[the mccarter family]

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]

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

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

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]

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]

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"]

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.

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[my boys]

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]

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]

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

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]

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!?!?




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

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

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

Orginal:



My Color Edit:



My B&W Edit:



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[back to school special]

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]

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

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