I went to Charlotte last week and had a long conversation with my friend about storytelling. I explained that I’ve always felt like a storyteller in my life and that while I’m not telling my own story right now, that I feel honored to capture the stories of others. Austin told me that she was naming her baby girl Stevie during her maternity session and I absolutely loved the name! I knew immediately that she’d be spunky and so intuitive and of course she looked right at the camera the whole time.

We took photos at their home, which was absolutely adorable and when I saw that disco ball I knew that I wanted to incorporate it. Austin had warned me that she was lived in the country but I absolutely loved driving out there and wanted to incorporate the magnolia trees and shed’s that I saw in her backyard. It instantly brought my back to my days of living in the middle of nowhere and enjoying nature and all that it brings with it.

Check out her Downtown Raleigh Maternity Session at the Raleigh Rose Garden here.