rina winn photography

[i heart face]["touch of sun" photo challenge]

2011-09-20T12:45:00.001-07:00

My entry for this week's challenge

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[aaliyah]

2011-09-13T21:00:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of getting to photography this sweet little 4 month old just the other day.
She is the sweetest. Such a personality already.
I hope her mom and grandma enjoy!

[scouts 2010-2011]

2011-06-02T18:06:00.000-07:00

TIGER DEN

WOLF DEN

BEAR DEN

WEBELOS 1 DEN

WEBELOS 2 DEN

[pope/baker wedding]

2011-05-28T20:28:00.000-07:00

First I want to thank Ashley so very much for the oppurtunity to photograph your big day.
I think we had a great time.
This is only a small preview of what I have and I hope enjoy.

[josey & eric - so in love]

2011-05-16T15:15:00.001-07:00

On May 1st I got the pleasure of photographing my next door neighbors.
We had the best time at Dewberry Manor Farm in Kernersville, NC.
That place is just fabulously beautiful! I think we laughed more than ever and I got some of the best shots of my gorgeous neighbors.
I hope you enjoy the small sample of the shots I got

This photo is being used as announcements/invitations of their destination wedding and celebration party when they get home. I can't wait to see the final product.

[i heart faces]["may flowers" photo challenge]

2011-05-16T07:34:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I have entered a photo challenge. Life had been getting in my way of picture taking lately. Guess that happens when you have kids and a full time job! LOL

Here is my entry for this week though:

Be sure to go over to

and check out all the beautiful May Flowers

[super moon 2011]

2011-03-20T07:55:00.000-07:00

There was a full moon on Saturday, but it wasn't just any old full moon. It was bigger and brighter. They called it the SUPER MOON!!

It appeared larger as it made its closest approach to Earth in 18 years.

It appeared 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter at its peak.

Full moons vary in size because of the oval shape of its orbit, with one end closer to Earth. On Saturday, it was 221,565 miles away - the closest to Earth since March 1993.

This celestial phenomenon should give people an excuse to take time out for the moon.

And I did:

[i heart faces] ["sun flare" challenge]

2011-03-13T20:05:00.000-07:00

This week over at I Heart Faces is "Sun Flare Challenge".
This photo was taken 2 summers ago at the park.
And to be honest I wasn't trying for flare but so glad I caught it.

Be sure to check out more flare photos at

[i heart faces] ["phone" photo challenage]

2011-02-21T07:28:00.000-08:00

This week over at IHEARTFACE is cell phone photo challenge week.

I don't have an iphone but a Blackberry. I have been using my phone more these days to capture fun photos of the kids and people. And as a matter of fact this picture was taken with my older phone that wasn't even as fancy as my Blackberry.

One night, about 2 years ago, we were out for dinner alone for the first time in a while we watched this guy come in with his "girlfriend" and sit down. He was with 2 other girls and his "girlfriend". They had a nice dinner. He bought her a nacho platter to eat. It was sweet to watch him help her eat since she had a slight impairment.

We still eat at this restaurant and laugh with the waiter that still works there. Even over 2 years later. I had actually left and went back inside to capture this picture.
It's not the best but it's memorable.

Be sure to head over to

to see more cell phone photos.

[i heart faces] ["red" photo challenge]

2011-02-15T07:13:00.000-08:00

This week over at I Heart Faces is RED week. I haven't done a photo challenge in a while but this pass weekend the boys were out playing on thier newest toys, dirt bikes, and I captured a picture that I think is just too cute and funny.

Where they ride/play is behind our home back on the woods and they found this spot that comes up a hill to and open field. One of my #2's friends lives across the street from this field and sees them over there all the time. This time I was over there capturing some shots of them coming up the the hill and doing jumps so they came over to watch with us.

I got down on the ground to capture a great action shot of him coming up off the jump when I also captured his friends reaction. I think it's priceless! And the great thing is that he has a red shirt on and my son's bike is red. Prefect for this challenge.

Be sure to head over to

to see more RED photos

[the mccarter family]

2010-12-19T20:32:00.001-08:00

Friday night I had the pleasure of meeting the most beautiful family for an in home photo shoot.
And I have to say that they are the most photogenic men and women I have had the pleasure to work with. They all have perfect beautiful smiles. The were so much fun to be with that night. More laughs and smiles.
Thanks again for letting me come to your home.

