{me} in a nutshell

Hickory, NC, United States
First I love GOD! He has me where he wants me in life and I am happy! I am a wife, to a wonderful man named Kevin. I am a mother of two healthy, beautiful, loving, make me smile *everyday* children! I am a photographer who also happens to have a full time job {on the side}. Being behind a camera is something that I found out that I truly enjoy about 6 years ago when my son started racing motorcycles.

My style of photography is fun! Fun for me to do, and fun for you to enjoy! I take pictures best in an atmosphere where you or your family are doing what you all do the best... being yourself! Whether it be at your home, my home, a park, or even if you are planning a hike in the mountains. You want memories? Let me help you remember them!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

It's a Cavin Christmas

Meet Brandon (AKA Bubba) and Nikki! Oh, and I can't leave out Bailey! Nikki and I have know each other for about 8 years (WOW girl...can you believe it has been that long???), and my husband and "Bubba" grew up together. We had nothing to do with them meeting each other though! Needless to say, these are some great friends of ours. Thank you Brandon and Nikki for letting me capture you guys for Christmas this year....and thank you for believing in me. When friends contact me to do sessions, it pushes me to continue to chase this dream I am chasing! You believe in me and that only helps me in believing in myself that this can happen for me! So THANK YOU!










Ok...this just CRACKS me up! He looks as though he is about to trample me, but he is just the biggest ball of sweetness!!!!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Daniel + Amy

What a BEAUTIFUL day for a wonderful wedding. Daniel and Amy are both just super sweet people and I wish you guys nothing but happiness. Thank you SO much for asking me to help you remember your day! I really enjoyed being there!
Amy hand made all the earings for the bridesmaids. Such an awesome touch!!!Sharing a sweet moment right after the ceremony!


I hope all of your dreams come true!!!!!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The Lawing Family

I had so much fun with this family! Mom and dad met at Lenoir-Rhyne and now have carried their careers there, and so we thought that would be a great place. The campus is beautiful! I had a great time with you guys and your little angel is just that...an ANGEL! Mom thought we would have a hard time getting her to warm up, and she warmed up SO fast! As you can see, she loved the camera...and the camera absolutely ADORED her!





This picture is special...she has her special doggie! I love it when people bring things to their session that means something, and she will want to remember this as an adult! Precious!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Some of my Family....the Lail's

I have been itching to get with my cousin Sydney to do some shots of her and her horse. We went ahead and got some family shots while we were at it! We first went out to Valdese to McGalliard Falls, and if you have never been there, you need to check it out. I have only been there twice, and I have only been to the first part of it, and apparently there are trails and all kinds of photo ops all throught the whole park! I hope at some point I can explore more!

A Christmas Tree + a waterfall + excellent family = LOVELY SHOOTING! I could not have asked for more!


Then we headed on over to the stables to hang out with some hay and some horses! What a beautiful day, family, horse, and GIRL! Sydney is just so beautiful....on the outside, and even more on the inside!!! I love you guys very much!!! Thanks for letting me spend the afternoon with you guys! I had a blast and can't wait to do it again!!!!!!!






Little Miss {a} is 2....and almost a half since I am posting this WAY late!!!

But it is perfectly fine, because this session dubbed as a Christmas session! She has grown so much since the spring when we did her 18 month session found HERE! I always enjoy getting together with mom and dad and their little precious girl! She is just a sweetheart to be around. Dad wasn't feeling too well though...he had a major back surgery several months back and he can barely walk still! We all hope you feel better real soon dad! Thank you both so much for letting me spend sometime with you guys! We will see you real soon!!!!!