The Beach : ) | Raleigh Family Photographer

Warning: This is a long one!

This summer, we were able to combine two beach trips within two weeks. We started at Folly Beach with great friends for the first week and then went down to Florida to spend time with family. It was wonderful.

I just love the colors in weathered wood. It's got such great depth and richness to it.

Who knew barnacles could be so pretty when you really stop to look at them?





This picture was taken through the hole in the sandcastle above (later in the day).














Family time in Vero!


















Talah loves "Raggie." Many times a day, you will see exactly what you see below: Talah looking content, with Raggie stuffed in her mouth. She even sleeps like this. Gross? Perhaps. But as her mother, I don't mind a bit : )


There's certainly nothing artistic about this picture or the on camera flash used, but it was Talah's 2nd birthday and I love this moment. She was so, so happy and excited! We celebrated at my parents' home in Orlando.

McCartney Family | Raleigh Family Photographer

I'm back after a much needed vacation to Florida to visit family. I have a lot to share, so I'll be separating it into a few posts in the upcoming days (so much to do to catch up and edit!!!). At the beginning of the trip, I got to visit my great friend Tory. We were roommates in college and I miss her so much! I love her family and we had so much fun at the beach and park during our session (the first two pictures of little Nathan were taken at the house). Tory, I'll be getting the rest to you soon! By the way, Tory does custom lampshades that are awesome. Check out her site!

Just keepin' it real : )