[i heart faces] ["self portrait" photo challenge]

2010-12-07T12:13:00.000-08:00

Another fun challenge over at I Heart Faces this week.
Self Portraits
I normally hate having my own picture taken. Always your own worse critic but since I just got my hair done this morning I thought this would be the best time to take a picture. LOL

Be sure to check out more over at

[i heart faces] ["scenic B&W" photo challenge]

2010-11-29T08:56:00.000-08:00

This was taken on our beach trip in '09
It was just a nice family walk on the beach when I captured my hubby and youngest walking along.

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[evan's 1st christmas]

2010-11-28T18:56:00.000-08:00

Today I had the pleasure of shooting Mr Even's 1st Christmas portraits and boy did he give me and daddy a run for our money. LOL He is a wild man! Crawling EVERYWHERE!!
I won't be surprised when Vernetta posts on FB that he takes his first steps on Christmas day. Merry Christmas Mommy! LOL

Here is just a few I got today...

[lexi's 1st christmas]

2010-11-14T20:26:00.000-08:00

This afternoon I got the pleasure of photographing my favorite model. This time it was for her 1st Christmas photos. She was a real trooper for me too.
Here is just a few to share tonight. Lots more editing to do.

[iheartfaces] [weekly photo challenge - "orange"]

2010-11-08T19:19:00.000-08:00

This week over on I heart Faces is ORANGE week.
I haven't entered for a few weeks but knew I had to enter with this photo.
This is from my most recent shoot of my favorite model.

To see more photos

[my boys]

2010-11-01T20:45:00.001-07:00

I finally did it! I took some pictures of my boys. They aren't my best customers at all. They are starting to hate when I get the camera out! LOL

But they were nice to their mam for about 20 minutes the other day and let me take some much needed new photos.

[brittany & brad]

2010-10-26T20:36:00.000-07:00

During Lexi's photo shoot I got to try my hand at my first couple (well besides Michelle & Andy during her maternity shoot). Thanks for letting my have fun with you guys. I wish we had done a few more.
Here are a few to enjoy.

[lexi 6 months preview]

2010-10-24T21:00:00.000-07:00

This afternoon I got to photograph Ms Lexi again! She is 6 months old now and she is getting so big.
I really enjoyed our time together and so glad we had great weather.

Just a few for preview.

September Special

2010-09-02T13:47:00.000-07:00

September has started and that marks the first day of fall and also those fabulous (NOT!) fall school pictures. And why do you have to pay for them before you actually see them? Are you kidding me? But you always feel feel obligated to buy them because they are the most recent picture of your child that you send off to relatives in Christmas cards.

BUT now there's another option! Get great pictures instead. I'm offering school portrait mini-sessions for the month of September.
You'll receive a 30 minute mini-session on location (of your choice) per child (additional fees for multiple subjects).

NO SITTING FEE!!!

I have 5 packages to choose from: (1 pose each)

Package 1 - $40
3 - 8x10
4 - 5x7
4 - 3x5
8 - 2x3 (wallets)
16 - 1.5x2.5 (minis)

Package 2 - $36
2 - 8x10
2 - 5x7
4 - 3x5
4 - 2x3 (wallets)
8 - 1.5x2.5 (minis)

Package 3 - $32
1 - 8x10
2 - 5x7
2 - 3x5
4 - 2x3 (wallets)
8 - 1.5x2.5 (minis)

Package 4 - $28
1 - 5x7
2 - 3x5
4 - 2x3 (wallets)
8 - 1.5x2.5 (minis)

Package 52 - $25
2 - 3x5
4 - 2x3 (wallets)
8 - 1.5x2.5 (minis)

OR

For $60, I will upload a digital print of one pose with a "right to print" release so you can print as many prints you like.

7-10 days after session I will upload 3 poses to choose your package(s) from.

If you'd like to order professional prints, you can do so at 25% off my a la carte pricing.

Want more details? Email me today at rina24fan@aol.com or call me at
336-813-6224 to set up your child's appointment.
Sessions are limited and will fill up quickly!

[i heart faces] [week 33 "got to wear shades" photo challenge]

2010-08-16T06:58:00.000-07:00

This week over at I HEART FACES is Got to Wear Shades photo challenge.

When we were in Philly for vacation this summer we went to the zoo. They have these cutouts all over the zoo where you put your face through a hole and take your picture and you look like the animal.
Well leave it to my 8yo to stick his face through the hole with his shades on. I just crack up at this picture.
Got to be the coolest monkey you have ever seen!?!?

