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FALL MINI SESSIONS ANNOUNCED!!

2009-10-20T08:06:00.000-07:00

Time to think about the holidays! I know its only October but if you want to get your Christmas cards ready, not to mention make some fantastic gifts for the grandparents out of your pictures then you will want to book now!!

A mini session is perfect for the family that a) doesn’t have a lot of time b) doesn’t wants to invest in a full portrait session c) needs just a couple of shots for the good ol’ Christmas card

What is a mini session?
A mini session is a 30 minute session capturing the life of your family
Cost is only $50 & must be paid at time of booking to reserve your space!!!!!
We have 2 dates available for the sessions
You will receive your pictures via email for you to use and print (20-30 pics)
With your mini session you receive a 10% discount off our fabulous designed holiday cards!
Times are booking up quick so make your appointment today!

Dates and Locations:

Saturday November 7, 2009
Riverbend neighborhood playground (front playground)
11:15am – 6:00pm

Sunday November 15, 2009
Freedom Park
8:15 am – 3:00pm

beautiful bride...

2009-10-15T21:10:00.001-07:00

Well now I can finally reveal Amber's bridal portraits! A stunning bride she is :)

Going to the chapel...

2009-10-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

and their going to get married!!

What a beautiful wedding!! I was so honored to be chosen as the photographer for Amber and Andrew's BIG DAY!

While shooting the ceremony, I literally had to fight back tears! It was a very touching and heartfelt moment they shared together. They truly are a unique couple. They completely live for God and are so inspirational! Just being around them makes you want to be a better person!

Here are some moments from that special day....the wedding was held at beautiful Hightower Hall in SC. This is the same location that the film, The Patriot, was filmed (the white house Mel Gibson lived in). With the history and intimacy of the evening, it was magical....you will see with the full moon.....really magical :)

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Grooms!!!!

Our 2nd Honeymoon...

2009-10-15T20:56:00.000-07:00

WOW! We need a vacation! Thinking about it my husband and I haven't been on a vacation together alone since our honeymoon almost 3 years ago! Isn't that terrible!?!? We decided to get away to Santa Fe, NM. My mom has a place there and lives there part time to persue her art....shameless plug.... http://www.vaneveryart.com/.

We enjoyed every second we spent together and we honestly forgot how much fun we have together! Crazy how work, life, kids can make you forget sometimes how much you are in love. Here are some pictures I took while we were away....enjoy!

Miss Magic

2009-10-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

Miss Magic...aka Halle Grace is such a special little girl! Yes I think all children are special however this child has an AMAZING story! She was adopted by two of the most wonderful and deserving parents, Jason and Shannon at 9 months old from Tuyen Quang, Vietnam. Shannon is a true firecracker and they fought the toughest battle to bring her home. They never gave up, they stayed strong and fought hard and now she is exactly where she was meant to be...

I have known Shannon many years and I can tell you that if she would have a child from her own flesh and blood there is no way it could be more like her than Halle Grace is!!! She has the most adorable personality and is just a ham!!! I love spending time with Halle Grace and her momma...they have a VERY special place in my heart!!! Here are some pictures I captured of her for her upcoming 2nd birthday!

P.S. to find out more about Halle Grace, check out her blog: http://www.ourdevinemiracle.blogspot.com/ . Unlike me :) She posts almost daily!! Way to go Shannon!!!

baby davis....

2009-10-07T20:49:00.000-07:00

wow! has it really been a month since i blogged?? that is ridiculous! i have been SO busy shooting and creating fabulous Wink goods it seems I haven't had much time to keep you updated....so here we go ;)

I had the privilage of shooting a beautiful baby boy who was 1 month old! Absolutely adorable and all that hair! It was great! Davis' parents were high school sweethearts and friends of mine so it was wonderful to catch up and see the beautiful baby they created :) Here is his debut...

pageant weekend...

2009-09-13T09:53:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was full of pageants. Following Fabulous Faces throughout 3 preliminaries throughout the State. Lots of fun and lots of fabulous faces...

Giggles & Grins...

2009-09-04T09:47:00.000-07:00

2 beautiful little girls, a beautiful mommy and a beautiful mimi! Wow....my day of shooting was delightful! I had the pleasure of capturing the Maltsby family girls in action...playing, feeding and some more playing! McKenzie will keep you laughing and guessing what will come next while Katelyn's eyes just mesmerize you! Laura is a very successful real estate agent in the Mt Island area so we snuck some headshots in for her as well. Overall...the day couldnt have been better!

what are little boys made of...

2009-09-01T22:34:00.001-07:00

....snips and snails and puppy dog tails of course!!

Well, since there is a definite lack of testosterone in my household spending the day with a family of two precious little boys is like night and day! Avery and Peyton are two very sweet boys...and they are all boy :) Avery made me giggle wearing his beloved cowboy boots in the summer time weather with his shorts. And Peyton's sweet face will make anyone smile! We were lucky to get perfect weather...almost fall like! We had a blast shooting around their home, so here are some fun shots from our day...

Congratulations!!!

