baby c - 6 months old! | winston-salem and clemmons baby photographer

what a cutie! the 2 fire ant bites i got during this session were totally worth getting some shots of this adorable little girl! :) she was a little princess, and lit up with that huge grin every time her mommy sang to her. loved those great facial expressions too! she definitely stole a place in my heart!

seriously?!? cutest thing ever! | winston-salem and greensboro baby photographer

i just *adore* little miss e. i can't believe she's already a year old. time goes by too fast! she was so super sweet, as usual, and she looked absolutely adorable for her 1 year old photo session. her mom always finds the cutest outfits and headbands for e, and this session was no exception! i really had so much fun with the g family, and was glad we finished up just in the nick of time, before the rain started. i'm in disbelief that this was the last session of e's baby plan, but i hope there will be lots of sessions in the future with the g family!

new senior rep - meet courtney! | winston-salem and clemmons senior photographer

i was super excited to photograph courtney on sunday after being rained out on saturday! we hit a few different locations, a couple of which were new to me. it's always nice to shoot in a new location! courtney is a beautiful girl, and a total natural in front of the camera. she is a dancer at a local dance studio, and still finds time for her part-time job. courtney, you have a bright future ahead of you!

til we meet again....

mason's service was on sunday afternoon. it was a sweet service, and being standing room only, it was so clear how much mason was loved and how many lives he touched in his way-too-short time here on earth. mason was a very special kid and he will be missed by many. after the service, his family had a butterfly release in mason's honor. it was a beautiful moment, and his mom, stacy, wanted me to take a few photos for them. my prayers are with this beautiful family every day! may God give them peace and comfort during this difficult time, knowing that mason is hanging with Jesus, listening to music, and smiling that beautiful smile.

9 days new | winston salem and clemmons newborn photographer

the weather has been pretty intense around here lately, so i was super glad that we had a beautiful (albeit humid!) afternoon for baby k's session on sunday! she was the sweetest, sleepiest baby ever. it was fantastic. :) thanks for a great session, g family! 

with a heavy heart....

it is with a very heavy heart that i write this post. you read about my new friend, mason, only 10 days ago. after reading about this amazing boy, many of you told me you were praying for mason and his family. he was fighting a rare cancer called anaplastic ganglioglioma. i'm sad to say that last night, he lost that battle. my heart breaks for mason's family. i know they'll miss that infectious smile and his sweet spirit. i also know that mason is smiling that precious smile in Heaven today. he is no longer in pain, and that brings comfort in this difficult time. please keep mason's family in your prayers.

holly & ian got married! | pilot mountain wedding photographer

holly and ian's wedding was held at the serene rosa lee manor in pilot mountain. i fell in love with this venue and its spectacular view. it was a gorgeous day, and we were all relieved that the weather held out. every detail was taken care of, and the bride looked beautiful. it was the perfect day. congratulations, holly and ian!

sweet siblings | clemmons and winston-salem baby photographer

i really can't believe how much my baby plan babies change from their newborn session to their six month session. i am tempted to request visitation between sessions. :) this little guy was so handsome, and his big sister really adores him. check out their sneak peek!

beautiful bride! | clemmons and winston-salem wedding photographer

as of this evening, holly is now a married woman, so i can finally share some images from her bridal session! holly made an absolutely beautiful bride, and i was super excited to capture their gorgeous wedding for them today! a sneak peek from their wedding will be coming soon... for now, enjoy this sneak peek from her bridal session! 

introducing a.l.o.e.

i'm pretty much about-to-pee-my-pants excited about what i'm about to post. just thought i'd warn you. 

on october 1st, i will be signing a lease to split a big awesome space in lewisville with 3 amazing women so that i can have my very own... drumroll please... natural light studio!! 

a.l.o.e. "a little of everything"

did i mention that i'm excited??!?

there will be a manicurist, an art teacher, possibly a part-time yoga instructor, and... well, elaine. we'll just call her "elaine, finder of cool, funky things". she will be scouring the streets, ready to pounce on awesome finds that she can re-purpose, just for you. we will be offering kids art parties, art night out, etc. 

i don't think i can put into words how excited i am. i have longed for a place i can shoot when it's too sunny, too cold, or rainy. i am looking forward to keeping up my shooting schedule through the winter, which are normally my super slow months. i'm looking forward to prop-hunting. and todd's looking forward to my props having a new home. :) i will still do the majority of my shooting on-location, as i've always done. i wouldn't change that for the world. but this location is fantastic, so we'll have the option of doing an indoor and outdoor combination session, which will be great! 

thank you so much for your support. without that, i wouldn't be where i am today. i couldn't ask for better clients. you guys totally rock! 

now... who wants to go to ikea with me??