New parents, new baby girl... and baby makes three. Capturing families in their home is my absolute favorite thing to photograph. There is no better place to tell your story. Years from now, you might move to a new home, but you'll always have these images to remind you of where and how your story began. This is just the beginning for this sweet family and this gorgeous newborn baby girl. At just nine days old, so new. Welcome baby Thea...

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Can we just talk about how much I love to photograph ballet in the city? There is just something so perfect about a graceful ballerina with our beautiful city of Charlotte, NC as the backdrop!

Abby is a graduating senior this year and this session was meant to celebrate her achievement. Everyone in the dance world knows that the discipline of ballet will set you up for a lifetime of success no matter what you choose to do in the future. This will, no doubt, be true for Abby! She is smart, beautiful, talented, strong... and as sweet as they come. I already know that she's going to do incredible things in her future. Thank you Abby for spending the evening with me. Congratulations!!!

My session with Kate, took place on a gorgeous evening... finally. We had to reschedule twice due to weather, but this session was worth the wait! As you will see!

I'd love to take an opportunity to talk a little bit about how my dance sessions work. Dance sessions are very unique in that there are two artists involved. I may have a creative vision for the session, but it's also very important to me that the dancer makes the session her/his own. So how does that all work?

Below, I've listed some steps that I take and tips to make sure that our two art forms come together to create beautiful images that are a reflection of who you are as a dancer.

1. The Session Guide ~

When you inquire about a dance session, I will send you a session guide that will detail what to expect. Preparation is huge when it comes to dance sessions. In the guide, we discuss what to wear, hair and makeup, what to bring with you and basically what to expect from the process.

2.  Do Your Homework ~

I ask that every dancer provide me with some images of dancers that speak to them. It helps me when choosing a location and looking for a certain aesthetic for individual dancers. I want your personality and artistry to shine through in the images that we create together. It's also vitally important to remember your individual strengths and style. Whether it's flexibility, expression, line, strength, etc. we want your unique gifts to come through as well. A word about safety! Safety is always my number one priority. There are many images out there in the dance world that aren't necessarily safe for a dancers body. If there is a pose that you see and I feel that it isn't safe, I will ask you to choose another pose or modify it so that it is age and ability appropriate.

3.   Communication ~

When you arrive for your session I will ask you to stretch and warm up your muscles. While doing that I will communicate with you how the session will go. I always have a flow to my sessions and a plan. My sessions are planned in such a way that will allow your body to warm up as we go. We start with simple poses and as the session progresses we move into more difficult poses and jumps. Dancers work in 3 dimensional world and photographers work with 2 dimensional images. I am always communicating to you what looks best when translating your movement to a 2 dimensional still image. I will also tell you if you need to turn out more, stretch your knees, relax your expression, soften your hands etc.

4. Make it Your Own ~

Do you like classical images? Do you prefer something a little more contemporary? These are questions that I will ask you during your session as we create poses together. We will always begin with a pose in mind and then I will ask you to add your style. For example: I might ask you to do a classical fourth position and then show me arm positions that are classical, contemporary, modern etc. depending on what look you are going for. The best part about dance sessions is when we bring our two art forms together, we can create beautiful imagery that speaks to your unique artistry as a dancer!

As you can see, Kate's session was a complete success! I truly enjoyed working together to create these images. Dancers work hard at their craft and they always show up prepared to give 110% to their sessions. That isn't to say that these sessions aren't also fun. We have a ton of fun together... there are bloopers, jokes and laughter!  It's truly just as much fun for me as it is for you!!! : )

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I spent a Saturday evening in the gardens with this lovely young family. Every time I photograph a family I am so grateful, because I feel like I get a glimpse into their life and the love that they share in the short time that we are together.  It always warms my heart to witness it. I know in my heart that they have so many wonderful moments ahead. There truly is nothing more beautiful than the love of a family. <3

I was very honored to photograph this lovely family a second time among the beautiful peach orchards in Fort Mill, SC. Families and little ones grow and change so quickly, capturing the bonds and connection throughout the years is something that I hold very dear to my heart. Family sessions will always be among my favorites, because the time is so fleeting and capturing your story is my greatest joy. Thank you to this sweet family for spending time in front of my camera once again.

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