Bracey Family | {Eastern NC Family Portrait Photographer}

Just a month or so ago, Duncan, age 41, was diagnosed with stage 4 tonsil cancer. Their cousin called to see about scheduling a family session for them during the short time between his diagnosis and first surgery. I had so much fun during this session and I think they did too! I hope they were able to forget about what lies ahead of them during the time of their session and focus on each other!

Update from May 17: They removed Duncan's tonsils, and 29 lymph nodes. He had cancer in the right tonsil and 3 of the nodes in his neck. Doctors say they think they got it all, but he still has to have radiation. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts!

Baby Bump {Eastern NC Maternity Photographer}

I have SO many favorite images from this maternity session. I posted a few sneak peeks on my Facebook page and made the comment that I can photograph newborns all day long and not get baby fever, but seeing the glow of a pregnant lady, makes me miss being pregnant and baby fever slaps me in the face! :) Ashley is absolutely glowing! Their little boy bundle should arrive within the next few weeks and I can't wait to photograph him too!



Do you have a favorite from this session? Leave Ashley & Wayne some love in the comments section! :)

Greyson's going to be a Big Brother | Eastern NC Maternity Photographer

Greyson is expecting a baby brother this month! I got to meet up with them at Somerset Place on a HOT day, but Mom totally rocked it, 37 week belly and all. I can photograph babies with little baby fever but for some reason when I see a pregnant woman I get baby fever way more. Even with 4 months of sickness, I loved being pregnant and miss that feeling.















Congrats Amy, Greyson & Edsel, I can't wait to meet your new addition once he arrives!

Sydney {one-year session} | Eastern NC Children's Photographer

I met up with this little cutie and her Mom a few weeks ago out at Somerset Plantation. I'd pay for dimples like hers! Isn't she just the cutest little thing? :)

Connor | North Carolina Children's Photographer

I met up with Connor and his Mommy at one of my favorite session locations, Somerset Place. This NC historical site has lots of wide open spaces for little boys like Connor to run around in. Conner is newly walking so he still has a little wobble to him, but he can get where he wants to go. It was so much fun chasing after him; I definitely got my exercise for the day!







We had to get a few photos with his Mommy too!









All of that wide open spaces sure did make Connor a sleepy boy. His Mommy called me within 5 minutes on the way home and said that he was already asleep.

Ashley | Bridal Portraits

Forgive me for another blog post fallen through the cracks. If you follow my Facebook page then you've seen these images before but I know there are some of you who steer clear of the Facebook world and I dont want to you miss out on Ashley all dolled up. As you can recall from her & Josh's wedding post she was a beautiful bride! She and I met up a month or so before her wedding at Somerset Plantation to have her bridal portraits made. Here are just a few of my favorites from our afternoon together.

Ashley + Josh | Married {Part One}

Ashley + Josh were married March 26. They were set up on a blind date by a co-worker of Ashley and Josh's mother, who both work at the same place as Ashley. Josh's mom was talking about him and saying she wished he could find a nice girl, because he was graduating from ECU soon and Ashley's co-worker mentioned her. They called Ashley and asked if it was ok to give him her number. Ashley agreed and a year and 3 months after their first date of dinner and a movie, he proposed!

I met Ashley at her parents house first. Here's Ashley with her baby, Macy. I know she wished Macy could have been in her wedding. She's such a good Mommy to this little pup.



Then we headed over to the ceremony site, Somerset Place where Ashley got ready. Ashley's big sister, Amber stood as her maid of honor and was a big helper for her throughout the day. Amber just got engaged a couple of days ago! Congrats Amber!



I love this image of Ashley and her Mom in the background.



A few wedding details...



I love this sign that two precious kiddos carried right before the bride walked down the aisle.



Both of Ashley's parents walked her down to her soon-to-be hubby.



Exchanging of rings...



Ashley's grandfather blessed the couple with prayer during the ceremony. How awesome is that?



The kiss. :)





After lots of family shots I got to steal away Ashley + Josh before I let them go to the reception site. Could you tell it was windy and freezing? They definitely make it look like an 80 degree day!













Stay tuned for {Part Two}, the reception, coming soon.