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!

Adrienne and Mike: Oklahoma Visit | Raleigh Couples Photographer

Last month, Jacob, Talah, and I went to visit our great friends, Adrienne and Mike. They moved to Norman, Oklahoma last year and we've missed them ever since! We finally had the opportunity to go visit and had a fabulous time going to museums, seeing the OU campus, trying some of the great restaurants in town, and just hanging out.

Here are a few pictures I took of them while we were there. We miss you!




















Here I am being a nerd : )

Matilda Jane Trunk Show and FREE MINI PHOTO SESSION!!! | Raleigh Children's Photographer

I'm hosting a Matilda Jane Trunk Show in my home on March 28th from 10am-12pm! Matilda Jane has THE cutest stuff for girls--perfect alone during the summer or layered in the winter. The new line comes out March 1st and I'm anxious to get Talah some cute little ruffle pants and knot dresses (and, and, and...). You can see some sneak peeks of the new line on the Matilda Jane blog. I especially love this and this. Oh, and this is cute, too...

Matilda Jane is not available in stores, so if you're interested in coming to my house for the trunk show, email me and I'll send you an invitation. Kids are welcome! If you aren't able to come on March 28th, but you'd like to order from a catalog, let me know and I'll get you connected to the right person.

Wanna hear some good news? I've decided to do a free mini photo session for your child if you spend $50 on Matilda Jane clothing at the trunk show! After your Matilda Jane order arrives, I will set a specific date (and location) to do all of the mini sessions. Each mini session will last 15-20 minutes and will feature your child, decked out in her new Matilda Jane duds! You will have the option to purchase prints at the regular price, listed on my website.

Please note that this free mini session is for your child only. If you'd like to schedule a regular family session, please contact me and I'd be happy to schedule something with you.

Even if you don't want to purchase any clothing, you can always swing by to hang out and enjoy a cupcake : )

Meet Ava | Raleigh Newborn Photographer

Introducing sweet baby Ava! Ava was 13 days old during our session and she was an absolute dream. In addition to being a beautiful baby, she was also a good sleeper and didn't cry once! Such an angel. And Mom and Dad couldn't be more in love with their baby, as you'll see...