Earlier this year we took our spring vacation to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. We rented a beach house for a week and did a whole lot of 'nuthin.

One of our only tasks while we were in North Carolina was to get our pictures taken. We had two days of pictures ahead, and day 1 was with Wilma and Hudson on the beach. Just like soooo many parents, we nervously told the photographer, our good friend Millie Holloman, "all we need is one good photo with them," - already trying to explain what spoiled rotten fatheads these two are.

"It'll be fine, I'm good with dogs," Millie said confidently.

Nervous laughter. Luke cut his eyes over at me and away we went to the beach. Wilma and Hudson had their brand new matching harnesses on and we were... errrrr...... ready?

First things first, how about a nice little walk on the beach. This is one of our favorite pictures actually from our whole shoot! I had no idea how cold the water was going to be and I was NOT prepared!

We love this one of Huddy, looking up saying, "Dad, I'm going to try to do what you want me to do, OK?"

"Wait a minute! I can't swim!"

At this point, about 30 minutes later, these two wet and sandy bulldogs were thinking, "Are we done yet?"

Finally, we got *the* picture! I might be biased, but aren't our 'furbabies' the cutest! Christmas card material here!

Thanks Millie for the great photos!

After several years of focusing solely on wedding photography, a few things have happened:

· We've gotten to know a plethora of amazing brides & grooms & their families.
· We've watched our 'brides and grooms' turn into 'Moms and Dads'
· We've let them down.

Yep, you read that right.

We've realized that we can't get so intimately connected to our clients during their wedding only to turn them down when they need us again, as their family grows.

We love our clients and wish to be there for all of their milestones. But why should we limit it to only our past clients?

After much soul searching, we've decided to open our calendars for lifestyle family photography... and we're so excited to work with you.

WHAT IS LIFESTYLE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY?

How about we tell you what it is not.

It's not... heavily starched matching white shirts that you never wear in real life.
It's not... posed smiles.
It's not... trendy Photoshop effects.

In brief, it is a personalized photo shoot with your family that is focused on your family.

Our goal is to create authentic images. Timeless images. Images that show you just as you are.

Just as we are?

Forget about the 'honey-do' list that you want to get competed. Don't wait on the day where you have resisted chips and salsa long enough to suck in to your skinny jeans. Forget worrying about waiting for braces to straighten the teenager's teeth. Celebrate your life now.

Invite us into your homes and invite us into your life so that we can photograph all of the things that make you, you. We'll work with you to create a unique photo shoot that documents the love you have for one another and the life you live. Skinned knees, dryers that get restarted 3 times, dusty ceiling fans, and all.

We're scheduling authentic family photo shoots now, but our calendar availability is limited the remainder of the year. E-mail us today to get started planning your adventure into memory making.

Our newsletter subscribers got this info a few days ago and have already snatched up some of our dates. There are still a few available - let's get you on our calendar!