Stephanie & Brandon

Thanks to my ever faithful assistant, Elizabeth Anne and my new friend Robert Maraini - this wedding was photographed splendidly even though i was at home with a stomach bug. Amazing how that can happen. You guys are SUPER HEROS!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! :0) These pictures have been so much fun to edit. More to come soon, I just wanted to give all of you a sneak peek of this lovely day.

Here's to a couple of Super Heros and a beautiful bride and groom!

The Rowe Family

My darling friends. I went to school with Chyela and we lived together in a building right off campus that dated back to the 1800's... huge windows that overlooked the canopied streets, hardwood floors, old piping that made terrible noises late at night.. it was there I learned the beauty of loose tea - english style with milk poured in the cup first, plus sugar for me... Chyela was so beautiful with black hair down to her waist that swirled around her when she danced - i used to sit on the edge of the tub while she put on her makeup or on her bed and sing songs i had written, playing my guitar. I can honestly say i grew up a little more and learned priceless life lessons about loving others by knowing her. i love my friend dearly.

Today she lives in a beautiful old house (true to her style) with her husband (who does English tea with civilation and perfection - he is English after-all) and her three adorable children. Jonah is the newest addition, which was the reason for my visit - Newborn picutres soon to follow. Family pictures always stretch me - and i think i learned yet another lesson through this shoot. Relax. Let the spirit of each family shine through the lens - I don't have to conjure up anything or create an atmosphere with a family... i just have to pay attention and capture the love and beauty that is all ready present. Thank you guys for having me come document your family at this time of your lives. I love you guys.

The Sneakiest of Peeks

Ok, so even after all my hard trying, i am just now getting the teeniest of sneak peeks up. Here's one of the lovely Lee Family, the rest will be done VERY soon. October pretty much kicked my booty with all the shoots i had - I can't think of a better problem to have!!

These guys are ambitious, adventurous, aesthetically pleasing and sweet. :0) The day we ventured off to a park in Davidson, I was actually having a pretty hard day, but by the end of the shoot my spirits were in the clouds. I'm so blessed to have a job that makes me happier than i was before i went to work! Thanks for everything, guys!