Baby C's 6 Month Session | Fine Art Photography | North Carolina

Y'all may remember this little lady's 3 month session with just her and her gorgeous mama ... well, this time Dad was able to hop in for her 6 month session :) Can you believe how much she has grown in just a shot amount of time??!!?!??!!

Its been so great to get to know this new family and be able to capture some memories for them! They are about to start a new adventure in their lives and I wish them nothing but happiness and love!!!!! And if they ever come back to visit their alma mater they'd better let me know ;)

Steed Family Lifestyle Session | North Carolina Family Photographer

This awesome mama is my old college roommate and I am over the moon that she asked me to photograph her family and their newest addition!!!!! The big brother kinda stole my heart, though. It didn't take him but just a hot second to warm up to me and let me into the nonstop life of a two year old which consists of more energy than lord knows what, a love of books, and a need for marshmallow's. Below is about an hour's worth into the life of the Steed family :)

xoxo,

Court

A little crazy slide hair below :P

A Birthday Celebration | Life

Today is one of my favorite person's birthdays.  

About 14-ish years ago my Dad and I were having a hard time understanding one another (a typical teenage life problem), so, I said, "Adios" to the beach life moved in with my sister, brother-in-law, and their new little lady. I hadn't spent much time with this little person and didn't quite expect her to become such a huge part of my heart. She spent lots of time hanging out in my room and would never question me if I asked her to sneak us oreo cookies and salt and vinegar chips ... she was little and could move around the house less obviously than myself. She was my first "model" when I got into photography while I was in high school. The portrait of her below is one of my first and one of my faves. I have no idea where the negative to this photo is, but scanned the print that I have held onto for all of these years so that if (God forbid) anything happens I will still have this memory to look back on. The expression she has in this photo is so grown-up, but the little specks of glitter on her face make your heart melt. 

 It's hard to believe that this once little girl is now a young woman. She is an amazing cook, super smart, gorgeous, proud to be from the south, still loves boy bands, way into fashion, loves her ECU Pirates, can put on her make-up way better than I can do mine, adores her friends, and loves her little sisters. I am so proud to be her Aunt and wish her all the best on her 15th birthday :)

XOXOXOXOXO 

Mother's Day Mini Sessions | North Carolina Family Photographer

I've put a little somethin', somethin' together for all of you kiddo's and daddy-o's out there that want to get the main lady in your life the perfect gift for Mother's Day!!! 

The location for these sessions will be determined by moi ... all y'all have to do is choose a time from the one's listed, show up just a few minutes early, and be ready to vogue ;)

If we are destined for rain the date will be moved to May 27th.

Sutton's One Year Session : North Carolina Family Photographer

Well, a year has come and almost gone since this little lady graced us with her appearance!!!!!! Sut has grown so much and is surprising her parents daily! She's just recently taken her first 7 steps solo, is talking up a storm (her own language, of course), blowing kisses, high fiving, and waving "hello" and "adios"!!! She loves her furry sister, Chloe, and want to give her love all of the time. Her daddy is gonna make a little surfer/skater chick while her mama shapes her into quite the fashionista and organic eater :)

Sut, you are one amazing little girl and I am so glad to be a part of your life!!! And thanks for the little love kiss at the end of your session! Love you tons!!!!

XO 

Lifestyle Beach Sessions | North Carolina Photographer

We're gonna be doing some really fun sessions in Emerald Isle next weekend, guys!!! I'll bring the snacks and drinks ... y'all bring your suits, sunglasses, towels, and toys! I promise you won't have any tourists in your final images ;)

*Parking will be at my families place*   

Whichard Girls | North Carolina Family Photographer

I had the pleasure of being able to spend a little time taking some photos of my favorite kiddos while back in NC last month. The shoot honestly only lasted maybe 45 minutes because that's when the meltdowns started. This really was one of the only nice days that we had the WHOLE 2 weeks I was down!!!!! The flowers were gorgeous and smelled even better. After this winter in Boston I really needed this one day ... meltdowns and all ;)