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Hi and welcome to the UpperCase Photography blog!  This is where you'll find the latest images from recent sessions, news, contests, my random ramblings and more.  Take a look around and check back often.  You may also be interested in visiting my website through the link located above.  Leave a comment while you're here--I'd love to hear from you!  For more information about booking a session email me at julie@uppercasephotography.com

~Julie

Puppy Love | Winston Salem Children and Pet Photographer

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

This blog post is going to the dogs!  When this dog owner contacted me for a session for her tiny, little shih tzu , I thought,  “Sure, it will be a nice break from shooting babies and toddlers.”  Little did I know that shooting a tiny, little shih tzu is much the same as shooting a toddler.  You have to make them think they are doing what THEY want to do, when really they are doing what I want them to do. :)

Meet Shelby, the most adorable little dog ever:

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Isn’t she the cutest thing?  She was such a good sport for the session, even though when she tired of me she gave me “the sigh” and turned her back to the camera.  As I said, just like a toddler.  I hear that Shelby loves Chick-fil-a chicken nuggets, so I hope she was rewarded with trip through the drive-thru on the way home from her session. :)

I am now going to interrupt this fun, lighthearted post for a quick lesson in copyright:

I’m sure you are aware, as a photographer, my livelihood depends on the producing beautiful images that I then sell to my clients.  When you buy prints of my images, you own that particular print.  You do not, however, own the rights to that image.  Therefore it is illegal (and just plain wrong) to scan that print for any purpose.  In addition to being illegal, it produces poor quality photos that are not a true representation of my work.  It is also illegal to right click and download my photos from the blog or other sources or to alter them without permission, such as creating your own black and white or attempting to remove my watermark.

If you do want to print your own images, I offer digital files for sale and would be happy to discuss those options with you.  I also offer web-sized watermarked files for sale that are perfect for sharing on facebook or emailing.

I feel certain that you would not steal a frame from Target to frame one of my shots, so I ask that you please do not steal my images as well by choosing not to scan or download them.  Okay, there, I’ll get off my soapbox now and back to this regularly scheduled blog post. :)

All the holiday cards and gifts that you are ordering are really putting me in the holiday spirit.  So I feel like it’s time for a little blog giveaway.  Leave a comment on this post and tell me what is a favorite tradition for your family at the holidays.  What is something you always look forward to doing every year?  Do you snuggle together and drink hot chocolate while watching The Grinch?  Do you go to a special Christmas Eve service?  Do you all tell what you are thankful for around the dinner table?  Whatever it is, leave a comment telling me one of your family’s holiday traditions and you will be entered in a drawing to win a $50 Uppercase Photography gift certificate.  It would make a great gift idea or you can keep it all for yourself!

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December 20, 2009 - 1:40 pm Claire - So cute!!

December 2, 2009 - 11:51 am Candice - These are adorable!! I absolutely love the holiday season and I've already been listening to Christmas music! Since we have a new addition this year, I'd love to start a tradition specifically for Bryce. We always look forward to putting up our Christmas tree and spending lots of time with all of our family!!!

December 1, 2009 - 8:37 pm Jane Caine - I love the holidays because I'll be with my family, including my soon to be granddaughter. I love the newborn pictures.

December 1, 2009 - 5:47 pm Amy - How Cute.. That scarf shot.. Is Priceless.. I need you to do my Little guy.. I would have to BLOW that one UP~

November 30, 2009 - 10:22 pm John - Every year my wife and I look forward to our Christmas eve in the airport, it sounds terrible, however for us we are always traveling to see family and we are relieved that our work week over. We can finally relax with our Starbucks and take a break from all the pre Christmas hustle.

November 30, 2009 - 10:10 pm Courtney Davidson - your doggie photos are great! My husband and I look forward to putting up our 3 foot tall Christmas tree and looking at each ornament which has great meaning (places we have been or lived). We live in a tiny apt since we work for a travel company and our little tree always makes it cozy.

November 29, 2009 - 9:30 am Wende Trew - That is the cutiest dog!! Love them!!

November 28, 2009 - 10:43 pm Casey - My side of the family (the McGee side) always has fondue at an Aunt's house for Christmas Eve after going to our church service. We go home after we are all stuffed and open one gift which is always Christmas pajamas. I look forward to introducing Scott to fondue and seeing him in his Christmas pajamas this year.

November 25, 2009 - 12:03 pm nannie - Hey Julie, Love the shots of the dog. I think you should do Winston and Cole. You know our Christmas Eve tradition. It is always crazy at Nannie's house with all the presents and enough food for an army. The kids are so excited and when we get through with presents you cannot even see the floor. We have so much fun and I can't wait for this year.

