What To Wear Wednesday / NC Photographer

 I am doing something a little different today with What to Wear Wednesday. Im going to show you some of my favorite What to Wears from some recent sessions and explain why they work.

This is a GREAT use of my suggestions for clients when they ask What to Wear. Mom is the heart of the family and she is the most important when choosing outfits for your family session. If mom looks and feels amazing, everyone else will too. I love that they paired Brittanys gorgeous floral print dress with 2 different shades of blue's for the boys shirts. Great job keeping each person unique and individual while pulling it all together by staying the same family of color. 

For Newborn Sessions I like to tell parents to keep it super simple with your color choices. Black and White or neutral tones are always the way to go so we can keep baby the center and the focal point. This image is a gorgeous portrayal of how simple tones can really enhance skin tones and eyes. 

I am so obsessed with Amy and Aubreys outfits in this latest Mom and Daughter session with the Gibson girls. I adore the floral prints for this spring session and how once again they are unique as individuals and yet the navys and blacks pull the outfits together and keep them unified. 

This isnt from a session, its from my sons birthday party last weekend but I love it so much I had to use it to show how matching can be such a cute and fun way to dress up your session. My stepdad bought my son an outfit that mirrors one of his favorite outfits almost exactly and they looked adorable as two peas in a pod with their matching shirts, hats and shorts. What a cute idea for sessions with grandparents, siblings or even dad and son sessions.

I fell in love with Rachels wardrobe from the second she started pulling out bags of clothes from her trunk before our session. Im pretty sure this girl could wear a paper bag and still be absolutely stunning! She took very simple shades of white and pink and added accessories that completely made the outfit and this picture in particular. Accessories are the best way to add that little pop of color and attitude to any outfit.

Something New!

Im trying something a little new for my super special clients so let me know what you think : )

Audrey Marie

Audrey was such an angel at our Sunday afternoon session. At just barely over a week old she was full of personality and I told her parents several times I was surprised at how many different expressions and grins I was able to capture. I can tell this little sweetheart has her mommy and daddy wrapped around her finger already!
Dad went out and found a gorgeous antique fire department childs car when they found out about their little one. It made for a gorgeous prop and I am so excited that I had the chance to get creative with it!

What to Wear Wednesday: Featuring Salice Boutique / NC Photographer

Happy Leap Day everyone! 

I'm excited to feature Kristen Greer and Sara Johnson from Salice Boutique in downtown Statesville, on my What to Wear Wednesday Post today. If you are from Statesville, Im sure you have heard the buzz about Salice Boutique. Kristen started her business in her home selling jewelry on her online jewelry website. She quickly became super successful and moved her business into a charming building on Davey Ave. in downtown Statesville. From there her business has grown to include much more than jewelry! Salice has all of the up and coming fashionable clothing, purses, accessories and shoes. If you are looking for fashion advice on what to wear, these are the girls to get it from!

Prints are all the rage this spring. Whether the prints be bold, vibrant, or floral, anything goes! Animal/reptile prints are still as popular as ever as Sara models in her reptile print dress. Kristen is modeling the newest popular style this year, a high/low designed skirt. A dramatic high in the front and low/long in the back design creates quiet the effect.You can find these styles and more at Salice boutique.

 Kristen is wearing a Hazel High/Low skirt with floral design.

  On Sara, Kische animal print dress.

Pair both of these gorgeous outfits with great accessories (also found at Salice Boutique) and you are ready to hit the town for a girls night out!

 

Be sure to check out Salice Boutique on facebook!

Kristen Greer
Salice Boutique

Spring Mini Session Winners / Family, Child Photographer NC

And the winners are.......

Wait! First I want to say, I wish you ALL could win : ) There is nothing I enjoy more than giving someone the gift of a forever memory that they can hold and display in their home. 

Everyone cant win, BUT you all can book a mini session at an amazing price and still have those memories to cherish with your family! 

For every person that books a session TODAY you will receive a complimentary printable 2012 calendar with your own personal image from your session! 

Now, on to the winners of the Spring Session Contest

The first place prize is

A free mini session 

Digital cd with 5 images

A choice of 8x10 or set of 8 wallets

And the winner of the 1st place prize is:  Christine Snoddy

The second place prize is 

A free mini session

A choice of 8x10 or set of 8 wallets

And the winner of the 2nd place prize is: Brittany Goforth

Just for fun ; )

The third place prize is a $25 print credit! 

And the winner of the 3rd place prize is: Lisa Niblo

Congratulations Girls! 

Thank you to everyone that entered! 

All winners were chosen by random.org.

Winners have 24 hours to contact me and claim their prizes. If I am not contacted within 24 hours, I will choose another winner for that prize.

Rachel / Senior Portrait NC Photographer

 Happy Monday! 

I just want to share with you a session I had this past week with a good friend of mine Rachel. We have been friends since childhood and its always a great time when we get together to catch up. 

One thing that made this session so special was the large antique trunk Rachel brought with her. It belonged to her father and it was such an amazing addition to our session.

Featuring Lauren Cook: What To Wear Wednesday / NC Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Thank you Lauren for sending in your What To Wear Wednesday pick! I love this gorgeous lacy white spring dress paired with a green blazer. This is a perfect outfit for a fun senior session or night out with friends! Great choice Lauren : )

 

 I have SPRING FEVER!
 

Why I love this outfit:

Lace dresses are so girly and in right now.
The blazer is a perfect pop of color!
The heels are classic.
Everyone needs some bling earrings.
The clutch is very neutral, but the different patterns in it and the dress add something to the whole.

Leave Lauren a comment letting her know what you think about the outfit she picked.

Lauren Cook