From the archives — originally posted September 08, 2026 The next flashback I'm excited to share brings back some really joyful memories. Years ago, I decided I wanted to do a photo shoot in the mountains, so I threw the idea out there. As luck would have it, some sweet clients of mine happened to be heading that way, and we were able to coordinate a session while they were there. This particular image didn't have any of the beautiful fall foliage we captured during the sessi

From the archives — originally posted September 06, 2026 Who's ready for another dose of extreme cuteness? Ayanna is the perfect combination of sugar and spice and everything nice. This sassy little girl is not only absolutely stunning, but she is going places. She is strong, she is confident, and even though she is only four, she is mighty. To know her is to adore her, and I always love getting to spend time with this amazing little girl. I am so incredibly excited to share

Tonight is one of those evenings we have been looking forward to for a very long time. Our friends' daughter Maddie is marrying Colin, and Sergio and I are so incredibly excited to celebrate them. Maddie's parents, Trey and Vanessa, are some of our very closest and dear friends — and we have known Maddie since she was a little girl. We have had the joy of watching her grow into the strong, beautiful young lady she is today, and we could not be prouder of her. We are also so e

From the archives — originally posted September 06, 2026 A Little Wren Time! I got to see sweet Wren again back in early September, and it was SO much fun to spend some time with this adorable girl! We already have some absolutely beautiful images of Wren from the Wildflower Blossom Pageant, all dressed up and looking absolutely stunning, but I couldn't resist snapping a few more of our girl in a much more casual setting. And much to Mom's surprise, Wren was ALL about it! S

From the archives — originally posted September 03, 2026 I really have to get to bed, but I absolutely cannot even think about doing that until I post at least one picture from that evening! ❤️ That evening was AMAZING! We were all absolutely melting—it was SO hot—but it was worth every second and every drop of sweat! Not only did I get to meet this adorable little man, Liam, but I also got to reconnect with this amazing young lady, Maddie, who I haven't gotten to see in a fe

From the archives — originally posted August 31, 2026 Lincoln wasn't even two years old when he joined the Upsides family for the very first time. And as you can clearly see, this dude was cute as a button right from the start—and just the sweetest little guy! ❤️ You've heard me say it over and over, but it's true: it really has been such a joy watching this little man grow up in front of my camera. From that tiny little boy to the almost-6-year-old he is today… how did that

From the archives — originally posted August 30, 2026 And now it's Hannah's turn! 💕📸 I cannot believe this beautiful girl is 13 years old! Seriously… where does the time go?! It was so wonderful getting to reconnect with this family after a couple of years, and seeing how much these kiddos have grown was such a treat. Hannah is absolutely beautiful, but what I love most about this image is that sweet, genuine laugh. ❤️ This is the kind of portrait I adore—the ones that capt

From the archives — originally posted August 30, 2026 And the sneak peeks continue! 📸✨ At my late-summer mini sessions, I got to reconnect with a family I hadn’t seen in a couple of years, and I couldn’t have been more excited! They are seriously SO amazing to work with, and getting to see them again was such a treat. ❤️ We’re keeping the family images under wraps for now because they’re going to be Christmas cards… and oh my goodness, they are SO worth the wait! 🎄 I am abs

From the archives — originally posted August 27, 2026 When you see Kylee, it's quite likely you'll see Ava right by her side. These two are usually up to something… LOL! I'm so glad to have these two little mischief-makers in my life. With them around, you never really know what's going to happen next! Ava, just like Kylee, has been part of the Upsides calendar family since she was teeny tiny. And let me tell you… this girl is an absolute FIRECRACKER. 🔥 Do NOT underestimate

From the archives — originally posted August 27, 2026 What’s cooler than Kylee? 😎 What’s cooler than Ava? 😎 WHY, THE TWO OF THEM TOGETHER, OF COURSE! Look at these two! PURE TROUBLE! LOL! I’m so glad we thought ahead to take a picture of these two besties together every year. We now have over a DECADE of “the twins” together! How incredibly cool is that?! Watching these two grow up side by side—and getting to be the one behind the camera capturing it all—has been such a gif

