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A Little Before & After Magic All photographers strive for perfect shot in camera.  It makes the editing faster. But, perfect shots in camera are not always possible.  There are so many factors that go into the perfect shot. Lighting, composition, expressions, angles, white balance…the list goes on and on. When all those things align […]

Does booking a photo session make you panic because you NEVER know what to wear? You can rest easy! Let me give you some simple what to wear tips to make your family look picture perfect! Here are a few key things when choosing what to wear:1. Go shopping in your own closet first. Start […]

This was pretty much a dream. I have followed Sabrina Gebhardt Photography on social media for a LONG time! I have always loved her style, but it wasn’t what I was doing. Then, I got tickets to the RISE conference in Dallas.  And a light bulb went off!  Sabrina is in Fort Worth and if […]

As some of you may know, I have started to offer in-home newborn sessions.  I love bring a Baby Photographer in Southern Pines and surrounding areas and I am thrilled to give my clients this option. What’s different about these sessions? You don’t have to leave your house!  I come to you. I use natural […]

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 […]