life captured.

beautiful start to my week! (Lake Norman Family Photographer)

It was so great to be behind my camera again tonight after a much needed 2 week break!!  I met a fabulous family and we had a blast just playing around in their backyard!  This family was so precious and I can't get over how many of the images I feel like I can "hear" the laughter just from the expressions on their faces.  I love that.  Since I haven't posted in a while, here's a super long sneak peak....

I have to start with this most adorable series of almost 3yr. old Harlow: 

 

and the super handsome almost 5yr. old big brother...






there are just no words to describe this next one.  cutest thing I've ever seen. (Jackson might be a ladies man in a few years with moves like this!)

 

Miss. Personality!

Two Littlest Heroes shoots coming up this week and Rachel & Jim's garden wedding on Saturday...stay tuned!

road trip! (Lake Norman children's photographer)

Yesterday I met up with a family that is on the 2nd half of a road trip that has taken them from Rochester, NY to Miami, FL and several points in between!!  This family came across my work through a mutual friend on good ole Facebook!  Allee contacted me a couple months ago to say that she would LOVE to have me photograph her children when they drove through Charlotte as a stopping point on their voyage.  How cool is that?!  I have to say, this is the furthest I have ever had a client travel for a photo session with me!!  :)  Allee, here's your sneak peak...I hope it was worth it!!

15 years old 13 years old

11 years old

aren't they ALL beautiful?!

it's true...I may have had a slight obsession with how gorgeous this 13yr. old is!!!  stunning.







 

A little hero: Evelyn

Yesterday I had to privilege of meeting and spending some time with Evelyn.  She is a precious two-year-old little girl who brought such joy to my heart!  Evelyn has to biggest brown eyes, which I have a soft heart for (!) and the most amazing smile ever!  Evelyn loves to listen to sounds and she loves playing with a row of beads that hang from a peice of PVC pipe...made special, just for her.  She has a purple room.  I love purple.  She wore a turqoise outfit.  I LOVE turquoise.  Me and Evelyn were instant friends :) Evelyn's mom, Lisa, contacted me through the project I am connected with called Inspiration Through Art (formerly The Littlest Heroes Project).  During Lisa's pregnancy with Evelyn, a major portion of her placenta died, causing severe brain damage to this tiny baby that was growing inside.  Evelyn was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Cortical Vision Impairment (blindness) shortly after birth.  The doctors informed Lisa that her daughter would likely be a vegtable and be institutionalized for her entire life.  They gvae  Lisa very little hope for any sort of quality of life for her precious baby girl.  Praise the Lord that Lisa did not let that be the final word.  Praise God that Lisa fought for services to help her daughter develop and use as much of her brain as possible, allowing her to experience life to the fullest amount possible.  I would like to introduce you to a 2-yr-old hero, Miss Evelyn:

have you ever seen a smile like this before?!  just warms my heart.
     

you've never seen a momma so in love with hey baby girl before. 
 

giving kisses!

I think this one is my absolute favorite. 

such sweetness.  i just love this moment between a mommy and her girl.

Evelyn doesn't have much control over her arms, so she tends to use her feet to touch/feel and explore her environment.  She is so lucky to have this amazing "bead bar" that was created just for her.  The beads reflect the sunlight which she is partially able to see.  When she uses her feet to kick and move the beads, they make a cool sound that she can experience.  It was so awesome to see her sitting in her wheelchair having some playtime, in her own little world.  Such joy.

I like to think that she was looking straight at my camera in this next one, just waiting for me to take her picuture :)

Go, Evelyn, Go!
 



 

thank you.

How do you thank the two people that were responsible for the launch of a journey that God has continued to pour blessings on?  How do you thank them for trusting me, putting their faith in me and encouraging me?  How do you give back to those that helped me get started?  Well, last night I tried to say "thanks" in just a small way.  Katie and Graham were the reason Lindsey Turner Photography ever even became a sparkle of a possibility.  They asked me to photogrpah their wedding, way back in October of 2007, just because "I had a nice camera."  After they liked the images that I produced from their special day, they spent the next weeks and months encouraging me to "start a business" and use the gift that God had clearly given to me.  And so it began.  And to look at where my business is now, I can't help but feel indebted to Katie and Graham.  For giving me the opportunity to uncover a God-given talent that I never really knew exisited, and for giving me the extra push I needed to jump out on faith and pursue this endeavor.  I don't think I can really thank them enough, but I had a blast photographing their sweet, young family last night as way of showing my gratitude. 

As I was gathering my bags to head out to the shoot, I looked out the window and realized that we were getting ready to get slammed by a sumemr storm!  I had no idea!!  So, we decided to press on with the shoot and literally got all of these images (and so many more!) in like 25 minutes flat.  It was awesome :)

meet 12 mo. old Titus -- the smiliest-biggest-bluest-eyes-ever-baby-boy!!!  :)

beauty captured.

