Oh what a sweet family!!!! It was time for little Logan's 2 year pictures but we couldn't pass up the chance to do some family pictures too!! I loved watching Rebecca and Jeff play with their little girl!! You could tell she was smothered in love as she giggled when her mom stole her kisses or when she squealed with delight, "do it again daddy", when he did something to make her laugh. It was such a joy to document Logan just having fun with her parents, enjoying the simple moments in life!!!

For those who have been done engagement session before you know that I try to make each one unique to each couple.  So before we started I knew I wanted to incorporate where they meet....Todd Dining Hall at ECU. Then I knew I wanted to do some pictures at a certain park that they often went to swing.  But along the way I found a few more surprises..such as the way Brenna can literally jump into Kenneth's arms while he is standing still or that they can really dance!  We had great weather and I really enjoyed getting to know them better... their wedding will be here very soon and I can't wait!  But until then you will have to look at these!!!

I have known Paulette for some time so when she told me she wanted some pictures, I was all about it!! While she was in town from Charlotte visiting her mom we set up a session.  I brought the camera and she brought her little black dress and sass!!  She let me choose the locations and I love the way her pictures came out...here are just a few of my favorites

When Erica called to set up an appointment I knew the session was going to be fun. You could totally tell off the bat she trusted me to get some great pictures of her family.  And that's what we did.. I let the family interact and I grabbed some shots, resulting in some really sweet shots!!! Erica, you guys were awesome..... I had a great time with all of you!!

Almost a year ago I posted a blog for all you loyal blog stalkers to leave a comment with 3 words that describe my images, website, or blog.  All of you that responded blew me away at the amount of comments left but also the different words you left.  The purpose of the blog was to see if my clients had the same view as me. The problem was I'm not sure I even knew what my view was. So throughout these 12 months I have tried to come up with a vision for my business and start on a path that would lead me there.

Most of you know the loss of my Father this past January was the hardest thing I have ever faced. But I believe if anything it has pushed me to create this business, my business, into what I really want it to be.  A big part of that was closing the studio in June and only shooting location sessions.  I will tell you 3 months later, I am happier than I have ever been with my business and my photography! 

So once again I am asking you to give me 3 words.....I want these 3 words to describe my images THEN I want you to give me only one word to describe my business approach...when you read my blog or interact with me what word comes to mind? Anyone can do this if you did it last time or not....it doesn't matter!! Now for those still reading you are in for a treat!! For all those that leave a comment here on my blog you will be entered in contest that will run through noon on September 25th.  I will randomly choose a name and the person whom I choose will get a gift certificate to a local restaurant, if you are out of town I will contact you and find something that works for you...I promise it will be good!  To do this there is a "post a comment" button right beneath this post, click there and post your words.  Please fill in your e-mail address so I can contact you if you win.  The winner will be posted Friday afternoon.  So what are you waiting for?? Go post those words and let's see if over the past year I have been able to relay through my work the direction I am taking Crutchfield Photography.  

WINNER:  JOANNA HUDSON!!