Bellevue State Park | Megan and Shawn Maternity Session
Megan and Shawn’s maternity session at Bellevue State Park was a beautiful celebration of love and anticipation as they prepare to welcome their baby girl, Camden Rose. With the park’s rustic charm as a backdrop, Megan glowed in a magenta gown while Shawn stood by her side, capturing the excitement of parenthood. From soft embraces to tiny pink baby shoes, every moment reflected the joy of this special season.
There’s something so special about capturing the excitement and love that comes with expecting a little one. Megan and Shawn’s maternity session at Bellevue State Park was a beautiful reflection of this chapter in their lives as they await the arrival of their baby girl, Camden Rose.
Megan looked absolutely radiant in her deep magenta gown, cradling her growing belly with so much love and anticipation. Shawn was right by her side, sharing sweet moments and soaking in the joy of what’s to come. The way he looked at her, held her close, and rested his hand on her bump made it clear—this little girl is already so loved.
Bellevue State Park was the perfect setting for their session. The natural tones of winter, the rustic stone walls, and the classic green barn gave us a timeless backdrop that made every shot feel warm and intimate. One of the sweetest moments? A tiny pair of pink baby shoes resting on a wooden table, a simple but powerful reminder that their family is about to grow.
Megan and Shawn, thank you for letting me capture this beautiful milestone. I can’t wait for you to meet baby Camden and experience all the love and joy she’ll bring into your lives!
Expecting a little one? Let’s create memories you’ll cherish forever. Reach out to book your maternity session today!
Galena | Dufford Family
Round two with the fantastic Dufford Family! This time we opted for a rural setting in a beautiful farm road in Galena, Maryland. Kerri, Mike, and their two kiddos Charlotte and Henry made our time together so easy. We took a walk around some of my favorite tucked away spots in Galena, had a few hundred laughs, and before we knew it- the session was coming to an end. I can’t think of a better way to spend a little time at sunset!
Round two with the fantastic Dufford Family! This time we opted for a rural setting in a beautiful farm road in Galena, Maryland. Kerri, Mike, and their two kiddos Charlotte and Henry made our time together so easy. We took a walk around some of my favorite tucked away spots in Galena, had a few hundred laughs, and before we knew it- the session was coming to an end. I can’t think of a better way to spend a little time at sunset!
Dufford family, it's always such a pleasure spending time with you in front of the lens!
SC Wedding │ Historic Rice Mill Charleston │ Michelle & Joey
Charleston, South Carolina was somewhere I had never traveled before being invited to photograph Michelle & Joey’s April wedding at the Historic Rice Mill. I am always up for a road trip, and was so excited to capture all of those special moments on their big day. This year is just going to be the year of catching up on all of my long overdue blog posts! Hair & Makeup artists from Salon Couture in Charleston, South Carolina worked their bridal magic and Michelle was an absolutely beautiful bride! She wore a gorgeous lace gown from Something Blue Bridal Boutique in Bradenton, Florida. Michelle’s sunflower & white rose bouquet could not have been more perfect, provided by Tiger Lily Florist in Charleston, South Carolina.
Charleston, South Carolina was somewhere I had never traveled before being invited to photograph Michelle & Joey’s April wedding at the Historic Rice Mill. I am always up for a road trip, and was so excited to capture all of those special moments on their big day. This year is just going to be the year of catching up on all of my long overdue blog posts! Hair & Makeup artists from Salon Couture in Charleston, South Carolina worked their bridal magic and Michelle was an absolutely beautiful bride! She wore a gorgeous lace gown from Something Blue Bridal Boutique in Bradenton, Florida. Michelle’s sunflower & white rose bouquet could not have been more perfect, provided by Tiger Lily Florist in Charleston, South Carolina.
Michelle & Joey decided to do a First Look before their ceremony. The backyard had such beautiful natural light and provided the perfect backdrop for this sweet moment.
The Historic Rice Mill in Charleston, South Carolina is a beautiful property with beautiful views of the Ashley River and both indoor & outdoor venue spaces. The ceremony took place in the Marina Room which boasts beautiful wooden floors & floor to ceiling windows with docks & sailboats as far as the eye can see. Joey’s expression when he saw Michelle & her mother walking down the aisle was so full of love. So happy for these two!
After the ceremony, we gathered her guests for photos before heading outside for a little one on one time with the newly married couple! How adorable is the littlest wedding guest? So cute!
Short & sweet, elegant and classic, Michelle & Joey had such a lovely wedding. I was so happy to be part of it!
