Little Ones

So, I have finally found a second to sit down and blog! Sorry I have been such a slacker lately, I have been blessed with a lot of shoots but that means most of my time now is being spent in editing mode. Last Sunday I had a second "Christmas Mini Session" with some really precious kids..so I couldn't help but share a few of my favorites with you all! Here is Mr. Daughtry..can you believe those eyes?

Gracie & Bryson giving big sis Cheryl Lynn sweet kisses!
Maddox..how cute!

Maddox & McKinley..I love the color!

and Will, who still looks cute even if we woke him from his nap!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!

Will you Mary me?

So, for those of you who may be interested in where the name "Mary me Photography" came from (besides the obvious reason)..let me explain. My first taste of photography was my senior year in high school when, during my senior project, I had the priveledge of job shadowing Missy Mclamb, a local wedding photographer in Raleigh, NC. I had always had a love of pictures, but this was the first taste I got of the "photojournalistic" style that is so popular today. I was amazed at her images, how honest and beautiful they were...and so natural.

When I first started playing with the idea to actually pursue this interest, my strongest desire was to get into wedding photography. I love everything about love. I love being in love, I love the way it changes people for the better, I love how unconditional and forgiving it is...and I LOVE that it is eternal. I feel like the love between two people is a (small) representation of Christ's love for us and marriage is our promise to another person to love them as Christ loves us...unconditionally.

So, for those of you that may have wondered where "Mary me Photography" came from..it's not just to plug my own name (although that is being accomplished, i guess)...instead I intended it to be a play on the words "Marry me".

Do I not love working with children and doing senior portraits?!....of COURSE I do! The "Little Ones" I am currently working with have absolutely stolen my heart they are so precious! And I love working with high school seniors because that's when I think you really start to get a feel of your own skin and you really start to feel beautiful..and I love to capture that. So don't worry...I'm not going to be one of those photographers that only specializes in one age group....I love them all!

Okay, the whole point of this post was to tell you about my huge, HUGE announcement...I am so excited I can barely contain my happiness...

I HAVE BOOKED MY FIRST WEDDING!!!

That's right...my first one...and lucky me, the bride is gorgeous...AND they are getting married at the old Salisbury Train Depot (built in 1907...I love me some antiques!)....I am ecstatic to say the least. Thank you Hannah & Dru!

So, are you getting married? Have you found that perfect photographer you just can't live without on your special day? Give me a call...because I just may be the person you are looking for. : )

And just in case you thought I was exaggerating about how gorgeous this bride is I stole a pic off her facebook (hope it's ok with hannah..ha) to prove it....

..and bam....beautiful...can't wait!

Remember..

your childhood dog who was more like a member of the family than a pet? I remember mine..she was the most sweet natured little girl, she was more like another mother to me than a dog. We were never sure exactly what kind of dog she was, she was a mix but she won our hearts from the first day she showed up in our yard. She watched over me as I played outside, she walked me down the path from my grandma's house next door back home. And whenever I would pat my stomach and open my arms wide she would jump up and very gently put her front paws on my waist and we would "dance"..oh how I loved her.

Two Sundays ago at the end of my first Christmas Card session I met Lady Bug & her family, the Tarts. They had asked if they could bring their dog, and of course I said yes! Lady Bug was very old and couldn't walk very well, so the family had to drive her right up to the place where we were taking the pictures and carry her to her spot. It was so touching to see how this family took care of her so gently and even though she was sick, she was a good dog throughout the whole shoot. The bond between Lady Bug and Mr. Mike (dad) was very apparent and he asked if he could have a picture of just him & his best friend.

Yesterday, Lady Bug passed away. Thank you Lady Bug for the many years of unconditional love you gave this family. Today is dedicated to you.