Brad Paisley H20 Tour

As some of you may know, I'm a HUGE lover of country music. I'm also one of Brad Paisleys BIGGEST fans and absolutely had to attend his H20 show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. I already saw him once a couple summers ago but this concert def. topped the last. Steel Magnolia, Easton Corbin, Justin Moore, and Darius Rucker opened up for him and it was by far my favorite concert of the Summer. Not only did I get some great shots but I also got to meet Darius Rucker! (Thanks to 103.7 WSOC) 

Easton Corbin

 

Justin Moore

Darius Rucker

 

 

Brad Paisley

 

Darius Rucker & Myself

Carolina Beach Sunrise

It's 10:00 pm on a Saturday night and instead of being out enjoying my night off, i'm babysitting! I took a little trip to Victoria Secret today and my credit card could now use some money thrown its way. Hence, the babysitting. However, this does give me a chance to catch up on my blog and share some photos i've taken over the past couple weeks.   I shot these photographs at sunrise while vacationing at Carolina Beach in Wilmington, NC. I can't tell you how HARD it was getting outta bed at that hour, but I did it...and it was totally worth it.

                    

 

 

                

                  

                     

                   

                 

Summer Sweets & Treats

Most of you that know me are aware that I have a sugar problem. It isn't news to most. Here's just a few photos from my adventures today.

Dollar Cone: The Shoppes at Willoughby 

                     4021 Weddington Rd Hwy 84

                     Monroe, NC 28110

SAS Cupcakes: Blakeney Crossing

                         9941 Rea Road, Suite C

                         Charlotte, NC 28277

                           

Ballantyne Village

It's amazing how the exploration of a new place to shoot can completely turn my day around. I was having the worst morning until I left the house and quickly realized how awesome Ballantyne Village in Ballantyne, NC is to photograph. The buildings are not only architectually beautiful but also make for some really fun photos. I also stopped by Blakeney Shopping Center off of Rea Rd. If you haven't been by either one of these places, they're great to spend the day shopping and grabbing some lunch or dinner! :)

I'll post what I have edited and add more later! Hope you find these enjoyable!

 

Fridays at the Factory: True Religion Brand Jeans Fashion Show

As some of you may know, the NC Music Factory has an event every Friday called "Fridays at the Factory" from 5pm-11pm. The Music Factory transforms their courtyard into a tropical "Miami" like atmosphere complete with Outdoor Cabanas/Day Beds, Beer & Cocktails, Sushi served by NIKKO, and live music/bands. It really is an awesome event, and something you should def check out if you haven't already. The first week, we had a True Religion Brand Jeans Fashion Show and it was very exciting to shoot/watch. There's just something about the vibe you get from fashion shows and the energy you feel from the models and the music they strut to. It was my first time shooting one, and I really really enjoyed it!

                                         

                                

                     

          

In My Absence...

Don't get me wrong, I'm THRILLED that I finally graduated from college. I'm also sad I can't take advantage of the schools macs and software I used anymore :( With that being said, I apologize for my long absence. I'm currently using my crappy computer at work to post at least one new photo I've taken recently. Surprise Surprise it's.... another flower. I know I take a lot of floral pics, but I just can't help it. This photo was taken outside my house. It's absolutely captivating, if I do say so myself. Let me know what you think! :)

A compilation of the past 2 months :)

 Hey Everyone,

 I've been soo overwhelmed the past couple weeks with school work and projects, but thank goodness it will only continue until Friday! I've got graduation Sunday, one more final Tuesday, and then i've officially ended my college career! :) It's amazing how fast the time flies...

  Anyhow, I wanted to update my blog a little seeing that I'm a little behind in my uploading process.


 1.) The first set of photos were taken of my 10 year old sister Aimee.  She was really feeling a photo shoot that day and was practically begging me to photograph her.  Of course, I didn't complain :)
2.) The next set of photos were taken of rising country artist, Blake Wise, at the Caldwell County Fair in Lenoir, NC.  He's an amazing talent and just signed on with Broken Bow Records, same label as Jason Aldean. You guys be keeping your eyes and ears open for him soon!
3.) The next set of pics are shots I took up at the firetower and along the Moses Cone trails.  It was a beautiful day and I love the aerial view of Boone :)   
4. The final shot is of my best friends daughter, Greylyn. I was babysitting her that day and I got this awesome candid shot of her. She's so adorable, how can you NOT love this picture?


I hope you guys enjoy these! Let me know what you think!