THE JOURNAL

Originally written in 2011 | Updated in 2025 A few years ago, a family friend called to purchase a gift certificate for a portrait session. What began as a simple conversation turned into something far more meaningful — one that changed the way I see photography, and the way I see myself in it. It […]

Yes — and I’d love that. As a proud owner of a chocolate lab mix rescue pup, I completely understand that dogs are part of the family. Including your furry friend in your portraits can add so much heart and personality to your images. I’ve worked with many families and seniors who brought their dogs […]

January 2020 – I was so excited today to learn that my business has been named one of the Best Portrait Photographers and one of the Best Family Photographers in Charlotte, NC, by Expertise.com. Expertise.com’s team conducts a manual review of various industries and service businesses to verify that each company on its list is […]

What does Mom love more than anything else in this world? Of course, it’s her family. So, this year, if you want to give Mom a gift from the heart that will last for years to come, then give her a gift that celebrates her absolute greatest loves – give her the gift of family […]

Voted Best Photographer by South Charlotte Weekly Readers! This afternoon, I met my husband for lunch at Einstein Bagels in Ballantyne. We placed our order and proceeded to find seats. Jim mentioned that he was going to grab a copy of The South Charlotte Weekly for us to read. On the cover of the newspaper, I saw […]

It’s almost Spring which means it’s almost time for First Holy Communions at many churches. This is such a special event in a child’s and family’s life, and family photographers are often called to help capture those precious memories with Communion Portraits. Most of the time, families inquire about hiring a photographer for the day […]