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Family walking together on brick path during winter family photo session in Clemmons NC

A December Family Session at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons NC

February 20, 2026

There’s something really special about photographing the same family year after year.You start out just capturing smiles…and before you know it, you’re documenting childhood.This sweet family has trusted me with their memories for years now, and every time they step in front of my camera I’m reminded why I love what I do. Watching kids grow — not just taller — but more confident, more themselves, more connected as siblings… that’s the real magic ...

Senior girl portrait surrounded by white spring blooms at Tanglewood park.

My Three Favorite Spring Photo Locations in the Triad (And Why They Work So Well)

February 19, 2026

Every year around late February, my messages start rolling in:“Where should we take spring family photos?”“Where will flowers actually be blooming?”“I want something pretty but not overcrowded…”And honestly — location matters a lot in the spring.North Carolina spring is beautiful… but unpredictable. Trees bloom for two weeks, petals fall overnight, and suddenly what looked magical yesterday looks bare today.That’s why I consistently ...

Older sibling kissing baby while mom holds them during a lifestyle family photography session in Mocksville North Carolina

Finding Joy in the Everyday Moments

February 17, 2026

There are moments — especially as a parent — when I find myself wondering, Am I the only one who feels this way?When I’m in it, it feels isolating. But when I step back, I know I’m not alone.Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about finding joy in everyday moments — particularly the ones that don’t look joyful on the surface.I feel this most when I’m trying to connect with my kids. Not during the big, exciting moments, but in the ordinary ones. The ...

Teen siblings portrait before brother leaves for college in North Carolina

Sibling Photos at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC - A Winter Session Before College

February 13, 2026

There’s something especially meaningful about sibling photo sessions — and this one at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC was no exception.This winter session captured three siblings during a season of transition. With the oldest brother preparing to head off to college, it felt like the perfect time to pause, slow down, and document their relationship before everything changes. These moments — the laughter, the closeness, the familiarity — are the ones that often become ...