Gorgeous, artsy and down to earth family. I see so much value in documenting children and family together at any age. The two oldest children here are in college together...it's the boy's first year. In the blink of an eye, they'll both be graduating, careers will be starting and new families will begin to branch out of this one. A beautiful milestone documented. Officially.

Have you ever been to Grandfather Mountain? Wow! Breathtaking!!! I didn't actually go on the mountain, but I could see it from the golf course where we photographed. I love the entire area up in that region. Quaint, quiet, relaxing little towns. I just want to grab a good book and chill in a hammock somewhere. Nap a little, read a little...relax a ton. Ahhhh. I digress.

Sometimes I look at the caliber of people I get to work with and get totally overtaken with gratitude. They love life. They love their families. They are laid back, have a great sense of humor and they are just all around good people. What a gift! Thankful for you Hart family!

Seems like yesterday this family was flying solo with one beautiful little boy and BAM! Babies started coming hand over fist. Now complete (but I'm all for them adding a few more) is one of the sweetest families I know! 

To be going in so many different directions, Lori handles life with ease and finesse. She truly inspires me. I love talking to her and listening to her "one day at a time" approach. She's filled with love that overflows to everyone around her. What a beautiful momma...inside and out. :) 

This couple is incredible. They are so laid back and collected...sophisticated, yet very casual...fun and very real...and um, really easy on the eyes. 

He travels extensively for long periods of time, so while I'm certain they connect through technology while he's away, they also connect through daily letters (important information to have if you are scrolling through the post wondering what that stack of letters is sitting on the rock). Can I tell you how much I love that??? Handwritten letters expressing all of the reasons why they are in love with each other, that will be passed down to their children one day...it doesn't really get mushier than that for me. I love things for posterity sake....clearly. :) 

Congratulations on your engagement!!!

Don't you think? 

What a gorgeous family! The mom, the dad, that little punkin head of theirs....they're all just beauties! I arrived for this session and the mom was all like, "Well, we put a bed in the barn..we thought we'd kinda like to do a few shots there". Really? I've only wanted to do that for a few years now. It wasn't exactly what my original vision was, but it was super fun nonetheless. 

I wish you could have seen this sweet baby's face when we went in there...she was SO SO SO happy to be laying on that bed outside. Lots of giggles. Lots of beautiful images!