There is nothing like starting the month off with a good thing, right? And I will be doing just that as Photography by Chanda will be at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Run/Walk on the 1st. downtown Charlotte. Thanks to Brandy for putting the team together.  After that, I’m turning my lens to capture the surest signs of autumn as the stunning hues of marigold, pumpkin, burgundy, and red provide the most amazing backdrop for Fall festivities that so many families enjoy and lucky me, I get to be a part of and photograph it all. 

Color is not the only fabulous thing that the Fall has to offer as Mother Nature kicks up the wind reminding us that she’s in charge. The wind is something I love, love, love! Did I mention how much I love it? Well I mean it, it’s fabulous! While some of you may worry and think or even say to yourselves or even out loud, ‘oh my God, this will not be so great for my pics’, let me assure you, the more movement the better! The wind is like an automatic fan in the pics blowing the leaves around, causing the trees to sway, adding just the perfect element to the photo shoot that I can’t produce easily being out in nature for so many shoots. Now I come with a lot of gear but I don’t carry a plug with me or a fan…LOL! I let Mother Nature do her thing as I can handle just about anything she throws my way. However, if she attempts to really mess with my Photography by Chanda moments, all I can say to her is, “BRING IT”!
Let’s see what else is going on? Oh yes, we are waiting for a few beautiful moms-to-be to produce their little bundles of joy. Whether you’re going to be a mommy for the first time or adding to your brood, I CANNOT WAIT for the moment your lil’ munchkin arrives to record one of the most amazing blessings in life! As I wait for the pitter patter of his or her little feet, or more like the wail of a newborn…LOL, I’ll be snapping away in many locations. Toward the end of the month I’m heading down to South Carolina for yet another amazing union as Erin will be tying the knot with her lucky man Joe. Between now and then I’ll be capturing lots of everything from events/parties to anything and everything lol. For those of you who know me well, you know that I am the queen of parties. I really love to plan them and I’ve gone all out with our annual Halloween party.

Can you guess what the theme of this year’s party will be from this picture of my littlest man Pax all dressed up in his party gear? Ha ha, yep, you got it…CLOWNS! I have to tell you, I have had an absolute ball picking out all of the party accessories and goodies. Now if it’ll all just get here quickly as I’m so excited for all the big noses and shoes to arrive! Ok back to business. I opened the month with a wonderful event supporting an amazing cause

Yes, the cow was a perfect fit to save the Tata’s…lol and I will close this month out with another one of equal caliber; a charity event which is near and dear to my heart. It’s something I also do annually and this one will be no different. All proceeds will go towards an organization or family in need. We love what we do so to give back to our community makes it all even more special. Thanks to you all for your support!
A couple of more items to round out my note to you all this month is that, as always, I’m crazy, super busy. I’m ecstatic about it but I also want to apologize if we cannot get you on the schedule. While I hate to turn anyone away, I know it’s an important time of year to get your pics done, so if you need me to refer you to another photographer, I will be more than willing to help out, just let me know. And last but not least, I’m updating my database and I want to be sure I have your latest and greatest information, so please reach out to me via email and give me your updated contact information to ensure we stay connected.

Below are just some Highlights of the mouth below always check back for more…:)

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER CHARLOTTE, NC

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Happy Birthday to Aiden… He is one years old… Cookie Monster, big Bird, and elmo just to name a few were there to celebrate his big day…even the keg and the tv with the soccer game on it… lol Shot this lil man a lil while back…and sure enough he has blossomed and almost walking and chit chatting a lil bit…yet, one thing that did not change..his is eating…lol and this lil man does not leave anything to waist… as you see his cake… good thing mommma did not buy any smaller of a cake…lol just adorable… and Brandy and I had a ball… love me, 

NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER Mathews, NC

First i want to take you down memory lane… 3 years ago… Joe and Lisa tied the knot… a pic below…. at the Diary Barn… and yes they had a furry lil licker Vera…

yes..them kissing in Gpa’s truck on the way to reception… at Dairy Barn…well now you will see below I got the pleasure to document thier life again with their miracle identical twin girls…

The Kirby family of five… super sweet and amazing all at once… Vera is such a big girl sister …memories…truly touched to follow clients and capture their life as they go down their road…:) love me, always…

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER, CHARLOTTE, NC

This blue-eyed family of four was so much fun… I did not want to leave I mean how much fun can you have with wagons, pumpkins, sunflowers, carriages, tractors…i mean we had a blast… totally fall here and i could not show the show stoppers…hence those are for christmas cards…lol always have to keep the surprises hidden… to many to choose… i think that is usually my problem…i guess a good one right? lol  

