Motherhood its a big deal - Raleigh Maternity Photographer

my girls walked out the front door to school today and i just could not get over them. i am so in love with these two, little, almost big, people. no they are not perfect, believe me i'm not one to paint the pretty mom picture. they are kids! they whine, they give me headaches sometimes, they fight, they leave every light in the house on! i have to ask them 700 times to do something. i have nicknamed them my little tornadoes because they make incredible messes for me. but on a daily basis they amaze me with a simple statement, they make me laugh, they have hearts and morals that most adults lack, they tell me i am the best mom (even on my worst days). they represent the good in my world. they are good people. my husband constantly reassures me that being a mom is the most important job in the world. i've been doing it now for 8.5 yrs and i couldn't agree more. there are days when being a mom hits you (in a good way). this article was shared with me on one of mine. it touched me for various reasons. but the moral of the story is as the article is titled, "You're a Mom, you're kind of a big deal" I wish every Mom in the world would read this article and realize the impact they have on their children. I think we can all agree that we need more good people in this world! Do your jobs moms, and do it well, show your children love, teach them to care through your actions, and most of all be proud of your role and the opportunity you were blessed with. Not all of us are so lucky.

Raleigh Cary Child Photographer - Our Visitors

The girls had so much fun this afternoon hanging out with two soft and sweet bunnies. I have lost track of how many times they have asked me how much a bunny costs and if they can buy one for Easter? Funny how they think decisions are made based upon expense. So I exaggerated the truth a bit and told them probably a couple thousand dollars! They finally stopped asking! Luckily these bunnies live very close by so maybe they will settle for another playdate. Two dogs is two too many pets for me right now. They were cute to borrow though for a couple hours. Thank You Julie!

I was in a vintage mood when I edited these.

Another Adventure with Avery - Raleigh Child Photographer

We ignored trespassing signs, braved snakes, got covered with pollen and cob webs, laid in itchy weed fields and sweated up a storm last Thursday afternoon. It was all worth it though for these gorgeous photos of Little Miss Avery. She cooperated so well and played along with all my tricks to get her doing what I wanted. We even brought along her super sweet little puppy Mia, an Imperial Shitzu, for her first photo shoot. When we realized she was getting lost in the tall grass and not easy to photograph we took her back to the studio for some closeups. I have been photographing Avery since she was a baby and each session is more fun than the last. 

Year in review - Photographer-Raleigh-Cary-NC

2011 was an amazing year for me all around. My blessings were great I couldn't have asked for anything more. My photography business grew by leaps and bounds. I am so thankful for all the beautiful clients I was able to work with last year. Getting to know each and every one was as much fun as photographing them. As I've said many times before I have the best job in the world. Many thanks to all my clients who make it possible. Happy New Year! And hope to see you all again soon.

I put together a slideshow of some of my favorite photos from last year. Its also a great way to get a feel for my photography style.

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Jonah's 5th Birthday Party - Raleigh Children Photographer

Jonah celebrated his 5th birthday with a gymnastics party at Kenney's Gym in Raleigh. The birthday boy was all smiles throughout the whole afternoon. Over twenty kids came to party & get crazy with him. Balance beams, foam pits, obstacle courses...there was lots of young energy released. Hope you had an extra special day Jonah!