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So here we are, a thick white blanket of snow on the ground and everything else.  As much as I wish for snow each year, I was kind of hesitant for this one to come in.  I have a bridal shoot scheduled for tomorrow that has been in the works for almost a month.  At the last minute, everything fell into place to make this such an epic shoot.  The location I booked, the props I rented from a local theatre, booking my amazing makeup artist, and the wonderful bride herself that contacted me about the shoot.  And now?  Now we have a foot of snow (and counting) to shoot in.

I will go into more details in the actual post with photos from the shoot about where and who I booked with and the lovely people that have helped make this all possible.  For now, though – why not snap away some shots of how beautiful North Carolina looks this evening, covered in powder and in a stillness only snow can offer.  I headed out covered head to toe in fleece, my camera wrapped in a plastic Target bag, snow and wind whipping at my face, just to capture a little bit of the beauty Mother Nature has to offer.

Wish us luck on our shoot tomorrow and for safe travels for everyone.  We are determined to make this work for us instead of against us – and hopefully everyone will have a blast in the meantime.  Until then, enjoy these few snapshots I took this evening.

The sunlight is finally coming out again after some gloomy October weather.  I love the little bits and pieces all around with colors flowing in.

Last week, I had the pleasure of shooting my friend and fellow photographer, Heather Smith’s maternity session. This shoot marked her 33rd week carrying her and her husband’s baby girl.  She is an artist herself, so we wanted to play that up, with fun poses and offbeat maternity photos.

Heather has been a source of inspiration for a few years now. Her quiet nature, positive spirit and attitude radiate all around her. She is a creative soul that glows greatness from the inside out. We have worked together quite a few times, and I never underestimate what we can make happen by the end of our shoots. She’s up for anything, we collaborate our ideas and the end result is usually better than either of us expected. 

“This would be totally awkward and wrong, if I wasn’t pregnant”, she said.  We stepped out onto the front porch of an old carriage maker’s house in down town Winston Salem, and she was wearing nothing but a bathing suit, shirt and heels.  It was rush hour, people were driving by and we had to laugh.

Heather, Congratulations again to you and Bryan, and thank you so much for letting me have the opportunity to capture this special time for you. I cannot wait to meet her, and I just know you’re going to be the best parents ever!

I love Heather’s sense of style and great collection of cool hats!

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winston salem, north carolina, nc, maternity, pregnancy, pregnant, down town, 4th, beauty, 33 weeks

winston salem, north carolina, nc, maternity, pregnancy, pregnant, down town, 4th, beauty, 33 weeks

winston salem, north carolina, nc, maternity, pregnancy, pregnant, down town, 4th, beauty, 33 weeks

winston salem, north carolina, nc, maternity, pregnancy, pregnant, down town, 4th, beauty, 33 weeks

winston salem, north carolina, nc, maternity, pregnancy, pregnant, down town, 4th, beauty, 33 weeks

Easily one of my most favorite photos I’ve ever shot.

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winston salem, north carolina, nc, maternity, pregnancy, pregnant, down town, 4th, beauty, 33 weeks

winston salem, north carolina, nc, maternity, pregnancy, pregnant, down town, 4th, beauty, 33 weeks

Such a classic beauty.

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winston salem, north carolina, nc, maternity, pregnancy, pregnant, down town, 4th, beauty, 33 weeks

I love this set – it’s SO her!

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We finished off right at sunset, and the light was so yummy.

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