Have I mentioned that I just LOVE photographing newborns? Their tiny little forms, soft skin and sweet little curled up positions make it a pure delight to be creative. Little Miss Emma is the newest arrival for Jocy & Mike and she is just heaven sent. She slept the whole way through the session and enjoyed the 90F degree warmth of the studio even though Mom and I were building up a sweat. I was tickled pink to be able to try the newborn ''baby folding'' techniques I've been curious to attempt and a sleeping Emma obliged. Newborns are best photographed from day 1 to 14 of life whilst they sleep the most and don't mind all the positing we do to create some really fantastic heart felt memories. I look forward to the next installment when Emma is 3 months and full of smiles!

Girls and sugar and spice... Precious little Olivia is the brand new little sister of Jacob whom I had the opportunity of capturing for his one year portraits. At 18 months Jacob had grown so much and was full of bounce and energy. Proud Grandma was in town to visit and it was wonderful to steal a smile of Grandma and her 2 grand babies. It's definitely the pink season of girls, girls, girls and of course being pregnant myself with a girl I'm ''tickled pink'' to have so many future friends for play dates!

David is 18 months old and a real charmer! It's been a delight being part of his family history as I had the wonderful opportunity to capture him while in utero during moms maternity portraits. Watching him grow has made me so proud I feel like his adopted auntie! As soon as David enters the studio he knows exactly where he is and his face lights up as he knows where the candy treasure box is! He loves to smile and it's just infectious. Mom Nancy is a real trooper and has to be single mom for most of the month while Dad works in Texas. Any time they have together as a family is just precious and I'm so honored that when Dad comes to visit I'm called upon to capture the fleeting moments. It's only when we don't have those we love close to us that makes us appreciate just how important it is to treasure every moment. And capturing the moment with heartfelt portraits makes the moment last forever not only in our hearts but in our conscientiousness.

A little while's back I photographed some gorgeous homes for the portfolio of award winning Charlotte interior designer, Teal Michel. Teal's excellent eye for design and style has proven legendary and I'm proud to be associated with her great work. Take a peek at some of her renovations for inspiration!

Every wondered what your framed portraits will look like? Take a look at how these turned out.

Baby Jaden at 8 weeks old is as cute as a button! He was super alert and inquisitive about all those flashing lights. Mom and Dad look so proud to show off their special boy!

Mom Jocey was so excited to capture her baby bump before the much anticipated arrival of little Emma. We all had a blast trying out some artsy poses and Dad was a trooper too. We look forward to the next installment of welcoming Miss Emma.