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iCloud is Not a Backup for Your Photos.

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Did you know? If you’re like most people, you think that lovely little cloud is backing up all of your photos. Here’s the truth: iCloud is a backup for your iPHONE. Not for your photos. Let me break it down:
iCloud is designed to mirror your phone. Everything on your phone is stored in iCloud. That way, if something happens to your phone (it shatters, gets dropped in water, just stops working, etc.), you don’t have to worry—you...

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2020 Fall PORCHrait Sessions | Columbia, SC Super Mini Sessions

My first round of PORCHrait sessions were such a hit, I decided to host them again in the fall!! And y’all….YES! I’m so glad I did! This will forever be a favorite way to do quick family portraits! When you don’t have to pack a bag, or even make the kids put shoes on, everyone […]

Nov 1, 2020

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2020 Fall Mini Sessions | Greater Columbia Area, South Carolina

This was my first time ever using Cedar Ridge Tree farm! I thought it would be fun for fall mini sessions because there were multiple areas we could use for photos—the tall grass, beautiful pond, corn stalks, and even the cute pumpkin set-up on the porch. I enjoyed these SO MUCH and am already looking […]

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Oct 30, 2020

Fall PORCHrait Sessions! | Lexington, SC Family Photographer

Fall PORCHrait sessions are here!! Remember the ones we did in the spring?! I loved them so much and thought they would be even MORE FUN in the fall with all of your cute decorated pumpkins!! (No decorations actually required—just you and your joyful smiles!) These sessions are quick (great for the little ones) and […]

Sep 21, 2020

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Wildflower Mini Sessions | Columbia, SC

What photographer doesn’t dream of beautiful fields of flowers for pictures?! My friend Mike at Hollow Creek Tree Farm makes dreams come true…he hit gold with photographers when he planted multiple beautiful fields of flowers! The only downside? They aren’t in bloom all year round. I can’t tell you how much I ADORE all of […]

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Aug 20, 2020

Mother’s Day Minis | SC & GA

What I hoped would be a fun few days of mini sessions in April turned into a scheduling nightmare. Right after I announced these sessions our country was hit with COVID-19 and the cities (Columbia & Atlanta) were shut down. Everything had to be moved a few months out. I was able to get a […]

Jun 27, 2020

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PORCHrait Sessions – Front Porch Photos During COVID-19 Quarantine

These sessions weren’t my idea—but the photographer who started it encouraged others to do them to bring joy to families during this time, and man—I’m so glad I jumped on board! Originally I didn’t want to do them, but after having a few people ask, and realizing it would be good for me to get […]

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May 11, 2020

2019 Christmas Mini Sessions on The Tree Farm

Another year of mini sessions on the Christmas tree farm!!! These are my favorite sessions ever year because I get to see so many of my favorite friends!! I love having couples whose weddings I had the honor of photographing, family friends, and even new clients come out! It’s always so, so fun! This blog […]

Nov 21, 2019

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Santa Mini Sessions in North Georgia | Inspired by Aaryn Williams

Wow!!! It’s a fun story how these sessions came about, and it all started with Aaryn Williams! We both lived in Georgia for a short time, at the same time, and I had the pleasure of doing family and newborn portraits for her. Around the same time we both ended up moving back home—her to […]

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Nov 15, 2019

Hollow Creek Tree Farm, Gilbert, SC | 2017 Christmas Mini Sessions

My third year doing mini sessions at the Christmas tree farm was my best one yet!! I had the best group of people ever! One was a sweet client that I’ve had the honor and privilege of photographing for the past few years, and the other 5 families were all brand new! The coolest part […]

Nov 9, 2017

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9 years. That's a lot of milestones, precious moments, and artwork I've been able to create. But where are all of those photographs now? I hope they are lining the walls of homes, plastered all over social media, sitting in albums on coffee tables, and organized in a way that makes them easy to find and enjoy. That's the hope. My mission is to help you make that reality.

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I've been photographing people throughout the Carolinas and Georgia for over 9 years. That's a lot of milestones, precious moments, and artwork I've been able to create. But where are all of those photographs now? I hope they are lining the walls of homes, plastered all over social media, sitting in albums on coffee tables, and organized in a way that makes them easy to find and enjoy. That's the hope. My mission is to help you make that reality.