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Chevy Chase Family Photographer Early morning light, blooming trees and a sweet smiley baby is just what this Southern Pines family photographer likes! I often get asked which light I like better early morning or “golden hour” right before sunset.  And I’ll be honest that a tough one to answer!  I like the time of […]

Pinehurst Lifestyle Newborn Session An in-home newborn session isn’t all the about the baby, but they are certainly the littlest star of the show, When I arrived at this family of four’s Pinehurst home, I was welcomed by big brother who I photographed a s a newborn not too long ago! He took about a […]

PURPLE UP – It’s Month of the Military Child – Fort Bragg Edition! After being a military spouse for 22 + years, moving four times and raising three “military brats”, I felt a desire to give back to the military community. My family has been stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina for 10 years. It […]

It’s winter.  It’s cold and at times really rainy. Lucky for my clients, I have a studio that is PERFECT for a family photography studio session! Family Portraits First This session was actually the last session in in a Watch Me Grow package – three sessions in the first year. So, it was a one […]

This was a different kind of session for me – Newborn Lifestyle Photography isn’t usually my thing.  I do studio newborn sessions. But, this was a special session and I created my own kind of lifestyle session. My cousin, Jamie, and his wife were expecting twins!  They have two older daughters and were soon to […]

Wall Art for Your Nursery The reason you get that “ooooo” moment when you see art in a room is because of how it’s coordinated. A great room has been styled throughout every inch. So, take time to think about these elements in the room a little bit:First… Decide WHERE you want the art and […]

Why are babies ages 6-8 months so deliciously perfect? They can do so much, but for the most part keep still! Baby photography is one of my favorite things. Baby sessions can occur anytime in the first year – newborn, sitter, one year and any other milestone you want to capture. After a newborn session, […]

5 Tips for Hiring a Newborn Photographer Congratulations! What an exciting time! Being an expectant mom can be overwhelming. Everyone has advice and is more than willing to share it. Sometimes it is super helpful and, let’s face it, sometimes not so much. NPS Photography wants to fall into the SUPER HELPFUL category by providing […]

NPS Photography Album Options I hear this a lot. “I’m not not a wall art kind of person” or “We just don’t have much wall space for wall art”. I understand. With open floor plans in newer homes, wall space is very limited. And many people simply prefer paintings on their walls and smaller framed […]

A sweet newborn girl completed this family of five. She has two big brothers who love her to pieces (as you can see below!). Mom wanted her session to be all girl, so I chose pinks and bows to incorporate into the session. She looks pretty perfect in pink, too! Little Miss E was not […]