Sandy, Myles and Max Dixon - NC photographer

after a bit of a sleepy start early this morning, miles and max proved to be up for jumping off almost anything, climbing anything and enduring ALLLLmost anything that was asked of them for our photo shoot. their lovely mom, Sandy called me a few days ago wanting to schedule a last minute shoot since the boys hadn't had pictures done since they were kids. I'm so happy she did. It was an adventure, to say the least, and i am so happy with the outcome. hey Myles, you just may have a future in reflector art. :) it was a pleasure meeting you guys and thanks for looking at the camera... eventually :)

here's a little sneak peek from today's adventure. more to come.


p.s. sorry i called you Milo

ok here you go, Sandy two more before I get them all finished. :) I'll have the rest of these for you next week.

Tiffany & Scott's Engagement Shoot - Charlotte Photographer

Love is in the air - and what lovely air it was today - it couldn't have been any more perfect for Tiffany and Scott's engagement session. Such lovely people are my pleasure to capture on "film" - Here's one little picture just because I couldn't wait.. so now that it's posted i'll go collapse in bed. Many more to come. Stay tuned :)

Marc & Jordan Engagement Shoot - Statesville NC photographer

Jordan and Marc were off the charts. They were up for anything i suggested, and i suggested some nutsy stuff! We had a blast running around from place to place, climbing things, perching odd places and they looked gorgeous doing it. This is just a sneak peek, more loveliness to come. They are getting married so soon, I'll have pictures of their fabulous day very soon :)



song courtesy of Sarah McMillan - Down the Banks available on itunes.

Jacinta's 3 Slideshow - Lincolnton NC family photographer

Mother and Child - NC Baby Photograper

Soundtrack "Intimacy" courtesy of Jonathan Helser. More of his music is available on itunes.

Stephanie & Brandon Slideshow

I just thought i'd revisit some of my 2009 weddings. I hope you enjoy!

Jeannette & Andy's Engagement Slideshow - NC Wedding Photographer

Soundtrack courtesy of Sarah McMillan. You can find more of Sarah's music on itunes

Josef's Slideshow

soundtrack "Intimacy" courtesy of Jonathan Helser available on itunes.

Baby Josef's Birth Day

Birth Days are one of my most treasured experiences as a photographer - well, as a woman in general. Nothing can fully compare to the power and beauty of this day. Here are the hilights of this spectacular night - You can see the full (abridged) version HERE.

Passion, Poignant dates and Producers

It's been such a very long time since i've written or posted any pictures. so i guess it's about time to do just that. It's May 31. Lots of land marks for this date, one of which is my parent's anniversary. I thank God that I have an example of what it is to fight through insurmountable opposition and come out on the other side still unified, and still in love. There are other things that this day marks... but i'll just keep those to myself, and just say i also thank God for his undying mercy and love that saves us all from the pit of our own destruction.

Photography has been in a sleepy little lull as of late, which is more than ok with me. It seems I am powerless to focus on more than one passion at a time and I'm thrilled to say Elijah and I are back in the studio working on finishing up my project. It looks like it will in fact be a full length album even though we thought we'd have to cut some of the material because it was just so dated now. Only one song ended up hitting the cutting room floor, which was about an ex-boyfriend anyway and honestly, i just didn't have it in me to sing it anymore. Some songs just need to die with the renewal of your heart. So, we have 10, one of which is a cover which i may end up putting to a vote to get general consensus as to whether it should be done. My newest song, Sparrow is making the cut, taking the place of one of my favorite songs which will appear on my next album - and ooooh boy am i excited about that one!! You'll just have to wait and see. MAN, it's gonna be so great.

I am embracing my roots. i am finding that i can barely control my southern accent anymore - proof being that elijah actually stopped me and asked me to repeat what i had said the other day because he couldn't understand me! hahahahaha - oh well, why fight it? It just goes along with the next generation of my music. I'm in probably the 4th generation of my songwriting which is embracing my blue grass/country western roots - which i consequently used to fight tooth and nail to get away from... but never fear, when you mix my roots with the punk rock/hard core roots of my most excellent producer, what you get is glorious indeed. But first, Cession Volition - my first full length album... after 9 years of waiting, is in REALITY: coming soon.

Spring Fashion

Today is Chole's spring picture day. She was so excited. She came home boasting a big round sticker with the announcement that "Tomorrow is Picture Day!" and she wanted to wear her easter dress her Grandma sent her... I understand why, it's a gorgeous dress. Pink and silky with a pink sash down the back, little pink pearl detail on the boddice complete with an intricate woven pattern of silken material fit for a princess. It even comes with a pink hat and a tiny pink purse. (Can you guess what her favorite color is?) However to her grave dissapointment this morning I announced that no such dress would be worn to school, even if it was picture day, that she would have to save it for Easter. So the journey toward compromise began. How about this shirt with that skirt.. oh, it's too big still... well, how about these jeans with that shirt and your boots... pants too small... my, my i think my little girl is growning up and i'm missing it! One thing is for sure is that she has an absolute idea about what "goes" in all of her 6 years of fashion experience. We finally came to an agreement on a brown shirt with a lovely plaid undershirt, brown pants and a soft blue jacket... and of course her boots (since dress code is out the window today.) She was completely satisfied with the choices and pranced around sporting her spring fashions (thank Heavens!) and even let me dote over her hair. She was a vision when she left this morning (even if it did take some finaglin) and I can't believe what a little grownup she is becoming. Yeah I know she's only 6, but good Lord... she's SIX! I never dreamed I would have a little human being in my care, much less two, that are so beautiful and thoughtful and (even if very opinionated), very sweet.

Here's my little dove. I'll have to get her picture from today and put it up as well... Sigh, she's growing up so fast!




Alas... the day did not turn out as well as I had hoped. Indeed, it was a sad day. I promised her a whole photoshoot all of her own, with 5 pretty dress changes and the works. It pepped her up a bit... here's the only picture i could get out of her. Evidently the whole Kindegarden class was dressed better than she was... so she reported.

peas porridge hot peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot 9 days old

ok, so Asa isn't a pot of peas, but he WAS nine days old when i drove up to Carey and Justin's house to capture this little man in all his newness and naked infant glory. There was such peace and gorgeous light in their home that sunny afternoon. I can't wait till this little man is running around so i can get some shots of him on that awesome old pickup truck in the driveway. but i'm getting ahead of myself.

Carey & Jusitn, i just want to tell you what an honor and a gift it has been for me to capture these most precious moments of Asa crossing over into the open air. What redemption this little man is to all the loss and struggle you guys have been through over the years. I thank our Heavenly Papa for his wonderful love, how he restores us and gives us new life and mercy that is fresh every morning. I love you guys, thank you for having me be a part of Asa's journey.

Birth Day!

February 19th 2010 was the perfect day for little Asa James to come on the scene. I cried all the way home because I was so blessed to have been witness to such an intimately, powerful occasion. Here are just a few of the 300+ I ended up with. Thank you Carey and Justin for having me come share in your day - i love you guys and your baby is perfect in every way.
























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