THE JOURNAL

The Gift of a Portrait (originally published in 2011 and updated in 2025) I still remember accompanying my mother and grandmother to a portrait studio on Staten Island in the 1980s. We weren’t there for a new session, but to restore a portrait of my grandmother taken in the 1920s. I was about nine years […]

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 […]

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 […]