Holden Massey Nail's Birth

My sister and her husband just welcomed their second son into the world.  Holden was born on a beautiful April day.  Here are a few moments from just after his birth.  I love my new little nephew!

A New Little Girl ~ Durham, NC Newborn Portraits

A new little girl in the family means there will be lots of kisses and snuggles!  I photographed Melissa, Kevin, and Jonah at Duke Gardens when they were waiting for Sarah Fairfax to arrive, here is the blog post from that session: Melissa, Kevin, Jonah & Baby.  On April 5th, little Sarah was born and I happily came over in the following week to photograph her and her family.  These are a few of my favorite images from her newborn session.

She is perfectly beautiful!











Congratulations Melissa, Kevin and Jonah!  Enjoy your newest addition to the family.  I can't wait until our little girls are old enough to play together in the neighborhood park.

A Spring Family Portrait Session

My little girl, Emeline, has been cared for every week by her wonderful nanny, Marissa.  Her husband Michael just got a new job in Ohio, so tomorrow is the last day she will watch my baby.  Emeline and I have both enjoyed and appreciated having such a caring person (and her two beautiful children) over at our house in the mornings.  Her care for Emeline allowed me to keep my business running and stay close to my girl while she was still so young.  We will miss you guys!  I hope you look back on these pictures and remember NC fondly.

The ducks helped us start off the photo session!

      

Thank you so much for taking good care of my baby Marissa!  

Lacy&Andrew ~ Raleigh, NC Engagement Session

When I first met with Lacy, she sat across from me at lunch beaming while telling me about this man who she fell deeply and quickly in love with - a man who proposed to her in front of her family in Florida, and who she is now engaged to be married.  Andrew and Lacy met with me in Raleigh, under the overarching spring oaks in front of the city skyline for their engagement session.  It was clear that these two have found love, hope, and respect in each other.





























I'm looking forward to your wedding this summer Lacy and Andrew!  Thank you so much for having me as your wedding photographer.

If any of my readers out there are looking for a photographer, please do not hesitate to call or email me!

Happy Easter Bunnies!

Look who I found hopping through the neighborhood over the weekend....







Thanks Jessica and Danny for having me over to photograph your cute bunnies!

Emeline at Six Months

My little girl turned six months old on Valentines Day!  I picked two different locations to capture this special age.  We did the first part of our session in her colorful nursery...











Emeline Addie is my little southern lady!  We did the second part of her session at an old plantation home in southern South Carolina.  This amazing place is called the Lookaway Inn.  Emeline checked in to her room and dressed in her finest ruffles for her portraits...















Mommy and Daddy love you Emeline!