Way up high..

The location of a photo shoot says a lot about a client.  We can go to the middle of a wheat field for my clients that love rustic and charming.  We can go downtown among the concrete jungle for my clients that love a modern edge. 

So when it came time to plan out Hannah's Senior Portfolio we honestly were stuck.  How can I narrow down this girl?  She is so fun but so mature.  She is edgy buy down to earth.  She is modern but such a romantic.  So I had an idea.  In downtown Wilmington there is a new (to me) parking deck.  And so on a Thursday night we went to the very tippy top and with an amazing view of Wilmington we made some beautiful art.  Do you see the symbolism?  Here she is, her Senior year at the very top with her whole future spread out in front of her. 

But first, pictures...

Fort Fisher...

Her classroom was right across the hall from mine in the 400 hallway. She was the 5th person to hold Caroline on the day she was born.  And now I get to watch her create this amazing family that she has always dreamed of. 

I am always honored when past clients want me to photograph them again.  I am always honored when new clients trust me with documenting their families.  But I get down right weepy when dear friends that I love and miss so much ask me to capture their growing family. 

I present, the Crudeli family:

Homesick

They only had 2 days and having family portraits at the beach at sunset was a must.  It rained all morning and we were super nervous it wouldn't happen but the clouds parted and we had the most beautiful background.  Public Beach access #45 never disappoints. 

Take 2..

So in my last post I told you about the "W" family and the fun session we did at Cape Fear Community College.  You can't tell from the pictures but Molly was really not feeling well.  She got a sunburn the day before and her throat hurt but she was such a trouper and pulled off some amazing shots for the family group photos.  But when I did her individual shots, she was not feeling it.  I could see it in her eyes.  The next morning, she wakes up with PINK EYE and a major fever!!!  I knew she was not being her normal, crazy, sweet self.  So I told her mom that I would be back in town in a few weeks and I want to do a mini session with just Molly.  We would go back to the same spot, same outfit and try again, this time with much happier, much healthier girl.  Her session was amazing.  This girl works that camera...just like I knew she could.

Seriously, after this can we get a fish taco at Islands?

I love when friends hire me to photograph their families because my day job turns into a hang out session while I take pics of their adorable kids.  I've known Chandra since my time in Wilmington but I gotta tell ya, I really like hanging out with her kids.  Like, in a, lets go get a hurricane at Kohl's Frozen Custard at Wrightsville Beach.  We got to catch up on what everyone is up to: Shelby is in Utah, Hunter is deciding his next path in life after High School, Hannah is a Senior, Molly is killing it in Middle School and Garrett is still just a super sweet kid.  Hannah and I have already plans for a Senior Portrait session in August.  I can't wait. 

Ladies and Gentleman...The "W" Family

PS.  Stay tuned for my next post about poor Molly...

Wilmington Sessions

I only ever need one good excuse to pack up and head to Wilmington.  Having the chance to visit family and the beach and eat at PTs Grill is a motivating factor.  I was looking over the kids school schedule and realized their spring break falls at the perfect time of year for family portrait sessions.  The sunshine is perfect, the weather isn't too hot or too cold, and the flowers are blooming.  Done and done.

I am excited to shoot in Wilmington again.  I have sessions available on weekdays and weekends April 8-15.  Here are all the details:

• Session Fee is $250 (You can pay using Google Wallet to secure your slot.)
• This includes:
  • 45 minute session at a location of your choice
  • 30-35 images
  • hi-res download (up to 11X14) in an online album to share with friends and family.

Call or email me soon to reserve your space.  I'll even share my PTs fries with you!!