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He’s five years older than me. We hated each other when we were younger, but over the years things changed. He became the person I called when I needed advice or just tips on things technology. He’s the voice of reason, he’s the nutty guy that falls asleep watching TV and he’s my brother. Here’s a peek at his headshot.
It didn’t start off well. He came in the house in his little car seat all bundled from the cold afternoon. As soon as I saw his little face, I had to smile. Funny thing is, he began to cry. I was worried I scared him or upset his day, but it was neither. He bounced right back into his happy mood as soon as he was lifted from his seat. All he wanted was to be held.
Hudson joined our family two months ago. He’s such a handsome little boy full of personality.
Oh, and before I forget. Hudson has his very own guard dog – - Lucy. She made sure that I didn’t harm Hudson. Check out her ears.
Nothing beats the smile of a newborn. They make the sweetest noises from their little sneezes to their giggles. Here’s a peek of Hudson, the newest addition to our family.
Did you see those cute little toes? More to come soon!
Project HALO was out and about yesterday at Wachovia in Uptown Charlotte, NC with some new and familiar furry faces.
Meet Calvin. He’s a senior dog with lots of spunk.
Here’s Hazel. She’s the first Chinese Crescent-Pug mix I have ever met or photographed. She is warm to the touch and loves to near you.
You might remember this dog from some of the Birkdale Village adoption events. Rufus is the best. He loves toys that squeak and lots of head rubs. He’s a lover for sure!
Try and say no to that little face. Cletus, another Chinese Crescent-Pug mix, is all personality and LOVES to cuddle like it is no one’s business.
Cassidy was adopted out last night to a really cute family. Congrats!
Dutchess is another one you might have seen before as well. She is actually the sister of Rufus. She’s a medium sized lab mix, very mellow and great with kids too!
If you are interested in adopting any of these available dogs, please contact Project HALO.
Another adoption event and also a microchip clinic will take place this Saturday January 23rd at Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC from 11:30am-2:30pm. Hope to see you there!
Amber reached out asking if I could shoot some engagement pictures for her and David. It would be exactly one year since the past Christmas that David had proposed to her in Uptown Charlotte and they never got proper pictures to remember that day. The holiday season time of the year is really near and dear to my heart, because that is the time of the year three years ago that my husband proposed to me. How could I could not say anything but yes to this shoot request?
Aren’t they so cute together?
This couple is just stunning. There were a couple of moments I gushed over the view finder on my camera when I saw the beautiful images appear.
And David, he is such a nice guy and just as easy on the eyes!
Amber is a great listener and brings a smile to your face if you have a bad day. She’s full of energy; it’s like it bounces off of her and onto anyone within ten feet of her.
Together this couple makes anyone feel right at home. I can’t even begin to tell you how easy they made my job to take their picture – I mean look at them!
Even when I asked them to do their best impression of a Hollywood couple, they just smiled and pulled it off without a flaw.
And the sunset was the perfect time of day to get some really pretty moments.
Thanks guys for a fun afternoon. Good luck on your big day this summer and wishing you lots of wonderful days to come.
Dana contacted me with a request. She asked how I would feel about sneaking around with her to kidnap her boyfriend’s dog named Shotgun and get some pictures of him as a birthday/Christmas gift. I loved her thoughtfulness so much, that I had to say yes. I joined Dana at an empty house (her boyfriend was out for the rest of the day) and Shotgun, an eleven year-old sweetheart. I fell in love with Shotgun the minute I walked in the door and he greeted me with a lean. The rest of the shoot was filled with treats, a couple of dog kisses and some great sunshine.
I love his face so much. He is such a happy dog and it shows.
Dana shared lots of great stories about Shotgun getting into trouble. My favorite one was when he escaped from the backyard and headed up the street to the shopping center. They said he traveled up the escalator to the surrounding restaurants. People where petting on him and feeding him scraps when he was picked up by Dana’s boyfriend. So this next picture had to be included of him at the fence plotting his next great escape.
I learned a lot about Shotgun during our shoot. He loves to get his back scratched and will stand very still in the same place forever if you do so.
And after running around and making sure the yard was rid of squirrels, we headed inside to Shotgun’s favorite spot; the couch.
I don’t know why, but his surprised face in the next picture just makes me smile.
I have to say that I loved everything about this dog and his awesome personality right down to his paws. 
If you know the dog attached to these legs, you have to promise and keep this sneak peek a secret from his owner. The pictures from this session are a gift for an unsuspecting and lucky owner from his thoughtful girlfriend.
Remember the saying, before you judge a person you should walk a mile in their shoes? Lately, this quote has really stuck out in my head. I found myself looking around and wondering what it might be like to be in someone else’s shoes. Would my life be different? Better or worse? Maybe easier or even harder? Would I be richer or poorer? Could things get scary or be joyful or just plain boring? And then I looked down at my own shoes.
Exhibit A. Pink Converse
I picked up this pair on a cross country trip about five years ago to New Mexico from Charlotte. A friend of mine was headed to an internship and asked me to tag along. I jumped at the chance to sit in a car for three days, consume a load of fast food, sleep in motel beds, enjoy one broken CD player, plus chats about life and where we think it would take us. It was an adventure that is now tied to these shoes that make me smile everytime I see them.
Exhibit B. Khaki Converse
These are my husband’s shoes. They remind me of our recent trip to DC. We walked everywhere. I mean all over the city. I swore our feet would fall off. Nothing beats going to a new city and exploring. The sights, the smells and the people watching. Oh, and the yummy cupcakes too. We had a ball just taking in all in and unwinding from a restless year. The weather was perfect and so was the company. We ran out of time to do everything we planned, but the days we had in Washington will always stay with us.
So this Friday, strap on your shoes and see where they take you. It might just be up the street or even in a new direction, but remember that every one’s path is different; better or worse, it is yours so make it fun. Heck, use this as your excuse to get a new pair of shoes — who doesn’t like that idea?
Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend!
The day was cloudy and cold, but you’d never know that from all the joy and happiness that surrounded Kendyl and Brendan on their big day.
I had the opportunity to shoot with Jen Hunt, and from the moment I got to the hotel to the very last dance, everything was fun, silly and well absolutely beautiful.
Just check out these pictures and see what I mean.
Congrats to the newlyweds and hope the honeymoon in Costa Rica is as wonderful as you two!