WALTER MAGAZINE | THE 13 TREES OF CHRISTMAS

You can say we've been on a little bit of a sabbatical from blogging and such and this time of year always proves to be even more chaotic. As photographers, parents and people that love life, we are still learning how to balance work and life, but we think that's a never ending challenge that most of us continue to navigate.  Nevertheless, we are so excited about Christmas especially now that Raegan is almost two and just adores decorations, trees, lights, ornaments and really all things Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas, we are elated about our feature story in the current issue of Walter Magazine.  We were both able to shoot the gorgeous residence and Christmas collection for one of Raleigh's most spirited holiday homes. You may remember that we scored the cover and feature story of Walter last December, which brings a huge smile to our faces all over again:)

Founder and President of the Preiss Company, Donna and Kirk were both very welcoming and engaging as they shared stories, moments and memories of their travels across the globe securing each and every Christmas ornament along the way.  Every delicate and unique ornament had a story, which made our photoshoot incredibly intriguing.  We love to capture stories of people, places and things, but these lovely thirteen trees and accompanying ornaments hands down speak for themselves.  Take a look for yourselves.  There were so many to choose from, but here's a snapshot of the collection.

Just all around lovely!

Why not have a couple of decorative trees outdoors on your porch!

This was by far the most amazing upside down tree we've ever seen!

The storage and filing system for each ornament could be another photoshoot itself..wow!

No caption needed.

Royalty redefined.

Donna and Kirk Preiss of The Preiss Company

WALTER MAGAZINE | HEALING CEILINGS

Amy Jo Edwards has a passionate desire to beat cancer in a HUGE yet INSPIRING way!  Amy has created an organization that commissions artists from various walks of life to paint ceiling tiles that are currently hung from ceilings in hospitals and cancer treatments centers now in the eastern region of North Carolina, but her hopes are to have these beautiful pieces of "visual vacations and colorful comfort" that will eventually live all throughout the country.

We were asked to head over to Artspace in Downtown Raleigh to shoot Amy and the story of Healing Ceilings for the August issue of Walter Magazine.  Here's a few of our favorites from the shoot.

                            

TEEN GIRL TURNS HEARTBREAK INTO BREAKTHROUGH

As Imani Abdullah-Lutes entered the room, her smile sharply pierced the staleness of the empty Boys and Girls Club game room.  The hang out space shared a presence of homework sessions, competitive gaming on the billiards table, quick "cat-naps" on the comfy sofas, and the staple vending machine accessible to quench the thirst and provide respite to the countless teens that call - The Club - home.

Imani was petite in stature but absolutely huge in her presence.  There was a sweet innocence about her that immediately encouraged you to cheer her on as she continues to create and design her life’s journey.  Thank you Imani for being such an inspiration to many, including myself, and an astounding model both inside and out.  Continue to radiate your light into every room you enter.

Here’s Imani's story as told by Walter Magazine (June/July 2014 issue).

     

WALTER MAGAZINE | GIVING BACK THROUGH FAITH

It's beginning to look a lot like a beautiful new headquarters! This time, our lens and perspective were assigned to capture the story behind the Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN) recent remodeling project.  Courtesy of Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County,  WIHN received a much needed facelift to continue providing citizens of the Wake County area with resources and tools necessary to assist during their time of transition.  Thank you to the wonderful team at WIHN and the Remodelers Council for their time.  Here's to a new look and new chapter.

Read more here: http://www.waltermagazine.com/a-facelift-and-a-fresh-start/#storylink=cpy

WALTER MAGAZINE | DEBUT OF WALTER'S EVENTS + GIRLS ON THE RUN

What do authors and runners have in common?  Quite a lot as compared to one's preconceived notions.  As we begin the month of spring blooms, basketball madness, and women's history, we're excited to share with you our latest editorial features in the March issue of Walter Magazine.

This past month, we snapped photos of some of the best and brightest local authors during the Sir Walter Raleigh namesake's debut event.  As we navigated the bustling afterschool car pool lines of Underwood Elementary, we successfully reached our other location assignment to tell the photojournalistic story of The Girls on the Run (Triangle region).  And you will see that these young girls are focused, inspired, and on the run.

Now for our future engineers, judges, artists, philanthropists, scientists, teachers, architects and athletes...

 

WALTER MAGAZINE | DECEMBER COVER + THE LITTLE HEN

Christmas has already begun for Timeless Photojournalism!  We have been blessed with being featured photographers for Walter Magazine for a few months, but this month's shoot is significantly special.  Our photograph was selected as the December-January cover and several of our images accompany the sweet and savory story about The Little Hen's creation of a charming gingerbread home. 

We graciously thank Jesma Reynolds with Walter Magazine for allowing us to showcase our talents and continually expand our creativiity via the lens.  Talk about one of the best, early Christmas gifts ever...

Below are the images from the Little Hen shoot in preparation for the 11th Annual Gingerbread Benefit being held at the Umstead Hotel and Spa.  We wish Pastry chef Sam Squiers and The Little Hen staff all the best during tonight's event!!