Happy Birthday Jim!!!

Well I guess you have figured out now that Jim's birthday is first.....but we'll see who has the next one in the family!!! Heidi and Jim aren't here today because it's their turn to do Christmas with Jim's family....although I understand they need to spend time with his family, I will miss them so much at Christmas this year!!!!

Hope you had a wonderful birthday Jim!!! We all missed you...especially Allie!

Winter Wedding Specials!

Wedding season is most popular during April to October and during that time, I am very busy, but the first quarter is my slow time once again and I am looking to book a few more weddings in that time of the year. If you are getting married between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2008 and would like an ultra cool and stylish photographer to document your day, please call me (704.280.0076) to inquire about special off season pricing.

***Please do not email me and ask for a price list. I have packages and coverage starting at just $1000. I am willing to negotiate a bit more for the off season, but each wedding is treated on a case by case basis so I'd like to at least chat with you on the phone if we are unable to connect in person!***

And since I don't like blogging without pictures, here are a few shots of my ever so cute nephews from a recent party:

Benj loves his cupcakes



Jackson is more interested in the sprinkles




Hope to hear from you soon! Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Dad :)

Today is my dad's birthday.....now, I'm not going to tell you his age.....I don't think he checks my blog, but if he does he might not want me blasting his age all over the internet , but he is still pretty young :) Here is a picture of my dad from his birthday last year......we're going to have his little shindig birthday party this weekend because in our family, birthdays are kind of a big deal



I also realized that since I have started my blog I have missed a couple of birthdays. So, here is a picture of my mom (October 20) and Beverly (September 14) in honor of their birthdays



Want a picture like this? Go to Azteca and they'll embarrass every last ounce out of you!




Can you guess who has the next birthday?


Is it....

Jim?





Heidi?



or Jackson?



By the way, we don't just sit around and take pictures of each other in hats....this was taken last Christmas after a long day of eating and opening presents!



Love yall :)

Super Cute Engagement Session

A few weekends ago, I got the chance to visit Raleigh for the weekend to get some shots of John and Jessi. John actually went to high school in Tennessee with my fiance, Mike, and they both ended up coming to college in North Carolina....because North Carolina is so awesome :o)

John and Jessi are getting married in July and I was so excited to get the chance to take their engagement pictures......there were so many awesome shots that I put together a slideshow......Enjoy!!!!

Thanks for having us in Raleigh guys! You need to visit Charlotte soon!!!!

Turkey Day 2007 Continued...

Is the grass always greener on the other side?



He really wants out!



Our little photographer...



Heidi and Benjamin looking through his work



Getting silly with Jackson...



I think Jackson gets a bit tired of us taking his picture all the time!



One last cute shot....




As you can see, I have multiple reasons to be thankful.....I have wonderful parents, sisters, nephews and brother-in-laws and they all are healthy.....what more could I ask for?!?!?!

Happy Turkey Day!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving, I know I am! Here are a few pictures from last night.....I actually cooked a whole turkey.....quite exciting!





Me with my accomplishment!








Yeah, I pulled the gizzards out and everything.....





More pictures to come later this week! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Fun in the Park....

A few weeks ago I took a few shots of my sister and her kids at the park.....we were trying to get some loving brotherly shots but I don't think they were too interested....


Benj modeling for us GQ style...



Following his big brother....







This is too cute!

More of Heidi and Jim

I've been meaning to post a few more pics of Heidi, Jim and Allie....but I've been so busy!!! Here are a few more from their Christmas card session. Check back this week for a few pics of my nephews at the park and a really cute engagement session!!!









Check back soon! :)

Sarah's Bridal Session

Over a month ago, I had the pleasure of taking some pictures of Sarah. I actually went to high school and college with Sarah and her mom was my French teacher in high school! Sarah has a cool degree in music education and has the most beautiful voice....I wish I could sing well!!!!

We actually did Sarah's shoot at Frank Liske Park and I think they turned out so great! She also has the most unique engagement ring I've ever seen.....It's heart shaped!!! :)





My favorite shot...



This one is so pretty







Sarah has such a pretty smile! So photogenic



Thanks Sarah for all your help!

Sneak Peek....

