Bear Island, NC

Took a trip out to Bear Island, today. It was so pretty! Ive lived in Eastern NC, on and off, for over 10 years, and I NEVER knew this place existed until a client pointed out Hammocks Beach State Park. But eventhen, it wasnt untill today that I found out that you can take a ferry from that park to the island. Who knew!! Not me!

Because of a hurricane passing in the Atlantic, (which one I dont know, because I dont keep up with them all unless theyre headed our way!), the waves were HUGE, today!! I already have a weird fear of the ocean. I dont know why. To me, it feels so unpredictable. Its as if its alive. It breaths, in and out. Its waves as arms reaching in to grab you and take you in. ...And all the animals that live inside it. Its a whole world that I dont belong to.

I may be one of the least relaxed people to be on the beach. You wouldnt know it by looking at me, but trust me when I tell you, the ocean weirds me out to no end. It just does. lol

Venor Model~Mini Session~Tyron Palace

A friend/client asked me to take some photos of her daughter in some bows that she had made for her boutique, Halyee's Boutique. We decided to go to the Tyron Palace because on the first Sunday of every month, its free. I hadnt gone in years, but I knew that there was a pretty garden in the back and I wanted to use it for these photos. Im soo glad we did! I love how the photos came out. Taking photos of any 2 year old is a tough job. They are always moving and they, usually, do their own thing. Sometimes, most of the time, you have to be tricky to get their attention. With lil' Haylee, I helped her hunt "yeehaws", (horses). I told her that if she held her flowers and sat quietly, a yeehaw might come along and eat them. And so, she held them, and would quietly call, "yeehaws...". It was the cutest.

~Jennifer and Alex~ Atlantic Beach, NC Wedding

Guess who, finally, got to shoot a wedding?! Yup, me! I was so happy when Jen asked me to do her wedding. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous. But, now that Ive done one...I want to do more! It was so much fun! Now I know why there are always more than one photographer at a wedding. This one was super small and I was all over the place trying to catch every detail and every moment. I didnt want to miss a thing.

Dont they make an attractive couple? And both, super nice. I met Jen when I first moved to NC. She was one of my first clients here. I did photos of her and her little "man child". Thankfully, when I needed someone to take a look at my car, before going on a roadtrip, she and her now, handsome hubby, took the time to help me out. So, I would say that Ive made some new friends. Go me. ;)

Heres a video, that Jen brought to my attention, where you can see me in action at her wedding! You have to skip to the end. If you blink, youll miss me...but Im there, atleast! lol

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