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Every family and couple has a story, I love sharing a little of their story through bright and dreamy images.

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Mini Session or Full Session? | What type of session should I book?

The two options of portrait sessions you have with Lavender and Light are full sessions and mini sessions. Let’s talk a little bit about which session is right for your family.

A full session lasts around an hour, can be at any location, can include two locations, two outfits and you receive quite a few images. At the time I am writing this blog, I include at least 40 edited images for a full session, but the final gallery normally has more. Because the session is an hour, we can take the must needed shots (everyone looking at the camera) and then also move into some more creative and candid photos. The gallery is full of images that you will want to hang on your wall, as well as all the little details that you will cherish forever.

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Weddings

Sunny & Dewy | A Spring wedding at Circle M Farms by Beau Monde Venues

Spring is always an exciting time in the Carolinas because that means wedding season is back in full swing. The trees are green again, the air is warm and a cool breeze is normally blowing.

Sunny & Dewy had the most beautiful day at Circle M Farm,(https://www.beaumondevenues.com/circle-m-farm) a venue by Beau Monde.(https://www.beaumondevenues.com/) The white farmhouse is the perfect place for the wedding party to spend the night after the rehearsal dinner, so they wake up at the venue on the wedding day.

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Engagements

Makayla & Trevor | An engagement session full of nature on family land

Sometimes a couple comes along and it feels like I have known them forever. For me, Makayla and Trevor were those people. I was met with smiles, hugs, and felt right at home as we hopped on the side by side to drive to our first location on their family land. Makayla wanted the photos to be full of green nature.

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Weddings

A Classic Bridal Portrait Session at The Grande Victorian, Monroe NC

Bridal sessions are just fun in my opinion. The opportunity to wear your wedding dress and get all fixed up for another day. Plenty of time to capture the beauty and joy that you have as a bride. The main question I get asked is “what do you do with the pictures?’

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Family

Storey Family | My two favorite locations in one precious session

It is always the best compliment when a fellow photographer reaches out to get pictures made. Melissa is so talented and owns Melissa Storey Photography, providing maternity, newborn and family photography to the Carolinas. Needless to say, we had plenty to talk about! We both admitted to each other that we were nervous before the session. I was nervous because she knew what was going on and I wanted her to be happy.

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Branding

Imagine This Curated Events | A Build Your Brand Session

This branding session for Imagine This Curated Events was part of a collaboration with Build Your Brand. Build Your Brand is a one stop shop for branding sessions. Including photography, hair and makeup by Megan Oliveri Artistry, florals and design by Wallflower Event Co, and brand strategy with J. Ashley Innovations.

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Branding

Dear Kathryn Invitations | A suite filled with letterpress text

I am such a stationary girl. I love browsing the “paper” aisle at TJ Maxx and opening a fresh journal to make one of my many to-do lists. So having the opportunity to photograph this stunning invitation suite made me so happy. I got to spread everything out in my studio, take my time, and capture all of the little details included in these invitations.

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Family

Nash Family | A studio session

When we decided that we were going to build a studio, I had visions of a session just like this in my head. White walls, big windows, flowy curtains. And a precious family to fill this space with love and smiles. The Nash family has been in front of my camera multiple times. From maternity […]

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Family

Annual Christmas Session

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 […]

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Outfit Ideas

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 […]

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what to pack in your hospital bag

There is no adventure quite like motherhood, and I am so excited for you to experience it. I hope this guide will help you have everything you need in the hospital as you welcome your new little one into the family.

Let's make magic together.

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