On Sunday, I went with Heidi (my sister) and Jim (my brother-in-law) and Allie (my niece-dog?) to Independence Park for a few family shots for this year's Christmas card..........Can you believe that Christmas is less than 2 months away!?!?!?

I haven't even gone through all their shots yet, but here are a few for a quick sneak peek:

"Look at Aunt Whitney....look at Aunt Whitney...."



Strolling through the park...



A few from when I dog-sat Allie this past summer.....all she did was nap all day and lounge around my bedroom..... :)

Check back later for more of Heidi, Jim and Allie!!!

My Best Friend's Wedding!

On September 1, 2007, one of my closest friends since junior high got married!! Jenny and I first met on the track team at good ol' J.N. Fries Middle. Jenny was (and still is!) a superb athlete....I, on the other hand, was trying out just to fill in the season before softball started up again. While I was huffing and puffing and basically passing out at practice, Jenny would always race by me and cheer me on....and it always made my day :) So, we started off as just "track team friends" and then we became "hallways friends" and then we became best friends! Jenny is still the most motivated person I know....when she says she is going to do something, she goes right out there and gets the job done, whether it's in school or work or sports. After high school we ended up going to separate colleges and I missed her dearly but we always made sure to take roadtrips to each others university.

Jenny ended up going to Carolina and along the way met Nick. Nick is such a cool guy, with a great sense of humor and he is the strongest guy I've ever met!!!! And then one day in Mid-May I get a phone call from Jenny....."I have some news for you.....I just got engaged!!!" Well, she should have warned me, because I was actually driving when she called me and I was so happy for her I almost ran off the road!!!!

Nick and Jenny had a short summer engagement because they knew exactly what they wanted: they got married at sunset on Oak Island Beach and had the reception at her parent's beach house.....and I got to be a bridesmaid!!!!!!!

Here are a few pictures from that night.......Mike did the best he could, sitting in the very last row:


Her dress is so pretty....it was actually her mother's and they converted it into a more modern fit...
















Congrats again Nick and Jenny.......I couldn't be happier for yall!!! Love you! :)

NYC Trip!

In late September, my fiance, my parents and myself all hopped on a plane and flew to NYC for the day to watch the Yankees play in the their last home game of the season! Luckily they won, but unfortunately they didn't fare well in the post season and now manager Joe Torre is gone and I am pretty sad about that!!!!

Anyways, my parents had never been to New York before so we walked around, looked at the sites, and then took the 4 train over to the Bronx to watch the game. We had great seats, great weather and an all around awesome time!!!!

Check out my slide show!!!!!!!!!

PS: I just bought this super-fantastic slide show software and in the next few days I'll be updating my older posts so you can view more pictures from previous clients! Enjoy!

Leah's Bridal Session

I have been a bad blogger! I shot these pics of Leah back in September in Marion, NC on this beautiful farm. And what a HOT day it was.....that morning I left Charlotte and it was already in the high 80's, but I figured it would be cooler in the mountains....but it was in the mid-to-high 90's! Leah was such a good sport though and we tried to keep her out of the sun as much as possible! Afterwards, Leah, her mom and myself ventured around Marion, checking the salon that she would be getting her hair done on the wedding day and looking at their beautiful church....the downtown area on Marion is such a neat place!!!

Leah was one of my roommates from UNC-Charlotte and she has now graduated, gotten an awesome job and is getting married is less than 2 weeks! Congratulations Leah and Jason....thanks for letting me grab these awesome bridal shots! :)






There were several gazebos on the property and a very pretty lake that actually still had water in it even though we have not had rain in forever!!!


This is my favorite shot of Leah.......I actually took this in front of a pretty red barn on the property...









This dog kept following us around and laying right next to Leah....at one point he sat ON her dress and Leah's mother and I had to carefully pull him away.....he even followed us down onto the gazebo! Luckily, nothing got on her dress!!!!




Congrats again and have a wonderful time fishing on your awesome honeymoon! :)

And as promised.....the slide show!

Happy Anniversary Bev and Ben!

Today is my oldest sister and her husbands 8th wedding anniversary! Congratulations! Hope you both had a great day! Love yall!

Then......(in the pre-digital days!)





Anddd....now!