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I wish I could share all of the wonderful sessions and weddings I’ve photographed, but it seems like there’s never enough time.  Instead, I’ve included particularly inspiring ideas that may help you with planning your own wedding or session.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  Enjoy!

 

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Life at Emerald Isle

Grace’s Princess Party

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/4545467[/vimeo]This is my Goddaughter Grace’s 5th birthday. Inspired by the princesses of Disney, she hosted a party where her guests were pampered. They had a makeover, a manicure, and made jewelry and crowns. Then,

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Love Notes From My 7-Year-Old

Mothers of young boys will appreciate this story and relate. My son, James, was home “sick” earlier this month.  While I was working in my home office, he called to me to come see

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Horseback Riding on the Beach

I received one of my biggest honors in 2008.  Professional Photographers of NC president Chuck Hardison chose my image to grace the cover of our statewide magazine.  He saw the image during our annual print

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Surfs and Turfs Logo

It’s so sad when you sit in front of your computer in your leisure time as well as your work time, but I had an idea for another logo for the new bowling league. 

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Potential logo

Just across the bridge on the mainland, we recently had the grand opening of a great new arcade, bar, and bowling alley called Mac Daddy’s.  Some of our friends thought it would be fun

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