I Heart My Job

When I decided to become a photographer full time I knew that I was making the right decision. I didn’t hesitate, I just did it. I had to.  I took a chance and left a well paying job to photograph. I had always dreamed as a child to photograph for some big magazine like Vogue (I know don’t laugh) or Cosmopolitan or even Seventeen. I always loved photography and I felt that life was too short to not peruse your dreams.  I did have fear in me. I mean heck you are leaving a steady paycheck to do something you love but know that the weekly check will be there on Friday to get cashed. I still went forward with my dream because if I was going to do something I wanted to at least try! And if I failed I could look at myself and know that I failed trying.

 

Here I am almost 8 years later and in the best place I could be. I will admit the work comes and goes but I am sure its like that for everyone. Why am I writing this blog you may ask. Well to tell you that today I was another confirmation that I am where I am suppose to be. I have always said that God puts us through rough patches in life to watch us grow. I have had my share this year. I was not only blindsided by someone professionally but I have had my share of ups and down in my personal life.  Today as I delivered some prints and an unexpected gift to one of my clients she gave me the biggest hug I have ever received and told me “God is going to bless you because not only do you have a beautiful heart, you are a beautiful person inside and out. You have made us so happy with your joy and just being you” That touched me. This is the second time in this month that I have received such wonderful things. I always say its better to give than to receive but I love receiving this, this positive feedback. I go above and beyond for my clients. Why? Because they’re investing in me therefore I will do the same in return. They are my number one priority to me if they aren’t happy neither am I. I treat them like the kings and queens that they are and nothing else. I keep true to them and to myself.

 

As I left my client I looked back and she waived and said “We love you” That touched me in so many ways. If you are my client or will be in the future I hope you know that I am who I am and I will not pretend to be someone I am not. My motto. “To thy own self be true” It is a motto I live by and always will. To my clients I adore every single one of you. You have all touched my life with your love stories, personalities, and just being your fabulous self. Thank you for 8 great years and here is to many, many more.

 

Here are just a few photographs that are simply amazing! There are hundreds of them I adore. But I wanted to share just a few.

 

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  1. Diamond Diva

    Cheers to 8 years of wonderful photography!!

 

Jayson & Allison l Charleston, SC Anytime

I love Audrey Hepburn and love the classy look she brings in each of her photographs said Allison. I heard that and ran with it. See, Allison is my sister-in-law and Jayson my brother. After 10 years, yes, 10 years of not seeing my brother he came down to Charleston, SC for Mother’s Day to visit me and the kiddos. It was a joyous reunion with a lot of catching up. I thank God for technology and the fact we can Facebook and keep up with each others lives even though we live almost 10 hours apart. Jay and Ally had never had professional photograph taken.  I wanted to give them both something they’d cherish for years to come and after hearing Ally talk about her obsession with Audrey Hepburn I decided to give them a very simple photo shoot in downtown Charleston.

 

Jay and Allison thank you for allowing me to capture you both. I can’t wait until next time and this session will be in PA! For sure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Brandon & Kim l Charleston, SC Engagement

She’s the love of my life. Those were Brandon’s words when it came to Kim. Kim and Brandon are an outgoing couple who are football addicts and well, rivals at the same time. Brandon a true hardcore Gamecocks fan and Kim a true hardcore Clemson fan. I dared to ask. When Clemson plays the Gamecocks do you both argue. They laughed and said..we go to a sports bar to watch the game or to a friends house we cannot be in our home watching the game. I giggled because that was an honest answer and because I can see Kim and Brandon totally screaming and rooting for their team.

 

Kim and Brandon are marrying this Winter. Their session took place in historic Downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. Kim and Brandon may you both have a blessed marriage and thank you for allowing me to capture your love.  Here are just some of the photographs from their engagement session.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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