In early June, I collaborated with Carly of Bel Fiore Beauty, Charlotte hair and makeup artist. Our project was one with dual purpose; it was an opportunity to create some useful branding photos for Carly and for me to get experimental and creative. We met on a bright and clear weekday morning at McAlpine Creek […]
When artists get together, magic happens! In June, I teamed up with fellow photographer Kristina Kay and model Jess Kirsten for a two-day shootout. We began our project on a Monday evening at Kristina’s beautiful boudoir studio in downtown Mooresville. We broke for the night, then resumed shooting the following morning at Camp North End. […]
On a golden June evening, I explored Camp North End with beautiful local model, Paris Loran. Paris, 6 months pregnant at the time, was my subject for a creative 90s grunge maternity photo shoot. A styled shoot is a collaborative effort by creatives to make a conceptual photoshoot -in this case, a 90s grunge maternity […]
This month, I’m exploring branding basics here on the blog. I created this series to help fellow entrepreneurs who have just started a business or are gearing up to do so. This week, let’s talk about your brand investment. Branding Basics is a 4-part series that builds on itself. If you haven’t read the first three […]
This month, I’m exploring branding basics here on the blog. I created this series to help fellow entrepreneurs who have just started a business or are gearing up to do so. This week, let’s talk about your brand strategy. Branding Basics is a 4-part series that builds on itself. If you haven’t read the first two […]
This month, I’m exploring branding basics here on the blog. I created this series to help fellow entrepreneurs who have just started a business or are gearing up to do so. This week, let’s talk about your brand story. Your brand story is at the core of your business. What is it that drives you […]
This year, I had the lovely opportunity to work with Charlotte home goods brand Queen City Crete to create a set of versatile product photos. Queen City Crete is a woman-led local small business that provides a wide variety of handmade concrete products such as planters, candles, trays, dishes, and bowls. Shamila V., owner of […]
This month, I had the pleasure of partnering with bath and beauty brand Toasted. I worked with a selection of their gorgeous bespoke products to create a set of versatile imagery matched to the established brand. It was so exciting to receive a box full of artisan soaps and beauty products in the mail! Upon […]
Hello, friends! Let’s have a chat why good branding matters and how to use personal brand images to get you there. Branding is more than a logo -it’s the synthesis of color, fonts, writer’s voice, and imagery. Good branding positively impacts every space where the business (and person behind it) is present! Personal branding images […]
In late February on a sunny Saturday morning, I hosted a vintage 50s styled shoot with a lemon tea party theme. This idea was inspired by my antique-loving mother-in-law, Beth, and her vintage-styled dining room -complete with antique furniture, dishes, and glassware. A styled shoot is a collective effort by a team of creatives to […]
At the end of January, I teamed up with model Kaela Coopwood and photographer Kristina Kay to create Dark Romance, a styled portrait shoot. Kristina Kay, the owner of Lake Norman Boudoir, kindly hosted the shoot in her beautiful new studio space in downtown Mooresville. What is a styled shoot anyway? A styled shoot is […]
Are you considering booking one of my personal branding sessions, but aren’t exactly sure what to expect? Let’s talk about it! First things first, let’s connect! Click here to see some examples of previous personal brand collections and browse the branding package options. Scroll down to the booking form, fill it out, and share a […]
Does preparing for a personal brand session seems like a daunting task? Hey, that’s ok! That’s why I created this post about how to prepare for your most successful personal brand photo shoot ever in just 4 steps …just keep scrolling! Get Inspired. To help you narrow down what images you want for your shoot, […]
Have you ever commemorated a milestone year with a birthday portrait session? If not, why not?! I think it’s important that we celebrate the accomplishments that dot our adulthood. The years stretch out before us, full of monotony and thankless tasks. Amidst the ordinary days are those little wins that make life sweet -goals met […]
Fall is such a busy season for photographers. As soon as October began, I realized sadly that I didn’t have time to arrange a spooky season shoot amidst all my client projects! Imagine my elation when an Instagram follower, Rachel, contacted me with a request for a moody portrait session that perfectly fits the busiest, […]
