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    Styled Shoots: Mother-Daughter Sunset Tea | Durham Family Photographer

    Friday, September 27, 2013

    There's just something special about the adult relationship that a mother has with her daughter. No matter how many times we disagree, we always come back full circle, full of love and respect for one another. 

    I was thinking of doing a shoot for my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. They already have a pretty close relationship, but hey, you can never be too close, right? In my mind I saw this shoot as being relaxing and a way for them to get together and just hang out. Little by little the ideas flowed in. I started thinking of tea, warmth and coziness, which became the words that I styled this shoot around. 

    Mother and daughter had a fab time simply chatting and bonding over tea and red velvet cupcakes as the sun set over the waving treetops. It was a beautiful evening. I'll let the chronicle tell the rest of the story.

















    They're not here forever. Let's honor them.

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    Photo Chronicle: Why Sweat the Small Stuff? | Personal Musings

    Monday, September 16, 2013

     

    Ever found yourself stressing out about some random thing that you felt you had no control over? So much so that you lost sight of the bigger picture? When we stress out about things that we have no control over, life seemingly becomes small, harsh and colorless. We hide behind things...Hope dissipates...We become cynical, hard and distrustful...Smiles are limited...Tension creeps in...We feel helpless.




     
    But when we put things into perspective and remember that our lives are bigger than just us, we can approach life with a new-found vibrance. Life becomes brighter...Warmer...Open...We can relax a bit...Breathe deeper...Smile more...And even find rest in the midst of the situation.






    So when you find yourself stressing out, over-analyzing and just digging for nothing good, pause...Breathe...Think bigger than the 'right now' and say to yourself, "don't sweat the small stuff". When you look back on the situation, you'll be glad that you listened to you.




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    Electric Run: The RDU Edition

    Saturday, September 14, 2013

    And the race ended with this...



    ...It all started when I heard about the Electric Run that would be taking place in Raleigh. Being one who is attracted to fun, interesting and crazy events, I knew that I wanted to shoot it. So my plan was to post up at both the beginning and the end of the race and shoot as a spectator. But when I answered a post in a Facebook Raleigh photography group, that plan changed.



    The post was from a local woman named Dina Marie, asking if anyone from the group planned to shoot the race. So me, being all super excited and stuff, responded with my plans to shoot as a lonesome spectator, and suggested that we meet up. Mind you, I had never even spoken to Dina Marie before, but I figured that it would be a fun way to meet someone who shares the same interest as me. So anyway, she told me that she had a press pass and would be floating around, shooting everything in between the start and finish. *GASP* How can I get one?!?! How did you get yours?!?!

























    She told me that she had simply emailed the organizers...Bummer. Never even occurred to me that one could email the organizers of an event and request such a thing. Silly me. BUT, I immediately went to the race website and emailed for a pass. Couldn't hurt, right? Well 2 hours later, way before I was shut down by the race organizers, I had a Facebook inbox from Dina Marie saying that she had secured me a press pass! OMG! Such an awesome stranger! That means that I can float around, taking pictures of all the electric people too! *insert joy dance*























    And float we did. The energy was CRAZY! We experienced 10,000 runners, even more glow sticks, organized light shows, glow tunnels and one serious after party. The rest is history! If not for Dina Marie, I would have missed out on all of the in between, so thank you! Xoxoxo. I had an awesome time photographing this race, BUT I think I may actually run in it next year. Hmmm, maybe I can do both. Till then!


     





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    Autumn Mini Session Tour - The New York Edition | NYC Portrait Photographer

    Tuesday, September 3, 2013

    Greetings good people. Chunky knit, tall boot, fabulous fall accessories and stylish coat season is upon us! To celebrate my favorite season, Chronicles Photography will be shooting Autumn mini sessions in NYC on October 26th and 27th! The peak of fall foliage arrives in the city between October 24th and the 30th, which is perfect timing for what I am envisioning! I picture beautiful photos of you, your family and friends with the gorgeous backdrop of NYC's amazing Autumn foliage. 


    Sessions include a 30 minute photo shoot at an awesome location in one of the five boroughs, location styling and 20 downloadable digital prints in a private online gallery. Print packages are also available for an additional fee. For more information regarding booking and locations details, email us here.

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    S + E = Wedding at Riu Palace Paradise Island | Destination Wedding Photographer

    Monday, September 2, 2013

    I had the pleasure of being the photographer for the wedding of a very special couple who are very dear to me. Their wedding was held on the beach of the gorgeous Riu Palace at Paradise Island. Surrounded by family, friends and even some of the hotel guests, these two exchanged vows before God while standing on white sands, in front of the most beautiful aqua waters. I must say that all of the guests, as well as myself, were blown away by the setting as well as the display of love and devotion displayed. Congratulations to you both! May your years be fruitful and blessed!







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