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER HUNTERSVILLE, NC

Kooper here 4 months…you might reconize him or his gorgeous momma!!! i docuemnted him when he was just weeks old… in his great gpa’s bookcase with a bunch a medals ect… anyways… now momma and dadda got to join in on the fun this past week… always a blast with his momma…I feel like we have known each other for years…yet, nope… just love when clients can feel like your sister or best friend.. so touching… anyways rambling… another thing i am good at…lol Go Maas family! love me:)

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER CHARLOTTE, NC

 “o” YES… This is Channing… love him and his growing family… Been documenting  this family since Channing was inside his momma’s belly… years ago… truly priceless to watch this family grow year after year… Decided to capture them at one of their loves…and that is at their church… they are always helping out and their every week… thought it would be a perfect backdrop for them… love u all me:)

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER CHARLOTTE, NC

YES, This is the Yummy “Crave” hot spot downtown… and of course www.thecharmedevent.com  is in charge of making this venue into the launch party for “The bump” magazine… as you see it is ready to have fun with a lil bump spice!!! lol  enjoy… and i really wanted to eat all the treats..yet, i controled myself! lol

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER CORNELIUS, NC

 

The Gorgeous Kazmer family right here… there is never a dull moment in this house as you can tell from above… Baby Jack keeps everyone on their toes for sure…. Just love documenting these lil ones time and time again…. what a joy… i feel like i am the girls big sister and jack’s playmate…lol love u me  “O” and yes… she owns Poppies in birkdale village…go take a peek for the Holidays… 

SENIOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER CORNELIUS, NC

 “If u dream it u can do it” this is the slogan for Courtney here she is seriously a superstar… a national champion in soccer…quite amazing to watch her… her trick is the head bunt…lol truly her parents have to be so proud of thier girl….She always loves water, and trees so of course this is what i came up to describe her in her life right now…. love! me:)

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER HUNTERSVILLE, NC

 YES, I got mooned by one and only Mr. AJ…. my lil gem.. been documenting him since he was a lil squirt… as u notice mom’s face in the pic above…”the proud face” lol o heavens… captured him and his sister jacks… ruff ruff…and to the 82nd bbg at mallard creek… if you gathered what the other pics were taken… lol and this pic of AJ…is so AJ!!!! he is the most funnest 7 year year old i know…. Happy Birthday AJ…. love u man..and truly a pleasure to document your sweet soul all these years of your life…:) love you me:)

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FORT MILL, SC

 Mr. and Mrs Erin Cornett here at the famous Dairy Barn in Fort Mill, SC… One Gorgeous October fall day… sealed with love and affection as they met before they walked down the aisle bc they are sappy emotional couple… truly sweet to see and capture their first glances at one another… Day was filled with a great crowd and happiness…. cannot wait for them to see all the amazing images of their special day… just some above to show u a lil peek! love me:)

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER HUNTERSVILLE, NC

Just a lil glimpse of the white stuff we got to play around with all day today shooting my annual CR Charity event… I started this years ago… we choose a family or an org or whatever we want the monies to go too… it is just one of the many things that i love to try to do for our community and beyond… Hopefully, u will be seeing a lot more of these things being done… as Photography by Chanda is doing thier research to opening a non-profit org to volunteer to capture lives that are truly special… that are on a time frame… please stay tune… to this… I want to offer any family the chance to have a memoir of their loved one always…. whether it is your lil one, or old one, or furry one… everyone needs that memoir… love me:) 

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER HUNTERSVILLE, NC

Dance, party like the Holcomb Family… what a ongoing laughter fun afternoon with these two adventurous outgoing lil ones on the tracks… Jayla and Mason are two super sweet caring siblings… yet, they love some competition…. as you might see from above…. xannot wait to see how the x-mas card will look like….!!! love me:)

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER CHARLOTTE, NC

The Leake Family… yes, this is the Food lady… known for her amazing food blog…  http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/ A family with 2 young children in Charlotte, NC took a 100 Days of Real Food pledge. They didn’t eat a single ounce of processed food or refined ingredients for 100 days in the hopes that they would inspire people to follow suit. Read more about their journey including their 100 Days of Real Food on a budget at http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/… pretty neat family…the girls are so savy about good foods as well going thru the garden as you see above…to being active and loving life… and her tomatoes were so delish!!!! and i do not like tomatoes!!! sold! love me…:)

   
That’s it for now!

Love, Me