In early November, I partnered with fellow photographer Kristina Kay (Lake Norman Boudoir) to create a very special styled shoot, Scorpio Rising, for her teenager, Rhea, in honor of their 15th birthday. I was thrilled to be included in Kristina’s special project for her teen! Kristina constructed this enchanted celestial concept that includes several of […]
In late September, I hosted Love Spell, an enchanted, dramatic boudoir styled shoot inspired by amethyst crystals and spooky season! The shoot was held at the Lake Norman Boudoir studio in downtown Mooresville. In the shot above, peep me doing my thing in the mirror! Thanks to Kristina (Lake Norman Boudoir) for this BTS image. […]
In early August, I hosted “Sweet Peach,” an upscale picnic styled shoot inspired by Carolina summers and all their colorful offerings. A styled shoot is a collective effort by a team of creatives to create a conceptual photoshoot -in this case, an upscale garden picnic. Styled shoots are a fantastic way to connect with other […]
In July, I met up with local Charlotte model Paris Loran for a photowalk in my favorite part of the Queen City -Southend! We visited some of my favorite spots and found a few new ones along the way to create this Southend maternity photography collection. We started out in the design district. Paris and […]
On a bright Sunday morning in July, I met model Kaela C. in downtown Monroe for a creative, collaborative photowalk. This sleepy little downtown offers so much variety in backgrounds! When I do a photo walk, I like to choose areas with both photogenic urban and natural spaces to utilize. Downtown Monroe is full of […]
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 […]
