My Other Hobby

Lately our lives have consisted of reptiles, reptiles, and more reptiles.  Oh and one arachnid. (Our seven year old begged and pleaded for months for a rose haired tarantula)   I love photography and I love animals, mix the two together and we have found one great hobby.   

Today we have 31 pets in total and awaiting for 7 more to hatch out.  I am not only refereed to as the "photographer lady" any more, but also "the crazy snake lady" ahahaha.  <3  Life has been a busy and love filled ride these past few months as we have broadened our breeding projects, continued with college life, and I began a new job.  

I have gotten several questions about my availability but I thought a simple " My summer is almost booked" was not enough of reply.  I also thought a small look into my home life would give you guys a better understanding of why my sessions are creative fun and sometimes a little over the top, because, well, they fit who I am as a person.  If I stay true to my personality, our end product is an amazing work of art that will forever be yours to cherish. 

I am a unique person, as are you.  You deserve unique photos to match who you are.  ;) 

Here is a glimpse into our reptile collection.  

Lucy: Veiled Chameleon 

Astrid (Toothless is her "husband" as my girls put it):

Red Eyed Crocodile Skink

 Susie: Bumble Bee Ball Python

 Spaz:  Black Pewter Ball Python

No name yet:  Black Pastel Ball Python Het for Orange Ghost

 Hermes: Crested Gecko 

Bentley McKinney

Where do I begin with this family?  These two darling girls have been avid clients of mine since our move back to Western NC.  I have watched them grow, and now I get to watch them become big sisters!  

The day of Bentley's first session, the girls sat in the back seat of the van and raved about being big sisters.  

Mr. Bentley's Newborn Session

Mr. Bentley's mom and I first met when she was pregnant with his older brother, Trey.  Little did we know we would later work together and then become such great friends.  I have had the please of photographing Trey since he was little, and now I am blessed with the opportunity of photographing his baby brother.  :)   Chris, Bentley's dad, was absolutely precious with his new boy and had tons of amazing and creative ideas for his photo shoot.  

Welcome to the world Bentley!!

L&D's Engagements

S Maternity

M&R

The leaves began to turn to wonderful colors of fire and the weather began to chill.  We started our

day with a cool breeze but as lunch began to near we were blessed with the warm

glow of the sunshine.  We decided to celebrate what could have been one

of our last warm days of the season with a small and impromptu session.  

And no session is complete without what they believe to be their 

very own Velveteen Rabbits.  <3

P&L

Peyton & Lexi were so much fun to photograph!  With bouts of seriousness alternating with bouts of laughter we were able to capture so much soul and energy with these two!  <3