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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!

Tag Archives: Vintage Vixens

Raleigh Boudoir Photographer – Speaking at WPS Convention

I am delighted to be announcing that I will be a keynote speaker at theWPS Convention to be held here in Durham at Hilton/Mansion on the Hill in late June! The O5(short for Oxygen5) as we’re called, are breathing new life to the photography industry by coming together in camaraderie to help elevate, educate, and...

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Cupcakes & Kasey – Smithfield, NC (The Studio)

Well I can’t divulge the full information regarding our recent Vintage Vixens session, but I can tell you that the editorial piece is what I am so excited about! Kasey is a burst of fresh California air. She trotted into my studio with a large suitcase and a pan of oversized cupcakes raring to go...

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Calling All Vixens! Calling All Skinny Jeans!

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AKA Adria

And I use the AKA because this girl can morph into several different Hollywood celebs in the click of my shutter. I realized during and post session that Adria had looks reminiscent of Mariah Carey, Jessica Biel, and Diane Lane. To sum it up, she’s gorgeous and really gave great face during our session! S-

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Santa Baby! – Vintage Vixens Style

Well cooler temperatures will not be affecting the HOT November promo lined up for Vintage Vixens this November. With your special man in mind, this is going to be one perfect gift that will WOW him for Christmas this year. The sessions are simple. Come get your hair and makeup done by the one and...

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Don’t Forget about the Hot Summer ahead, Vixens!

Thanks to Elaina & Stefanie for coming together for a sample swimsuit shoot for my ad campaign to further promote Vintage Vixens Hot, Hot, Hot July. You’re good sports even in ice cold water  :  P S-

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. . . And the winner is: Vintage Vixen, Courtney!

Well, Courtney came to meet me at the Forever bridal show interested in finding a wedding photographer, but we are told that we stopped her in her tracks as she was excited about the Vintage Vixens and professed that she had always wanted to do that. Well, she did that! Had a sweet little session...

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Lauren, A Christmas Surprise

What a great gift idea! Lauren approached me a few weeks ago wondering about squeezing in a Vintage Vixen session as a gift for her boyfriend for Christmas. I knew it would be tight and told her that I would do my best. Things didn’t pan out to be done on time, so I came...

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