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Mother's Day 2020
mother - (n) a person who loves unconditionally; the maker and keeper of precious memories; a person much loved and greatly admired
Just like birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and weddings, Mother's Day will be celebrated in creative ways this year. I know so many amazing moms in my life and I hope they all get to celebrate and feel special on May 10, 2020. I had a trip planned to visit my family at the beginning of April and we had to postpone it. I am missing my mom more than ever right now! We will most likely celebrate our moms with family video chats and mailed gifts this year. I am grateful for this technology and I'm happy that I've been able to stay in touch with family and friends. While I am missing all the special people in my life, I am counting my blessings and I have so much to be thankful for in my life right now.
Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful moms out there. Let me know how your Mother's Day 2020 went. I would love to hear your stories!
Be well. Be safe. Be kind.
Some of My Favorite Locations
One of the things I've enjoyed about living in a new state is exploring all of the new places to photograph. I've found lots of beautiful spots to capture landscape images, as well as places for on location photo sessions. It's hard to pick favorites, but here are a few. I chose one for each season. Where is your favorite place to take pictures?
Summer - the beach of course!
Fall - city and downtown areas
Winter - Christmas tree farms/stands
Spring - arboretums and gardens
Outer Banks, NC
Greenville, NC
Greenville, NC
Raleigh, NC
College Seniors
Normally I'd be booking and shooting senior photo sessions right now. My heart goes out to college seniors. This blog post should have been sharing my April specials for ECU students. I remember my senior year of college and have nothing but fond, fun memories of the months of April and May. All the parties, outdoor activities with friends, preparing for the "real world", and senior week which consisted of so many exciting activities. Senior week meant a dance, a booze cruise in Boston, seeing our favorite bands at the dive bars for the final times, wrapping up education practicum with my best friends. It was such a bittersweet but memorable time in my life. I'm sorry for those who are unable to have this memorable experience.
This is not permanent. It will end. We will get back to our everyday lives. When we do, I'll be here. Ready to create memories for you.
Seniors - it's never too late to have those photos taken to document this important milestone in your life. Reach out if you'd like to set something up once we are able to be out and about again.
Stay safe friends.
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Why I Love On-Location Photography
Sometimes I wish I worked in a studio so I could shoot in any weather and decorate for different occasions. However, every so often I have to remind myself why on-location sessions are special to me and my photography style.
- Outdoor lighting is pretty and natural
- There are many beautiful locations around Eastern North Carolina
- I love the variety I get when visiting different spots and homes
- Families, especially children, are very comfortable in their own homes or outdoors in a fun setting
- Children love running around and playing outside so I can get more natural, candid shots
- I enjoy deciding with clients where to shoot our session. I have my go-to list of ideas and I love it when people introduce me to new locations.
- I can still decorate and use props
- Outdoor backgrounds are timeless
Location Ideas:
- the beach
- a park
- arboretum
- downtown area
- In your home, backyard, front door, porch
- barn
- farm
- tree farm
- nursery
Look for a future post with some of my favorite Eastern NC spots! Share your favorite photo shoot settings with me!
Now booking sessions for Spring 2020! Contact me today! (508) 269-6434 or [email protected]
What does Valentine's Day mean for you?
Over the years Valentine's Day has meant different things to me.
Of course as a child, it meant crafts at school, choosing and filling out those little cards to give to classmates and teachers, and lots of conversation hearts.
Throughout our childhood my parents always had candy and a little gift waiting for us when we woke up on Valentine's Day. One year they came out with SweetTart Hearts and I became obsessed! I'm pretty sure my mom bought them for me straight through college.
When I was in college, my cousin Paige was born on Valentine's Day, so then it became a day to attend her birthday party!
As I got older I kind of lost interest in the "holiday" and it became either a reminder of being single, a high pressure situation if you weren't, and then I started to feel like it was overdone and over commercialized. What used to be a simple, fun day to show others you care turned into a Pinterest contest.
When I was teaching 4th grade I enjoyed bringing in cards and treats for my students and doing some of the same crafts I did as a child. (think doilies!!) They would pass out cards to each other and we'd watch "Be My Valentine Charlie Brown". One year I decided to make crayon hearts for my class. Of course I saw the project on Pinterest. The idea was to take old crayons, melt them down, pour them into silicone heart pans, then chill them and they will harden into crayons. Well, let's just say our house smelled for days, it took WAY longer than I thought, and I ended up relocating the project to my parents' house so my mom could help me finish it. The kids loved them and they came out pretty cool looking. But I did get a lesson in my crafting skills. Never again, haha!
I still record and watch "Be My Valentine Charlie Brown". And I enjoy celebrating with the little ones in my life. I take the boys I nanny for out for a treat. I always send a Valentine gift to my niece in MA. However, my husband and I don't buy each other anything. We'd rather spend the money on doing something fun and spending time together.
This year I will attend a Galentine's Day event on February 13th. I am going to a flower arranging class with some friends and fellow local creatives. I'm looking forward to trying something different!
So, how about you? How will you spend February 14, 2020? How do you feel about Valentine's Day? I'd love to hear your thoughts, memories, or celebrations!
Cell phone photo of the crayon hearts!