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The photograph remembers long after we have forgotten If you have worked with me, you know that the printed picture is at the heart of my work. That is because I know the true value of printed pictures – they are priceless. Printed pictures give you precious moments, forever captured in images that will live […]

Welcome back for part two of my Frequently Asked Questions! As I create this post, it is 30 degrees outside, something a bit unusual here along the coast. It seems like a great day to create the second part of this list and answer some more of your questions. Remember that part one can be […]

This is a great time of year to answer some of those questions that often are asked when considering a photo session. The FAQ list is a long one, so I will break these FAQs up into different blog posts – this is part one! Whether it’s a Family Session, a Couples Session or a […]

Happy, Happy New Year from coastal North Carolina! I hope this New Year finds each of you full of love, happiness and expectancy for the amazing things that are coming! I believe 2024 will be a year filled with unexpected blessings! This is the start of my first full year in North Carolina and I […]

For as long as I can remember, I have always been excited to look through old photo albums and pictures and imagine the lives the people in those photos lived. When asked where my love of photography comes from, I often will tell the story of finding old boxes of pictures and letters in my […]

Years ago when I was first beginning photography, digital files did not exist. Back then we had negatives. Yet, the desire was still the same. Back then clients wanted their negatives, just as they want digital files today. I was one of those people back when I got married…let’s just say that was some time […]

Fall has arrived in my coastal North Carolina town but it looks a little different from the fall seasons up north! The leaves are just starting to turn here and the weather has been really nice. I set out looking for a beautiful spot that would give me some hints of a fall backdrop to […]

“I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical.” – Trent Parke Early weather forecasts for Mother’s Day were dismal. Cloudy with rain and chilly temps. Not the weather you want to have for an upcoming Family Session. We kept our date on the books but quickly started looking for a back […]

Hello Friends! The day has finally arrived and I am able to share my exciting news with you all! We are packing up our home and our family and heading south in June! We have lived in PA the past seven years and we’ve shared some memorable milestones here. This small business of mine was […]

I know there are so many photographers out there today to choose from. So when a family reaches out to book with me as a repeat client, it makes my heart smile! I love the relationships I have with my families. I always get excited to see how they’ve grown since our last session and […]