winston-salem children's photography: william and kerry

I'm back! I know, it has been a long and lonely summer here at the blog. The great news is the summer, while long, was definitely not lonely! I met a ton of great families, funny kids and beautiful brides. Let's start catching up shall we?

It was great to see William and Kerry again and spend some time with the family. These boys are growing so fast. One of the things I love most about shooting families is seeing them again and again through the years - it was fun to see the relationship growing between these brothers. They are sweet, happy boys with an extra sprinkle of funny.









Stay tuned for more!

winston-salem newborn photography: gloria

5 days old with eyes that reflect back her world. Her mom who loves her more than words. Her dad who will keep her safe forever. Her brother who will become her best friend. 5 days old and already loved so perfectly. Meet Gloria.





I couldn't believe it when Gloria went the entire session without so much as a snooze. She was wide awake and taking it all in with those beautiful eyes the entire time.







Where's sisters nose?





Thank you Mary and Peter for welcoming me in your home. Congratulations on the new addition!

bulk sneak peek

Things have been busy, busy, busy and the blog has been severely neglected. My apologies to anyone still checking after this very (VERY) long break. I am wading through the fun and excitement of a complete re-brand and a new website (oh yes...and 2 energetic kids who are ready for Spring). It really has been fun and exciting though. When I started Milestones I knew that I wanted to take a few years and really find my brand before I put a lot of energy into branding. But the time has come and while the process has been great it is almost finished. Almost. Or at least we are getting a lot closer than we were.
In the meantime here are some sneak peeks of a few of the wonderful families I have had the opportunity to meet, laugh, roar like a dragon and spin like a princess with recently.

ishika: newborn photography

As I mentioned in her sneak peek I had the joy of meeting Miss Ishika at 10 days old. She was the perfect start to 2010. 6 pounds of adorable bundled in pink pajamas. Wide-eyed and alert. Ishika was not your typical newborn shoot. She was awake (and content!) the entire time. Thank you to the Bhatt family for welcoming me in your home and sharing your precious bundle.

Those eyes!







I love the range of emotions a new baby brings out in a family.

Pure joy.



Unsurpassed love.



Tenderness.



Awe.



And a general feeling of contentment.



Miss Ishika you are beautiful.

abernathy: family part II

The Abernathy's are close friends and it was great spending some time with them updating their family photos. The last time we got together for photos was 2007 and I'm not sure where the time went. Xander was just 6 months old then and staying with 'his Lissa' rather than daycare...how we miss those days!

We spent a beautiful late November afternoon at Tanglewood Park...











This was Melissa's idea - so fun!



It's great when your sibling is also your friend. Someone you can hang out with...laugh with...someone who helps you with everything...even smiling.







It's awesome that after years of marriage and 2 kids Stacy and Melissa still look at each other with the love of newly-weds, but better. This love is seasoned with real life. It knows the good times and not so good - the fun and the hard work. It knows all of the everyday reality and is stronger for it. But it still makes them smile.



Of course you already saw the gorgeous Shelby.



But now we also have the handsome Tate.



In addition to the shadows, Melissa wanted a photo of their feet. This is something I love and do regularly but it was cool to have someone ask for it - it's their family's verse.

Isaiah 52:7 - "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion,"Your God reigns!"



Thanks for a great afternoon!

abernathy: family part I

Finishing up the Abernathy's family session and a full post is coming tomorrow but for now I have the gorgeous Shelby...

russell: family

Sunday I got to meet the Russells...Gavin, Collin, Landon, Mollie, Christie & Mark (also known as mom and dad) and Maggie.



The kids go from senior in high school to preschooler...I've always loved big families. It seems like it would be such fun chaos.



And I do think it must be awesome to be the baby in a large family - all those older siblings loving you and looking out for you. I'm sure it comes with a generous helping of being picked on but still...







Thanks to the Russell's for a fun afternoon!