The Blue Ridge Parkway offers my favorite backdrops! We lucked out with beautiful sunlight on the evening of Yasmin and Caleb’s mountain top maternity session. Yasmin connected with me through instagram months before our session together. Her early planning paid off and we shared a gorgeous hike in celebration of welcoming a baby girl into their family.
Read moreGLOWING MATERNITY SESSION WITH A BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN BACKDROP
A color full sunset and even the moon made an appearance for this mountain top maternity session! The blue ridge mountains always make a stunning backdrop, and this maternity shoot was no exception. There was dancing, cuddling, and lots of laughs!
Read moreSPRING MATERNITY IN BREVARD
If you want the sun to come out, this family is your lucky charm! Even with a cloudy forecast, the sun came out and we shared a beautiful sunset together! These three kept me laughing and I truly enjoyed our time together. It was the peek of spring and the forsythias in Brevard were showing off. The perfect setting to capture this special time before baby boy arrives. Congratulations! I can’t wait to meet the new guy!
MOUNTAIN TOP MATERNITY
Lauren and Chris traveled to the Blue Ridge Mountains for their baby moon. Chris’s first trip to the parkway and the view did not disappoint! We shared a gorgeous sunset, sprinkled with a few clouds that added character. I’ve known Lauren since high school and she reminded me of the days when we were on the dance team together and I would tell her where to stand and demonstrate the steps for a dance move. Little did I know it was great practice for giving direction and posing couples! Here are a few of my favorites from my evening with Lauren and Chris.
GLOWING THROUGH THE CLOUDS | MATERNITY SESSION
Spending the evening with Crystal and Greg was like hanging out with old friends. Even though we met for the first time the evening of Crystal's maternity session in Pisgah National Forest, by the end of our hike I felt like I'd always known these two.
A last minute thought just as I was leaving my house before the maternity session, I grabbed a piece of lace which had belonged to my grandmother. I had a vision of Crystal holding it wrapped around her baby bump on top of the mountain. I positioned Crystal in the perfect spot and turned to get set up for the shot. When I turned back around, a cloud had rolled through and Crystal looked like she was glowing through! The weather can change in the mountains so quickly, and this moment in the cloud made for a beautiful capture.
I wish the best of luck to Crystal and Greg on their new adventure with their first little girl!
LOVE IN SAVANNAH WITH A SURPRISE PROPOSAL
Every corner I turned in Savannah was a glorious new sight for a photographer's eyes. Color, texture, and light peeking through the historic buildings made me so excited! White jasmine climbed over walls with the most amazing smell. I picked some jasmine and combined it with some other local florals to make my sweetest smelling flower crown to date. Beautiful mom-to-be Sarah, her precious daughter Vada, and Joey with a surprise up his sleeve joined me as we walked through downtown Savannah. Expecting their new little girl to arrive soon, Sarah wanted photographs taken in Savannah as it is a special place for them. Joey had his heart set on proposing in the park - our last stop of the evening. He stayed calm and collected, but as we neared the park, his pace grew a little bit faster. We picked an open green secluded area, with stunning Southern Oak trees framing the scene. I couldn't stop smiling waiting to hear Sarah say "yes". She was so surprised and happy! The only thing that could top this moment was when Joey then turned and gave Vada her very own ring. Best job in the world to be able to capture special memories like this one. I can't wait to meet your new little girl! She sure is lucky to have you all for her family.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS | WINTER FAMILY HIKE
I had the pleasure of meeting at Andi at Hawkesdene when she photographed a wedding with me. I couldn't wait to see her again and meet her family! Her husband, precious little boy, and a new boy on the way, joined me for a short hike to a stunning view! They ignored the winter chill in the air as we laughed and explored, taking photographs along the way. It was a privilege to capture this special time for their growing family! I LOVE exploring my new area in Brevard, North Carolina. Having these stunning views mere miles from my backyard is such a blessing. Sometimes I have to pinch myself! I feel so fortunate to call these mountains home.
Read moreSUNSET FIELD | CHRISTINE MATERNITY
Christine greeted me with a hug and arms that felt like ice! She had blasted the AC in her car ride to the field to prepare for the heat! With temperature predictions of close to 100°, I thought for sure Christine would prefer to postpone our session together. Not only did she eagerly agree to continue as planned, she showed up with ice packs, bottled water for days, and a cooling towel! A smile never left her face - even when fire ants decided to join in our session.
Christine and Zach cuddled and danced effortlessly in front of the camera. I have no doubt their new addition will have a fun and joyful life with these two for parents!
Christine has an amazing eye for vintage must-haves. Check out her collection available for rent at Carolina Charm!
RAINY & ROMANTIC | AMBER + CALEB MATERNITY
A little rain didn't keep these two from running through the field and dancing in the trees! Only weeks away from welcoming two baby boys into their lives, they soaked up the these moments together.
Congratulations, Amber and Caleb! You two are going to be wonderful parents.
OPEN FIELD & TREE FOREST | PAIGE MATERNITY SESSION
This sweet family will be welcoming a boy in May! We had the perfect winter day (that actually felt like Spring) to capture this special time.
We traveled to a grove of trees that I have been eyeing for years! It was the perfect location for this stylish family. We read Where the Wild Things Are in the woods and then frolicked in a nearby field before the sun set.
Everette is going to be an amazing big sister.
The only thing better than one flower crown is two!
HEATHER & MARK | MATERNITY SESSION ON THE CHATTAOOCHEE RIVER
Heather is a dear friend of mine. She is beautiful inside and out! I couldn't wait to visit her in Atlanta and photograph this special time in her life. Her husband, Mark, and their two fur babies, Chloe´ and Bella, joined us for an early morning walk along the Chattaoochee River. Heather and Mark are waiting to be surprised if they are having a boy or a girl. Before we left, they placed a rose in the river and made a wish. Heather wore a leopard print dress - her signature print!
