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10/05/2026

Just casually driving up to my photoshoot location when THIS guy decided to make an appearance. I swear, being a photographer in the NC mountains is never boring. 😂

10/02/2026

09/16/2026

Took my Camp Snap to the NC Mountain State Fair and somehow came home with pictures that look like they’ve been sitting in a photo album since 1997. 🎡🎞️✨

No editing. No perfect shots. Just that grainy, slightly imperfect disposable-camera look that makes everything feel like a memory you forgot you had. 🥹

BRB taking this little camera everywhere now.

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08/23/2026

Some sessions stay with you long after you put the camera down. This was one of those. 🤍

Basti’s mom reached out to me after a sudden illness meant their time with him was coming to an end. She told me they didn’t have any photos of the all of them together—or a family photo that included both of their dogs—and she wanted to change that while they still had the chance.

So we spent some time together at their home, in Basti’s favorite place. No elaborate setup. No need for everything to be perfect. Just the people he loved, the home he knew, and the little everyday moments that suddenly mean absolutely everything.

These photos are why I believe so deeply in taking the picture. Your pets are family. They are part of your routines, your memories, your home, and your heart. And sometimes we don’t realize how important a photograph will become until it’s all we have left to hold onto.

I’m incredibly grateful that Basti’s family trusted me with something this personal and that they now have photographs of their whole family together. 🤍

Rest in Peace Basti 🌈

Take the pictures. Get in the frame. Include the dogs. You will never regret having too many memories of the ones you love.

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08/12/2026

This session is exactly why I love family photography. 🤍

We explored the River Arts District in Asheville, using the colorful murals, brick buildings, and urban streets as the perfect backdrop while capturing all the laughs, hugs, and little in-between moments. 📸

Family pictures don’t have to feel stiff or stressful. Let the kids be kids, love on your people, have some fun, and I’ll capture the rest. 🥹

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