{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!

Friday, July 3, 2009

Jessica & Travis = {LOVE}

Congrats to these two beautiful people! I was the second shooter for my friend Joy in a wedding. You can click on her name to view the wedding. I wanted to post a few images I got that day!

At the wedding reception, I went around to get some encouragement for Jessica and Travis! Here are a few of their friends and family giving them "messages". This is something I am going to start offering as part of my packages! We had some really funny, and some super sweet! Just ask for details to add this to your wedding package!

This is my ALL time favorite! This is just too sweet!!!!






Thanks Joy, for letting me come help you out that day! I always have a blast working with you my friend!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

{Jason LOVES Ashley} session!

Meet Jason and Ashley. These are some good friends of ours who just bought a new home, and they wanted a "just because" session so they could add some new photos on their new walls. My husband actually went with me to shoot this session so he could get a feel for what I do. I really enjoyed him working with me and I hope that he joins me more often! Thanks babe! I want to apologize to Ashley though, because Kevin LOVES to pick on her she was picked on the whole time ;)! So I am sorry Ashley! Here is just a sneak peak of what I have been working on. I played around with a few because Ashley really wants some antique(y) looking photos. Jason and Ashley..enjoy your sneak peak! We had a lot of fun with you two!











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On another note....take a look at my super cool new logo:

Made by Joey Bashaw! Click on his name to check him out at Intricate Web Designs! It fits me perfectly! I love it! Thanks Joey!

I hope everyone has a fantabulous weekend! :)

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Little Adorable "A"...

I can even begin to express how FUN FUN FUN this session was! Little "A" is just too adorable. We first went to Triple Oaks farm on Ike Starnes Road in Granite Falls, NC to pick some strawberries. They won't have strawberries for too much longer, but they have some wonderful vegetables that will be available all summer long. You can give them a call at 828-396-1130. By the time we left, little "A" had strawberries all over her!


Then we took a stroll over to downtown Hickory.



Stephanie, thank you so much for letting me capture her! I just had the best time and I hope you guys did too!

See a few more HERE!

Monday, May 11, 2009

A little of this, and a little of that!

Just a quick little post with lots of goodies!

1~ I can't believe I didn't add this photo to a post I did of baby "k". I had to share this precious, overlooked on my blog, image on this post.


2~ I have found a event planning company called Orangerie Events. She will help you find everything you need for your big or little event, and even if you are on a tight budget! Check her out! You can check out her blog linked under my blog list as well!

3~ A friend of mine who is a stay at home mommy has started back a hobby of hers....sewing....which all started when we went to a Matilda Jane party. Go check out her blog and contact her if you need anything made...she is very talented! A shoot will come very soon, when I can find the time, of my little girl in the little outfit that HsCreations has made her! Can't wait! In the meantime, here is a post of my little one in her MJ outfit!

4~ And last but most certainly not least, we have some friends who live in the sunny Florida who were here on vacation and their son "b" turned one. Here are a few shots from the big day! Happy 1st Birthday "b"!

I promise to keep up with the blog more! I have some very fun sessions that I will be posting very soon! Keep posted!!!!! And have a good week!

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Another random day!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post about some random things that are awesome!

1~ Saturday morning I am walking for babies. I cannot even begin to express my gratitude to the people who have sponsored me and helped me exceed my goal! You are amazing for helping such a wonderful cause! Here is a little special for you!...
(A)
For all of you who have already donated, whether to me, or anyone raising money for the cause, show me that you have donated and I will waive your sitting fee for a session now through the end of May!!!!
(B) If you have raised money for a team of your own, I will waive your sitting fee for a session now through the end of May!!!!
(C) AND, it is not too late....you can still do this! The walk is this Sat (in 2 days), so if you donate by midnight May 1st to anyone raising money...I will waive your sitting fee for a session now through the end of May!
You can visit my page HERE, or if you know someone who is raising money...then donate to them! I think it is an awesome cause, and I am already looking forward to next year :)!

2~ For the month of May, I am running a 1/2 off sitting fee special for Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Contact me for ASAP for available Tuesday and Thursday dates!

3~ For the next 3 people who follow me on Twitter, and leave a comment here letting me know you are following me...1/2 off your sitting fee~~~~GO!!!!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Carla + Mark + Little "D" =LOTS OF LOVE

Oh, how precious and fun this e-session was! This is such a cute couple (and Little "D"). You guys are going to make a great family! Carla and Mark are getting married in just a few short months, and I can not wait to capture their special day! Enjoy the post, and let me know what you think...I LOVE comments :)!!!







It was a little chilly towards the end...OK so Little "D" thought it was a little chilly the while time ;)...so we went for a little hot cocoa!Thanks guys for letting me capture you guys that evening! I really had a good time! Sorry I kept you so late :)!! You guys are such troopers...especially "D"!

Check a few more out HERE!!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Sneak Peak at a DC wedding

I know everyone is anxiously waiting for the images that Joy and I took at the wedding in DC almost two weeks ago! "E" was such a B-E-A-U-tiful bride, and "R" was a handsome groom! You guys make such a great team! Despite it being rainy...this was a beautiful day! We took the whole wedding party to the Jefferson Monument early before the wedding. "E" and "R" had made arrangements to meet before the wedding, but "R" didn't know when he would see her. Here is a sneak peak at the day...

He had NO idea that she was walking up behind him!




Click here to see a few more! More to come very soon! Enjoy!