{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, January 7, 2010

Marty and Katie tie the KNOT in Mexico

I will first apologize to everyone who could not make it to Marty and Katie's wedding for me taking so long to post this! (I tried a while back and could not get blogger to work). I know you have all waited for so long to see these. This is a post about a few images that I took while on our trip. Marty and Katie have a link they can email you to see them all so contact them if you are interested :)



OH MY OH MY! What fun was this wedding!?!?!? I had the opportunity to head down to The Mayan Riviera, Mexico to photograph a BEAUTIFUL couple for their wedding. We stayed at The Grand Palladium White Sands Resorts, and that is where most of the festivities of the wedding weekend took place! The awesome couple got married on November, Friday the 13th :), but nothing about this day was scary!! :) Everything was PERFECT about the wedding. It was a laid back atmosphere, and for those of you that know Marty and Katie, it fit them PERFECT! I loved EVERYTHING about it! Take a look at some of my favorite photos from the wedding day!


Beautiful dress!


Beautiful Bride!
Handsome Groom!
This was SO special! Katie had the Sr. & Jr. (symbolizing his late dad and brother) embroidered on his sleeves, and he didn't know it until right before! Very special!!! Marty was SO excited about it!
Perfect Ceremony!!!!


She got him good! :) Love her expression!!!
The next morning, we got up before the sun came up and took some more pictures! It was an awesome morning.
Marty and Katie...I wish you guys nothing but the best in life! You both are AMAZING people and I cannot be thankful enough for you guys giving me the opportunity to capture your wedding weekend! You both are just beautiful people inside and out! I had such a great time with everyone!

I love this little bit of advice that someone once gave me, and I like to pass it on to everyone I know getting married. Always remember to be each others biggest fans!

Much love to both of you!

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Tester's Christmas Session

Christmas is gone, but I had to show you just a few images from this Christmas session on the beach! Meet the Tester's. They had contacted me about a session on a Sunday afternoon. Well, my husband and I had decided to make a short but sweet trip to see a friend for the weekend, and when I contacted mom from this session to see what time we were getting together on Sunday, she told me we needed to reschedule because they were going to be at the beach! Lightbulb went off in my head, and I suggested we have a little Christmas celebration on the beach since we would both be there! I took many, and I should have blogged about this a long time ago...but since I delayed, I will just show you a few! Thanks mom and dad for letting me get together with you at the beach! It was a blast!!!!