November 25, 2009 - 12:40 am Amber Peters - When we lived in NC we would always have a Christmas Eve dinner that we called, "The dinner of the Misfits". It certainly wasn't misfits, but rather was our family and any other families that weren't going away or have any one to spend Christmas Eve with. We would all get together like family and the kids would have so much fun! I love Christmas and hearing about other peoples traditions1

November 24, 2009 - 10:41 pm Kirstin - Most importantly, we sing Happy Birthday to Jesus! The gift my son gets to open on each Christmas Eve is new pajamas that he wears that night. (Helps get him into bed too!) We also leave Santa and reindeer food. For breakfast, we eat Dad's bread and cinnamon rolls made from scratch! 1 more. At bedtime, we only turn on the Christmas lights/decorations, light candles and the fire and read The Night Before Christmas.

November 24, 2009 - 8:20 pm Christy - I look forward to driving to the mountains to cut down our Christmas tree. I can't wait to be outside while sipping hot chocolate. Then afterwards enjoying a big lunch at a family style restaurant.

November 24, 2009 - 4:34 pm Zoe Berkovic - These are just TOO cute! Love every single one!

November 24, 2009 - 3:38 pm Georgina - Julie, I keep looking at these and everytime I do they make me smile. Shelby certainly looks like she enjoyed herself and I think you did a fab job capturing her spirit.

November 24, 2009 - 3:37 pm Christina McCord - Growing up, my dad would always surprise us with a scavenger hunt as our last present. We would find an envelope somewhere in the tree and it was have a list of clues that would lead us to our final present. We would have to take turns and partake in each siblings "hunt!" It was great fun!!!!

November 24, 2009 - 3:01 pm Kelly Solomon - We started a new tradition this year, "Elf on a Shelf" and the boys are loving finding "snowy" every morning in a new spot. It has been a lot of fun.

November 24, 2009 - 2:44 pm Lina - oh Julie, you rocked that baby :) Amazing work.

November 24, 2009 - 2:09 pm Melissa - I love spending the night at my parents' home every Christmas Eve--even though we only live 15 minutes away. We put the presents out and fill stockings and all wake up to a breakfast of "Christmas sticky buns" Christmas morning.

November 24, 2009 - 12:59 pm Dawn - Julie, these are absolutely amazing. I love your creativity, even with a dog. I'm sure your client will be very happy!! BTW-my favorite Christmas tradition is going to Christmas service (usually Christmas Eve).

November 24, 2009 - 12:09 pm Nina - Julie, I always joke that you are the baby whisperer but who knew you were the dog whisperer too? We make Christmas cookies every year - the rolling out, baking and decorating usually takes 2 days but its so fun and yummy!

November 24, 2009 - 11:42 am Angela - We play a cute card game after Thanksgiving dinner. Hard to get into the details, but everyone wins little prizes (normally dollar store or other cheap treats). The kids love it and it has become a wonderful tradition.

November 24, 2009 - 11:30 am upper - Oh yay! I am LOVING reading about everyone's traditions. Keeping them coming!

November 24, 2009 - 11:25 am Sarah Klingman - My grandmother sends each grandchild a special angel ornament each year. I love decorating the tree with these beautiful ornaments. Now that I have a daughter I can't wait to start a collection for her.

November 24, 2009 - 11:09 am Natashi - We always get a Hallmark ornament that relates to whatever has happened during the year. On Christmas Eve, we watch "Emit Otter's Jugband Christmas". I make fudge and cookies as well!!!

November 24, 2009 - 10:56 am jill - When I was younger mom always bought a new ornament for me to put on the tree. Then when we were putting up the tree every year we would look through them to see how old they all were. So now I have started doing that will both of our children. But I still go to my moms house and look at the tree when she puts it up and find my old ornaments that are 20 years old and maybe a little older.

November 24, 2009 - 10:54 am Michelle Bennett - I look forward to making sausage balls with my Dad every year. We argue each year over grating the chees or using the cheese that's already grated....I say grate it yourself - it's WAY better! We also attend the Christmas Eve Lovefeast at our church - it's beautiful! Happy Holidays!

November 24, 2009 - 10:43 am Amy Jenkins - I love getting together with my family on Christmas Eve. I remember being so excited as a child and now it is fun to see our children with the same excitement!

November 24, 2009 - 10:37 am Lisa - Just like a toddler, Shelby was pooped after her afternoon of modeling. She slept in my lap all the way home and for the rest of the evening. And, yes, there were chicken nuggets. She woke up long enough for that anyway! We had a wonderful time and you are the most patient soul I know! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos. As far as favorite holiday traditions, ours have changed over the years but the one constant is spending Christmas Eve with my folks. I have never spent a Christmas away from my parents and for that I feel very blessed.

November 24, 2009 - 10:31 am Denise - Now that we have our own children, we have family to breakfast at our house. There are always pumpkin pancakes and my dad even helps cook! I love overhearing as the kids show all their loot to grandparents as we get breakfast served. Love the puppy pics! Bo and Luke await....;-)

November 24, 2009 - 10:29 am Melissa - Cute dog...if only my Sam would sit for pictures! In the Ukranian Catholic church we don't eat meat on Christmas Eve. So in our house we always had/have a big Christmas Eve Dinner with steamed shrimp, pierogies, fried potatoes, unleavened bread and kapusta. Then, after dinner we would open one gift before midnight mass.

