Let’s see… on top of being an elementary teacher… on top of shooting weddings and photo sessions… I have to run my business… which includes lots of behind the scenes work — that typically continues through late hours of the night… work — such as replying to client emails and inquiries… editing (editing, editing, and […]

Oh how I adore this young lady… and how I really, really, REALLY did not want this session to end… the lighting — the model was all just gorgeous! Just GorGeous!

this image was taken Saturday… and I rushed feverishly to put this on the blog because I knew mother and daughter were waiting anxiously to see!! And I’m not gonna lie… I was just as anxious to share… do you like the b/w version? or in color? or all of the above? I know… I […]

I… Absolutely… LOVE… the following images… these were captured after Jessica & Andy’s sweet, afternoon reception… just in time for the sunset… and I must say… I fell in love with North Carolina, just a little bit more… it was absolutely gorgeous… and I have to thank Jessica & Andy for allowing me to keep […]

Last week, I received these in the mail… how excited was I when I saw my work published in a brochure? I’ve been fortunate to have been able to capture Lily when she was engaged, when she was a bride, and as a professional ballet dancer… I was so delighted when Lily’s mom, Colleen, asked […]

You’ve seen part one of Jessica & Andy’s wedding sneak peeks — pre-wedding captures… now here is part two… wedding time… that’s all I need to say… these beautiful images will speak for themselves… enjoy… L-O-V-E!!! details… groom’s cake… bride’s… lovely home-made details… Andy’s mom made the party favors… home made Apple Butter! Yum!! ending […]

A few weeks ago my sister, Annaliza, text me for some help… apparently she was cornered by the kids and needed help… this is how our text conversation went: Annaliza: Kids saw infomercial for some helicopter and now they want it for Christmas… when it’s two easy payments for a toy, it’s too much… told […]

Jessica is Dave’s cousin… my new cousin in law… The first time I met Jessica was at our wedding in February… then in June, Dave and I visited Jessica’s family and got to meet her other half, Andy… he was quiet… but very kind… it was nice spending time with the Nher family and getting […]

I had the pleasure of capturing Evelyn & Carl’s fantastic handmade wooden signs… made from Carl’s reclaimed wood and Evelyn’s creative paintings… this husband & wife team work perfectly together to make these awesome creations that have that Key West (beachy) feel to them… the many styles they have are beach themed signs, hunting & […]

Here’s a sneak peek from the gorgeous North Carolina wedding we captured this weekend… one of my favorites… it’s just oozing with romance…