Three years ago when I met this family for the first time,

I had no idea I would become part of their summer tradition.

Every summer, this family spends a week (or more) in Carolina Beach,

and for the last 3 years, I feel like I have watched Megan grow up behind my lens.

And I feel like I’m the fortunate one to have the experience.

Having family portraits done are no small feat.

There’s the scheduling, the wardrobe coordinating, the location selection, and the investment.

Megan’s mom said it best in a recent note to me:

” I have to save ALL year long for this investment in our memories! Some people think I am crazy for the amount of money I spend on pictures…. and maybe I am crazy… but, I LOVE LOVE LOVE having our pictures done by you. So, I sacrifice other things so that I can ‘afford’ this. ;)”

This is why I do what I do.  This is why I love what I do.

Mini-sessions are a perfect way to get updated portraits of your kiddos.

They are fast and keep your kids moving and shaking and before they even have a chance

to decide they are bored with pictures, they are DONE!

Mini-sessions are one of my favorite kind of sessions.

Unless I’m running at a special location, mini-sessions are always located at Carolina Beach

which makes me very happy!

The first time I met this family, Abbey was just 6 weeks old.

It’s the highest compliment to be hired again (and in this family’s case again, and again, and again).

I’m especially looking forward to seeing Abbey be a big sister.

She’s going to be awesome I just know it.

I first met these girls when big sister, Lillian, was just 6 months old.

Every session since then has been a whirlwind because these girls do not stop moving!

I always look forward to new locations, so and was so excited for the opportunity to use Southport, NC as my backdrop.

It didn’t disappoint.

I knew when I met the family for their maternity session

that I was in for a treat with the newborn session.

They didn’t disappoint.  Meet Stella.

Possibly one of my fastest sessions ever.

Maelyn was a dream to photograph.

This summer I partnered with a new local montessori school, Island Montessori, to raise some funds to help jump start their year.

I offered sessions at a discounted price giving 35-40% back to the school.

Talk about a win-win situation!

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect or these girls more sweet!