Cousins – Relaxed Lake Norman Family Portraits

When one of my families contacted me about a surprise “cousin” session for her sister while the littles were in town, I did not hesitate.  First of all, I can’t help but giggle along with their sweet little girls every time I’m around them! Secondly, I get it.  I know how hard it is to …

Growing Up – Simple Lake Norman Family Portraits

When I first started my photography journey, I felt like I had to do it all.  If someone liked my work enough to choose ME, I would be thrilled.  I’d jump at the opportunity to do whatever they needed.  In order for me to get better and to have a successful business, I had to do it …

Picture Perfect – Relaxed Lake Norman Child Portraits

It’s hard.  There is so much anticipation and maybe a LITTLE bit of anxiety that you have before your family’s portrait sessions each year… especially when you have young ones.  You’ve invested in a professional photographer; you’ve found the perfect attire; you plan the day around making sure that this particular hour is perfection. But, there’s one …

My Loves – Lake Norman Family Portraits

I HAVE been trying to do better about getting my own girls out for formal portraits… I have.  But, when I discovered this spot for my recent mini-sessions, I knew I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to add my girls on to the end of my afternoon line-up.  Can I tell you how glad I was?  As a …

Natural Light Preschool Portraits – Stacey Lanier Photography

Natural Light Preschool Portraits – Stacey Lanier Photography Another preschool portrait season in the books!  I can’t say thank you enough for the support from each of these preschools (new and old) and their parents!  I hope you enjoy your children’s images as much as I do creating them.  And, now for some of my faves… …

A Promise Kept To Myself

Last year I made a promise to myself and my family.  A promise that I will, each year, take the time to document our family’s life in pictures.  And this year’s just came in!!!  I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that I can look back on this every day if I want to, and …

Exciting Changes in 2016

Hi SLP families!  I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season with family and friends.  The Laniers spent some much needed time with my family in Memphis.  Being so far away makes you really appreciate the times that we do have together.  The girls just couldn’t get enough quality time with their cousins.  It was …