Today we were informed that Sydney has been accepted as a ‘Gooma Model‘. We are so excited and happy for her!! We know this will present wonderful opportunities for her – and we will have fun photographing cool clothes and accessories! Congratulations baby girl, Mommy is so very proud of you!!! Keep your eyes out for her!!
Little Diva Days – Part II
Yesterday I met with a couple of cuties for my second round of “Little Diva Days”. I must say that it wasn’t any warmer! We started out at the Boathouse – which I love because of it’s beautiful, textured, blue walls. It makes the greatest backdrop! We then headed to the Market Commons which, most of you already know, is one of my favorite places to shoot. Walk 3 feet and you have a whole new look! I couldn’t be any prouder of my little Sydney – who really does not like to have her picture taken. She was so good over the weekend and we got some super shots for her portfolio! Little Lily is absolutely beautiful and she has personality coming out of the wazzoo!!! She never quit smiling 
. Little Giavanna was not feeling well…so we were only able to get one look done of her. What I got, I think, is awesome! We have scheduled a reshoot for when she is feeling better.
Without further ado – here are some “sneak peeks” from our time together (click on an image to see it larger)~
Little Diva Days – Part 1
Oh my goodness, did I ever have fun today! This is a “sneak peak” into my “Little Diva Days” special (part 1). I can’t believe I get so lucky with all these beautiful kiddos. Of course, I am biased about my own baby girl, ha ha. We met up at my good friends house. It’s her birthday today (HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDEE), and poor thing got the stinkin’ stomach virus for her birthday. I was so looking forward to hanging out….but she had to stay home in bed.
I started out with a total of 5 subjects, but poor little Olivia couldn’t handle the cold and decided she’d rather stay in the warm car (can’t say that I blame her – it was COLD)!!! All the bigger girls were insanely brave, wearing some outfits that are made for much warmer weather. Many of the outfits were made by Sydney’s pageant coaches mom. She makes some of THE cutest clothes!! I will be doing some commercial work for her soon – and little Sydney will get to model some of her fabulous outfits ! Anyway, we shot at McRae Park in North Myrtle Beach and didn’t get started until about 4pm. I had never been to this particular park – it is WONDERFUL! Huge bending oak trees, glorious beds of ivy, ponds with fountains, ducks and weeping willow trees, just beautiful. We shot until dark…and we were all frozen!
Ok…Ok…I’ll quit blabbing and let the pics speak for themselves….
NKP’s Facebook “FANS” mini-session contest winner
This morning I announced my NKP’s Facebook “FANS” mini-session winner!
Congratulations to Mrs. Kristie Heustess. I hope to talk to you soon to discuss the details!!
I’m baaaaack…and with a new look!
New logo, new colors, new (but same ‘ole) me!! I’m happy to say that after a few months hiatus, I think I’m finally ready to begin full swing again! Over the winter I looked deep inside and decided that I would really love to specialize in child photography!! This does not mean that I won’t still dabble in other areas of photography…so for those who have worked with me before, have no fear . I’m still in the process of updating my website and blog – so please bear with me. Ready for some warm, dry weather….and I hope to soon have some new 2010 images to share with everyone!
Time to “Regroup and Reorganize”!!
Sometimes we just have to stop, breath and regroup. This summer went by so very fast and I overwhelmed myself with work! Currently, I am working so very hard to get caught up. Since there is only little ‘ole me – and so many “mini-jobs” within my job – I think sometimes I should hire someone to help me. However, I LOVE every aspect of what I do. I am a VERY picky person and prefer to do things my way, lol. I am not happy that it has been taking me longer than usual to: post sneak peeks, get galleries up, get invoices out, get orders placed, get orders mailed, file paperwork, etc. I just bit off more than I could chew so to speak…and it has caused a case of the burn outs!
I have made the decision to slow down, regroup and reorganize. I don’t want to forget WHY I love photography. I don’t want it to become just another job. I want to continue to provide my absolute best to ALL of my clients! At the moment, I feel as though I’m fall behind on all of it. I will only be scheduling a handful of session for the remainder of 2009. I am going to take the time to finish up my current client sessions, get all galleries up, get all invoices out and all orders placed. Once I have caught up – I’m going to take the time to allow myself to enjoy the art that I have come to call a job. I will be sharing this with you…here on my blog. I do hope that you will continue to come and see what I have to offer. I will again start full force in 2010 – but will hold to my comitment to only do what I am humanly able. It’s only fair to you and myself!
Again, I am so thankful to all of my clients, friends and family for their patience!
Shooting between the rain bands….
Monday I met with the beautiful Miss M. She traveled 3.5 hours just for her photoshoot – and the rain was NOT going to stop us from getting her session done! We started off at the beautiful Market Commons. We hid under awnings then ran and shot when it would stop, lol. I had to keep wiping the rain drops from my lens (which normally would have freaked me out…but I was determined to get her pictures for her). After the commons we headed to the state park for some beach shots. A little harder to hide from the rain there…the pier worked fairly well though. We ended with a ‘trash the dress’ senior style. Her boyfriend took it to another level when he tackled her and they both went under water, ha ha! I had a ton of fun despite the weather and love what we were able to capture. Hope you do too!
A few “sneak peeks” from our time together~
A party in the back yard!
Last Friday I met with 2yo little miss C. for a party in her backyard! As a photographer “back yard” can be a scary thing, lol. Let me tell you…I got WAY excited when I got there. So much cool stuff, bright colors, a tea party with all her little friends, a sand box, a club house…and some of the coolest/cutest kid furniture ever! Miss C. I do believe had a lot of fun…running around with the paprazzi (me) following her around. You guys outdid yourselves decorating and preparing for her photo session! I do hope that you love what we were able to capture!
A few “sneak peeks” from our time together~
Happy Birthday to me!!!
Well, today I celebrate a birthday – Happy Birthday to me! I made a trip to Lowes and am currently painting my livingroom/dining room (yup, that’s my present to myself, lol). I was tired of the drab eggshell walls – they are now a very vibrant burgundy (actually it’s called “Summer Pudding” by Laura Ashley signature colors). I’ve only done the dining area so far and I’m so excited at how much I love it! I debated whether or not I should do different colors in the rooms – however, they run right into each other – so decided to keep it looking big and open I would paint both. Lot’s more to go!
I will get back to business tomorrow – took a break from “work” since it was my day…so those of you waiting on galleries, it won’t be long now! I also have a few invoices that will be going out tomorrow – so check your e-mail!
Hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Sweet baby T….
This was a bitter sweet session for me as it was little miss T’s final Stork Club Session. Yup, that’s right – she’s already 12 months old!! We met at the Riverwalk in Conway for some new scenery. I LOVE this location – especially in the fall. The colors and backdrops are just amazing! Of course, it wouldn’t matter where we had shot – because T is so dern cute – she’d make anywhere look good! She makes me giggle because she doesn’t like to “get dirty”. Grass – eugh. Dirt – eugh. Sand – eugh. Mulch – eugh. HA HA!! On a positive note: when we would put her in the grass barefoot, she wouldn’t run away, lol. Mom brought her some seriously cute clothing including a tutu and cheerleading outfit. She also brought her best friend “George” the monkey. I have to say the black and white image of her with him I find very powerful. Sweetest look on her face and pointing at him – as if to say “This, this is my friend”! I know, I can be sappy sometimes, lol. A, I had so much fun ’shooting’ little T. I do hope that you guys will keep in touch – and that just because this is the end of the Stork Club for us – that it won’t be the end of our relationship!
Here are a few “sneak peeks” from our time together~
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