November 24, 2009 - 10:26 am Susan OBrien - We go to the Hallmark store every year and each pick out our own oranment, going to Tanglewood and all getting together to watch Charlie Brown's Christmas. We did the Grinch last night!

November 24, 2009 - 10:21 am Shelby - "Shelby" (HEE HEE) is adorable.. I love the shot with the red scarf! As far as traditions.. ditto on what my sister, Jennie, said! She just made that really easy for me!!

November 24, 2009 - 10:20 am Jennifer - Every year starting as a child (then now the tradition continues with my husband Thomas and I) we listen to the SAME CD while we decorate the Christmas tree. You can NEVER start decorating until Percy Faith CD starts playing! haha. Julie, I love the dog pictures! I was asked many months ago if you did dogs...now I know the answer! My favorite dog shot is the one with the red scarf! What an AMAZING shot! Hope you & your family are doing good!

November 24, 2009 - 10:17 am Jennie - The pictures of the puppy are so cute! One of the traditions that I cherish growing up was on Christmas morning, my parents would always get up real early, be dressed, have breakfast going, Christmas music going and be on pins and needles to see our face when we see what Santa brought. The anticipation grew second by second as my siblings and I waited at the top of the stairs until everything was just so. Once we heard, "Ok, you can come down now", we three raced to the bottom of the stairs and into the room, where we came to a hault and stood in awe! Then we raced to our specific locations and started tearing through gifts. It is a tradition that I want to do with my kids and hope to experience the same thing that my parents did.

November 24, 2009 - 10:14 am Cara Everhart - On Christmas Eve we make food for Santa's reindeer! It consist of oatmeal and sparkles for the reindeer to be able to find it. My daughter's love to sprinkle it in the yard before bedtime. Santa gets cookies, so Rudolph needs a snack too!

Down on the Farm| Winston Salem Children’s Photographer

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Well, maybe the post title should read UP on the farm, since these shots are not at the kind of farm you may be thinking of….they are from a Christmas tree farm!  Denise and I are good friends and she’s been wanting to do a session at her family friends’ Christmas tree farm for a while now.  This year the timing worked out and we headed up to the mountains for a session on the farm.

As I drove up to the farm, a barn down in a valley below the trees immediately caught my eye.  I wondered if we could actually get to the barn for some shots.  After taking my Honda Odyssey “off road” and a little hike through a field filled with Christmas tree stumps, we arrived at a beautiful old barn.  It was full of all kinds of interesting things and, as a photographer, I was in love!

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Having two sisters myself and of course my own three girls, I loved capturing these two as sisters.  I have photographed them a lot, but I think this is the first time I have truly captured their relationship.

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And, of course, you can’t shoot at a Christmas tree farm without some shots with the trees.  They literally had to drag me away from the barn though. :)  Willow found herself the perfect tree:

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And what do you do when you find the perfect tree….well, you beg Daddy for THAT one, of course:

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Then it was off into the setting sun:

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You know you’re photographing friends when you are greeted at the end of your session with a local wine tasting and fresh baked pumpkin cake. Yum!

If you’re looking for a place to find YOUR perfect Christmas tree, go check out the Blue Ridge Gallery.  You will not only find Christmas trees,  but a gallery full of fine art, wine, quilts, ornaments, pottery, and so much more!  It’s also a very easy drive to get there, which is always a plus for the directionally challenged like me.

Hope this post helped put you in the holiday spirit!

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December 21, 2009 - 1:04 pm Thomas Leary - Hey - I know them! Great pictures!!!

November 29, 2009 - 9:31 am Wende Trew - Those are GORGEOUS love the color!! beautiful location also!!

November 24, 2009 - 6:21 pm Danielle McCarty - Wow, this is such a gorgeous session and beautiful family! I LOVE when the sun was setting! This family has some amazing memories captured! :)

November 23, 2009 - 4:47 am Anya - What beautiful girls! The images are PERFECT! Amazing job!

November 22, 2009 - 12:50 pm Aubry C - Gorgeous....I love LOVE the last one! And you talking about trees and pumpkin cake totally just put me in the Christmas mood...... ! Beautiful session....Mom did a great job with outfits. :-)

November 22, 2009 - 9:13 am Images of Essence - LOVE #5 - such a precious moment captured!

November 21, 2009 - 5:53 pm Lina - Oh, those are so gorgeous! You are right, I can totally see sister love and relationship in those. Beautiful work as always!

November 20, 2009 - 6:58 pm Laura - Julie these are so natural and sooooo gorgeous! I absolutely love this session!

November 20, 2009 - 10:57 am Zoe Berkovic - Julie, these are beautiful!! You are so talented!

November 20, 2009 - 10:23 am Dawn - I love the girls' interaction. Lovely photos, Julie.

November 19, 2009 - 2:45 pm Michelle Mullins - such a fun session!!! i love that it's at a christmas tree farm! what great memories for them!

November 19, 2009 - 12:52 pm Heather Watson - BEAUTIFUL and so unique....

November 19, 2009 - 11:43 am Ashley - These are absolutely beautiful!!!

