Hello and welcome. I'm a lifestyle/editorial photographer now based in Fayetteville, NC, and working regularly with clients in both Charlotte and Raleigh. My goal is to capture the beauty of life as you know it. My passion is to create images that celebrate life and emotion with a fresh and modern style. I'm happy to share my journey with you here on my site.

Available for travel assignments and adventure, always.
Personal :: 11.02.09
Ross was sweet enough to help me drag one of our huge chairs outside into our backyard so that I could set up some stuff for another project that I'm working on. So once I was done, I really wanted to snag some shots of Bristol's sitting up there since every now and again she gets the privilege of claiming it as her throne. I can't help it, I love this pup.

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Paige says:

Look at how precious she is!!!

(11.02.09 @ 03:59 PM)
Julie says:

what cracks me up about these.....is that I feel that with each picture you take, you become an even greater photographer.....and these pics show that somehow bristol knew it was her job to become an even great model! look at her strutting her stuff! i love it!

(11.03.09 @ 11:41 AM)
Scott says:

You are a nut, but Bristol looks fairly regal in the bottom right photo......maybe this will drum up some pet photo shoots, entertaining for sure.

(11.03.09 @ 11:49 AM)
themonogramswap says:

i miss that dog!

(11.03.09 @ 08:25 PM)
Anonymous says:

I just want to kiss her nose. So cute.

(11.06.09 @ 05:40 PM)
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Personal :: 10.29.09
"Some of the best things in life are impossible to define. Our attempts to demystify them fall short...And the meaning of the best photographs is almost always the most elusive. Sure we can theorize about composition, the rule of thirds, color theory, subject matter, but it all falls short. For the best photographs make us FEEL and THINK. They captivate and take our breath away....

That's what good art does; it sneaks up on you and changes how you think, how you feel, and ultimately who you are."
- Chris Orwig

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Ross, Bristol and I are headed up to the mountains this weekend and I'm pretty pumped about the whole situation... especially considering the forecast is calling for snow tomorrow. For a gal who has a love affair with jackets, vest, scarves and all things cozy, snow = giddy school-girl excitement.  Yes, I might have even packed my pumpkin spice candle to burn while we are snuggled up on the couch. I'm doing a special shoot tomorrow morning that involves 2 of my favorite people and their 2 pups, so there is a lot for me to be excited about. Until then... we're off!
mtns.jpg**thanks again to Sharon Clark for this photo since shots of Ross and I together are so few and far between!
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becky gibbs says:

You guys are one HOT couple!!!!! Enjoy the mountains :) Love my pookies

(10.17.09 @ 07:37 AM)
lindsay morris says:

Those pics of you are so great- you are sooo stylin!

(10.20.09 @ 04:44 PM)
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Below are a few photos that I snagged over the past few days as I was on location for sessions and waiting for clients to arrive. I love being able to arrive a little early and take some time to just slow down, take in my surroundings and brainstorm about how to best use the location. On Friday morning I really got to thinking about how awesome it is that I get to go around to so many random locations (that I probably would never know existed if not for my job) and have the opportunity to enter into people's lives and their stories....I consider it such a privilege. From engagements to families and every stage in between, I have the opportunity to capture the most intimate moments, tender looks, and exciting life changes.

So all that being said, thank you to my clients and friends who allow me the opportunity to enter into YOUR lives and YOUR stories... it's always well worth the wait.
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natalie felton says:

Love the first photo!

(10.13.09 @ 03:32 PM)
Anonymous says:

Wow, these photos are beautiful!

(10.13.09 @ 08:02 PM)
themonogramswap says:

I LOVE the picture of the logs. I can totally see that as a picture hanging over a white brick fireplace. very pottery barn-ish!

(10.13.09 @ 10:26 PM)
Kjelse Curtis says:

FABALOUS! truly amazing! love them!

(10.15.09 @ 07:23 PM)
Kjelse Curtis says:

FABALOUS! truly amazing! love them!

(10.15.09 @ 07:24 PM)
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Personal :: 10.06.09
The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire.  ~Sharon Ralls Lemon

From a very young age I have been captivated with horses and everything about them. I remember thinking, dreaming, hoping and praying about horses. Call me crazy.  Something about their size and grace memorizes me still. 

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Katie says:

I just love who you are.

(10.06.09 @ 02:34 PM)
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