Sunday, May 30, 2010

I'm gonna marry the boy next door.


Last weekends wedding was so much fun! It was a fairytale love story if ever there was one.

Ashley and Brandon literally grew up next door to each other, and have been sweethearts for years. When I was putting together their childhood memories slide show for the reception, there were lots of photos of the two of them together even as little kids. There were prom photos together, and even the two of them in their high school graduation cap and gowns together.

Thanks, Ashley and Brandon, for taking time to create something really special to remember your day. After the wedding, we went to the road where they grew up, and where their families still live. These photos were taken in a shed on her great grandpa's farm where they used to play when they were kids. I could have spent hours photographing on the farm, but I had a hunch Brandon wouldn't be as enthusiastic about that idea as I was. ;-)

What great stories they're going to have to tell their kids someday! Congratulations you two, and thanks for including me in such a special and utterly fun day.


Friday, May 28, 2010

Happy Birthday Mom! Wish you were here....

Today would have been my Mamma's birthday. She was an amazing woman, and I was blessed beyond measure to have her to nurture my life.

Yesterday, I was talking to someone about the importance of having portraits taken of each of your children with each parent separately, because of the lasting value it has. I speak from experience, I have four siblings, and I'm so grateful I have beautiful portraits of Mom and myself taken by my friend and mentor Karen Goforth several years ago.

I almost didn't have these portraits made. I felt heavy (I was a lot heavier than I am now, in fact) and we were on vacation so it seemed like a lot of trouble. Boy, am I ever glad we took this time. These prints, and the others in that session are truly a treasure of great value to me now. I can enjoy our moments together again as I see these photos on my desk every day.


If I can share a gift with you, dear reader, as a token birthday present for my mom, it is the encouragement to take time to have portraits made with the people you love. See yourself through their eyes, not your own. You're a beautiful part of their lives!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Lilly's Pearls


This is a photo taken during a 4 generation session--4 beautiful women, 1 beautiful family. Lilly and Mom live in Chicago and came home to Thomasville to surprise Grandma and Great-Grandma for Mother's Day. While they were together was the perfect time to create a new family heirloom.


The pearls in the back belong to Great-Grandma, the baby bracelet is Lilly's, and the pearls in her hand are Grandma's but were worn during the session by Mommy. I can envision that someday she'll be photographed in her wedding gown with these same pearls.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Photo of the Day - April 29, 2010 - Faces of Hickory


April 29th I took a little trip to Hickory to speak for a group of Pro. Photographers. We had a great time, and I got not one but TWO Photos of the Day. Thanks Rosemary, for being my model through the textured glass, and I couldn't resist the cool face on the front of the building across from where we met--isn't he cool!?

Friday, May 7, 2010

Photo of the Day - April 28, 2010 - Birds of a Feather


Wow, what a difference a few days makes! These little baby robins were naked, ugly, and tiny just one week ago. (See the Photo of the Day for April 21st) and now they can barely fit in the nest and are beautiful with their feathers. I know it's not the best photo, but Mamma Robin hid her nest pretty well in the holly bush, and I'm not a big fan of pain.

Photo of the Day - April 27, 2010 - Stairway to Higher Learning


High Point Library staircase. It's got beautiful lines and curves, and just interesting shapes overall. the entire library is like an oversized sculpture on Main St.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Photo of the Day - April 25, 2010 - Backyard Beauties


These sweet tiny little flowers popped up in my backyard. I don't know what they are, but I hope Randy doesn't mow them until they're through blooming.