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Wyatt | Auburn High Senior Portraits

Wyatt was one of the first seniors I had the chance to photograph this summer and we had a great time! We kept things simple with just a couple outfits and 2 locations - Auburn High School, and a cool bridge in Opelika! Highlights of this session: incorporating Wyatt’s football gear and letterman jacket at the school, getting a sneak peek of what graduation will feel like with a handful of cap and gown shots, and previewing Wyatt’s future plans to attend Auburn University! I really enjoyed hanging out with this awesome senior and hope the best for his Senior Year!

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Bailey | Senior Portraits on Family Land

Bailey’s senior session was everything a photographer dreams of: creative, personal, full of heart, and a little whimsical. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know her more over the past few years as she’s assisted me on a few photo sessions. With her quiet confidence and warm, easygoing personality, she’s one of those people who just instantly clicks with everyone. I was so excited to have her step in front of the camera herself!

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East Alabama Dental Group - Headshots & Group Photos

Team photos can be a tricky task to check off of the office to-do list, but the East Alabama Dental group was ready to make it happen! On a Friday morning, their whole staff gathered to update photos - both individual headshots and group photos of everyone together as well as subgroups like assistants, dentists, and office staff that work closely to make sure things run smoothly for the practice.

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DYW Lee County Recap!

The Class of 2026 put on an incredible showcase for this year’s Lee County Distinguished Young Women Program! Check out a few photo highlights here, and join me in congratulating Memshalyah Weaver for being named the Distinguished Young Woman of Lee County!

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Miss Alabama 2025 Candidates & Program Highlights!

The Miss Alabama pageant just wrapped up, and I’m still beaming with pride for the incredible women I had the honor of photographing this year! Preparing headshots for several of the 2025 candidates was such a privilege, and watching their hard work come to life on the big stage, even from afar, was an absolute joy.

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Farrow Studio Family + 1st Year Heirloom Photos

I’ll be honest, I am not sure that I anticipated bringing in heirloom portrait photography to my list of services so soon after added newborn photography as a new service….but here we are! Jillian wanted to celebrate her sweet baby Reese’s first year with a special timeless studio portrait session, and this bright clean studio setup was just what they needed!

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Celebrating Auburn Graduates - Spring 2025!

A huge congratulations is in order for our most recent Auburn University graduates, 3 of whom I was able to meet with on campus for some memorable graduation sessions! Liv, Charlie, and Connor were perfect clients with such amazing and unique stories!

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Studio Dance Minis - Spring 2025

Earlier this spring, I had the joy of co-hosting a dance mini session day alongside Stacy Young and Variations Studio in preparation for their upcoming production of The Lion King. With Stacy directing the movement and me behind the lens, we were able to capture powerful moments that reflected the heart and strength behind each dancer!

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Baby Blythe Newborn Photos

It seems appropriate to start the first week after Easter with the sweetest newborn photo session feature! Longtime followers and friends will know that one of my favorite hair and makeup artists, Tori Mejia just welcomed her first baby to her family! Tori has become a trusted friend and it was an honor to capture some precious moments of her baby Blythe in a traditional heirloom style.

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Exceptional Day at The Beehive!

I recently had the joy of spending time with The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama to share a little bit about photography—specifically, how to make your photos more creative with lighting, color, poses, expressions, and props! After a fun and interactive presentation, we wrapped things up with a casual fun photoshoot!

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Destination Sibling Photoshoot | Destin, Florida

This Destin Florida sibling session with Hannah and Lily was a perfect mix of adventure, artistry, and fun! I’m looking forward to wherever my next destination session adventure will take me! Will it be with you?! Let’s talk!

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Pivotal Office Headshots | Auburn AL

I’m excited to share the results from this recent office headshots project with Pivotal Finance in Auburn Alabama! This was a really long distance trip for me - the Pivotal building is a whole two parking lots down East University from my studio :) But seriously, it was really great to be able to provide these updated headshots for a neighboring business!

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Nash Dermatology Headshots

Working with this dedicated team was truly a rewarding experience. Their commitment to patient care shines through in every interaction, and I’m thrilled to see these images support their mission.

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Lifestyle Studio Newborn/Family Session

There’s something extra special about photographing an old friend! Carson and I haven’t seen each other since college, so when she reached out about capturing her growing family, I was beyond excited. She and her husband Drew recently welcomed their third baby, sweet little George, and we celebrated with a cozy, love-filled family session in the studio.

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Miss Alabama’s Teen 2025 Headshots!

Saniyah Thomas (Miss Leeds Area’s Teen), Lyla Smith (Miss Phenix City’s Teen), and Eva Litkenhous (Miss Lee County Fair’s Teen) each stepped in front of my camera with confidence and grace, creating stunning images to showcase their unique personalities, platforms, and titles as they compete at Miss Alabama’s Teen!

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Miss America Abbie Stockard’s Homecoming

Auburn University recently had the incredible honor of welcoming home one of its own — Miss America, Abbie Stockard. Past and present members of Alpha Gam gathered to celebrate alongside Abbie’s family, friends, a host of Auburn supporters and even Aubie came by! As a photographer, I was beyond thrilled to be asked to document this special event, capturing the joy, admiration, and celebration surrounding Abbie’s return to the Plains.

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A Day with The Opelika Chamber

There’s something truly special about photographing a group of professionals who not only love what they do, but who also bring an incredible energy to every session. My recent session with the Opelika Chamber was nothing short of amazing!

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Headshots with the Opelika Library

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing the amazing staff at the Opelika Library, and I have to say, it was an unforgettable experience! From individual headshots to group photos—including one silly shot full of personality—this session perfectly captured the vibrant energy of this wonderful team.

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VIP Galentine’s Day Session

Valentine’s Day is all about love, and this year, I wanted to celebrate the beautiful friendships between my VIP senior and teen clients with a fun, candy-inspired photoshoot in my studio! Our theme? Conversation hearts — the classic Valentine’s Day candy that brings a little sweetness to the season. Each girl arrived in a different pastel shade, representing the soft, fun colors of the sweet candy treats.

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