I hope you all had an amazing Memorial Day weekend!  Summer is officially here!

This past weekend, I had an opportunity to get together with a group of amazing photographers in North Carolina.  I have to say that it is absolutely gorgeous up there, and I am green with envy of their gorgeous locations.  Big beautiful fields of wildflowers, tall green grass (the soft kind…very different from our super thick and hard grass here in S. Florida) (oh…I am not complaining…well maybe just a little…LOL)  Anyway, it was seriously the most fun I can remember having in quite a long time.  We shot a ton of models, learned a bunch, and just had an absolute blast!  Despite the drenching rain, heat, late nights, and lack of sleep…we all managed to have a really great time! I highly recommend to my photographer followers that you go to a photography get together once in a while!  It really helps in keeping your creative juices flowing and it is super fun to get out and shoot just for fun with a bunch of crazy girls who share your passion!!

My family came with me for the trip!  We have extended family near Charlotte, so it was great to spend some time with them as well!!  While I was away at my little retreat, my boys went tubing for the first time.  I do wish I would have seen that!!! They also went to a drive through zoo, which my husband managed to photograph with his cell phone….I will try to get that picture for you.  There was a huge bull who came to the window to be fed.  Huge horns and all!  I think my boys were a bit scared of that thing though! When I came back from my get together, I took JT to see the NASCAR race for the pole at the Charlotte Motor Speedway!  We sat right in front, so JT got the full effect of the super loud roar of the engines as they flew by us!!   There is seriously nothing better than seeing that huge smile on his face as his favorite drivers drove by us!!!

Well, here are some of the images of the models from my get together.  It was super funny to be on the street, feeling and looking very much like the paparazzi!!  Enjoy!

To say that this mamma to be was beautiful, is an understatement. Not only was she gorgeous, but she was also up for anything, and super fun to photograph! Thank you Beth, for being part of my casting call! It took us long enough, but we got it done, and I am thrilled with the end result!!

Sorry to keep you waiting…..here are some more from my most recent Maternity Casting Call Session!  I am just about wrapping up the Casting Call for maternity, and would like to thank everyone who showed interest and all who helped me build a maternity portfolio that I am truly proud of!!  It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you.  Big hugs to all my beautiful Moms to be!!!!

In spite of the crazy wind, lack of sunlight, and excessive number of bees…I had a really great time shooting this gorgeous maternity session at Wiggins Pass last night! I ended up with some incredible images, that I am happy to add to my maternity portfolio!!  Lauren…it really was an adventure last night, wasn’t it?  How is your little munchkin doing today?  (We had a little incident with a bee and Lauren’s 3 year old’s hand)  It was a pleasure meeting you and your family, and I am looking forward to the arrival of your baby girl!  This is not your official sneak peek, but I did have to share this image with you ASAP!  There will be more to come, and I will let you know when I have more posted!!!  Hugs to you all!!

Well, it is a good thing I did this session when I did!  (Instead of canceling it due to my massive sinus infection…which I discussed earlier!)  Baby Isabella Anne was born just 4 days after this shoot…a few weeks early…but healthy and beautiful!  (Stay tuned for Isabella’s newborn session) Amy…it was an absolute pleasure to meet you all, and thank you for being part of my casting call!!

First, I have to thank Rosana for being so patient with me.  Unfortunately, I had an awful sinus infection and my head was in a complete cloud the entire session.  It is really hard to think creatively when you have a head cold.  Luckily, Rosana was a perfect model for me, and we did end up having fun, in spite of my sickly head!

Rosana, I look forward to meeting your little bundle…xoxo to you!

Well, let me first say that I absolutely {HEART} maternity photography!!!  This session was such a blast for me!  I had an amazing model, with a wonderful husband!  Both of whom were up for anything.  The beach, the sand, the sun, the perfect weather…I couldn’t have wished for a more perfect day for a photo shoot! (Minus the no-see-ums and mosquitoes as we were attempting to leave the beach!)
Dana and Chris – It was a pleasure working with you, and I am really looking forward to meeting your little munchkin!! I am sure you are as well!!!  Thank you both, for such a wonderful first maternity session!  I hope you enjoy your images as much as I enjoyed taking them!! Hugs to you!!!