A very special lady - Meet Jeanette!

This isn’t a sneak peek—it’s a huge shout-out to an absolutely amazing woman: Jeanette.
I’ve known Jeanette for years, ever since I photographed her daughter, Kylee—the very first child with Down syndrome I ever photographed. Meeting Kylee was the spark that inspired the Upsides calendar, something that may never have happened without that first session.
Jeanette is so much more than an incredible mom. She’s also a dedicated member of Three Brothers Animal Rescue, tirelessly rescuing and finding loving homes for countless kitties. Her compassion and commitment are unmatched.
On the day I (lovingly) “forced” her in front of my camera for this image, we were at a rescue event at Southern Strain. While most people spend their birthday relaxing or celebrating, Jeanette spent hers helping kittens find homes. That’s just who she is—selfless, kind, and full of heart.
Jeanette, you inspire me more than you know. Thank you for everything you do—for your family, for the animals, and for the community.





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Family Portrait Photographer - Charlotte NC

Time flies! It feels like just yesterday little Colin was one of my Upsides Calendar kiddos — and now here he is, 16 years old and growing into such a kind and handsome young man.

I was so excited when his mom reached out to schedule a family portrait session, and even more thrilled to reconnect with this sweet crew. It’s always a special honor to photograph families again after so many years — watching them grow and still being trusted to capture their moments is one of the biggest joys of what I do.
Here’s a little sneak peek from their recent session! I can’t wait for the full gallery to be ready, but in the meantime, I hope they love this preview as much as I do.

















































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Upsides Calender - Charlotte Museum of History

Time for another Upsides Calendar shoot! This time we went to the beautiful Charlotte Museum of History!

Mariah!

Lincoln!





Emega!


Lilly! Junior!

Kylie!

Ava!

Luke!

Asher!

Naila!







and the trio!






Siblings!








Naila may be crying in the photo, but there is something so beautiful about this image. It shows her loving siblings — both still little themselves — gently comforting their baby sister. The care and connection between them speaks volumes and gave me all the feels.

Sometimes the most meaningful photos aren’t about perfect smiles, but about real moments… and this is one of them.









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