When Tara Furman of Knowing God Ministries called me up to book her lifestyle session, she was quite nervous. Telling me she doesn’t do well with photos. I saw that as a challenge! I assured her that we would have much fun and her photos would turn out beautiful.

I came over to her beautiful home and she welcomed me full of sunshine dressed in yellow. I asked her to tell me what a typical day looks like for her. She goes on to tell me that first thing in the morning, she makes lemon water and how healthy it is.

She then sits down on her favorite couch with a good cup of coffee, for much needed quiet time with Jesus. She continues by writing in her journal. She then goes into her office to work on her computer, as most of us do.

Of course, her sweet puppy got some love and play time as we strolled her backyard. It was truly a day in the life of this wonderful wife, mother and encourager.

I first met Tara a couple years ago, when I was asked to photograph her monthly ladies luncheons. Ladies, food & ministry..sign me up! These luncheons hosted by McGregor Downs Country Club welcome over 100 women each month. I have made many wonderful connections while capturing the joy in community. If you are local to the Raleigh/Cary area, we’d love to have you.

Lifestyle sessions are one of my favorites to photograph. They remind me of intimate coffee dates. By getting to know the real you while capturing it all in your sacred place called home.

Web Designer, Photographer & Leader

Designing the Knowing God Ministries website, taking the teams staff photos and photographing various events and luncheons have been a treat. These ladies are so welcoming and have become friends. It’s part of why I love what I do.

Summer is always full of adventure like this family session with the Carver’s at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. I met this charming family just recently photographing sister’s wedding. When I got the call, I remembered the moments with these adorable flower girls and maid of honor and was excited to see them again soon.

As we strolled and discovered the private nooks and trails that led to unique plants, trees and artifacts, I snapped all the candid and playful moments. The garden has so much variety and the girls had so much fun exploring.

With all sisters close in age made this so sweet and personal. I myself have a few sisters and know the bond is like no other. Even in the extreme summer heat and humidity, they stayed in good spirits, hugging each other and spreading all the love. Even later in the gift shop, playing puppets together was oh so cute, watching them interact was a treat.

“Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there.”

Everyone gushed of Southern charm in color coordinating hues of pink, gold and white. Their Jack Rogers, along with the sisters white summer dresses and mom and dad’s pastels made for the perfect summer pallet.

It was all around a fun loving day with tickles, piggyback rides and running through different gardens. I love the sense of family, along with capturing the making of memories and witnessing the dynamics each family brings.

“If we have each other, we have everything.”

We’ll miss you summer

Time sure does fly as here we are in August. Here’s wishing you a wonderful last month of summer whether it be at the beach, the lake or abroad. I just returned from my first trip to Canada and witnessed the majestic Niagara Falls!