From the archives — originally posted August 25, 2026 I seriously cannot believe Nader Tater Potater is SIX MONTHS OLD! 🥹💙 I feel like he was just born yesterday and we were just holding a newborn!!! I love this little man SO much, and I could not be more proud of this little guy! And even though I'm his favorite auntie, I'm totally not biased at all. LOL! #CharlotteBabyPhotographer #LakeNormanBabyPhotographer #CharlotteNCPhotographer #BabyMilestonePhotographer #NorthCaroli

From the archives — originally posted August 19, 2026 There is something a little different about growing up as the sibling of a child with special needs. You learn things that many of us don't experience until much later in life. You learn patience. You develop an incredible instinct to love, nurture, protect, and advocate for another person. You experience a kind of unconditional love and connection that is truly special. Your childhood may look a little different than some

It’s October, which means it’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💙💛 And I can’t think of a better way to kick off the month than with some of my favorite little people. For more than a decade, I’ve had the absolute joy of watching these kiddos grow, celebrate milestones, make each other laugh, show off their personalities, and completely steal my heart along the way. And somehow, every year, I leave these sessions with even more favorite faces than I had before. ❤️ Down syndro

A little New Chapters housekeeping... As I start filling in the New Chapters side of my blog, I'm going to be peppering in some of my favorite stories that happened in that little in-between period — after I stopped regularly posting on the Early Chapters blog and before I began the New Chapters here on the new site. So if you happen to notice a post from a few months ago making its way onto the blog now, that's why! These are some of the stories that were shared on social me

Thrilled to share a little preview of Heidi, Steve, and their ridiculously adorable new pup, Beau! There’s something so sweet about two people who have been together for a while and are still so obviously in love. The kind of love that feels comfortable, genuine, and just plain happy. And now they get to add Beau to the mix — this adorable little guy who has already stolen a pretty big piece of their hearts! 🐾 I loved getting to capture this little chapter for the three of t

Junior is back for his second year in the Upsides calendar, and this sweet boy is just the BEST! He is such a good listener, so calm and easygoing, and just genuinely sweet from beginning to end. Loving, snuggly, well-behaved, and cute as a button — seriously, what more could you ask for?! Junior is one of those kiddos who just settles right in and lets me do my thing, and I absolutely love spending time with him. He has the sweetest little personality, and that adorable face

Annabelle was just a teeny, tiny baby the first time she joined the Upsides calendar. So tiny, in fact, that we had to put her in a little bucket just so she could sit up for her photos. 🥹 And now? She’s a wild, spunky teenager, and I honestly can’t believe how fast the years have gone! One of the things I’ve grown to love most about this calendar is that I haven’t just watched these kiddos grow up — I’ve gotten to know their families along the way. Annabelle’s family has be

Cowboy Luke is up for his sneak peek, and this guy was SO much fun! I absolutely loved watching him get into the cowboy theme and have so much fun with it! Coddle Creek was the most perfect setting for our little cowboy, and Luke totally embraced it. This is only Luke’s second year in the Upsides calendar, and he is officially two for two with amazing sessions! I think it’s safe to say he’s part of the family now… and we’re keeping him! LOL! I’m so happy this handsome guy is

Liam is back for his second year in the Upsides calendar, and this happy little guy brought all the smiles with him! Liam made his calendar debut last year, and I couldn’t resist putting these two images side by side when I realized I had somehow captured him in almost the exact same pose this year. 😂 Some things apparently don’t need to change! (yes, we are at the same awesome location too!). He is such a smiley, happy little dude, and I absolutely love seeing how he’s gro

Brody is back for another year in the Upsides calendar, and I’m always so happy to see this handsome guy! Brody has been part of the calendar for several years now, and it’s pretty awesome getting to watch him grow and change from one year to the next. This time, he made me work for it just a little in the beginning, LOL. But once he decided he was ready, that signature Brody smile came right out! And honestly, that’s part of what I love about photographing children. They don