Sweet Home... Asheville

This Tuesday, Nathan and I had the opportunity to go home, to Asheville, NC. We dropped the kids off with my wonderful family, and hurried over to hang out with Regina Holder and the Asheville PUG.

The Asheville PUG was an awesome group! About 17 photographers showed up for what turned out to be an educational and fun networking meeting. Nathan had the opportunity to share with the group our beliefs about the importance of organization in business. After the formal meeting, most of the group went out to dinner. We had lots of food and laughter, which is my favorite kind of meeting!



After dinner, a few of us went out for a little more fellowship. I love hanging out with other photographers, we always have such an amusing time! Thanks to Corey, Corey and Regina for hanging out with us. We had a blast!







Usually, Nathan and I are the masters at self-portraiting... but on Tuesday, we were having a very hard time! Nathan tried several times... but wasn't very successful.



An innocent bystander decided to help us out, but I don't think her attempt worked out very well either...



Finally, Corey came to the rescue!



Thanks so much, Regina, for emailing me your pictures! We had a great time with your PUG, and we look forward to the next opportunity to get together!

Carolyn Rose & Andrew

It's so nice to get back into the photographic season, and for me that's starting up with engagement sessions!

On Friday, I had the opportunity to photograph Carolyn Rose and Andrew at the local Signal Point park, and we were privileged with incredible weather! Amidst a little hiking from location to location, we were able to get some great images!

I always tell clients that even those who aren't totally comfortable in front the camera can and will get great images, and I think Carolyn Rose and Andrew were a great example of that! They were a little unsure of what to do at first, but ended up taking the show and did an incredible job in front of the lens!

Congratulations to a great couple on their engagement and upcoming wedding!

Baby Adaley... I love this child!

Can you believe Baby Adaley is already 3 months? I don't know how it is possible that I love a child that is not my own, as much as I love this little one! She's just amazing. I want to keep her.

Look at this amazing face...







Laura and Jackie are such amazing parents! I love to watch them interact with Adaley. Parents will do the craziest things for their children. I love that it is my job to document that craziness!







Laura is determined to make Adaley into a serious girly-girl... Check out these toes!



A few more Adaley details...





I had a blast guys! I will see you soon!

I hope you enjoy your slideshow!

Amber and Jonathan!

Yesterday, we took a trip out to the Battlefield with Rich and Heather and our new friends Amber and Jonathan. Amber and Jonathan live in South Dakota, but were in town visiting. We thought it would be fun to take them out a do a fun portrait session! They are both smokin' hot, and have amazing chemistry, so we knew we'd have a blast photographing them!

First, a quick thanks to the amazing Heather, who completely entertained our kids while we shot! We love you, Heather, and we appreciate you very much!



Amber and Jonathan are incredibly attractive... I just love their look!





I can't believe it's already Spring! We found this field of dandelions and had to take advantage of the amazing colors!







(Austen liked the flowers, too!)



The light was absolutely amazing... Nathan said to just choose a few of these flare shots, but I really want to share all of them! The Battlefield just before sunset is just the perfect place to shoot!











I love it when couples laugh together... just seeing these images makes me smile!







But they didn't just know how to laugh, they could certainly turn on the passion as well!








It was an awesome session, and we had a blast!

Thanks to Rich and Heather for hooking us up with such fun models!



And to Rich for grabbing this fun image of our family!



Amber and Jonathan, we had a blast with you guys. Please remember that we still hold the record! Let us know if you ever get anywhere close!!!

Tadpoles and Newlyweds

For Christmas this year, we bought Austen a frog habitat from Planet Frog. On Monday, we received the tadpoles! Austen was very excited to get the little guys into their new home! Sadly, Tadpole #1 did not survive, but tadpole #2 is alive and swimming! Austen named him ThunderBolt... stay tuned for Froggy updates here!





Tuesday night, our dear friends Matt and Erin and Rich and Heather brought over our new friends Amber and Jonathon for a night of food and fun! Erin managed to evade my camera once again, so I am on a mission to capture her the next time we get together!

We did lots of photo-talking.







My amazing children entertained us a bit, as well.







After the kids went to bed, we went upstairs to play a bit some games! Sadly, Matt and Erin had to leave early...We certainly missed them! We pulled out our old standby, The Newlywed Game. We then proceeded laugh hysterically for the next couple of hours!

Thanks for playing guys. Kudo's to Rich and Heather for beating us all... it won't happen again, I promise!









We're going out with the Smiths and the Elliots tomorrow for a fun portrait session at the Battlefield, so check back for those! They are smokin' hot, so it'll be a blast!

Thanks guys for hanging out... we had an awesome time!