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You will see that the women I write about are everyday women with extraordinary stories. What would your story be? Let's find out.
See Your Perfections
I love traveling to my North Carolina studio a few times a year and meeting a whole new set of clients. When Jayne heard I was coming to town she reached out. We realized our schedules weren’t going to jive. I promised to keep her posted when I would be back in town. When my schedule sorted out for my next trip, she was the first person I reached out to to say – hey…
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If I Can’t Wear My Boots, I’m Not Going
I send all of my clients a questionnaire to get to know them a little better prior to their session with me. Kristen’s response to the questions “Describe your clothing style” made me laugh out loud. She said if she can’t wear her boots, she’s not going. I knew from talking to Kristen on the phone that she was a country woman through and through, but some of her answers on her questionnaire confirmed it…
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Love Making 101
On this Valentine’s Day, I want to talk about making love. Before you hurry and click off this post, just stick around for a minute because I’m not talking about THAT kind of love making. I’m talking about making love with the people around you. We all know this world is in a crazy place right now. Being rude and disrespectful seems to be the norm. I challenge you to find ways to show love…
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New Year, New ___________ (fill in the blank)
I LOVE a New Year. By nature, I’m a pretty reflective person so I enjoy looking over all that happened in the previous year – yes even amidst the craziness of COVID. I keep a journal and this is a great time to look back at what I was thinking and feeling the previous year. I gauge where I’ve come in several areas of my life – not just personal and business. There seems to…
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So. Much. Fun.
SO. MUCH. FUN. – Those are the words she used to describe her shoot with me. Do you hear that? It was FUN and not just a little fun, SO MUCH FUN. I hear from so many women that they love the work I do but they don’t think they could ever do it. I don’t know what women’s objections are when it comes to doing a shoot. Whatever objection they have my advice is…
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Gasoline to the Flame
I’m honored to photograph real women with real life struggles. There are no models here. Felicia is the owner of my NC studio. I was in town visiting family and wanted to check out her space. She was more than accommodating allowing me to stop in while she was there working. From the moment I met her, we had a connection. I always send my clients a questionnaire before their shoot so I can offer…
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What Defines You?
Each and every woman who schedules with me has a different why for seeking this experience. They are all unique reasons. I always honor my clients wishes to have their story remain silent or anonymous. I’m honored that Erin is allowing me to share her story. Her story is at the very core of how we define femininity – or how society defines it. Boobs. Breasts. It’s one of the many things that makes us…
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Don’t be Common
Are you the one who hides in group photos? Are you too busy and never taken time for yourself? Do you rarely dress up or put makeup on? Those were her comments to me. She hides. She doesn’t take time for herself. She went against things that were common for her and did the uncommon for a day. The result? A sweet text the next day thanking me for everything including amazing pictures and the…
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Treasured Gift X2
“I decided to do this shoot as a gift for my husband for our 10 year wedding anniversary. I had some serious body-image issues after having children and was concerned that the photographs would show every imperfection of my body. From the time I contacted Karen, she reassured me that not only will my husband treasure this gift but I would as well. Karen stayed true to her word! Her professionalism and eye for lighting…
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