Taking time to consider the moment Model: Twiggy

Un moment de détente dans l’herbe ensoleillée. Model: Rae

Another out-take from a project I’m working on that is just too pretty not to share. Model: Rae

At first I thought this might be the shot that I would use in a project on which I’m working, but after careful consideration, I’ve chosen another from this shoot. Nevertheless, this shot is too pretty to keep to myself. Model: Rae

Life is short. Take time. Model: Rae

after a few drinks at Dr. Sketchy’s at the Cameron Art Museum, hosted by Wicked Art Gallery. Model: Saralyn

Shot for Dr. Sketchy’s at the Cameron Art Museum, hosted by Wicked Art Gallery. Models: Tiffanie and Gabriel

Shot for Dr. Sketchy’s at the Cameron Art Museum, hosted by Wicked Art Gallery. Model: Morgan

Shot for Dr. Sketchy’s at the Cameron Art Museum, hosted by Wicked Art Gallery. Model: Gabriel

Shot for Dr. Sketchy’s at the Cameron Art Museum, hosted by Wicked Art Gallery. Model: Saralyn

Just relaxing and hanging out. Model: Claire

A classic portrait Model: Claire

A bit of natural sunlight illuminates and highlights Model: Claire

A pretty close-up of a beautiful woman Model: Joy

Ready to race, sleek lines and determination press against the starting line. Model: Joy

A competitive smile. Model: Joy

New editions for my collection of old books. A big biology score.

Vintage piece shot for this year’s UNCW All Student Art Show.

Emotive portraits can be worth so much more than a thousand words. Model: Stephanie

Capturing an expression that has but one meaning. Model: Stephanie

So much work goes into a wedding cake, it should always be immortalized.

Suave and debonair in this dramatic light, the best man gives us a charming, knowing look.

The obligatory cake fight is often the most memorable moment of a wedding.

Beautiful green shoes that match the wedding party await their owner in the early morning sun.

Bright sunlight on a cold January morning give the bride and her dress a wonderfully colored glow.

A bit of backlight that highlights the dress and veil, hanging on the morning of the wedding.

A candid moment that catches the personalities of both bride and groom.

A blushing bride, a nervous groom, and all the things that go wrong and oh, so right on the wedding day. Special thanks to Katie and Shane for asking me to be a part of their big day.

Holiday dinner for friends and family.

Sporting events are great places for memorable portraits. Model: UNCW Pitcher

A spouse who’s a long way from home always appreciates an intimate portrait. Model: Jessie

Soft focus helps with some of those signs of aging, as can be seen in this self-portrait. Model: Louis

Sometimes, the best light for a classic portrait is the light that is around. Model: Jessica

Some days, things just don’t go my way. Model: Louis

Angles and shadows and light and pose can turn a simple lingerie portrait into something you’ll hang on your wall. (…perhaps even outside your bedroom!) Model: Mandi

Black and white can make a portrait a timeless classic. Model: Mandi

Clear and frosted glass work together in this black and white still-life sketch for a forthcoming full-size model piece.

Not all shots from a boudoir shoot are unsuitable for your living room wall. Model: Ke

Alluring and demure, boudoir portraits can say everything without saying anything at all. Model: Ke

No matter the sport, there is that moment when it’s do or die.

The beauty of impending motherhood captured in timeless, classic art. Model: Katie

After a long day, a little intimacy is required. Model: Louis

A 12″ X 18″ print of this piece was awarded Best of Show at the 2011 All Student Art Show at The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and is now on display in the University Union as part of the permanent collection of the Ann Flack Boseman Gallery.

Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Pride, Sloth, and Wrath. Traditionally, these are collectively named the Seven Deadly Sins. Telling the whole story in a still-life, without ever saying anything, this piece is meant to give you the bare bones, and let you fill in the details. (Shoe kindly on loan from Jordan.)

Dramatic light and shadow, jeans and skin, contrast and play off each other to highlight a striking dragon tattoo with attitude. Model: Cici

Look over your shoulder from time to time. You never know what might be behind you. Model: Rebekah