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Beth and Brandon have allowed Lavender and Light to photograph them for their Christmas photos six years in a row. They have been with me from the very first year I started this business. Not only are they extremely loyal customers, but they are absolute naturals in front of the camera. Their outfits are always […]

What to wear to your session… This is where a lot of people have a difficult time making decisions, and it might cause some stress to decide what to wear. There are a few things I want you to keep in mind and I hope this helps. If you need help when choosing outfits, please […]

Choosing a location can be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be! Light is actually the most important part of having pretty pictures, but a nice location provides a beautiful backdrop for your dreamy images. Here are some of my favorite locations! This is a highly requested spot in Locust, NC. This big tree is […]

Amanda & Brandon’s wedding day was filled with love and sentimental traditions. It was sweet how different family members contributed to the day in different ways to make it special and memorable. The dollar bill that had been carried by Amandas mother and sister in their wedding, was given to Amanda to carry with her […]

This day had been long awaited. Postponed. And the postponed again. Due to circumstances out of anyones control. But Sarah and Mike didn’t give up when it came to having the wedding that they wanted. They kept replanning, and finally, on August 29, they got to say “I do”. It was well worth the wait […]

Catie & Chandler are some of the most patient, relaxed people I have had the honor to work with. With Chandler being in the Marines, their wedding planning was even more challenging. The location and date was up in the air for a while, but on August 8, they were able to say “I do”, […]

As a kid, we are asked over and over what we want to be when we grow up. Normally the responses of fireman, astronaut, NFL player, etc. come from children who look at these adults doing incredible, big things, and want to do that too one day. Sarah made the decision when she was 10 […]

This day was truly a breath of fresh air. Sydney and JR had to move their origional wedding date, but that didn’t stop them from having such a perfect day. They were blessed with gorgeous weather, and were surrounded by friends and family. The daddy daughter first look had us all in tears. Funny thing […]

You guys know by now that photography is more than just taking pictures for me. It is being able to capture precious memories for people. And this session was very special becuase it was the engagement session for my friend Amanda. We went to college together, and she is part of all of my favorite […]

Krista and CJ are the kind of people that you don’t have to be around long to feel like you have known them forever. They are easygoing and up for anything. They told me when we first met each other that they met in life at the perfect time. I feel like that is the […]