Happy Halloween

My little family and my two nephews went to a lot of work to wish you a Happy Halloween! ;) Enjoy!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

{This Moment}

A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

Frieda {2012 Senior Session}

This year I started something called Megan Lane Photography Senior Reps. Basically 2012 Seniors applied to be a rep and in return (if chosen) they got a really good deal on their session and also get discounts on other things (prints and products) based on the amount of people they recruit for Megan Lane Photography. They don't have to recruit just other seniors, they can refer newborn sessions, family sessions, etc. and earn discounts to what they want. Frieda is one of my senior reps this year so she's had the opportunity to have two sessions.

Her mini-session took place down at her family's property on the soundside.



MLP: What are your hobbies?
Frieda: Cheerleading



MLP: Favorite Food?
Frieda: Macaroni and cheese



For her main session we traveled to the OBX for some pictures around the Outer Banks Pier, Coquina Beach, and Pirates Cove.



MLP: If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Frieda: Purple



MLP: What's yoru Favorite Place to Shop?
Frieda: J-Crew



MLP: What are you most looking forward to your senior year of high school?
Frieda: Senior Prom




MLP: What's your favorite movie?
Frieda: Something Borrowed



MLP: What are your plans after graduation?
Frieda: Go to college to be a P.A

Nephews! | Outer Banks Family Portrait Photographer

Meet my brother, sister-in-law, and nephews! :) I rarely get to actually photograph them unless its a quick 15-minute session in November just in time for Christmas cards. I was glad that Brooke asked me to go to the beach one afternoon to take some beach portraits of them. Although the session didn't last more than 30 mintues, we still got some pictures! ;)

Jingle Bells...

Since it feels like Christmas with my new blog design being live, I thought it would be a great time to post about Christmas Cards! :)

Sending Christmas Cards is a great way to honor the traditions that make Christmas such an important part of our lives. In our world of emails, texts, and tweets, opening the mailbox to find a personalized Christmas card is more of a special feeling today than ever before. A card is a warm, personal way to say to friends and family, "I remember". I remember the mesmerizing bubble lights on Mom’s tree, I remember the scrumptious aroma of Grandma’s gingerbread and the unbearable anticipation of Christmas morning, and most of all I remember you!

Here are a few of the many designs that Megan Lane Photography has to offer:

Some classic red and green cards:






Had a beach session with Megan Lane Photography this year? Go with a more beach themed colors/card:





A little more funky ones:







If you want something a little more than just photographic cards, cards can be designed on card stock which gives you the option of having a design on the front and back.

Front:


Back:


Cards can be 4x6, 5x5, or 5x7. They can be printed on photographic paper (one-side) or card stock art linen paper (front & back). Have something in particular in mind for your cards? Let's chat!

Bradley | Eastern NC Newborn Photographer

Bradley belongs to Miss Leia and boy does she love her baby brother!





The image below is one of my favorite newborn shots with a Daddy.

Sarah | Outer Banks Bridal Photographer

I've known Sarah for a long time. She was a few years younger than me in school but we were both active in 4H so we got to see each other then. I first met her fiance, Russ, during their engagement session and it was fun to reconnect with Sarah and learn about Russ and details of their upcoming wedding! Fastforward a few months and the wedding is over and I'm able to share her bridal portraits with you. We met up at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo for her session because this was also going to be the ceremony and reception site. Other than a few mosquitos, the Gardens were gorgeous!





The following photo is the image that Sarah chose for her portrait, except she chose it in a vintage sepia tone rather than full color.












Stay tuned, I'll have more from this beautiful bride's wedding day soon!

Addison | Eastern NC Newborn Photographer

Sweet Addison's Aunt actually brought her for her session. She wanted the pictures to be a complete surprise when her Mommy got to see them for the first time. She was an angel the whole time she was in the studio; never made a peep and slept the entire time!

Thursday's Tunes

I can't tell you how much I love, love, love this song. I've always been a Blake Shelton fan but this song put him over the top for me. I truely believe that God puts people in our lives for a reason. Sometimes we may not know those reasons, sometimes we do. I knew I wanted to feature this video on a Thursday's Tunes, but I've never seen the video until today when I went searching for it to post it. I thought the video was too sweet that Blake's wife, Miranda (they're just newly-weds) was featured first in his video. Seeing that I was pretty sure that's what the video would be about the boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife relationships, but I had to grab a kleenex when after Miranda, the first relationship shown was of a Mother and Daughter. Not only am I so thankful for everyone (family, friends, clients, strangers you pass by, etc) that God has put in my life, but I'm so blessed with an amazing Mother who is also my best friend and I'm so blessed that God gave me a child. My daughter has taught me more about life in the past two-and-a-half years then I would have ever learned without her. Thanks Blake Shelton for an amazing song and an even more amazing video!


God Gave Me You - Video

Blake Shelton | Myspace Music Videos

Erin | Raleigh Bridal Portrait Photographer

Erin and I have been friends for years now. I was honored when she asked me to photograph her engagement and bridal session as well as her big day! Her engagement session is still one of the most fun times I've had during a session!

Her and Marc tied the knot a few weeks ago and the wedding was as fun as the engagment session x10! I'll save more info on the wedding for it's own blog post, but now that they are married, I'm excited to share some of her bridal portraits with you. We met up at Peace College (I don't think I'll ever be able to call it William-Peace University) where Erin went to school. Although Peace is considered my rival, since I'm a Meredith girl, I can't deny that their small, intimate campus is beautiful, and makes a great backdrop for sessions like this.















And last but not least, the image that Erin chose to have showcased at the reception: