Sweetness in Spring

Am I jumping the gun to say Spring is alive? I think not. After a brutal winter I'm thrilled to be able to walk outside again - and what better way to enjoy the outdoors than to get the whole family together! I promised you more of this sweet dumpling and here she is.

Daddy's girl - so sweet.

What a blessing to have a gorgeous baby and her grandparents at the same time.

These two must have the secret to a happy marriage.

And, these ladies are so beautiful.

I'm looking forward to more sweet family time very soon.

Winter Delight

The holidays brought us many gift this year like wonderful visits with family and friends. But, for one local family the gift of family came with their first extension - Eliana. With grandparents visiting and blustery weather she had a busy first few days. I was excited that we were able to have some time for her modeling debut.

I'm showing in Black and White today because it is winter and it just feels right - but I am not lying when I say women everywhere will be jealous of this child's natural highlights for years to come. We'll have another look in the spring!

High School Seniors in the Fall!

I really enjoy photographing High School Seniors and Fall is the perfect time to shoot. There is something about the excitement that comes with youth that makes shooting an afternoon fashion walk more fun than work. I got to spend some time with Hannah a few weeks ago and her beauty was the talk of the town... especially since we took over the whole town square - here are some of my favorites.

Beautiful Summer Weddings

Beautiful blues were the accents for Julia and Dave's summer wedding. An intimate ceremony shared by family and friends was followed by a celebration at a clubhouse close by. Shuttles made sure no one got lost and the families bonded happily over the new union!

We had lots of fun on the golf course grounds while the guests found their way into the clubhouse.

The newlywed's grand entrance was followed by instructions for how to ensure a smoochy smooch of an evening. Complete a Pass to Randy Moss! Nothing like a couple of Nerf footballs to get us off to a great start!

And Sunset was perfect - the balcony at Glen Eagle must have been built for this time of day.

Of course there was Dancing and Cake - two of the main ingredients for a fun night.

And, a party bus to ensure safe trips home for everyone. A happy end to the whole event. Congratulations Julia and Dave!

Virginia & John Tie the Knot!

So, we shot a wedding in Tennessee! Starting with the rehearsal I knew we had a lot of fun ahead of us... I just couldn't resist this image of Virginia's beauty accentuated by the incredible sense of humor! Here comes the bride - and the dentist bill.

Now - for a few moment's of serious hearts being bonded - don't blink, it doesn't last long!

I love the color in these bouquets - so beautifully crafted and so perfectly designed.

Touching moments in prayer with good friends.

One last glance...

And, this moment keeps me coming back for more - every time in every form - this moment is perfect. Sweet anticipation - the support of your father - it is beautiful!

Yes - I'll admit it, I always appreciate a few well rehearsed dance moves...

And, I always appreciate a well thought out cake! This is by far one of the most beautiful sets of cake that I've seen - and pretty tasty to boot.

You may be able to tell what's about to happen by the size of that cake slice in her hand...

The amazing part is, I don't think they dropped a crumb!

Good friends don't let you leave in a clean car... One good reason for renting an exit vehicle. A car wash was only half of the answer. I won't post the inside shot for we may have mixed company reading.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs. John Moore!

Beautiful Brides

Virginia and John were married just a short week ago in Kingsport Tennessee. While I'm getting their wedding day images ready I thought I'd finally share some of my favorites from her Bridal Portrait! Virginia had a beautiful morning shoot where we battled all sorts of bugs, creatures and wildlife! We came through with the help of some good friends and the results were worth it.

It's been a year already...

It's not always easy to get a perfect smile from a child. But, when you can get a shot of his personality every smile is perfect! This is Tripp and he's just about 1 year old. These Funny Faces are what keep me going on a "warm" summer day. We had a good time in Wake Forest and I'm sure there will be many more outfits in the future. I love baby hats!