He Chose ME!

He saw it in the bottom of the treasure chest, it was so shiny and big that it caught his eye, and he knew he had to have it! He saved his tickets-making sure to do everything in his power to earn them. The day finally came when he had enough tickets saved up. With nervous anticipation he asked his teacher if she would try in on, to make sure it would fit.

When I picked my son up from school, he came running out at full speed. As luck would have it, all the other children had after school activities so it was just he and I. We were going to run errands together and just have some good one on one time. As soon as he got in the van he exclaimed so excitedly "Look what I got for you!" And there it was, his prized treasure, he was choosing to give it to me, not the cute little red head who sits across from him, or the adorable girl with the pony tails that he plays with, but me-his mommy! My heart burst with love and admiration for my sweet little boy. What I would give to bottle him up, keep him at this age-when I'm his number one!
We ran our errands that day, and I wore my beautiful shinny ring for all the world to see. Now I display it proudly by my computer so that I will always be reminded of our connection and love.

The Essence of who I am

Whenever I'm asked "what type of photography do you do?" I always reply-"people, all people!". Well, that's not all that I photograph. For me, it capturing emotions. That special bond between a parent and child, a little touch here, angle kisses here, a couple so in love that they can't stand to not look at each other, giggles and laughter of a family. Its all about showing the love that speaks for itself. So that's what I strive for. I want my portraits to speak of love, energy, and beauty. For example, this picture is one of my favorites! It was not posed, it just happened. It was natural and real. Yes, I give you a great posed picture, one that will be wonderful framed or put on a Christmas card, but I also want to give you the unexpected. I want to give you...you! The real you, the one that loves with all your heart. The one that captures you relaxed, laughing and living life to the fullest. That in my opinion, is art!

Go WolfPack!

So, I just go in from the NC State game. It was my first time going to a college football game...pick your jaw up off the floor! I know, I pride myself in being a good southern girl, yet some how have never embraced college football, which here in the south is pretty big! Anyway, while at the game, I was reminded of JP. JP is probably one of the biggest Wolf Pack fans I know. You know that t-shirt that says " I bleed black and red"? Well, in JP's case, I truly believe it! So, it was no surprise when we did his senior pictures at the football stadium. Here are a few from his session-and I promise to make it to more college foot ball games!