2009-08-28T21:18:00.001-07:00

WOW! A huge congratulations to Angela Van Every Johnston a.k.a the best mom ever a.k.a my mom.....

Her painting 'The Only Tree' was selected by Charles Mo, the curator of the Mint Museum in Charlotte to go into a prestigious juried show!!! I couldn't be happier for her! So excited she gets to share her gift with more people!

Here is the wonderful painting below...

crowning headshot!

2009-08-26T09:50:00.001-07:00

I met Meghan at a pageant several months ago. Since then I have been trying to convince her she needed to compete in the Miss NC Teen USA pageant!! She is drop dead gorgeous and has the personality to match her outward beauty. I cannot wait to watch her compete in November and am honored I got to shoot your headshots! Good Luck Meghan!!!

introducing...

2009-08-26T09:37:00.000-07:00

Diana D'Alessandrio. This 10 year old is cute as can be! She lives in Wilmington and acts on several shows that are produced there. She needed some new headshots so we played around the garden and here is what we came up with...

Creating the vision...

2009-08-25T21:40:00.000-07:00

An amazing artist, woman and mother....she has it all! I can truly say my mother is my hero and mentor among many roles she has had in my life. To see her creating amazing art and fulfilling her passion is so inspiring. Her painting has evolved so much from very stiff floral watercolors to now exploring the world of abstract art with vivid colors, forms and textures. She has a vision from start to finish and it was really an honor to capture that....to really catch her in the moment...what an experience! One that we plan on doing atleast once a month to keep her fans up to date....check her website out, you will fall in love! http://www.vaneveryart.com/

Read all about it....

2009-08-25T21:24:00.001-07:00

Dr. McMurtry's new ad....check it out in the Mt Island Monitor :)

Hula time baby!

2009-08-19T12:00:00.000-07:00

My best friend Mandie is getting married to the love of her life next month!! I cannot believe it is sneaking up so fast! Not only am I her matron of honor but her personal photographer ;)wink, wink! What a fabulous celebration her Aunts threw for her and Drew! One of the highlights of the night was her teacup chihuahua Chloe dressing up in her hula attire! A fun and festive luau for the lovebirds!

Lazaroski Family

2009-08-19T11:51:00.000-07:00

What a great family! It is so much fun spending time with great people while pursing my love of photography! I had the honor of photographing the Lazaroski family this past weekend and between their 2 beautiful babies, they kept me on my toes. We had a blast in their parent's beautiful backyard!!

Baby Christian 2 weeks old and counting...

2009-08-16T13:02:00.000-07:00

Remembering when my children were first born is hard to do. Even though it wasn't that long ago, it seems you are so sleep deprived you forget those tiny moments and details of their new adventure. Capturing Christian at 2 weeks old brought back so many great memories of how I felt as a new mother with a 2 week old baby. Ashley and Justin are doing such a fantastic job as parents already, baby Christian is one lucky fella! Here are some special moments from our day...

beautiful girl...beautiful headshots

2009-08-12T17:56:00.000-07:00

I call Aly my favorite little model. We have worked together before and she is just amazing in front of the camera! One of the sweetest little girls I know....

vacay time!!!

2009-08-11T10:42:00.000-07:00

Last week was our annual trip to DeBordieu, SC with my HUGE family! I am the only girl of 4 brothers so when we all get together with kids, it's about 20 of us! It was the best trip yet! Our kids had a great time playing in the sand and we treasured the quality time we were able to spend together! All I can say is...cannot wait til' next year!!!

baby blues....

2009-08-11T10:19:00.000-07:00

Cade is a precious little boy and his baby blues will melt your heart! I've had the pleasure of capturing him since he was in utero so it is special to watch him grow up and cature these special moments!!

welcome to the world baby christian!

2009-08-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

Wink is so happy to welcome Baby Christian Taylor into this world born 7.29.09 and weighing 7lbs 7oz. A perfectly healthy baby and mommy! Congratulations!! Here is a peak from the hospital visit!

Miss Gabby!

2009-07-21T10:13:00.000-07:00

Gabby is a beautiful 5 year old who has tons of personality! We shot out at Murray's Mill in Catawba, NC...what an amazing place! It was a great day!

Green Shoes Weddings....

2009-07-19T09:43:00.000-07:00

A long time friend of mine, Erica Stawick is starting her very own wedding planning business! With a fun name like, Green Shoes Weddings you can just imagine what kind of exciting and creative events she can plan! Erica wanted some fun headshots for her website so we took it to uptown in NoDa to capture a playful and vibrant city! Stay tuned, as soon as her website goes live we will update you all so you can plan your next fantastic event! Here is a sneak peak of our day!

LOVE the view of the city in the backdrop!

Isn't she beautiful!?!

My favorite headshot...makes her eyes look amazing!

Summer is coming to an end...

2009-07-16T10:02:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe the summer is coming to an end and school will be starting before you know it! Make sure to book your session today! Special back to school pricing going on now until August 15th!

welcome!

2009-07-15T13:16:00.000-07:00

welcome to our new site for wink photography! stay tuned daily to see what we are working on. we will post pictures from recent shoots, latest news and anything that we find fabulous! make sure to follow our blog