Be sure to check all the Cool Shades photos over at

[i heart faces] [week 32 "surprise" photo challenge]

2010-08-09T11:42:00.000-07:00

Time for another weekly challenge.
This is a picture of my oldest son.
He had been wanting an Ipod for a few months but I keep saying no. Put it on your Christmas list! But I knew I was getting him one for his 5th grade graduation.
So that night at dinner we suprised him with his new Ipod.
I think he was pretty surprised

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[iheartfaces fix-it-friday #65] photo editing fun

2010-08-06T10:57:00.000-07:00

This is my first entery on I Heart Faces website doing a Fix-It-Friday

Orginal:

My Color Edit:

My B&W Edit:

to see more:

[back to school special]

2010-07-30T11:07:00.000-07:00

School starts in a mere 3 1/2 weeks here. I'm not sure if I'm excited, sad or just crazy over the idea that school is about to start again.
So in honor of this exciting, sad, crazy time of year, this month I decided to giveaway my services.
For the month of August I will wave my service fee to anyone who books a shoot*

[That's a $40.00 saving]

Call 336-813-6224 or email rina24fan@aol.com to book your session** today.

Hope to hear from you soon!

*All sessions must be booked by August 31st

**Session must take place before September 15th

email me at rina24fan@aol.com for further details

[i heart faces] - [week 30 - "purple" photo challenge]

2010-07-26T11:17:00.000-07:00

Another photo challenge!
Just my pretty Iris this spring.
I know there isn't a face in this photo but I couldn't find anything purple other than my flower. I promise next time to have a face in there. Opps

See more at

[Alex is 4]

2010-07-07T03:00:00.000-07:00

Alex turned 4 just 1 week ago. I can't believe my baby is 4 already.
We haven't done his official photo shoot yet but I did capture this photo of him this weekend.
He is becoming such a big boy.
He also has informed me that is no longer a big boy but now he is a little guy.

[i heart faces] [week 26 "pets" photo challenge]

2010-06-28T06:26:00.000-07:00

I have to enter this photo I just took of my work neighbor's dogs.
Brother and sister boxers.
She brings one to work every day. And every day they have to come over to visit us.
They will be so missed when we move our business to our new location in the fall.

To see more beautiful pets click below

[i heart faces] [week 23 "play" photo challenge]

2010-06-07T08:36:00.000-07:00

This week at I heart faces is "PLAY" week
I had quit a few photos I could have coosen from since I do have 3 children but this one I thought was perfect.
This was my #2 playing in the pool a few summers back.

Can't wait to see more over at

Vote for my entry in the 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine Cover Contest

2010-06-02T07:42:00.000-07:00

Vote for my entry in the 2010 Professional Photographer Magazine Cover Contest

[i heart faces] [week 22 "barefoot week" photo challenge]

2010-06-02T06:42:00.000-07:00

This week at iheartfaces is a non-competition week. The photo challenge this week is a theme designed around shoes and feet, to help bring the spotlight on this wonderful charitable organization called Soles 4 Souls.

About Soles 4 Souls: Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 7 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently donating one pair every 9 seconds.) The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls has been featured in Runner's World, Ladies’ Home Journal, National Geographic’s Green Guide, and The New York Times. It has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, BBC, CNN and thousands of regional news outlets across North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Anyone can join our cause, and we need your help.

I wasn't sure which photo to use for this challenge since I have a few of baby feet but then I remembered the picture I had as my wallpaper on my old cell phone.
It was taken last year at the beach.
I was sitting on the beach watching my boys play in the waves.
Oh how relaxed I was. Can't wait to get back to that place.

To see more wonderful photos, click below

[harvey & sable]

2010-06-01T08:57:00.001-07:00

Our neighbor at work has 2 of the most beautiful boxers. They are brother and sister. She brings one of them to work every day. Last week I had the opportunity to capture Harvey. He is so handsome!
Finally got the opportunity to capture Sable. Isn't she beautiful?
And as you can see I also got them together.
Won't that first photo make an awesome gallery wrap in at least a 24x36?

[girl scouts]

2010-05-27T13:35:00.001-07:00

to view larger, click on picture

If you would like to order a MemoryMate please email me at

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Thank you!

[scout den pictures]

2010-05-26T07:23:00.000-07:00

Thanks everyone for the oppurtunity to do den pictures for Pack 914 & Troop 914

TIGER DEN

WOLF DEN

BEAR DEN

WEBELOS I DEN

WEBELOS II DEN

BOY SCOUT TROOP

[i heart faces] [week 21 "yellow" photo challenge]

2010-05-25T10:35:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge is yellow. I knew as soon as I read the challenge which photo I was using.

to see more beautiful "yellow" photos, click below

[baby evan]

2010-05-17T15:10:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much Vernetta for letting into your home to meet Mr Evan. He is the sweetest boy ever. I mean for a baby to let me hold him like he did. Came me my baby fix too!

