River Arts District Stylized Motown Vintage Prom Senior and Mini Me Session by Asheville, NC Portrait Photographer

Bowties, bouffant hair, retro 60's clothing, gingham, and giant balloons, what more could a person want??    When I began planning this stylized session I knew that I wanted it to have a retro, 60's feel, I have been inspired by the 60's ever since I was 11 and went through a phase where all I would listen to were the Motown great's: The Jackson Five, The Supremes, The Tempations, etc...  Back then ladies dressed like well...ladies with hemlines well below the knee, clip on earrings and belts that emphasized their tiny waists.  Guy rocked the debonair look with fitted pants, button down shirts, and bowties or ties. I also knew that the graffiti decorated streets of The River Arts District would have the perfect feel for the shoot!  It was when my sister jumped in with the idea of doing mini me's of the my highschool models that I had real moment of inspiration and knew that this session had to be brought to life! There is NO way this session would've been possible without the wonderful people willing to help bring my vision to life! HUGE THANKS to Twice Round Vintage, The Green Goddess Organic Hair Salon, Tracie Robinson, Amy Deal, Miles Woolcott, Kerry Wright, Adison Wright, Nisha Evoy, and Beckett Evoy!!! And without further ado I give you the photos:

Vintage Clothes/Jewelry: Twice Round Vintage http://twiceroundvintage.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Twice-Round-Vintage/140722105978851
Hair: The Green Goddess Organic Hair Salon https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Green-Goddess-Organic-Hair-Salon/175081625924296
Makeup: Tracie Robinson tracierobinson97@gmail.com

Shane & Melissa's Pack Square Park Family Session by Asheville, NC Portrait Photographer

One of the things I love most about photography is that it gives me the opportunity to see my clients and their families as they grow and change, that is why I was so happy when I got to do a family session with Shane, Melissa, and Ella at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville.  There is nothing I love more than a cuddly, squishy, dimpled baby face and 6 month old Ella fits that description perfectly!  Ella has many varied facial expressions and I had a blast capturing her spirited little personality alongside her parents.  And hello?!!!! Who doesn't love a Harajuku Mini Sailor girl dress with bright colors :) I now present to you, the many faces of Ella.

Stephen's Little Switzerland, NC (The Chalet) Headshot Session by Asheville, NC Portrait Photographer

These photos are very near and dear to my heart because they are of my favorite person in the world, my husband.  By now if you know anything about me, you know that I am absolutely and irrevocably crazy in love with my husband, my sweet boy, Stephen. Stephen loves me in a way that no other person ever has.  He has seen me at my best and at my worst and yet still loves me and accepts me for who I am.  He is my biggest cheerleader when it comes to my business and the person that tells me "I can do anything I set my mind too," on the days where I am doubting myself and my dreams.  Stephen has a passion and a drive to create beautiful music like no one else I have ever seen. He is always willing to work hard and pour his heart into the music he makes, but not only is he a hard worker or passionate creator of music, he actually has a genuine talent for what he does (if I do say so myself)!  Recently he decided to start a recording company called "Von Heyking Studios!" (https://www.facebook.com/vhstudios) and I couldn't be prouder of him! Last weekend I took the opportunity while in Little Switzerland at The Chalet to do some headshots of him.  I might be slightly biased when I say this (ok maybe a tad bit more than slightly biased lol), but BOY is my hubby a cutie or what?!!! Stephen, I love you SO and I know you can do whatever you set your mind too.