Put A Smile On Your Face | Winston Salem Child Photographer

Friday, November 13, 2009

I knew coming back from the Hawaii trip would mean diving head first into the busiest time of the year.  The overwhelming amount of sessions and orders during the holiday season can be a bit stressful with lots and lots of late nights.  But really, who can stay stressed when staring at these beautiful, smiling faces on your computer screen?  I have seen some of the happiest, most well-behaved children EVER the past couple of weeks.  What a pleasure it has been to capture each of them!  Here are a few (okay, maybe more than a few) that I hope you enjoy:

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Now really, even with all this yucky rain, THAT should have put a smile on your face. :)

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November 17, 2009 - 1:39 pm Aubry C - wow! these are all so great......I love the tutu baby and dog, I love the daddy with the curled up baby, I love the BUNNY.....I love them all! Great work. :-)

November 15, 2009 - 11:18 am Laura - Jiminy Crickets Julie!!! Gosh you never cease to amaze me with your beautiful work! I am in love with each one of these but that one of the beauty in the green coat I am crazy about! Gorgeous stuff Julie. Just downright gorgeous.

November 14, 2009 - 9:45 pm Michelle Mullins - as always, adorable clients and excellent work, julie! love all those smiling faces!

November 14, 2009 - 7:37 am Claire - WOW!! These are beautiful as usual. You have been a busy bee.

November 13, 2009 - 12:56 pm Zoe Berkovic - Julie you are super talented!! I love every single one of these images!

November 13, 2009 - 12:23 pm Lina - omg, Julie. Those brought ooohhh and aaahhh to my face. I love the one with the dog with the hat - the look in his eyes is just priceless :)

November 13, 2009 - 11:26 am Kirstin - Your pictures just make me say WOW! You make something so hard look so easy!

November 13, 2009 - 11:11 am Amy - Oh Julie.. You so Rocked all these sessions.. Love all the photos and I am sure your clients are just going to die when they see them.. Love that one with dad laying on baby with closed eyes.. Awh..

Home Sweet Home | Winston Salem Newborn Photographer

Monday, November 2, 2009

Hawaii was amazing, but I am so happy to be home sweet home!  It was a wonderful week full of beautiful newborns in a beautiful place and I am so happy to have had such a unique experience.  But I really couldn’t wait to get back to my hubby and my sweet girls…9 days was a long time to be away from them.  The busy, holiday season is in full swing, so I haven’t had a lot of time to even peek at the images I took while in Hawaii.  But I had to polish up just a few to share with you….remember the focus of the trip was newborn photography:

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I made it home in time for a rainy, but wonderful, Halloween with the girls.  We had a gypsy, a ballerina and a black cat:

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Today, we are finally getting back into the school routine.  Please bear with me as I attempt to catch up on orders, emails, editing, etc. :)  A couple of announcments:

*If you have had a session this year and have already been presented with your proofs, you have until November 15th to place any orders that you would like back in time for Christmas.  This includes prints for gifts, custom items, holiday cards, etc.  There are no exceptions to this deadline (I love you all, but no exceptions even for you!) so please get those orders in if you would like them back in time for gift giving.

*If you have had or are scheduled for a recent session and are still waiting on your gallery, then of course the November 15th rule does not apply to you.  When you are given your gallery code, you will be given an order deadline as well.

*The 2010 calendar will be opened in December…I am excited for some wonderful changes and improvements coming to Uppercase Photography in 2010.  Stay tuned!

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November 9, 2009 - 3:42 pm Fola - you make sleeping babies look so cool...love it

November 7, 2009 - 11:25 am Aubry C - darling newborns and rockin' costumes!

November 3, 2009 - 7:05 pm Claire - WOW!! The newborns are awesome. The girls look so adorable. Hi Claire!!

November 2, 2009 - 10:34 pm Lina - Julie, those newborns look great! Love the color and clarity. And your girls are the cutest!

November 2, 2009 - 6:08 pm Georgina - Julie these are adorable, out of the Hawaii images the first two took my breath away and then I scrolled down to see your gorgeous girlies!! Stunning images. Your little black cat is just the cutest thing ever.

November 2, 2009 - 12:28 pm Zoe Berkovic - These are all unbelievable!!

November 2, 2009 - 11:20 am amber peters - Adorable! Makes me want to start over and have a baby so you can shoot it! John would strangle me. How about a puppy?

November 2, 2009 - 10:45 am Amy - Oh there all so cute. Those newborn shots are just way to cute. Mommy is going to love them so much. Glad you had alot of fun. And I am sure the girls are glad your back.

November 2, 2009 - 10:45 am heavenesque - OMG Julie!! Your newborn images are FABULOUS!!! I love them all--but the beach one is so cool!! And your sweet girls ......... so cute!! Love checking out the costumes:)

November 2, 2009 - 10:42 am Danielle McCarty - Love the newborns shots! My favorite is the one on the beach, gorgeous! The Halloween shots of your girls are so cute!

November 2, 2009 - 10:07 am Ashley - You are great! I love the newborn images! I've been waiting to see you do the 3rd one down. I love that! Your girls are beautiful.

