Milestone Photography is a beautiful gift for the whole family. I absolutely love the Milestone Year (or in this case, year-and-a-half!). The kids change so quickly and it is amazing to document <3 I feel a personal connection with the families in my milestone club, we get to know each other, and I know I […]

First Birthday Smash Cake sessions are always so fun! Time to catch up on all those birthdays that happened during Covid! I’m now scheduling outdoor family sessions in front yards (porch session style) and local parks. When we do Cake Smash sessions at home, that makes logistics easy, and our time always seems to fly […]

Porch Sessions: the new family photography mini session, with Jamie Lucido Hi All! Its been a long couple of months under stay-at-home orders, while everything has been delayed, including photography. If you were anything like me, at home trying to figure out how to homeschool the kids and navigate/create what the new ‘normal’ will be, […]

Fresh 48 newborn photography with Jamie Lucido Photography within baby’s first 48 hours of life, the ‘Fresh 48’, is something that is near and dear to my heart- it combines so many elements that I love: newborns, connections, and a more documentary style of photography. I was surprised and delighted when this Milestone family reached […]

Winter Wedding at Lenoir Rhyne Grace Chapel Grace Chapel, at Lenoir-Rhyne University, is a hidden gem in Hickory, NC. Signature features of the chapel include the soaring 53′ arches and a gorgeous pipe organ. We had the pleasure to be there last weekend for Lindsey and Cadyn to promise their ‘I do’s’ with family and […]

Christmas Tree Farm Fall Family Photography Fall is a wonderful time for Family photography, and Christmas Tree Farm sessions are one of my most frequently requested family photography sessions.. they’re also something that ‘sneaks up’ on many families because when they ask me about booking in September, they don’t realize those sessions have already been […]

Rainy Day Wedding with Charlotte photographer Jamie Lucido They say rain on your wedding day is a sign of good luck (because a knot is even harder to unravel when its wet!)… if that is true, then Jordan & Tim REALLY got lucky with their wedding day weather! After their beautiful ceremony at St. Gabriel’s […]

Ballantyne Hotel Wedding | Charlotte Wedding Photographer Jamie Lucido With classic styling and pops of gorgeous summer color, Julia and Mark’s wedding at the Ballantyne Hotel was a joy to behold! Surrounded by family and friends for a weekend of festivities, the Ballantyne Hotel ballroom was transformed for their beautiful ceremony and lively reception. The […]

Mommy and Me Photography| Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of Mother’s Day weekend, I wanted to share a sweet Mommy and Me photography session from last week. Mother/child sessions can be with children of any age. I especially love it when multiple generations are involved! Moms love pictures with their kids, and this is a […]

Engagement Photography Tips | Rock Your Engagement Session What makes for an awesome Engagement Session? Here are my Top 3 Engagement Photography Tips to make your images shine! I. Include a location or an activity that you love. After all, this is one of the FUN parts of the pre-wedding activities! Have fun and make […]