Greensboro

Once Removed...

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I had this idea. And I won’t lie. I saw it on Pinterest.

I take family pictures all the time. But what about the grandparents. I never get a chance to capture the bond that grandparents and their grandkids have.

I talked about this idea with my friend Kayla. Her parents and her in-laws live close. She loved the idea. We made a plan and had an amazing photo shoot at her home. Her parents loved the idea and I spent a wonderful afternoon capturing their relationship.

On the drive home it struck me, One day when the grandparents are long gone, those kids will have these pictures of this wonderful afternoon to share with their kids. It will remind them of the small details that they love so much.

These images will last far beyond the subjects in them.

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Writer's Block

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When Audra and I spoke about her personal brand shoot, I knew exactly what we needed to focus on. She is an amazing writer and often writes about her faith, her family and herself. We talked about wardrobe, props, etc. And when I walked into her beautiful home and saw all of the gorgeous light I knew this would be special.

We captured her writing, the space she writes in, and threw in a head shot or two.

The result: a bank of images she could use for her social media, website, and any promotional work.

That is a must for any business owner on social media. You want images that capture you and your business and show people what it is you are truly good at.

Dream Job

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This portrait session was an absolute dream. I LOVE shooting mother/daughter sessions. I love to show how close a mom and her girls are. I love to capture that for all time.

And then I get to capture images of the sisters together.

Your daughters might argue but deep down they love each other. And I get to document it all.

And now, enjoy the Sweat girls…

Angie - {Greensboro Personal Branding}

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Here is the thing about Angie’s profession: she has to connect to her clients. Period. End of sentence.

As a Doula she is with her clients on one of the most important days of their lives. But the connection starts WAY before then. She meets with her clients several times to discuss their needs, their desires for a birth plan, their fears, their dreams. She coaches them, encourages them, guides them long before their sweet babies make their grand entrance.

Angie came to me when it was time to update her website, Facebook profile, and Instagram profile. She wanted to convey the right message to potential clients, to show them what she can do. In other words she wanted to connect with them before ever meeting them. So we set up a Personal Branding session. We did new Headshots in my studio. A few days later I was in the room documenting a meeting with her clients. I could barely remember to take pictures because I was so engrossed in what she was teaching them.

We made some magic.

Why wait...

There is something about a portrait session that shows girls just how powerful, fierce and alive they are. Why wait until their Senior Year to experience that.

We have portrait sessions for teens and tweens. They get the same wonderful experience and prints that will remind them of the fun time they had.

Call today to schedule your consultation.

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Headshots and what-nots

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I am finding that starting this business has taken me down a path I didn't expect.  I thought that a majority of my time would be spent actually taking pictures, editing, culling, etc.  But a good 85% of my time is spent on the business part of my business: Quickbooks, landing pages, Facebook Ads, taxes, networking...

The amazing part is, it is actually fun and exciting (on top of stressful and hard). I have had a chance to meet other small business owners, especially other moms and the connection is instant.  We can talk shop, give advice, take advice and laugh at everything. 

Business doesn't look the way it used to and I for one am so grateful.

My Own...

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It is really hard to take pictures of my children.  Not because they aren't photogenic but because it takes an act of Congress to get them to agree.  I get it.  Caroline has had a camera in her face since she was about 6 minutes old.  It does require them to stop playing with their Legos or baby dolls. 

But this time was different.  I have spent the last 4 months researching and learning portrait photography.  And in the last month I have been building a studio in my sunroom.  I have learned how to use studio lights so I can take portraits anytime of day in any weather.  But I need to practice.  Do you know what "feathering" a light means?  Well I didn't either until a few weeks ago and it has changed my photography.  But I need to practice. 

So I bribed Caroline with a new dress that she could pick out and I promised that she didn't have to get to fancy.  All I asked was that she brush her hair (which apparently is a lot to ask of an 11 year old these days).  And she totally nailed it.  It took me 20 minutes to get this look.  I had to readjust lights and V-flats but it is a start.  And she looks beautiful.

Every year...

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When the leaves begin to turn from a healthy green to a crisp red and pumpkin orange I know I am about to get a phone call from Natalie.  Every year she calls me to document her family and especially her growing boy.  And every year he looks different, taller, blonder, cuter.  And then one day a few weeks from now I will get these photos back in my mailbox in the form of a Christmas card.  It is our version of a full circle.  I love this family.  Very much.