Wake Forest Women in Business

Come out and see me on February 10th at The Factory.  I've got my display ready and I'm looking forward to meeting a lot of women who are in business right here in Wake Forest.  So, if you're interested in experiencing the variety of talent that is right in your backyard, then it will be worth your time to visit us all in The Mill Room - details below... 

A Day to Remember

Today was exciting for this Southern Gal - The view from my window when I woke up this morning was this beauty!  The first decision was to scrap the plan to relax in the hammock!  We rarely see snow around these parts and this year we have already seen it in the air once - now here it sits. We've been freezing literally for a week with nothing to show for it, so here's our present from God.  

What already promised to be an exciting day as our nation once again joins together and enjoys the privilege of a peaceful transfer of power was multiplied by the joy of the school children across our entire state who got an extended MLK holiday due to our southern style blizzard!  Then multiply again by the excitement in the news rooms where the weather men are just as popular as the inaugural coverage!  Take a look here, this is about 10:30 in my town.  You can't even see a block down the road. It's just amazing!

Of course, after work was finished Sean and I took some time to play in the wonderland!  We took the dog sledding and ran the hills until we broke our ride.  Once we got home the neighbor children challenged us to a snowman contest.  This is what Sean and I whipped up - I call it "Portrait of a Dream Team".  We haven't named our snow person yet - but if it lasts a few days I'm sure we'll start calling it something.

Professional Faces

Last week I got the chance to dust off my corporate photography style.  I know the thought of a business head shot makes most photographers cringe.  The idea that a professional looking portrait has to be boring is the first instinct and sends the "artists" running!  While you certainly cannot ask a professional to hang from tree branches or jump spread eagle down a flight of stairs, an interesting image can be found almost anywhere.  I hope you enjoy seeing some of the images that came from this session. 

This outdoor shot is the only image I truly planned out in advance.  As the Director of the Faith and Culture Center at SEBTS here in Wake Forest, I imagined that he should have one good Power shot - I think it came out very strong yet quite respectable.

Of course, it was 35 degrees outside so we quickly came back inside and as is always the case our last few shots were the most relaxed and his personality was much easier to capture.

Treats For The Sweet!

In the winter we naturally gravitate towards our loved ones... b/c they are the ones who keep us warm!  And, photos of our loved ones warm our hearts in the same way.  Check out the News page of the website for details on this Winter Valentine Special.  Be ready with a framed image ready to gift to your sweetie or anyone who deserves a little love this year!

Seniors of 2009

Michael is college bound after his 2009 High School graduation.  He wanted to be photographed amongst the fall colors so we planned this outing back when the afternoons were much warmer!

As a gifted musician he was open to suggestion and as a talented actor he was fearless!  These are the best kind of shoots!

He didn't hesitate to lay on the tracks... of course we kept a close eye and ear for any danger.  Safety First - especially if mom is your witness!

I seem to remember being this nimble at one time of my life, did I mention this kid is trained to jump?

I'm warming up just looking at those leaves.  Maybe soon we'll get snow and in the summer we can look back and chill.

Happy New Year!

Sean and I rang in 2009 here in Wake Forest, NC.  There was quite a celebration on the streets of our small town and at midnight we stood under fireworks that would rival the 4th of July shows!  You'll just have to take my word for it unless you were there, all I had was my cell phone and I'm not yet hip enough to have a camera in there. 

I hope everyone reading can say they were with the ones they love when the clock struck 12! May the Lord Bless us all as we face the coming year - and may we all see many more.