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First and foremost - I absolutely adore children. I went to school to be an elementary school teacher and have been a nanny for 5 years. I love the wonderment of children and bring that out in every photo-shoot.

Other random things: I used to work for Disney as a Children's Activity Coordinator - I love Disney! I have the most amazing husband ever (I know everyone says that, but it couldn't be more true!) and an extremely smart dog named Jessie Girl. I am a perfectionist and work extremely hard to get the "perfect" shot every time. I love nature and being outdoors, especially at the beach! I am a total romantic and cry at movies like "Sleepless in Seattle" and "Serendipity" and I am always the one tearing up at weddings!

I am extremely passionate about my profession and I would love to meet you and capture your memories!

Category Archives: Holiday

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Very Merry Cake Pops!

The Holiday Season has officially arrived, and for me (and so many of you as well!) – that means one thing. SUGAR comas! I looooo-ooove to bake, and the month of December is the perfect excuse. So imagine how super-excited I was when I got a flyer saying that they were having a cake-pop making class at the Clubhouse in my neighborhood. It was so great to get out and meet some new neighbors, and a ton of fun learning a new skill. So here they are – this was my first try, but I think they turned out pretty cute. Definitely getting me into the Holiday spirit! Happy baking!

Posted in Holiday, Personal

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Easter Portraits that Give Back! | Charlotte, NC Easter Mini-Sessions

Posted in Families, Giving Back, Holiday, Little Ones, Spring

I am excited to announce some fun Easter Mini-Sessions! The sessions will be held on Sunday, April 10th & Monday, April 11th – just in time for Easter!

Join the Spring fun and get beautiful Easter portraits at a gorgeous park location, and leave feeling GREAT because $10 from each session will be donated to the new Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte!

Come dressed in special Easter/Spring outfits and feel free to bring a fun prop – I will have some beautiful props as well.

Email me at cmtphotog@gmail.com or use the “Contact CMT” form at the top of the page to schedule your session before they fill up! A limited amount of sessions are available on each day. Hope to see you there!

“For it is in giving that we receive.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi

Posted in Families, Giving Back, Holiday, Little Ones, Spring

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Love is Everywhere | Ballantyne Children’s Photographer

Posted in Holiday, Little Ones

It’s that time of year again. Candy, chocolate, singing bears and heart-shaped balloons are everywhere. As a matter of fact, I am sitting here looking at a beautiful balloon bouquet my husband brought home last night (the anniversary of when he proposed to me – SUCH a romantic!). Some people are vehemently anti-Valentine’s Day, but I am of the opinion that celebrating LOVE is a great thing. Love is such a beautiful thing and can be found just about everywhere you look, every day of the year. In your home, in nature, in your children’s eyes.

As a photographer, one of my favorite things is seeing the beauty of love in everyday occurrences. Here are some portraits I have taken this month. Sometimes we can learn so much from little ones – they do everything with such LOVE & enthusiasm. Whether it is learning to crawl or painting a picture. Enjoy and may your Valentine’s Day and every day be filled with love and happiness!

Posted in Holiday, Little Ones

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Crying Reindeer | Charlotte, NC Baby Photographer

Posted in Babies, Holiday, Little Ones

It’s that time of year again! I love absolutely everything (ok, not the mall crowds!) about the holidays. Baking, baking and more baking. Peppermint bark. Sparkling lights. Christmas Carols. Getting cozy by the fireplace. Wrapping presents. Sharing joy. Crying reindeer…

Oops. Did I say crying reindeer? I didn’t know that was one of my favorite things until my recent holiday portrait shoot with my good friend Tara’s little guy Jackson. He was none too happy when mom decided to put reindeer antlers on his head. I had to keep shooting, it was just too darn cute!

Luckily, when we removed the antlers he cheered up considerably and I was able to get some smiling shots, too. And after we buttered him up with a lollipop, we were able to sneak the antlers back on for a couple of more. ;) Shhhh. Don’t tell Jackson - although I have a feeling these photos are going to reappear somewhere around the time his date comes over before prom.