Joey & Michelle, I hope you two have a wonderful life together. I hope the love I witnessed on both of your faces stays at the forefront of your marriage. You two had a beautiful wedding from start to finish. Congratulations and many, many years of happiness to you two!
Wrightsville Beach, NC │ Portrait Session
Do you ever know without a doubt that you are in the presence of someone meant for the limelight? This sunset beach portrait session absolutely gave me that feeling, KC is a natural in front of the camera. Stunning, effortless, wonderful KC brought this session to a whole new level! Because I am possibly the worst at sharing my photo sessions on my website, this session took place awhile back when I was living in North Carolina! Luckily, I visit NC twice a year in the Spring & Fall & I would LOVE to get back out to Wrightsville at sunset soon. Friends in the MD-DE-VA area, I am so ready to get out and explore our beaches, reach out if you’re up for a beautiful sunset session! I am so happy to say that KC is now modeling with AF Talent Management! Check out her page here, she’s incredible!
Do you ever know without a doubt that you are in the presence of someone meant for the limelight? This sunset beach portrait session absolutely gave me that feeling, KC is a natural in front of the camera. Stunning, effortless, wonderful KC brought this session to a whole new level! Because I am possibly the worst at sharing my photo sessions on my website, this session took place awhile back when I was living in North Carolina! Luckily, I visit NC twice a year in the Spring & Fall & I would LOVE to get back out to Wrightsville at sunset soon. Friends in the MD-DE-VA area, I am so ready to get out and explore our beaches, reach out if you’re up for a beautiful sunset session! I am so happy to say that KC is now modeling with AF Talent Management! Check out her page here, she’s incredible!
KC, I wish nothing but the best for you in life & especially on your new modeling adventure. You deserve every happiness! Congratulations!
Lums Pond State Park, DE │ Dufford Family
Holiday Cards still get mailed in a Pandemic and where there are holiday cards, family photos will be taken! I was so happy to hear from Kerri again because not only did that mean that maybe in the safer future our girls would have a new friend to play with, but also I was thrilled to be asked to photograph her sweet family at Lums Pond State Park in Delaware! Did I mention they brought along the CUTEST puppy, Willow??? Heaven!
A chance encounter while begging the Powers-that-Be to help me entertain my child at the local inflatable Bouncy Play Place, led me right to the lovely Dufford family! Kerri and I got to chatting while my daughter and her daughter bounced and as luck would have it, I handed her a business card so we could get together for a playdate in the future for our girls. Then the world came crashing down, playdates stopped altogether and everything was at a standstill. However my friends, Holiday Cards still get mailed in a Pandemic and where there are holiday cards, family photos will be taken! I was so happy to hear from Kerri again because not only did that mean that maybe in the safer future our girls would have a new friend to play with, but also I was thrilled to be asked to photograph her sweet family! Did I mention they brought along the CUTEST puppy, Willow??? Heaven!
And who doesn’t like puppy outtakes??? You’re welcome!
Dufford Family, I had a blast getting to know you all and playing with arguably the world’s sweetest children and most adorable puppy to boot! Thank you for holding onto that business card, Kerri! So glad you reached out and cannot wait until our next get together!
Abbey Nature Preserve, NC│Keally & Jaoquin
When I moved to North Carolina from Florida, I was just beginning my photography journey and working as a server at Outback to make ends meet. I knew I loved photography and was the happiest when doing it. It’s INCREDIBLE to me how many of my Outback friends have since become wonderful photo clients of mine! Seven weddings, so many family clients, newborn sessions, you name it! One such wonderful client is Keally & her amazing little boy, Joaquin. We were able to meet up for a family session at Abbey Nature Preserve and it was so great to catch up!
When I moved to North Carolina from Florida, I was just beginning my photography journey and working as a server at Outback to make ends meet. I knew I loved photography and was the happiest when doing it. It’s INCREDIBLE to me how many of my Outback friends have since become wonderful photo clients of mine! Seven weddings, so many family clients, newborn sessions, you name it! One such wonderful client is Keally & her amazing little boy, Joaquin. We were able to meet up for a family session at Abbey Nature Preserve and it was so great to catch up!
A few of my faves from our past photo sessions:
Keally, just in case someone hasn’t stated the obvious today: You are such a good mother & Joaquin is perfection. Thank you thank you thank you for choosing me!
Poplar Grove, NC│ The Spine Family
You know, sometimes you just totally luck out. Somehow I get paired with the absolute best clients in the world. It’s like the riff-raff has been sifted out and then you get quality families like The Spine Family. Joel, Ashley, Mason & Harper are so fantastic and I have truly loved our photo sessions over the past few years. Let’s walk a little down Memory Lane beginning with our first family session together in Downtown Wilmington & our fall session at Abbey Nature Preserve! Just wait until you see a little Then & Now comparison at the end of this post!