I had so much fun meeting him and you. I hope you enjoy your pictures. He has such character. You will have your hand full in a few years! :)

[i heart faces] [week 20 "flowers & faces" photo challenge]

2010-05-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

As the title says....flowers and faces
This is from a recent photo shoot I had with Miss A
I think she was getting tired of letting me see her face

To see more beautiful pictures of flowers and face
click below

[amelie]

2010-05-13T13:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks again for the opportunity to come over on an impromptu shoot to photograph Ms A! She was so much fun. And she has the most contagious smile.

[baby Alexis]

2010-05-03T13:46:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much Michelle for letting me photograph your precious bundle of joy. Even though we had some not so pleasant moments the photos I did get were timeless.

She is going to be a heart breaker.

[matt cotner racing #27]

2010-05-03T10:32:00.000-07:00

One of our local race car drivers let me come out and take pictures of his car. We had a good time that night. And I think he might have found him a new pit crew member....my husband!

[for jennifer - Beaver Creek Farms]

2010-04-28T07:45:00.001-07:00

Thanks again for letting the Wolf Den Pack 914 come to your farm

and learn about plants and farming.

[waiting for....Alexis]

2010-04-14T13:34:00.000-07:00

The S's are expecting their first baby on April 22. I'm so glad she was willing to do this shoot. I think she actually had a good time.
Thanks Michelle and Andy for letting me do your maternity shoot. It was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
Can't wait to meet Ms. Alexis very soon!

Then it was daddy's turn to make the heart on his belly

So in love

Just GLOWING

iheartfaces - Week 12 - "Focusing on Angles" Photo Challenge!

2010-03-22T12:28:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge is focusing on unusual angles. Stand higher than your subject, lay on the ground, move to the side, tilt your camera while you are shooting...do what you need to do to give your photo a uniqueness of it's own. A unique angle is what this week is all about.

I took this picture of our cat enjoying the fire we had built in the fire place.

I hope you enjoy it as much as the cat seems to be.

To see more entries, head over to iheartfaces

[uss yorktown]

2009-11-10T06:59:00.000-08:00

On Halloween we went to Charleston, SC to sleep on the USS Yorktown with Cub Scout Pack 914.

The boys had an awesome time.

Just a few pictures from that trip.

[camp raven knob]

2009-11-10T06:43:00.001-08:00

Just for Rob ;)

[Crews/Swaim Sneak Peek]

2009-10-26T13:04:00.000-07:00

I had a great time yesterday with this family. The girls are just beautiful and such a handsome young man!
Thanks for letting me come out and "practice" on you guys. I hope you enjoy your photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Hope you are enjoying your sneak peak. More to come!

[random photos from my vacation]

2009-08-19T11:30:00.000-07:00

Just adding some photos from our vacation to Carolina Beach, NC

[Fireworks]

2009-07-19T11:25:00.000-07:00

Something about fireworks. They are just so much fun!
And the astonished look on kid's faces when they are watching them.

[pinwheel]

2009-05-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

some childhood toys just never go out of style

[my boys]

2009-05-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

I can't decide which one I like better of K

[riding bike]

2009-05-20T08:22:00.000-07:00

[Spring has Sprung]

2009-04-02T11:49:00.000-07:00

[Ella J]

2009-03-30T07:47:00.001-07:00

My first official client!

Thanks Penny for letting me taking pictures of your very grown up little Ella.

She did fantastic! I need to take her and the siblings out for a photo shoot in the park some day.

Maybe we can make it a picnic day soon. Weather should be getting better in the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy your sneek peek!

[bundled up for fun]

2009-03-04T09:50:00.000-08:00

[Snow in the south]

2009-03-02T11:50:00.000-08:00

[7 year portraits]

2009-02-11T08:10:00.000-08:00

Hard to believe he will be 7 tomorrow

How to make it snow

2009-02-03T12:43:00.000-08:00

Apparently to make it snow you need to wear your pajamas inside out

SB600

2009-01-26T13:41:00.000-08:00

ON BOARD FLASH

NEW SB600

SUCH A DIFFERENCE!!!

Fair Photos

2008-10-14T10:26:00.000-07:00

I entered some photos into our local fair. Neither placed but come to find out that there were plenty of people that entered more than just 2 photos to up their chances of winning.

Oh well, it was fun!

My Boys

2008-10-12T11:32:00.000-07:00

Meet my boys