The Tucker Family, all the way from South Carolina

A good friend of mine, Mark Tucker, contacted me through Facebook. Gotta love Facebook. He heard about our beach sessions and asked his wife Jennifer to give it a go. Mark was unable to make the session, which was a bummer since I haven't seen him in about 12 years, but his wife and 2 beautiful children were something special. It was so lovely to get to meet them!!!

The Wilkinsons, Wilkinsons...and Stinsons :)

One of my favorite and most loyal families, the Wilkinsons, asked for a beach session and they got one. It was another hot day, and we got some great images of the boys playing a little, mom and dad kissing a little, the newlyweds being newlyweds, and the grandparents showing love like grandparents do best!

The Lafons, All Grown Up

I had the pleasure to kick off my beach sessions with the LaFon Family, a wonderful four-some from Raleigh.  I photographed Biz when she was pregnant with Tucker, and then was able to snap a few just a short while after they brought him home.  

It was a hot, sunny day and the kids really enjoyed the session once they were allowed to splash poor ole Dana :)

A Hot Day with a Cool Family

Last week, I was honored to photograph one of our military families.  This lovely family from Utah spent a really hot morning with me in the gardens of Fayetteville, and the children never complained one bit.  I don't even have to say that you can tell that these two parents adore their children...you can see it for yourself!

 

Jasper the fun and friendly...

Fortunately for me, one of my donations was picked up by a lovely family down in Pinehurst.   We spent a lovely Friday morning playing, snacking, watching the tellie and of course capturing Jasper being Jasper.  

  

A baby and a belly

I guess it is true that 2 beautiful people do make a beautiful baby. This little girl was certainly a blessing and will be loved like no other.

Candace allowed me to use her as my test subject for a new line of maternity sessions that we are adding which includes a belly cast. I went to her home and we had a hilarious time with some plaster of paris. But it came out great and we were able to place little Claire into the cast for some memorable shots.

I am looking forward to seeing this little one grow up. She is perfect!

Jonesin'

A year after I had the pleasure of photographing Trent, Emily and Sadie, they returned and brought their extended family in from Hickory. What a treat!

I can't think of a nicer present for a grandparent to receive.

A Mini Heather

She is her mother's child. Sweet Kendall looks exactly like her mom, Heather. We spent a lovely afternoon out at the House in the Horseshoe, to capture Kendall at the age of 5. She was a great sport, rolling in the tall grasses. Unfortunately, we all realized that she is a bit allergic to the tall grasses, about 15 minutes too late :) She was still a trooper on the long drive back, and even thought the session was cut a bit short, we got some amazing images.

Just Stunning

I know that I tend to think that I get the most lovely brides, and maybe that is egotistical of me. But I swear I do. They each just seem to have a presence. And boy, was Meredith no exception. She is a stunner.

Sad as it is, she is the same age as my brother, who is 10 years YOUNGER than me, so needless to say, I am realizing my age. But it doesn't matter when I get to spend a lovely afternoon with Meredith and her mother, Susan. They are just the kindest people.

Did I mention she is stunning?

A Day at the Shoe

A Day at the Shoe was a wonderful fundraiser for The House in the Horseshoe.

Thanks to the customers who chose to have their memories captured in such a special place, and to benefit one of our landmarks.