Oh April, you and I had some BIG fun!!

 Ok, ok!!  I did manage to get SOME work done in April, but oh my goodness did I enjoy some serious photographer play time!  Danny and I went on an EPIC adventure for our 10th anniversary, but before that happened I got to celebrate with an upcoming HS grad and a new USC School of Nursing grad!!😀  Yep, I get to photograph happy, joyful, smiling people...and this is my JOB!  

My oldest daughter, Erin, got married in April and I jumped at the chance to fly up to OHIO, a few weeks before the wedding, and photograph her Bridal portraits. We facetimed her sister, Halie, during the shoot and once again, thanks to technology...we were all together on a special day.😍  Three days after Erin's wedding, Danny and I headed to Europe for our fabulous adventure and let me just say, it gets 5 full stars!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Congrats to Alex as he graduates from HS and heads to USC in the fall!

Meet Lauren, a new USC School of Nursing grad!  Fun fact: I photographed Lauren when she graduated from HS.😀 When she reached out to me, I couldn't believe four years had already flown by!!

Sharing this day with my daughter, Erin, will  forever hold a special place in my heart.💕 

Also, I did assure her wedding photographer that on wedding day I would be firmly ensconced in my roll as MOB!  Not once did I see Caitie give me the side eye, so I think I did it! There was no backseat photographer driving going on here!😍

Our adventure included Switzerland, France, Germany, and we ended our journey in The Netherlands at the Tulip Festival.  AMAZING!!

Here's looking at you...March!

Spring is my absolute favorite season!  I love the colors of spring - seeing them and wearing them.  (You could count the number of black garments I own, on one hand!)  I'm always excited about warmer weather and to watch the world come alive again.  With each new season, I feel a new energy and I'm excited about what I can create this time around.  March was full of it's own new beginnings - a sweet new baby boy for the Parker family, Reece's gorgeous baby bump, and the new family that was created with the marriage of Laura and Aubrey.

As there is a beginning for everyone, there is also an end - even if it's not here yet.  Every time someone asks me to shoot a Journey's End session for them, it's because they know change is coming, and to be able to capture something that they can hold onto forever, is an honor.  These two sweet 15 year old pups that I had the privilege of photographing in March are - oh so loved.💓🐶  

Because of our mild temperatures here in SC, photographers really get to work outside nearly year-round, and after a drab winter it's so fun to take advantage of our beautiful State House grounds for a headshot session.  If you need an insurance check-up for your home and auto - Nick Raso, with Relation Insurance, if your guy!

Last but not least, I spent a fun evening at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala.  The work this organization does, continues to amaze me.  It was an honor to be able to give my time during this fabulous night, hosted by Beth Lowrie and her incredible team! 

 

Halie's Bridal Portraits| Charles Towne Landing| SC Family Photographer

Life is full of those moments we all refer to as A-ha moments.   Your children give you an opportunity to have those over and over, again.  Many of you who follow me know that Halie is one of my daughters and like all parents, I photograph my kids...A LOT.  So, for me, to have an opportunity to photograph her bridal portraits was so special.  The morning of this session, I arrived at her apartment just as she was ready to step into her dress, hair up and make-up done.  There it was...one of those A-ha moments.  My little girl almost a bride.  I loved being her photographer on bridal portrait day because on the day of her wedding I cherished just being her Momma.