The Little Seal Vass, NC Newborn Photographer

I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be.

~Robert Munsch

If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together..

there is something you must always remember.

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you.

~Winnie the Pooh

Studio Maternity Vass, NC Maternity Photographer

The majority of my maternity sessions are outdoors in the open, and far from the norm of a studio session. But yesterday, this hot momma decided to bear all for the sake of art. Indoors, of course...

To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman, and undoubtedly inhabited.
~Anne Buchanan & Debra Klingsporn



A grand adventure is about to begin.
~Winnnie the Pooh



Miracle in the making
~Unknown



The most important thing she'd learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.
~Jill Churchill



You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she's pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.
~Dave Barry

Hush Little Baby Pinehurst, NC Newborn Photographer

Hush, little baby, don't say a word.
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird



And if that mockingbird won't sing,
Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring



And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Papa's gonna buy you a looking glass



And if that looking glass gets broke,
Papa's gonna buy you a billy goat



And if that billy goat won't pull,
Papa's gonna buy you a cart and bull



And if that cart and bull fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest baby boy in town.

Spring has Sprung Sanford, NC Baby Photographer

Be like the flower, turn your face to the sun.
~Kahlil Gibran

Having a child means a piece of your heart is walking around in the world.

~Unknown Author

Daughters are like flowers, they fill the world with beauty.

~Unknown Author

Children laugh an average of three hundred or more times a day; adults laugh an average of five times a day. We have a lot of catching up to do.
~Heather King

Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them.
~Richard L. Evans

Do your part to make this world a cuter place to live in.

~Susan Branch

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Fun Friday: For Photogs Southern Pines, NC Lifestyle Photographer

This is SO COOL!  For all of you stalkers out there who might be interested in improving your own camera skills, here is a really neat website I know you'll love.  It's called the Camera Simulator, and it allows you to adjust the camera settings just like on an SLR and hit the "Snap a Photo" button to see what the adjustments will do!  Have fun, be creative, and get out there taking your own photos!  =D

Boys Will Be Boys Aberdeen, NC Child & Family Photographer

What is a boy? Trust with dirt on its face, Beauty with a cut on its finger, Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair, And the hope of the future with A frog in its pocket.

Author: Unknown

A brother is a friend given by nature

Author: Unknown

boy (boi) n. a male child, lad, youth, not yet a man, often a magnet to dirt, toys and adventure.

Author: Unknown

To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.

Author: Clara Ortega

May your paths always lead back to each other.

Author: Unknown

Senior Rep: Kurt | Too Much Fun Pinehurst, NC High School Senior Photographer

High School: Pinecrest High School

Nick name(s): Kurtis and family calls me Kurty



Favorite subject: Math

Sports or extracurricular activities: swimming and used to play football



Future plans: to swim in college and go to the olympics

Car you drive now vs. Dream car: 1996 jeep wrangler vs. 2012 bmw m3



Thing you will miss the most when you leave home: coming home to food on the table

Where you can be found on a lazy afternoon: If I ever have one! hanging out with friends or in my bed passed out!

Favorite local restaurant: San Felipe

Kurt says: I'm nothing special; I'm just plain and simple.



Kurt... "plain" is not a word that I would think of to describe you!  Good luck in your future, kid, and I know I'll see you again soon!

Keep an eye out for Kurt at school and get a Rep Card from him!  Every referral earns him a credit!

Maternity + Vintage + Train Tracks = Fun + Whimsical Cameron, NC Maternity Photographer

A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside... when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone.

~Author Unknown

Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.

~Douglass MacAurthur

You're gonna miss this, you're gonna want this back. You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast. These are some good times, so take a good look around. You may not know it now, but you're gonna miss this.

~Trace Adkins

The most important thing she'd learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.

~Jill Churchill

Family Ties Pinehurst, NC Photographer

In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, a bridge to our future.

~Alex Haley

In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create; by the memories you share; by the commitment of time, caring, and love you show to one another; and by the hopes of the future you have as individuals and as a unit.
~M. Kennedy and Janet Spencer King



It’s not what we have in our life, but who we have in our life that counts.
J. M. Laurence

A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.

~Cardinal Mermillod

I see children as kites. You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground. You run with them until you're both breathless. They crash . . . you add a longer tail . . . you patch and comfort, adjust and teach. You watch them lifted by the wind and assure them that someday they'll fly.