Aloha | Winston Salem, Greensboro Newborn Photographer

Monday, October 19, 2009

The time has finally come!  I am departing this afternoon en route to Hawaii to spend a week with wonderful photographer friends and learn from the amazing Kelley Ryden. I am so thrilled to have this opportunity and hope to come back inspired and geared up for the holiday rush!  I am unsure of how much email/internet access I will have during the trip, so feel free to contact me, however I may not be able to respond right away.  I will return to work on October 29th and hope to have some wonderful images to share from Hawaii.  But in the meantime, here is a taste of what I’ve been up to for the past couple of weeks.

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Aloha, my friends!

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October 22, 2009 - 11:25 pm Anya - I am just gaga over all of these. I love your clean PP and your colors are TDF.

October 20, 2009 - 12:28 pm Images of Essence - You sure do have the capability to capture true emotion from your subjects Julie! Great stuff!

October 19, 2009 - 4:19 pm Aubry C - these are so great! I especially love the "blue door" kids.......great outfits, and look at big sis lovin' on her brother....so sweet.

October 19, 2009 - 4:18 pm Claire - Julie- I just love your work. These are just beautiful. Have a great time in Hawaii.

October 19, 2009 - 3:56 pm Lori Gaillard - These are all amazing as always! I of course am partial to Madison's! :) I bid on your package yesterday but had to work a booth from 4-5 and couldn't get back to check on my bid. Have a great trip!

October 19, 2009 - 3:10 pm Michelle Mullins - i love your never ending supply of super cute kids, julie! you photograph them so well! have a wonderful time in hawaii. i can't wait to see what you post from the trip!

October 19, 2009 - 3:10 pm heavenesque - I love your work Julie!! These are fabulous:) Have a wonderful trip!!

October 19, 2009 - 2:34 pm Lina - Julie, those are superb! Color, clarity, emotion, connection - love everything about it!

October 19, 2009 - 2:07 pm Zoe Berkovic - You are so talented! Not only is your work polished you capture amazing emotion!!! Love every single image in this post!!

In Good Company | Winston Salem Children’s Photographer

Friday, October 9, 2009

As mentioned in my previous post, I spent last Friday shooting with some wonderful photographer friends in Raleigh.  There really is nothing like spending the day with a group of awesome ladies who share the same passion!  We had a blast and photographed some amazing models.  Thank you so much to those who came down to model for us.  Everyone was fabulous!  I have been busy with clients and haven’t had a chance to go through all my photos from that day, but I couldn’t resist grabbing a few to share.

We spent the morning on a farm with lots of babies and toddlers.

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The afternoon was spent in a more urban setting with a wide variety of models:

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After so much fun in just one day, I am even more excited about an entire week in Hawaii with some awesome photographers.  And I consider myself one lucky gal to do what I love each day…even when it involves editing until midnight. :)

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October 14, 2009 - 9:55 pm Kandi - Julie, I love your work. These are so colorful and stunning!

October 14, 2009 - 9:40 pm Zoe Berkovic - These are beyond fantastic!!! I love them and I am amazed that they are SO you!!

October 14, 2009 - 6:12 pm amy - Great Job.. I love these all. I am sure you guys had a blast and there moms are just going to love.

October 14, 2009 - 5:54 pm Anya - GORGEOUS! I really love your work Julie :D

October 13, 2009 - 8:55 pm Claire - These are great Julie. I wish I was there.

October 12, 2009 - 2:11 pm Stephanie - Just GORGEOUS work as always! Love them all!

October 11, 2009 - 10:39 pm Aubry C - love these! love the twins; such a great job! i am sad I missed it....!

October 10, 2009 - 4:32 pm Danielle McCarty - Fabulous work Julie; and you have some gorgeous models! :)

October 10, 2009 - 11:58 am heavenesque - Julie!! These are seriously awesome!! Love the fun bright color:)

October 9, 2009 - 8:34 pm Amber Peters - Awesome shots! I am so glad you got to shoot Hannah and Mary Grace. They are Eliza's friends and we miss them. Is the close up of Hannah or Mary Grace. I think I am seeing double!

October 9, 2009 - 5:25 pm Melissa Allen - Wow- Julie these turned out great. Thank you so much for such a fun, relaxed session. I just looked at your blog and you are one of the most creative photographers ! I love the wedding dress on the porch swing and the wedding party on the porch just to name a few. You are such a relaxed person and it really shows in your work.I will for sure recommend you to everyone I know in the triad and beyond! Thanks,Melissa Allen

October 9, 2009 - 4:42 pm Lina - Oh, Julie, those are great! It was so much fun to have a day filled with gorgeous children.

October 9, 2009 - 2:37 pm Donna Copeland - OH...MY...GOODNESS!! Amazingly Wonderful! Thank you for letting us be a part of this shoot. MaryGrace and Hannah has so much fun with you and the crew!

October 9, 2009 - 11:47 am Shelby - OH MY GOSH!!! I LOVE IT!!!!

