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Who I am . . . .

At heart, I am a kid.
At play, I am an artist.
At work, I'm giving a 100% of who I am to my art.
At home, I am a Mom and a wife and an accountant
and a nurse and a chauffeur and a cleaning lady
and a landscaper and an interior decorator and a chef.
I'm not perfect at it, but I work very hard at it everyday.

What you should know about me . . . . .
I'm entirely laid back and fun.
I like making people laugh.
I love a challenge.
My artistic eye and penchant for relating to people, I recognize and
embrace as my gift.
Being a photographer doesn't define who I am, but it certainly has
shaped the person I've become.
I'm a better person because of my photography and my clients;
my muses!

Am I wise? . . . . .
I've come so far and gained so much as a person by experiencing the
good alongside the bad.
I believe that in every obstacle or sticky situation in life, there is
an opportunity for growth in some way.
That a day not thinking about the future is a day neglected.

I am unique. I am close to my heart.
Bottomline, this is me!

Category Archives: Babes

Raleigh Baby Photographer – {Katie Grace is 1!}

It was a milestone occasion as all birthdays are. But special for me as I’ve been following Katie Grace for the past year as she’s been one of my A Year in the Life clients; a specially designed collection with new families in mind. Essentially, a documentation of maternity all the way through her first...

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Swank Baby! Jonathan – Smithfield, NC

This boy has been given the gift of gab . . . . and he’s only two months old! Honestly, I’ve never seen or heard anything like it. He’ll be speaking full sentences by 6 months; probably graduating high school at three. And as sweet as his vocal antics were it was truly rivaled by...

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Baby Connor – Smithfield, NC

It was a random phone call which began my new relationship with Amanda, Mom to Baby Connor. Reinforces the point to always answer my phone. There were very few questions regarding the session. She just new that Baby Connor was already a Swank Baby.    ;  ) So we had our session with our little...

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Baby, baby, Baby Ana! – Smithfield, NC

Well, I’m getting tons of practice with all of the little munchkins lately. It’s good I need it. They’re challenging and keep me on my toes. They take a while, but the end result is always sweet little one pictures. Holly, Andrew, and Max welcomed baby Anathea on January 18th. A robust 8lbs. 9ozs, this...

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Holly’s Belly – The Studio – Smithfield, NC

Well, my dear friend and fellow colleague Holly is expecting her little Anathea any day now. Well, Monday to be exact. And she’s totally adorable. She’s one of those mommies-to-be that doesnt’ start showing until the 7th month and when she does, it’s just a perfect round little belly. The girl just glows and she...

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Baby Dexter – Washington, DC baby session

Well, many thanks to my most awesomest sister in law for leading me to this wonderful family. Melanie, a former Washington Redskins cheerleader and now their Director of Marketing, is now a glowing Mom to beautiful boy, Dexter, born on Oct. 6, 2009. I met the new family at their ultra chic and modern and...

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH- July winner announced!

Congratulations to Megan Buckley and Baby Grant for being the winners of my photo of the month contest. Over 100+ of you voted and Megan will be receiving a gallery wrap of her photo. CONGRATULATIONS!

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Tickled Aunt is Me!

So proud, well, you’d think I’d be saying that of the actual parents, although they are too! But it’s really me I am speaking of, of the newest addition to our family. My brother and his wife welcomed Baby Grant on June 14th. The welterweight weighed in at 6lbs. 7oz. and 19 3/4 inches long...

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Tutu Divas

Take two cute girls, throw them in a fluffy, soft, and playful tutu and what you get is instant divas. Easy, breezy to take pictures of.  Such was the case with Emily and Allison; sister’s whom really embraced their childlike whimsy during their recent photo session. I knew for weeks I was going to shoot...

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New little Life

Welcome to the world, Baby Madeline, or Maddie as Mom & Dad are calling her. Mike and Marie are the proud parents and also happen to be one of my former couples.  We had a sweet little session. Some close intimate little pictures with Mom&Dad. Some diva tutu pictures. That’s right! A one week old...

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