ve never attended a ceremony like this before, and it was a wonderful occasion. Two trees are decorated with flowers and topped with candles, then strewn with multiple strings.  The strings are blessed, and then the couple’s friends and family tie the strings around the couple’s wrists while expressing their well-wishes for them.  They literally wear the blessings of their loved ones for three days.  I cannot get over such beautiful symbolism.

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Another Laotian tradition where the couple offers drinks to their guests.

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Thank you both for trusting me to photograph such an amazing occasion.  I am truly honored.

Maternity Photography: Michelle and Christopher

Any time someone calls me and begins the conversation with, “We have this old jeep we’d like to use in our maternity session.  .  .” I am there with bells on.  And when Michelle mentioned they would like to have the session at the family’s farm, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. So yes, Michelle and Christopher are definitely my kind of people.  They were up for all of my ideas and a few of their own, and I’m surprised they didn’t fall over from exhaustion after our marathon session.   My personal favorites turned out to be the ones we took in the sunflower field, but that’s just me.

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Thank you both for such an awesome evening.  I can’t wait to come out again to photograph your little one!

Raleigh Wedding Photography: Tara and Tommy

Tara and Tommy have fabulous style and incredible fun when they’re together, and their wedding at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary last weekend was no exception.  Of course, my favorite detail was Tara’s gorgeous red shoes, but that was just the icing on an absolutely amazing day.  From the limo bus to Tara’s gorgeous gown, to the paparazzi entrance and the dancing throughout the night, their wedding was definitely an event to remember.

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Thank you both for trusting me to capture such an incredible day!  I loved every minute of it.

Newborn Photography: Welcome Little Elise

My newborn sessions are quickly becoming one of my absolute favorite things to do with a day; and I’ve been looking forward to meeting little Elise for almost eight months now.  I had the pleasure of photographing her parents’ stylish wedding last year, and as soon as they told me they were expecting, I began planning their newborn session.  As I knew she would be, she is just the sweetest little baby, and spending the afternoon with her was wonderful.

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I loved meeting you, Elise!  I hope to see you often through the years.