Leeanna in the Woods

Once upon a time, perhaps several years ago (more than they’d like to admit, but fewer than it could be), two people went to prom together. Not only did they go to prom, but the operative fact is they went to prom together. In fact, their first date was a mere week (that’s seven days,…

Nathan and Cherise are very much in love. End of story. But – as Paul Harvey would say – there is a rest of the story: The beginnings of love during college. Working long hours in the J-Lab on on the school newspaper.  Late night writing sessions. Staff meetings. Copy editing. Movie nights. And the…

As a photographer who has tried both sides of the camera, I know first-hand how wearing it can be to be photographed. I mean, seriously! So much mental agony. “Is my hair alright?” “Where am I supposed to be looking?” “What do I do with my arms?” “Am I smiling alright?” “Would the camera please…

A month before her wedding at the Barn at Blueberry Hill in Elkin, Darbey spent a rainy evening at the barn . . . and took me with her! Sparkling in the aftermath of a downpour (summer in North Carolina will do that, I suppose!), the barn was both beautiful and perfectly suited for a…