Flowers

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this photoshoot was all about celebrating what matters most: love. In this case, it was self-love for my beautiful friend Breanna. We used her favorite flowers in a setting where she felt comfortable, and then the magic happened. The idea to pose with only a bouquet in front of her chest represented the strength in her femininity, and as the shoot went on I watched her become empowered to embrace her beauty with confidence. These photos were her Valentine’s gift to herself, but the real gift is the reminder she now has of how lovely she is. In the words of Blake Lively, “The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.” Happy Valentine’s Day, Breanna!

Ellie’s Senior Photos

Ellie is a senior at Patton High school in our cozy town of Morganton. While the high schools in this area are in contract with another local photographer, Ellie was hoping for something a little more creative for her senior portraits. We visited several downtown locations together, and with the backdrop of our small town, we were able to capture her whimsical personality. We had fun trying different things to make her photos feel more like her, like posing with raccoon bones in a graveyard. No matter what Ellie's future holds, she'll always have these pictures to capture who she was in this moment--artistic, imaginative, and free!

Mimosa Home

I recently got the opportunity to photograph the soft opening of a new store, Mimosa Home, here in Morganton, NC. It is located downtown near Little Guatemala. It has stunning pieces that are luxurious and high quality, with prices within every shopper's budget.

Although I was at work photographing the event, I was tempted to grab a few items for myself as well.

The owner, Colleen Bennett, who also owns CBB Design and Bute Couture, planned a soft opening party. She had guests come in to check out the space while they were treated to drink, charcuterie, food from Rotation food truck, and DJing by Bobby Snakes. Guests of all ages had a great time exploring the new store and interacting with each other. I genuinely think this will be a positive addition to our town of Morganton!

Javi & Lily

My first ever solo wedding! Well, technically second because one of my best friend’s dads let me photograph their wedding in 2012. But since Nina Cline Photography became a business and I became interested in shooting weddings, this is my first solo one.
This wedding was so special to me, as the lovely couple getting married are related to a beloved friend of mine. I have known this family for some time, so I was absolutely over the moon to get to be a part of this momentous day. Lily and Javi had their ceremony in their uncle's backyard here in Morganton, NC, and the way they transformed it was incredible! They hand-built seating, a podium, and an arch. The reception was held there, but the area looked exactly like an Asheville bistro.
Lily and Javi were so relaxed and clearly in love--it was as if this moment were written in the stars. The families flowed together as if they had always been one, laughing with each other and sharing in their happiness for the newlyweds.  I could not be happier that my first solo wedding as a photographer was with this sweet couple. I got to be with a family I love, in my beautiful hometown, and on that day, it felt like the sun shined just for us. Because of their love, we created memories that will be cherished forever.