portraits blog

EAT LOCAL:: KNOCK-YOUR-SOCKS-OFF ICE CREAM

EAT LOCAL:: KNOCK-YOUR-SOCKS-OFF ICE CREAM

Four words that changed my life:: ROASTED BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY & BUTTERMILK. That’s right, y’all. We’re talkin’ the creamiest, dreamiest, yummiest ice cream you’ve ever tasted in your life- AND, it’s locally sourced and made.

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SNEAK PEEK:: PORTRAIT:: GAVIN TURNS 2!

SNEAK PEEK:: PORTRAIT:: GAVIN TURNS 2!

Remember this lil’ guy from last year? Oh, how’s he grown! Such a curious, happy little guy. I love him with all my lil’ heart.

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PORTRAIT:: KIYAH’S FIRST BIRTHDAY

PORTRAIT:: KIYAH’S FIRST BIRTHDAY

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that this child is one of the most loved children in the world. My sweet, smart, and curious little niece, Kiyah just turned one last month, and to celebrate, we met early on a Sunday morning to get some shots of Kiyah in all her glory.

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STOGIES AND STILETTOS:: VINTAGE-INSPIRED LOVE

STOGIES AND STILETTOS:: VINTAGE-INSPIRED LOVE

I recently had the opportunity to photograph one of my FIRST couples, Brook & Dana, for an all-things-vintage inspired shoot for our AMAZING church community, Watershed, here in Charlotte, NC.

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VALENTINE’S PROMO:: HELLO, LOVE:: 20% off

VALENTINE’S PROMO:: HELLO, LOVE:: 20% off

What’s your favorite spot in Charlotte? Is it a coffee shop? Is it a park bench? Is it your couch? Let’s capture your love where you love to be the most.

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FEATURED:: ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

FEATURED:: ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

I slept through my alarm this morning, missing a workout I paid $5 for. Dang it.

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PORTRAIT:: BABY KIYAH

PORTRAIT:: BABY KIYAH

Hard to believe it’s almost been a year since this precious, little lady was born.

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PORTRAIT:: BABY OWEN

PORTRAIT:: BABY OWEN

Matt & Rachael welcomed little baby Owen Bennett Shaughnessy to the world in December, and man, oh, man, I could NOT WAIT to get my hands on this little bundle of spit bubbles.

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PORTRAIT:: BABY KATHERINE

PORTRAIT:: BABY KATHERINE

I had the opportunity to photograph sweet little Katherine just a day after she turned 1 last week, while I was in NYC visiting Joy, a dear friend of mine.

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PORTRAIT:: BRYCE

PORTRAIT:: BRYCE

I get to work with some really cool people- and, it’s awesomely creative people like Bryce that remind me of how blessed I am to be doing something non-cubicle with my life.

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PORTRAIT:: THE TESTA FAMILY

PORTRAIT:: THE TESTA FAMILY

Jennifer Testa, winner of the Kyle’s Karnival giveaway for a family portrait shoot, has one of the sweetest families I’ve ever encountered.

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PORTRAIT:: CHUCK & SONJA

PORTRAIT:: CHUCK & SONJA

Every now and then, you meet ”that” couple. That couple that lights up a room. That couple that inspires you with their stories of past adventures.

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PORTRAIT:: THE SICHLER FAMILY

PORTRAIT:: THE SICHLER FAMILY

Last Friday I had the chance to hang out with The Sichler family in uptown Charlotte.

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PORTRAIT:: ITTY, BITTY, BABY AVERY

PORTRAIT:: ITTY, BITTY, BABY AVERY

Baby Avery was not only sweet and absolutely beautiful, but at only weeks old, she was SO expressive! Her silly faces couldn’t have been any sweetness. She’s such a little bundle of cuteness. And, how adorable is that little knit hat with the giant bow? I mean, c’mon now.

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PORTRAIT:: THE WILLIAMS FAMILY

PORTRAIT:: THE WILLIAMS FAMILY

It doesn’t get much better than a day in the park with an adorable British family!

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PORTRAIT:: THE SIGLER FAMILY

PORTRAIT:: THE SIGLER FAMILY

I had such an awesome afternoon getting to know this beautiful family during our cozy, Fall family session in Jetton Park.

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PORTRAIT:: THE SHEETS FAMILY

PORTRAIT:: THE SHEETS FAMILY

When Michele asked me if I would be willing to come to their home for their family session, I couldn’t have been more excited. There’s nothing sweeter than families where they are most comfortable…HOME.

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KIDDOS IN COSTUMES:: HALLOWEEN PROMO

KIDDOS IN COSTUMES:: HALLOWEEN PROMO

Red capes & glittery princess crowns…We love us some Halloween Costumes. Check out our Halloween Special!::

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THE CIVIL WARS

THE CIVIL WARS

mesmerizing harmonies, and a little southern grit

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PORTRAIT:: DAISY

PORTRAIT:: DAISY

My sweet, Bostonian Grandma

My Grammy Dais, who is stunning and a few months away from turning 90, lives in a small, one bedroom apartment right outside of Boston.

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PORTRAIT:: TARYN

PORTRAIT:: TARYN

singer & songwriter (…and the best sister a girl could ask for)

Like a novice to a virtuoso

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