Sadie | Raleigh Children's Photographer

There are some eleven-year-olds who, like me, wore acid washed jeans (cuffed!), dad's old dress shirt that came to the knees, Keds with no shoelaces, pearl-pink lipstick and blue eyeliner (okay, okay, so I wasn't technically supposed to be wearing makeup), and over-sprayed bangs...
And then there are some eleven-year-olds who look like Sadie.
Sadie, you were a lot of fun and did so great pretending not to be cold in the pictures! Enjoy!

Gail: One Smokin' Momma! | Raleigh Photographer

When Gail contacted me and said she wanted to take some pictures for her kids, I thought it was the sweetest thing ever. I know her kids are going to love having pictures of her, especially when they know it was done just for them. We incorporated some items that were personal and represented her kids (like the football and the candle and goblet handmade by her daughter). She's got a very cool rocker look going and I loved her flaming red hair. Doesn't it just pop?

Senior Spotlight: Maria | Raleigh High School Senior Photographer

Meet Maria. She's a rising senior at Cary High School. She's fun, she's artistic, and she's got a great sense of style. Her clothes were all of my favorite colors, so I have to assume that she also shares a love for the tertiary colors : )
I asked Maria to answer a few questions for me, so here we go!


JA: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
M: I would travel to India because the culture and people are fascinating to me.


JA: Who are your favorite bands/singers?
M: I cannot name a single band or singer but a few of my favorites as of now are NeverShoutNever and Dispatch.


JA: What is your favorite meal?M: My favorite meal is a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel.



JA: If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would you choose and why?M: I would meet Ashton Kutcher, because he is simply amazing.

JA: Who is your biggest role model?M: My biggest role model would have to be my mom.


Can we just pause for a moment to appreciate how beautiful Maria's eyes are?


JA: What are your favorite clothing stores?M: American Apparel & Urban Outfitters (& Target!)


JA: What is your favorite book? M: Go Ask Alice


JA: What is on the walls in your room?M: I don't have much on the walls of my room, but I have magazine/posters collaged and covering my whole ceiling.

Just look at this pose! I told Maria to play with her necklace and this is what she did. So editorial!


JA: What is your dream job?M: My dream job, as of now, is to be a glassblower and have my own studio.

JA: Where would you like to go to art school?M: Hawaii


This little field was full of grasshoppers. Every time we took a step, a swarm of them would go jumping : ) This rocking chair has been in my family for years. I was happy to be able to use it in this shoot.


JA: If you could do one thing to make the world a better place, what would it be?M: I would rid the world of child labor and mistreatment.

As you may have noticed, Maria is an artist, so what better way to celebrate that than to capture that on camera?













Maria, I had a fabulous time with you. Your gallery will be ready soon!