Monthly Archives: October 2017
Gavin’s 6 month baby portraits
If there was a monetary payout for blue eyes, this kid would be the richest man in town. COME. ON!! 
Jessica and I met years ago at girls beach trip getaway and have been friends ever since. I was so happy to get to be the one to photograph Gaven’s adorable gummy smile and capture him at this age, because we all know how fast it goes. I’ll blink and he’ll be getting his senior portraits taken.
Normally all smiles and flirtatious, on this day Gavin was a bit more serious when the camera was on him. We pulled out all the stops behind the camera including Ryan jumping up and down and running in circles, which he was going to do anyway. Might as well do it for work. <I’m ducking as I say that. HA!!> We randomly discovered that what Gavin enjoyed most was Ryan’s very loud whistle. Hey, any port in a storm and it worked!
One of the great things about shooting the photos of newborns and babies is that Ryan and I get to make new friends and family members and those amazing creatures give us guidance now that we’re expecting. Because our sons will be so close in age, Jessica is kindly giving me boy-mom advice and a ready shoulder and I’m so grateful.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddings, brides, and special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
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Wonder Women Part II
Yes, this deserved a second blog. It’s not because I’m a new mom or because Mother’s Day is around the corner (it’s not, so stop sweating because you haven’t bought flowers or a new car for her………. it’s May 13th, by the way). It is just a topic that deserves more love and a second posting. As I looked through all the photos of moms, I was so moved by how different they are while still having this common thread of mother love and strength, care and joy, giving and enjoyment of their kids and their families.
So to that end – I raise a glass again to mothers of all kinds, shapes, ages and types.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddings, brides, and special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
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All photos are ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Booking Christmas Portraits | Studio and In Your Home
If you haven’t already booked and are considering it, I’m hoping you’ll schedule your family’s holiday portrait session with us. This year, we are offering two options from which to choose. The first are the in-home documentary sessions just as we did last year. We shot several of these and we, and they, LOVED the experience. We’re excited to do it again this year. In-home sessions can be scheduled from the time that a family’s home is decorated (or being decorated) until December 10th.
Last year we spent time with the Minick family, the Hollands, the Pierce’s and others and it was better than we expected. If you’re decorating and think you want to go for it, I encourage you to!!
The other option is to come to the Pixels studio which we’re decorating for the holidays.
Studio sessions will be Friday-Sunday November 17th – December 10th.
We’re not changing our pricing for 2017! Here are the details:
For only $125, we will provide 5 digital images for families with up to 3 children. This includes the printing rights along with the option to purchase prints, cards, and gifts. Pets and additional children or family members are welcome for an additional $25.
Our fee is due when you make your reservation.
The Pixels’ studio is located at 1198 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro NC 28697.
Call 336-990-0080 to reserve or email inquiries to mail@pixelsonpaper.net.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddings, brides, and special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License
All photos are ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Wonder Women | Moms
Lately, we’re thick with superhero movies and remakes and I see no end in sight. Comic books characters, the heroes and villains who distract us from their real life counterparts, are an amazing escape. They inspire us to be bigger, to be the people we want to be and they give us a sort of boost.
With the recent release of Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot (and Oh Holy Crap, if you haven’t seen it, rent it asap!!), I’ve seen and felt a surge in girl power and we can never have enough of it, in my humble opinion. As I await the arrival of my son, motherhood and moms have been on my mind. They give so much, carry so much, love so much, share, guide, hurdle, forgive, strive, turn the other cheek, increase the joy around them and I’m so grateful for my own mom and the examples of other mothers I know.
Here’s to the power – the near superhuman power – of mothers. I thank God that He protects and helps us as we create little humans while holding on to our own identities.
I could write and share mom photos for weeks – and just might – but for now, I’ll just ask that you do one thing for me please: if you can, call your mom today. Call your gramma today. Call your mother-in-law. Call a mother you know and tell her that she’s a card-carrying rock star… that she’s seen and appreciated beyond words. If you can’t for whatever reason, take a minute to think of a mother you know and say a little prayer or meditation of gratitude. It won’t go unheard.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddings, brides, and special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License
All photos are ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.
Family Portraits at Chapel Hill
Every state in the US has it’s schools and teams and naturally North Carolina is no different. The rivalries and passions around them are intense and whether you participate or not, you’re aware. And really, it’s pretty fun to watch and nice to see loyalty and pride played out on some level. This family is passionate about UNC Chapel Hill where both parents – Carisa and Bradley attended and are proud alums.
Naturally, when it was time to shoot a new family portrait session, they turned to the hallowed grounds – and it wasn’t necessary to bribe their kids who are absolute tarheels. 
The campus grounds were a perfect place to shoot Carisa, Bradley and their children Slater and Alarie. We’ve photographed this family before and they have such a lively joy about them, the shoot itself was a breeze. While walking from one place to the next parents were able to share stories with the kids of their time there. The family goes to athletic games on campus as often as they can. Slater was particularly excited to go to the school book store after our session so that he could get championship memorabilia.
We always love to oblige families that have a particularly important or beloved venue for their session. Whether it’s a family home, a stadium, by a river or with mountain views, we’re in if you are.
We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddings, brides, and special events and portraits of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License
All photos are ©2017 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.