I decided a blog post about the top spots for a prenatal massage Charlotte and Lake Norman might come in pretty handy for the mama’s out there! I am pretty picky when it comes to where I get a massage. If I’m going to pay for relaxation, I want the whole experience. It’s hard to […]
Choosing a newborn photographer feels like a huge decision because it IS a huge decision. You’re trusting someone with your brand-new baby during the most vulnerable first days of their life. But when every photographer’s website says they’re ‘experienced’ and ‘professional,’ how do you actually tell who’s the real deal? Here are three questions to […]
We love books and have been to our fair share of the best libraries in Charlotte. While my oldest was little, I worked part-time, which meant my two days home were usually spent running errands, or enjoying downtime with her. When we moved from PA to NC, I found myself a newly minted stay-at-home-mom and […]
This post is one I feel pretty qualified to write. Ice cream is my favorite food, so I’ve tasted quite a few of the options out there. I thought it would be fun to put a list together for my favorites ice cream shops Charlotte NC in case you’re looking for a sweet treat. Best […]
Being a new parent is hard. If this is your first baby, date-nights probably look a little different, or maybe non-existent. I hope this list of Charlotte Date Night Ideas helps open the doors to some new ideas on what date nights can look like post-baby. As a seasoned mom, I’ve done life after baby […]
If I’m being honest, I’m partly making this family friendly restaurants Charlotte list for myself. We often debate where to go, and of course, always have to keep the kids in mine. So now I have somewhere to look back to when we’re looking for good places to eat with the kids! Some of the […]
Being a Davidson Child Photographer, I’m always looking for new locations to shoot at. For some reason, I hadn’t yet explored the Davidson College Campus. This was a first for me, and I definitely went back a few more times! I have a huge heart for pretty campuses (Penn State Grade here!) and Davidson does […]
At the end of last year, I made the switch from being a, what I’ll call, “hybrid” newborn photographer, to fully lifestyle for my newborn sessions. I had been doing a mixture of lifestyle newborn photography as well as “lightly posed” baby shots- ya know, where the babies are all wrapped up in coordinating wraps […]
This sweet girl is so much fun to be around! She is always smiling and has lots of personality! Mom had asked to photograph at a a location I had never shot before, but had been wanting to check out! I was so glad she requested it, because it’s a wonderful location! Full of my […]
I try REALLY REALLY hard to get monthly photos of the little ones up until their first birthday and then 18 months and after that yearly. I absolutely adore to see how they change (although it’s equally as sad!) and I especially like comparing them, now that we have two, to see their similarities and […]
Are you one of the many people who feel like January is a time for cleaning out the old and making room for the new? Whether it’s the closets, bookcases or the garage, it seems our living spaces are begging to be reorganized and de-junked. Your computer is no different. Through your daily tasks with […]
This sweet girl came to me for her milestone sessions throughout 2015 and I am going to MISS seeing her so much next year! These images are from her Cake Smash and portrait session to celebrate turning one! This is probably one of my most favorite images from the session. The pink balloons mom brought […]
I had the pleasure of meeting this family last year for their family portraits. They used their annual pass to book another session for this beautiful girl’s senior photos. I’m so glad they did! The sun was being fickle that day, and we couldn’t determine if it was going to come out for us or […]
I am looking for two families to work with over the next month to create some gorgeous images. NO- you DO NOT need to be models! The sessions will be based around a specific color palette, of which you can see inspiration for on our WHAT TO WEAR board.These sessions will also be “lifestyle” sessions- this […]
It’s that time of year! Everyone is getting their yearly family photos done. Let’s talk a little bit about how to act natural any genuine during your session, shall we? When investing a lot in pictures, the last thing you want is your family to have fake looking smiles. Rather, you want your images to […]
Chrissy WinchesterChrissy Winchester Photography is an award-winning newborn, family and brand photographer. Established in 2012, her work has been published in multiple print and online publications. She has won Best Charlotte Newborn Photographer and Best Family Photographer from 2021-2024 and Best Charlotte Maternity Photography from 2022-2024. www.chrissywinchester.com
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