October 9, 2009 - 10:19 am Michelle Mullins - wow! i really missed out this time, didn't i? your models are just beautiful and your work definitely does them justice!

October 9, 2009 - 9:38 am jill - Those are great love the baby in the overalls in the farm shoot. I like how my little mans turned out too. Thanks Julie.

October 9, 2009 - 9:26 am Laura - Julie I so wish I could have been there too. These pics are all gorgeous. Each one is magazine worthy! Beautiful!

Back to the Babies | Winston Salem Newborn Baby Photographer

Thursday, October 1, 2009

After a brief interlude of wedding dresses and bridal parties….we are back to those sweet, cuddly sleeping babies.  Oh, how I love them!

Meet Vivienne:

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Meet Warren…you may remember his mom from her maternity session with the same blue wrap:

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vintage baby:

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Meet Sarah, with a hint of red in her hair:

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A few announcements:

*I will be away from my computer all day tomorrow while traveling to Raleigh to shoot with a group of other photographers.  If you are traveling down to model for us, I can’t wait to see you!

*I will be traveling to Hawaii for a workshop with a very sought after newborn photographer later this month.  I will be unavailable October 19-28th so please plan accordingly with your orders, etc.

*I have not yet opened my 2010 calendar for appointments, but will be doing so soon.  I will announce here on the blog when I begin accepting appointments for 2010.

*If you have had a session at any time this year and are interested in ordering Christmas cards, please contact me and I will give you more information.  I have such a gorgeous selection of cards to choose from this year!

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October 12, 2009 - 11:15 pm Dawn - Julie, these are Amazing!! Love the red head, she's my kind of girl! I absolutely LOVE these!

October 10, 2009 - 5:45 pm heavenesque - As always-- perfect Julie!! Your newborn work is so beyond excellent girly!!

October 7, 2009 - 6:04 pm Lina - They all are so cute, adorable. You work is breathtaking as always, and such a nice color.

October 4, 2009 - 3:11 pm Laura - Gadzooks girl! Your newborn work is downright breathtaking! Love how you capture their newness and their beauty and turn it into art. Beautiful!!

October 2, 2009 - 2:14 am Aubry Canales - Just lovely work Julie........love the wood floor! Have fun on your trips and well deserved breaks. :-)

October 1, 2009 - 4:34 pm Claire - As always Julie- Beautiful.

October 1, 2009 - 1:04 pm Wende Trew - Those are sooo gorgeous Julie!! You really know how to rock those newborns girl!!!

October 1, 2009 - 12:32 pm Stephanie - Just GORGEOUS!!! Love them all!!

October 1, 2009 - 9:48 am SharonJ - What GORGEOUS images!!! Love them all. The parents of these bubba's will be very happy with them! :)

October 1, 2009 - 9:36 am Anya - Beautiful work Julie! I love these! And what beautiful little babes you got to take pics of!

I Do | Winston Salem Photographer

Friday, September 25, 2009

In the last post you met Kaitlyn, the beautiful bride whose wedding I photographed last weekend.  In this post you’ll get a chance to experience a taste of what I captured on Brian and Kaitlyn’s special day.

As with most weddings, it all started with a dress.

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And lots of getting ready…it takes a family to get a bride ready

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And a groom too.

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Once ready, this wedding party worked it for the camera :)

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Finally, the moments they had been planning and anticipating

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All together now…

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Then time to celebrate in style…

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Slow dancing, fast dancing….even chicken dancing

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And then a grand exit….off to a new life together

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A special thank you to Sally Gupton for being the most awesome second shooter ever!  I couldn’t have done it without you. :)

Congratulations Kait and Brian!  It was truly an honor and a pleasure to capture your day.  It was beautiful inside and out, just like the two of you!  I hope Hawaii was magical and that you return to find yourself able to relive your special day right here on the Uppercase Blog.

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October 2, 2009 - 2:16 am Aubry C - Wonderful job......I am sure the happy couple is over the moon with these!!!

September 29, 2009 - 9:03 pm Brianna Phelan - What a cool location. Great shots, great colour and beautiful couple :)

September 26, 2009 - 11:34 pm Zoe Berkovic - These are fantastic Julie! You totally rocked this wedding!!!!

September 26, 2009 - 5:16 pm Donna - The pictures really captured how beautiful the wedding and reception were. We all had a great time and the pictures show it.

September 26, 2009 - 5:08 pm Zoe - Wow...these are amazing. You both did an amazing job. Can't wait to see the rest of the photos you took.

September 26, 2009 - 4:23 pm tess -grooms mom - Julie I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am with the preview. I even shed a few tears - Such amazing poses for a wedding. Cant wait to see all of them. PS My husband (who hates getting his picture taken) was so amazed with you and felt so comfortable with you. You are an awesome photographer,with a great eye,and great personality Best of luck in doing many many weddings in the future !!!!!

September 25, 2009 - 9:19 pm SharonJ - WOW!!! Beautiful images. Beautiful moments captured. They will be very happy with these :)

September 25, 2009 - 8:27 pm Wende Trew - Those are AWESOME Julie!! You totally ROCKED it girl!!!

