My love of photography began years ago when I decided to add graphic design to my portfolio of skills. Photography became the class I couldn’t wait to get to and the place where my creativity could run wild. I’ve always stayed connected to it but as my career in communications began to flourish, my focus shifted. They say you never forget your first love, so when my husband surprised me with a digital camera on my birthday my passion for photography rekindled. My photographic interests include black and white, landscape, people and nature.
Peek-a-boo
Peek-a-boo
Photography
Cats are classy, mysterious and spontaneous animals. In this moment, KiKat, wanted to be playful and began a game of peek-a-boo with me.
"Leaves" you breathless
"Leaves" you breathless
Photography
When I have a camera in my hand, I feel inspired to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. Even a single autumn leaf becomes an object of beauty.
Thoughts of a child
Thoughts of a child
Photography
During a baby shower I attended, I asked the soon-to-be big sister if she was ready for the new arrival. She thought for a moment and replied yes.
North Carolina Cardinal
North Carolina Cardinal
Photography
It took me some time to capture the image of the state bird. I waited about three hours for the perfect shot. As I sat under a tree, the Cardinal flew over me and perched on a nearby tree.
Strength of a woman
Strength of a woman
Photography
My friend, Shauna Bell, won the Class E Figure category at the 2015 NPC Nationals earning her pro card. She possess both the physical and mental strength needed for her training regimen.
When nature stares back
When nature stares back
Photography
The squirrel was busy going up and down the tree. Then it paused for a moment to look at me as if to see if I was as busy as he was.
Wonderland
Wonderland
Photography
This image was taken at Freedom Park, a 98-acre park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The contrast between the trees caught my eye and made me think of Alice in Wonderland.
A 'Beary' Special Time
A 'Beary' Special Time
Photography
A beloved stuffed animal can bring so much joy to a child. As they grow older, they don't play with them as much or at all but they can still bring fond childhood memories.
Four seasons
Four seasons
Photography
I'm learning that in order to make an immediate impact in my photography, I needed to get out of your eye-level rut. A change in perspective can be a wonderful thing!
Sweetgum seed
Sweetgum seed
Photography
Sometimes the most unexpected subjects create the best images.
Through the window
Through the window
Photography
The hardest thing for me is to be in front of the camera so I decided to take a self-portrait. After about 20 tries, I finally got the shot.
Golden Hour
Golden Hour
Photography
Photographing in the golden hour, a period shortly after sunrise or before sunset, can yield such beautiful soft light.
Waterfall
Waterfall
Photography
Waterfalls are a wonderfully challenging subject. They are located, for the most part, in beautiful places, they are often in tricky lighting situations and its a dynamic subject.
In the city
In the city
Photography
Secret garden
Secret garden
Photography
On the fence
On the fence
Photography