You know, sometimes you just totally luck out. Somehow I get paired with the absolute best clients in the world. It’s like the riff-raff has been sifted out and then you get quality families like The Spine Family. Joel, Ashley, Mason & Harper are so fantastic and I have truly loved our photo sessions over the past few years. Let’s walk a little down Memory Lane beginning with our first family session together in Downtown Wilmington & our fall session at Abbey Nature Preserve! Just wait until you see a little Then & Now comparison at the end of this post!
As promised, a little game of “Then & Now”
Spine Family, you are the best! It has been an absolute joy spending time with you all!
Holden Beach, NC │Windham Family
If you’ve been following my business for awhile now, you will recognize these sweet faces right away! I have been Elle & Pearce’s friendly family paparazzi since Stacey was pregnant with Elle. Stacey and I are good friends and I’ve loved watching her babies grow up from behind my lens. I was so happy to get together for a photo session with them at one of my favorite places, Holden Beach, while we were down for our Fall visit to NC. I just cannot believe that the two little peanuts from this family session have grown up so much!!
If you’ve been following my business for awhile now, you will recognize these sweet faces right away! I have been Elle & Pearce’s friendly family paparazzi since Stacey was pregnant with Elle. Stacey and I are good friends and I’ve loved watching her babies grow up from behind my lens. I was so happy to get together for a photo session with them at one of my favorite places, Holden Beach, while we were down for our Fall visit to NC. I just cannot believe that the two little peanuts from this family session have grown up so much!! I mean, look at Pearce’s 1st birthday Cake Smash, he was sooooo tiny! Hopefully we will catch up again in the Spring when we make the trek down to our family’s beach house again!
^ This is the face of a very happy little brother sprinkling sand down his older sister’s dress, and a very annoyed older sister! Ha!
And just for the fun of it, let’s look at these sweet babies a few years back because I CANNOT EVEN…
Windham Family, it was WONDERFUL to see you of course! Cannot wait until next time & if the world is a little less crazy you are all getting BIG HUGS! Miss you!
Holden Beach, NC │ Beam Family
Julia Ann, Carlos & William are old pros when it comes to photo sessions with me! I believe this is our third time together and they are always so polite, sweet & fun! Really great kiddos! Our last photo session was at Fort Fisher, one of my all time favorite locations in the greater Wilmington, NC area. This time we popped over to Holden Beach and let the kids run around like maniacs, and that my friends is how you get genuine smiles out of kids of all ages!
Julia Ann, Carlos & William are old pros when it comes to photo sessions with me! I believe this is our third time together and they are always so polite, sweet & fun! Really great kiddos! Our last photo session was at Fort Fisher, one of my all time favorite locations in the greater Wilmington, NC area. This time we popped over to Holden Beach and let the kids run around like maniacs, and that my friends is how you get genuine smiles out of kids of all ages!
Beam Family, thank you so much for inviting me to photograph your three kiddos again! Always such a nice time seeing you!
Fall Mini Sessions │ Sears Family
Whenever I get the chance to meet up with the Sears family, I jump at it! We spent the evening at Holden Beach for their golden hour photo session and it was so beautiful. Their daughter Birdie is just the cutest little thing, so bright and adorable! She makes the whole experience fun. She’s such a little ham for the camera which of course, I love!
Whenever I get the chance to meet up with the Sears family, I jump at it! We spent the evening at Holden Beach for their golden hour photo session and it was so beautiful. Their daughter Birdie is just the cutest little thing, so bright and adorable! She makes the whole experience fun. She’s such a little ham for the camera which of course, I love! I can’t believe the last time I saw this sweet pea she was a teeny tiny baby and now she’s this vivacious little toddler! Time is flying… Family heirlooms are always an important part of the Sears’ family sessions, and I love how they incorporated this sweater which was worn by Birdie’s Grandpa Mike as a child as well as this sweet little book that has been in Meg’s family for years! Little mementos like that make these photos so special. I hope Birdie is able to take photos of her own babies with these items one day!
Sears Family, it was lovely as always to see you! Hug that sweet girl of yours for me until I can get back to NC in the Spring!
Megan and Shawn’s maternity session at Bellevue State Park was a beautiful celebration of love and anticipation as they prepare to welcome their baby girl, Camden Rose. With the park’s rustic charm as a backdrop, Megan glowed in a magenta gown while Shawn stood by her side, capturing the excitement of parenthood. From soft embraces to tiny pink baby shoes, every moment reflected the joy of this special season.