September 25, 2009 - 7:49 pm Michelle Mullins - gorgeous couple, beautiful wedding with awesome details, and a fantastic photographer - what more could you ask for!

September 25, 2009 - 7:12 pm Shelby B. - These are absolutely beautiful. Beautiful couple and your photos are amazing.

September 25, 2009 - 5:07 pm Anya - BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL! What a gorgeous couple and fabulous photographs of their day!

September 25, 2009 - 5:04 pm Claire - Julie- These are just gorgeous! You do such beautiful work.

September 25, 2009 - 4:36 pm Katherine - Julie these are absolutely gorgeous!!! You did a fantastic job capturing this couple!

September 25, 2009 - 4:22 pm Dori - These pictures are sooo gorgeous! I saw someone else left a comment that they wished they'd had you for their special day. I can only agree! What a lovely family, lovely wedding, & a gorgeous bride. What I'm noticing about these images is they're traditional in a totally non-traditional way. I can't even begin to choose a favorite as there are too many that are just amazing! Lucky family (smart family) and kudos to you, Julie! Dori

September 25, 2009 - 12:07 pm Dawn - Julie, these are absolutely lovely! Great job capturing their special day!!

September 25, 2009 - 11:57 am Molly Simmons - I love the non-traditional poses you came up with. Beautiful pictures!!!!

September 25, 2009 - 11:38 am Shelby - I wish I had you on my wedding day!!

September 25, 2009 - 11:04 am Nikki - Wonderful pictures, I think you found another calling:)

September 25, 2009 - 10:13 am Laura - Julie I am just amazed by these! You are so talented. What outstanding work you have done. Beautiful couple! Gorgeous pics! Congratulations!

September 25, 2009 - 10:11 am Ashley - Awesome!!!

September 25, 2009 - 10:10 am Lina - Those are such an amazing captures, Julie, you did an outstanding job. Beautiful bride, gorgeous!

September 25, 2009 - 10:09 am Tonya - Julie - these are incredible and ones they will cherish for many years to come. Nothing like a little pressure of a "wedding", huh? Can't really re-do that one. I think you captured it all, fun, serious, all in all - very memorable.

September 25, 2009 - 10:06 am Stephanie - WOW, Julie these are FANTASTIC! What a beautiful wedding, beautiful couple and such fabulous photos to remember their special day with. You did such a wonderful job!

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

I am asked all the time if I shoot weddings.  The answer is always “no.”  Always no, except for when Kaitlyn asked if I would photograph her wedding.  I have known Kaitlyn and her family since she was just a kid and my husband has known them even longer.  I even babysat her once when I was in high school. :)  I knew her special day would be filled with beauty (she is soon to be an event planner) and true emotion.  Before I knew it, I had agreed to photograph her large wedding on September 19, 2009!  The wedding day is behind us now and the happy couple is enjoying a Hawaiian honeymoon.  I am excited to share a sneak peek of the wedding day for them when they return.  But for now, I am equally excited to finally share a few of Kaitlyn’s bridal portraits taken back in June.  Isn’t she stunning?

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A little vintage:

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While we are all anxiously awaiting a wedding day sneak peek, let’s announce the winner of 25 custom holiday cards.  The winner by random drawing is Lisa Ziarnik.  Congratulations Lisa!  I can’t wait to see your adorable little cutie on your holiday cards.

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September 29, 2009 - 6:37 pm Dawn - Julie, these are beautiful, they will cherish the memories you captured here forever!

September 23, 2009 - 7:21 am Jennie Marshall - GREAT pictures. I wish that I could do mine all over again as well. Thanks for sharing and congratulations to the Bride.

September 23, 2009 - 5:34 am Lori Gaillard - I want to take my wedding pictures over again so I can get awesome ones like this! However, I can't fit in my dress from 12 years ago???

September 22, 2009 - 10:23 pm Cindy - totally gorgeous bride. LOVE all of them!

September 22, 2009 - 6:58 pm Claire - What a beautiful bride. These look great Julie. Can't wait to see the ones from the wedding.

September 22, 2009 - 6:23 pm Amy - This Wedding was just awesome. Great Job.

September 22, 2009 - 6:22 pm Shelby - You should do weddings! These are amazing!

Blogging with the Babies | Winston Salem Infant, Newborn Photography

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

I sat down to my computer this morning to start in with orders, editing, moving files to my external hard drives, etc and was just overwhelmed by all the adorable babies I’ve seen recently.  I’ve been so busy I haven’t had a chance to add many of these cuties to the blog, but I decided that they simply MUST be shared.  So here they are :)

Tiny litte Mills and his “big sister” Joy:

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Twin brothers at their nine months session:

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Three month old Parker:

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Six month old Caroline, in a lovely dress that was also worn by her mother when she was an infant:

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Three month old, Evan:

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Six month old, Ace:

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Newborn baby, Reilly:

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Three month old, Bryce:

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All the way from Durham, newborn Griffin:

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Three month old, Hailey:

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Six month old, Lilly:

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Three month old, Sophie:

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Three month old, Tyler, along with dad and big brother Justin:

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Whew, I feel better now that you have had the chance to take in all that cuteness!  If you’ve made it this far in this long post, well then you certainly deserve some sort of reward.  So leave a comment on this post and you will be entered in a chance to win a free set of 25 custom holiday cards from Uppercase Photography.  I will randomly pick one of the commenters to win!

