Personal Work: Bryant Family Lake Weekend in Franklin, NC

If you know me, you know I'd pretty much rather be in the woods in the mountains of North Carolina. It's totally my happy place! The light, the sounds of the wind in the trees or a freezing cold stream? Yes, please. I'll be on the way in a heartbeat, dog and camera in hand. 

So it goes without saying that I was pretty thrilled when my boyfriend invited me to join his sister and her family up in the mountains outside of Franklin, North Carolina for a family weekend on the lake. And since it was Niki's birthday, we gave her a family portrait session while we were there. 

You'll see a couple of my family portraits in the photos below, but I had the most fun just capturing the trip. It's so easy to get caught up in all work and no play - even though I do what I love for a living - and I've promised myself I'll do better about sharing more of my personal photo stories now that I've finished the rebrand. Hope you enjoy!