Monday, February 29, 2016

New Year, Welcome Home | Military Homecoming | Fort Bragg, NC Photographer

I began the new year (2016) with a homecoming ... it's taken a while to blog, but you know me and blogging ... however, this homecoming was super cute because of the little girl waiting on her daddy!

They opened up the huge gate and it was empty ... no soldier in sight ... we waited, and waited .... they were early to open the gate apparently. Then suddenly, the formation of soldiers marched in. The awaiting crowd gasped and cheered with delight.

Mom lifted her up to find her daddy. She searched and searched each row of soldiers and finally, she saw him!

Yay! He's home!

When he was released, he raced into her arms and he lifted her up, delighted to see her precious face in person once more!

She rested her head on his sturdy shoulder, relieved that he was home and she was safe inside his arms. She could be at ease knowing he was going to keep her safe and sound.

Mom soon joined in on the hug and they became one, melting into each others arms in an excited relief.

She wore his hat with pride and mommy told daddy about their wait and what they had planned for the rest of the day.

Daddy helped button up her fancy new coat ...

 ... and together, they walked home. Hand in hand.

Welcome home! If you have a hero coming home soon, make sure to book your homecoming session today! For more information please check HERE.
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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Winter Belly | Maternity | Fayetteville, NC Photographer

This family SHOULD be having a baby soon!! If not already! This sweet family braved the weird February weather for a maternity shoot that was perfect! Beautiful family, adorable big sister and cute belly!





 Even though this is a photo shoot that is to announce a pregnancy and that a baby is coming, it also symbolizes the growing of a family. They are now going to be a family of four and the "baby" of the family is now going to be a BIG SISTER! I mean, wow! What a promotion right?

I love to focus on the siblings who will soon be big brothers and sisters because this is it. This is the last session where it's going to be all about them. Because the next session, the photographer (hopefully me) will expect big sister to sit and smile while I focus on the baby and get the best look from him or her. So why not spoil big sister just a little bit more? I mean, she's going to be taking on quite the role!

Why not take one more picture of just her and dad?

Why not just one more of just her and mom?

 I mean, why not?! ;) And of course, you have to focus on the love that is bringing this new baby into the world. <3 So pictures of mom and dad are a must too!



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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Classic to Indie | Concept | Fayetteville, NC Photographe

Since becoming super busy as a freelance photographer for a few magazines and newspapers, I've had to say no to a lot of my photographer friends' concept shoots. But for the first time this year, I was able to do one with them and I'm super happy to have joined them!


 Alisha is a gorgeous momma and model! She had a super cute 50s type outfit on for a few shots ... which were nice and she looked fabulous, but when she switched to her awesome "Target find" Indie jacket, they instantly became my favorite images of her. She just fits that look perfectly!



I mean come on!? LOL light or dark, she looks fantastic! And have I mentioned how much I love historic downtown Fayetteville? People are always telling me that Fayetteville is a horrible place, there's nothing to do, and it's just not appealing. I have to disagree. The history of Fayetteville is so rich and the American pride run deeps within the city's limit. You cannot tell me that there isn't beauty here! You just have to look!


...and find the light! ;)

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Monday, February 1, 2016

A Fall Elopement | Wedding | Fayetteville, NC Photographer



Do you guys know what I love more than working in a spur of the moment elopement?  When the bride and show up dressed like models from GQ and Vogue! <3

When I say spur of the moment, I mean it. This sweet bride contacted me and asked to photograph her small wedding the same week she contacted me. I would have normally said that there was no way to squeeze in a wedding session so quickly. But something about her phone call made me want to make it work. Both of their families were going to be in town that weekend and they wanted them to be part of their special day. They contemplated just going to the courthouse to be wed, but she wanted it more special than that. I suggested Clark Park.



I am so glad she trusted me. The fall colors were amazing and the love these two have for one another just made everything even more perfect!

 Being a fellow "eloper" (i'm making that a word now), I was so happy to be there for them! They wrote their own vows, tears of joy were shed when the words were spoken, and the excitement of the first kiss as husband and wife was fantastic!

I mean, come on! how cute are they?! This was their hug after exclaiming, "We're married!"


Brother and moms witnessed the joining of two families. Bride and groom got their flowers at Harris Teeter <3 Outfits were to die for. And the memories captured that day, priceless.


 Thank you for choosing and trusting me as your photographer! I wish both of you an amazing life together!


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