The Paxton Family

Meet the Paxtons:












Aren't they pretty? I think I deserve a gold star for not posting every single photo from their session.

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The Heaton Family Day in the Life (Durham Lifestyle Photographer)

Warning: Do not read the following post if you have no desire to have kids. Looking at these pictures of Eddie and Lilly will make you want to reproduce. You have been warned. :)

One of my favorites..





I LOVE that they decided to enlarge this family pic of them on the porch.


I asked Cami to write a little bit about her Day in the Life session:

Cami said, "Our "Day in the Life" session was the perfect pick for our family. Melissa was in our home for a little over an hour just taking pictures of what we would do on a normal day around the house. We had a few things prepared that we wanted her to photograph us doing but we also did a few spontaneous things that we hadn't planned on. With our young children, it was wonderful to be in a place that was comfortable to them. The results are pictures where their expressions are natural and genuine. I loved that we didn't feel pressured to have everyone perfect and sitting still like we have in previous studio sessions. We were all so happy during and after Melissa's session. We also love having pictures of our home to preserve these wonderful memories we've had here."

I love Day in the Life sessions.

And I love the Heatons. :)

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Baby Number 3 (Durham Maternity Photographer)

I have been dying to share the images from this session. This family has such a sweet feeling about them and I loved spending time with them. How Kristen managed to look fabulous when it was 100 degrees outside is a mystery to me.

Baby #3 (named Cupcake by his older brothers) is on his way!




When you google "golden hour" I'm pretty sure these pictures pop up.

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Good light, poodle hair, and baaad tan lines.

Last weekend I was lucky enough to escape to the beach with my family and some friends. I didn't dare bust my camera out on the first day, but we went to the beach at dusk and snapped a few pictures. I loved that the blues and grays of the ocean and sky made for a great blank canvas. I could have shot here all night long.

My family, the beach, AND amazing light? PLEASE! It doesn't get any better than that!


I got my haircut. The jury is still out as to whether I like it or not. Feel free to weigh in. Unless you think it looks like a poodle. If that's the case, then you can kindly keep your thoughts to yourself. :)






Aaron and I are working on a little booklet entitled, "How NOT to apply sunscreen." (And I thought my tan lines were bad BEFORE we went to the beach.)
Notice Aaron's poor red feet?

Happy Monday everyone!

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