Family photos shouldn’t feel stiff or staged. My approach is simple: don’t say cheese. Let’s capture real smiles, genuine laughter, and authentic moments.

My friend and fellow photographer Sarah wanted to get some photos of her with her 2 year-old before her new baby brother arrived. We had such a good time walking around this cool little forest.

I returned to my friend's family farm of miniature ponies for more adorable photos of little girls and ponies!

Two of my favorite people are getting married!

This little girl just turned one! Her mama is a horse-lover, and there are several miniature horses on their property. What an absolutely awesome childhood this little one is going to have!

I got to return to Asheville, one of my favorite places, for this gorgeous session!

It has been so much fun watching this young family grow over the past few years!

I am so grateful for the chance to document another day in the life of this young family. Check out how their little boy has grown from fall 2013!

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to capture these emotions on camera.

Chien & Varian traveled halfway across the world to be in NC.

I met up with Alex & Matt on a gorgeous fall afternoon for their downtown engagement session.

I knew them before they were "Leslie and Kyle." I went to school with this sweet couple and saw their relationship develop over the years.

I had a great time hanging out and exploring Hillsborough with these wonderful, easygoing people, who also happen to be crazy in love and extremely photogenic (a great combination)!