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!

How Did I Get So Lucky?

I love what I do! And to be able to go to the beach and do what I love is just amazing to me! I have been very blessed to have such wonderful clients that have wanted beach pictures this summer. It has been so much fun to leave the city and drive to the beautiful NC coastline for photo shoots! When you go to the beach you just never know what you will get. This day it was overcast, but the way that the light reflected off the water was nothing short of breathtaking! It made the water look aqua, like we were on an island in the Caribbean! I have so many more beautiful pictures that I plan to be posting soon! Thank you Jacob and Erika and everyone else who traveled with me this summer!

Crystal and Anthony's Engagement

I had the wonderful pleasure of another engagement session! Crystal and Anthony's wedding is actually right around the corner in September. They were so sweet to take time out of their very busy schedule for some portraits.

I hope you two enjoy them! It was a pleasure meeting you!

Lisa and Ricks Engagement

I met up with Lisa and Rick and the beautiful Duke Gardens to take their engagement pictures. They were absolutely adorable! There is so much laughter and love between the two of them that is was contagious!

It had been so hot and humid all week, but right before we met, it had rained and cooled things off. Right after we finished up the humidity and heat came back!

They are planning a spring wedding in Richmond, Va, and I have no doubts that is will be filled with love, laughter and family! Congratulations you two, it was so wonderful meeting you both!!

Jonathan and Amy's Engagement Session

I love hearing the stories behind the couple. This couple is very unique-they met in Sunday School at a very early age. Little did they know that many years later they would meet up again and fall instantly in love! We met up at their soon to be home for their engagement session. Their home is very special-it was built by Jonathan's grandparents in the 1940's! It is a beautiful farm house and one of the prettiest hills you have ever seen. There are old barns and buildings, wild flowers and a pond. Johnathan has spend most of this year completely renovating in for his bride to be. He has done an amazing job and they are both so proud of it! Jonathan and Amy-it was a privilege to do your engagement session and I can't wait to photograph your wedding!

Summer in Raleigh!

Words can not express how sweet these three are! They were having their pictures made for their Daddy's birthday and they could not have been more excited! They enjoyed running and playing and I enjoyed capturing them. They were so full of life and energy that is was contagious. I can't wait for their Daddy to get these for his birthday!!

We shot these at Haywood Hall in Raleigh. It had been a while since I'd been there and it was such a joy to shoot there. I remembered just how much I loved it!

Happy 4th of July!!

I absolutly love this dress! I love it for all it stands for, for all the possibilities that it holds!

I have partnered with Diamonds Bridal http://www.diamondsbridal.us/ and when I walked into thier store this week, this dress stopped me in my tracks! I would give anything to photograph a bride wearing this dress. Can you just picture a beautiful bride with her husband in a military uniform, saying their vows as the sun sets during their beach wedding. I could dream all day!

I must say, Diamonds Bridal was such a pleasant surprise! I didn't know we had stores like theirs here in Raleigh. It is such an adorable boutique and their dresses are amazing. They make me want to get married all over again! If your in the area, go check them out! Especially in a couple of weeks as I'll be putting some of my bridal portraits in their store!