The Marks Family, with one on the way!

Luckily we had the most beautiful weather in late January to photography the Marks family.  I was lucky enough to get to photograph Ava when she was but a baby, and fortunately, Jennifer and Taylor decided to ask me to capture similar moments of their family with the addition of Sophie.

Two beautiful girls equals an easy session for me.  It was a lot of fun for me!  Thanks for letting me be a part of your day!

Dana

PPA {aka Professional Photographers of America} Convention

First day home after a whirlwind national convention.  I was very blessed to be able to spend a ton of time with my great friend Tara Huss and her wonderful family who put me up for the entire stay. 

The convention was a tad bit overwhelming as they had their LARGEST turnout EVER!!!  How great is that?  Lots of good info but most importantly, inspiring people. 

Best part:  I actually won something.  It was a small prize, but my name was called as the day was ending.  WOO HOO!!!  Now that is a sign.

Most suprising mooment:  THIS MORNING.  I woke up to my sweet hubby showing me how he and his baby brother Bret painted our living room while I was away.  I had made a joke as I left our home that I hoped he had time to finish what I had started the day before I was to leave, and HE ACTUALLY DID IT!!!  What an amazing man.

Can't wait for this year to present itself.  I am ready to tackle my business and make it work!

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.