Jessica | JJ Horton Photography

November 5, 2013

Family | Cassie & John

Cassie reached out to me a while back to photograph her and John at Fort Fisher to showcase their new little one arriving soon. While we don’t shoot tons of maternity sessions, they are some of my favorite! Nothing like being around a glowing mamma and a proud papa. Interested in having a session at Ft. Fisher? Just contact me! See even more from their session here! Cassie & John are photographers themselves, it’s always an honor to photograph industry peers!

November 4, 2013

Happy November!

I woke up smiling, sun-shining and happy! It’s NOVEMBER! That means it’s my birthday month (the 29th… which means you have nearly a month to find me the perfect present!!), and I get to enjoy all my pumpkins for a whole month longer 🙂 (although I am SO ready for Christmas!) I love walking in our door to be greeted by these fine & not-so-fine gourds on our table! And I get a little giddy each fall when I break out this table runner… it’s Pottery Barn and was used on the head table at our wedding. (the 3 metallic pumpkins I picked up at Michael’s last week for $1!) Today is also our niece, Emma Rae’s 4th birthday & my sister & brother-in-law’s SEVENTEENTH wedding anniversary!!!

November 1, 2013

Boudoir | A Valentine Special

So, now that we have all come down from our sugar highs (or maybe you’ve had candy for breakfast and never came off the sugar high)…. let’s think about… err… Valentines Day? Perhaps this is the perfect incentive to not over eat all that leftover candy or maybe to hit the gym because you’ve already finished the leftover candy. Either way….. you should do this, it will be good for you! (trust me, not only physically, but mentally too!) I can say that with confidence, because I, myself have done TWO boudoir sessions 😉 So…. mark your calendars… January 4th 2014 Carolina Beach. Three “looks” of your choice. Champagne & munchies. Pro hair & makeup. Fun times. A custom album for your hunny for V-Day. Get gorgeous. Boatloads of self confidence. …… all wonderful things! I’m only taking 3 spots, so get in now! Total cost: $645 per person, half due to book, remaining due at session.

October 30, 2013

Wedding | Gift Ideas

Over the last few weeks I’ve noticed some bridal shower photos popping up on Facebook…. and with Fall turning into the new “June” for brides…. lots of us are picking up shower/wedding gifts right now. (and let’s face it, many of us have already started Christmas shopping… coughcough… #ImAlmostDone #DontHateMe ) Joss and Main has quickly become one of my favorite sites to browse for quality items at a great deal. Below are a few of my current favorites! (see something you like? grab it! this is a flash sale site, which means once the item expires, it’s gone!) Find all the items here! I thought the basket was a great muti-functional piece (go on a picnic or hide clutter!), that pitcher is stunning, it would light up anyone’s dinner party, that storage jar? just a great idea for those of us with tiny kitchens!! that boxwood wreath would be oh-so-pretty on my your recipients front door, and that blanket just says cuddle up and watch a movie with me! Happy shopping!

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