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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.

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.

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.

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?’

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]