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November 4, 2009 - 2:39 pm Kirstin - Julie, You are amazing! I think you make every parent feel like they have professional models for kids! I'm hoping we never move because I've found my photographer for life! :) Kirstin

September 29, 2009 - 6:36 pm Dawn - Julie, these are absolutely gorgeous!! Wonderful memories!!

September 28, 2009 - 7:40 am Bonnie Sheppard - Beautiful photos! Can't wait for you to open your 2010 schedule!!

September 23, 2009 - 7:41 am nannie - Julie, these are great shots. I just love your work. Talk to you soon.

September 22, 2009 - 8:59 am Ashley - You are one of a kind... I LOVE your studio baby portraits! Gorgeous.

September 21, 2009 - 2:32 pm Wendy Messer - Love all the babies, especially the one that brought their Golden Retriever! Too Cute!

September 18, 2009 - 12:38 pm Keri - They are all great pictures! I can't wait to see the rest of our session

September 17, 2009 - 12:38 pm Lisa - They are all beautiful but I am partial to that last one. He is one proud Daddy!

September 17, 2009 - 10:09 am Brandi-lee - Always love to see your work, you are on fabulous photographer girl!!! Each and every one of these are stunning.

September 17, 2009 - 9:24 am Cecily Winsor - I love all the pictures as always!

September 17, 2009 - 7:40 am Lori Hoffman - I love all of your pictures!! Especially, the ones with the Dad's!

September 17, 2009 - 5:27 am Candice - look at all of them!!! super, super cute -- you know my favorite :)

September 16, 2009 - 11:08 pm Amy - How do you have time to breath.. You totally rock at this.. All the shots look great.

September 16, 2009 - 10:41 pm Lina - Julie, those are really really awesome! I enjoyed looking at them and each one of them brought a smile to my face :)

September 16, 2009 - 9:39 pm Casey - All these cute babies and pictures make us even more excited for our session in Oct.

September 16, 2009 - 9:05 pm Jennie Marshall - Wow, what great photos!

September 16, 2009 - 5:37 pm Shelby B. - These are gorgeous!!! WOW

September 16, 2009 - 4:04 pm Kelly Solomon - LOVE those babies! Looking forward to next month, can't wait to see what you do with big boys!

September 16, 2009 - 3:31 pm amber peters - The lady on the Today Show has nothing on you! You are the best!

September 16, 2009 - 2:27 pm Ginny - Your work is always so beautiful! It's such a bummer that you weren't taking pictures when my girls were babies (of course you were almost a baby yourself then!). We did a 'watch me grow' program 15 years ago but it doesn't compare to the uniqueness and beauty of your photos :)

September 16, 2009 - 1:48 pm Claire - Julie- these are just all so gorgeous...especially the fireman one..hehe

September 16, 2009 - 1:11 pm Nina - Love love love all the pictures, as always! We can't wait to see you next week!

September 16, 2009 - 12:59 pm Nikki - Love them all, makes me want a baby:)

September 16, 2009 - 12:52 pm Tammy Wahl - Wow Julie - those are all so great!! Beautiful work my friend.

September 16, 2009 - 12:06 pm Molly Simmons - Your work never ceases to amaze, Julie!

September 16, 2009 - 12:02 pm Jennifer - We don't deserve a THING for looking at your blog post. I was so excited once I got the email that you had updated that I went & looked IMMEDIATELY! :). I can't get over all those adorable pictures. I must say...I love the baby on the scale where you said "worth the wait".

September 16, 2009 - 11:43 am jill - Love seeing all the cute little babys.

September 16, 2009 - 11:35 am Shelby - Stunning... adorable... Beautiful!!! Love them Julie!

September 16, 2009 - 11:14 am Denise - The cuteness is overwhelming! I love all the extras too- puppies, converse.... they make them so personal. Way to go!!!

September 16, 2009 - 10:21 am Tonya - Way too hard to choose from those - I'd have to say Tyler and his VERY proud Daddy!

September 16, 2009 - 9:53 am Amy Jenkins - Beautiful Babies!

September 16, 2009 - 9:46 am Zoe - Gorgeous!Gorgeous! Gorgeous!!!!!! I Adore all of these image Julie!! You are so amazing and you have the most beautiful clients!!

September 16, 2009 - 9:36 am Lisa Ziarnik - Oh my gosh! the one with the dog is SO adorable! Beautiful pictures!

September 16, 2009 - 9:25 am angela - Great Pics...as always!!

September 16, 2009 - 9:23 am Melissa - WOW! You have been busy! I will have my order to you Friday and of I think I am going to go ahead and do the toddler plan with Peyton!