Last night I had one amazing photo shoot with one incredible family.  I could go on and on about this family.  This was the 4th time I have photographed them over the past 2.5 years.  And let me tell you, there is really something to say about building a relationship with a photographer that will "last a lifetime".  Because I have been with this family so many times, last night, the two boys were acting like they were on a play date!  It was so fun to see them so excited to have their picture taken!  You don't always get that on a first session.  I love how Cristina and Ben trust me to capture their family in a pure and real way.  I love how they put their faith in me to know when to click the shutter, when to act completely goofy, and where to find the light.  I love that we have such an awesome relationship...that started at their first photo session in 2008.  Here is a sneak peak of one of my favorite sessions of all time, and definitely the favorite with this family!

LOVE these next two:  take 2 rowdy brothers....

and add in a sweet princess baby sister.  Caroline, you are loved so much!
 

is this not the best toothy-grin you've ever seen?!

quite possibly one of my favorite sibling shots of all time:
 

 

this next image is pretty cool:  I got almost this exact shot of them during our 1st session together at a different pond, when Ben David was 1.5 years and James was around 6mos. or so. 

there are SO many things I am in love with about this next image:  1.  the light!  2.  the tenderness of a daddy embracing his little girl...melt my heart!  3.  her tiny hand resting on his...love!









  
  
 

birthday boy.

I can't believe that sweet baby Cole, who Ive photographed since he was 3 months old, will turn ONE in just a few days!  Yesterday we had a fun photo session with some birthday "things" to help document this big milestone for him, and his parents :)  I'm excited that I still have one more session with this cutie before he finishes up his Grow With Me package.  Here's your sneak peak!

Happy Birthday, sweet Cole!  
   
   
   
  

reunions. (charlotte family photographer)

I was one of "those people" that boycotted the whole Facebook phenomenom for SO LONG.  And then finally, I gave in, got sucked in (as they say!) and definitely waste more time than I'd like to admit on the (stupid) thing!  But, the coolest thing about it is the way it reconnects you with people in your past that you may not otherwise EVER come across in your life!  Laura and I cheered together in high school.  We spent MANY hours together for three years, and then she graduated, went to college, and we never saw each other again.  Until today!  Facebook is just so cool like that.  Our paths crossed last year sometime and today I finally got to meet her sweet family and precious little boy!  Not only that, she lives in the most adorable 1930s style bungalow that is decorated out of a magazine with a to-die-for white picket fence and gorgeous landscaping!  I was in heaven.  Here are some super sweet images to capture this stage in their family. 

there are SO many things I love about this first one!

 

i couldn't pick a favorite from ALL of the expressions I captured!

 







 
 

another "grow with me" graduate (charlotte children's photographer)

I just can't stand to see these sweet little kiddies grow up!  This morning I got to spend yet another hour with precious Stella, as we did her final session in her grow with me package.  I can't get over how quickly the year goes by and how close I get to the families of each precious child.  What an awsome job I have!!  I was so excited about how Stella's personality just shined this morning!  And her adorable thin, red, baby hair was just too cute!  Here's a sneak peak for you to enjoy!

Stella's daddy is a huge Michael Jordan fan....I could NOT get over these shoes!!!

oh.my.heavens.   sweet 12-mo-old babby chub, a handmade tutu, and the great outdoors.

 


 
 
   
  
 

Playdate! (Charlotte childrens photographer)

This morning I got to go to a playdate!  I got to hang out with six different children for 15 minutes each and snap some super fun, play photos of them.  I have promoted my "Playdate Photo Sessions" before, so if you would like more information, check out the details below this sneak peak!!

Here were my fabulously fun playmates this morning:

 

PLAYDATE PHOTO SESSION DETAILS:

-one "host" mom invites 4-6 children over for a playdate.

-I spend 15 minutes with each child, capturing a variety of shots

-the  "host" mom pays me NOTHING and the other parents split the regular $150 session fee amongst themselves

-8-12 proofs of each child will be presented in an online gallery for purchase after the session

I have a limited number of spaces available for playdate sessions this summer, so if you or your playgroup is interested, contact me asap! 

 
  
  
   
 

"big bro" & "little bro". (Concord family photographer)

On Saturday I met one of the coolest families ever.  I just love little boys, and these two were just as cute as they come!  We had a super steamy morning to work with, but despite that, this mom and dad were absolutely incredible.  I just sat back and watched as they interacted with their two boys.  So in tune with each and every need.  So aware of what each of these special boys needed and when.  I was in awe as I observed these special moments and wanted to capture their precious boys for them in a way that they have never been photographed before.  Melissa and Adam, I admire you for all that you do.  I encourage you to press on.  Be encouraged in the little successes and celebrate them!  You guys truly are Rock Stars.  Here's your sneak peak....and I can't wait to work with you guys again :) 

FAVROITE of the entire day: