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Golden Corner Pageants | Greenville, SC Pageant Photographer

Sunday, July 29th, 2012

Last night, 21 amazing young ladies worked the stage, vying for a crown that would take them to compete at Miss SC USA/Miss SC Teen USA.

Golden Corner Pageants, crowned 6 very deserving ladies, and each radiated such poise and beauty. Congrats GC Pageants on a successful night of pageantry.

Miss Golden Corner Teen USA – Tori Sizemore

Miss Golden Corner USA- Courtney Ballenger

Miss Mountain Lakes Teen USA- Brooke Sill

Miss Mountain Lakes USA – Lauren Cabaniss

Miss Lake Keowee Teen USA- Blythe Neal

Miss Lake Keowee USA- Jennifer Young

Amazing Group of women! Best wishes on an amazing journey!

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Brittany & PJ Wed | Anderson, SC & Greenville, SC Wedding Photographer

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

It seems like yesterday, Brittany was a bridesmaid in her brother’s wedding. That is where I met her and she called me shortly after to book me for her wedding. I had the chance to really get to know Brittany over the past year and a half as she prepared for the wedding. From Bridal pictures, engagement pictures, and wedding pictures…every bit of it was a joy and pleasure. Thank you Brittany for trusting me with these precious moments. You and PJ are just awesome!

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Well Worth It | Anderson, SC & Greenville, SC Family Photographer

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

I love it when I get to photograph families that have not had pictures done in years. Needless to say, they are a beautiful bunch who need not worry about whether or not they photograph well. They definitely do! The camera loves them as much as the ants did. Yes, you heard it right… they are a very multi-talented bunch who could pose for the camera while getting bitten by little ants. Trust me it takes A LOT of coordination to stay focused on the camera while tiny ants getcha’ good!

Good news is we survived and it was well worth it. Their pictures turned out great. I hope you enjoy this family sneak peek as much as I enjoyed photographing them.

The one above has to be my favorite.

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Summer Lovin’ Boy | Anderson, SC & Greenville, SC Child & Family Photographer

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

Normally this time of year, I am taking a break because it’s just too hot out there for little ones to stay happy to the shutter of my camera. This summer has been very different for me and I keep getting some summer lovin’ little ones who don’t seem to mind the heat, or me taking their picture! I first photographed this summer lovin’ boy when he was 6 months old and even then he was just as fun. Everything seemed to make him light up with excitement:)

From reading books…

To yelling out “Rio Rio, where’s Rio” (the bird from the movie RIO)…

From jumping up and down…

To sneaking him some snacks…

But nothing seemed to light him up quite as much as his sweet Mommy.

But isn’t that how it should be?

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No Rainchecks Please | Anderson, SC & Greenville, SC Family Photographer

Friday, July 20th, 2012

My friend Courtney and I have had her family down for a very special session for quite a while. Yesterday morning, we got a little frantic as we looked at the weather report. THUNDERSTORMS were inevitable and this session could NOT be rescheduled cause getting 15 people to be in one place at one time is not easy to do! So what do we do? We are not going to let anything rain on our parade! So last minute I pull out of my hat of locations a local metal shed. It’s actually a location I have used in the past and loved, but this time around made me love it even more. It was perfect. So, sit back and enjoy the sneak peek of this wonderful family. And I have to add… it didn’t rain not one drop the whole time! Isn’t that the way it goes?

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Blessed Girl | Anderson, SC & Greenville, SC Child and Family Photographer

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

I just love when I get to photograph a sweet little baby. I oftentimes have to pinch myself when I think about what I get to do everyday. I get to spend time with little ones as beautiful as this.

Who says a girl can’t blow out the candle on her shirt. She can sure try.

Yeah, I am one blessed girl.

But I know that someone else is a blessed little girl, and HAPPY one too:)

Happy she is turning 1!

Makes your heart melt a little huh?It’s pretty awesome to get to help parents save memories like this.

I’s say we all are a bit blessed. Happy Birthday sweet Allie Grace!

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Beautiful Claire | Anderson, SC Senior Photographer

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Claire is such a special young woman who just graduated high school in June. She not only is a friend of my family but she often times is found sitting my little ones because they love her so much. As I pondered what to write about her I decided to look up the meaning of her name. After researching it I found that CLAIR- Hebrew origin- meaning “bright or clear or famous”. What a perfect name for someone we love so dearly.

In reality, Claire is just that. I have not known a young lady at her age to be so clear about who she is and what ground she stands on.

She has a beauty about her that shines BRIGHT and definitely comes from a strong faith and belief in the one that has purpose for her steps.

I am so looking forward to seeing what is in store for sweet beautiful Claire

And I am confident she will make a huge mark on this WORLD.

We love you Claire.

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Tickled Pink | Anderson, SC & Upstate SC Newborn Photographer

Thursday, July 5th, 2012

I have been on vacation for the last week and was “tickled pink” to get to take the time today to photograph this sweet 1 week old little bundle. Seriously, she was such a sweetheart for the camera.

When I say sweetheart, I mean she was happiest today, being all snug in blankets and she loved hearing the sound of the camera’s shutter.