~Erma Bombeck

I had such a wonderful time meeting this family and learning a little about them. If you have been on the Face Book Page recently, you've seen some events listed for a little girl named Izzy. Izzy is a 3 year old fighting stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma. Please visit her Face Book page or her website to learn more about this sweet soul. There are also several local events where the funds will go to the Izzy Foundation. Please join me in prayer for this little girl and her family, for wisdom for the doctors, and for peace. If you would like to purchase a purple Izzy bracelet or donate to the Izzy Foundation, please contact me at OrganiquePhoto@yahoo.com for the address where you may mail a check, or click on Izzy's photo in the sidebar to be directed to her FB page for information on events.

Camping Sanford, NC Family & Child Photographer

Sometimes being a brother is better than being a superhero.
~Marc Brown

The smell of pine trees, the campfire glowing, the marshmallows cooking, and the breath of crisp cool air are some great things I like about camping but my favorite one of all is camping underneath the stars with lights so brilliant it brightens up the deep blue sky making you feel a sense of peace and tranquility amid the great outdoors.
~Unknown Author

A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.
~Andre Maurois

The older I grow, the more earnestly I feel that the few joys of childhood are the best that life has to give.
~Ellen Glasgow

Super Mini Engagement Raleigh, NC Engagement Photographer

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage."
Author: Lao Tzu



"For an instant, love can transform the world."

Senior Photo Style Sandhills, NC High School Senior Photographer

What is YOUR ideal photo STYLE?

URBAN:
You like the down town look of (our small town!) city life!

~Brick walls
~Alley ways
~Bright colored stoops
~Vine-covered doorways
~Train station and tracks
~Cafe seating
~Behind storefront glass


COUNTRY:
You like to be out in the open fields with the wind rustling your hair and the sunshine on your back!

~Barns and animals
~Hay bales
~Dirt roads
~Tall grasses
~Blankets in the open field
~Cowboy boots and tipped hats


OFF BEAT:  you are using your creativity!

Have something else fun in mind!?
Shoot me an email!
We'll take an image you love, or an idea you have
and we'll see if we can bring it to life!

Senior Outfit Inspiration Sandhills, NC High School Senior Photographer

Hey guys and gals!  If you need a little inspiration... just check out your favorite online stores!  You'll find tons of cool outfits to suit your personal style.  You can also take a look at my pinterest account to find even more inspiration!

Here are a few other DOs and DON'Ts on what-to-wear:

~ Do bring a variety of outfits to choose from to your session.  Pack for your session like you would for vacation:  some casual every-day wear (jeans and a fave shirt) as well as something to go out on the town in (maybe a tie, a suit jacket or something with a little sparkle!)

~Don't be afraid to show your true self through your style and clothing.  Rock the plaid, bright colors, patterns and have fun!

~Do try and avoid:  clothes that are too tight (no one wants to see your muffin top!)

     clothes that are too loose (we do want to see your natural shape!)
     large logos
     words on clothing (in almost all cases)
     stripes (yes, they really do make you look wider!)
     patterns that are distracting from your beautiful face

~Don't forget to dress in complete outfits!  Make sure you've got everything in your bag from your hat or scarf all the way down to your toes.  Accessorize like nobody's business.

~Do clean up your nails.  (Guys, too!)  Take off that ratty old chipped polish!  File those broken claws down!  Stop chewing on your cuticles for goodness sake!

~Don't decide to get a hair cut the day before your session (or month depending on how slow your hair grows)!  If you're thinking about changing up your 'do... please don't 'do it until after your session!  It's just better that way in case you hate it!  Make sure you have plenty of time for a fix!

~Do shave before your session!  The 5 o'clock shadow and the day-old stubble will not be processed out of your images during editing... so unless you want it there permanently... shave it off!  (And psst...  guys, if you have a patchy beard that you like... trust me... shave it.)

~Don't dress like a hooker.  Please please please get mom and dad to approve your outfits.  After all, its their money that is being forked out for these pictures and I don't want to have any heart attacks at the viewing session.

~Do wear some makeup.  Even if you're usually au natural... please apply some light powder and mascara to even out skin tones, cut down on shine, and draw attention to your eyes.  Please bring along your arsenal to change up your makeup (and hair, too!) for a different look for different outfits!

~Do wear contacts to your session instead of glasses.  If you must wear your glasses, or if you'd like them in your photos, please wear contacts and pop out the lenses from your frames (you might want to take them to a pro to get this done), or purchase or borrow a pair of lens-less frames.  Glare from eyeglasses is just not very pretty in photos.

~Don't come to your session unprepared!!!  A few days before your session, get all of your outfits together, laid out, look at them, envision them on you, or even try them on for a friend!  You can also email me quick pics of your outfits so I have an idea of what your style is!  Maybe I'll have an idea for a great accessory or something that would really make your outfit pop!