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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: Little Ones

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Oh, the Places You’ll Go | Waxhaw Children’s Photographer

Jackson is turning one in a week! I have so enjoyed watching him grow this year, as his parents are very good friends of my husband & I. He is one of the happiest babies I have ever met – and those baby blue eyes melt me every time!

Jackson’s mom is planning a March Madness themed 1st Birthday party (How FUN!), so we decided to take his smash-the-cake portraits on the Basketball Courts!

It took him awhile to get into the cake-smashing idea, but once he did he LOVED it! He also loved being able to crawl wherever he wanted to on the basketball court – and kept me on my toes! Happy Happy 1st Birthday Jackson – here is a quote I dedicate to you as you approach turning ONE!

“Oh, the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done!
There are points to be scored. There are games to be won.
And the magical things you can do with that ball
will make you the winning-est winner of all.”

Enjoy the sneak peek!

Posted in First Birthday, Little Ones

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

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Friends Forever | Weddington NC Family Photographer

Posted in Fall, Families, Little Ones

This may or may not ever happen this quickly again – but I had the most wonderful session this morning and felt the need to post ASAP. Also, I wanted them to get a small sneak peak before they got busy with all of the holiday festivities (turkey cookies, anyone?).

Let me just say that it was such a privilege to meet up with these two moms. I love the fact that they are such great friends even though they are seperated by about 787 miles (yes, I looked that up!) and so are the kids! And I love even more that they are planning to surprise their husbands with some of the pictures from today’s shoot.

With 6 children (5 of them boys) I did have to resort to a little “potty humor” to crack some smiles, but it was well worth it.

The kids also taught me the Who Dat chant. :) Hope your Saints win tomorrow!

Enjoy the sneak peak and have a very Happy Thanksgiving!