Pure inspiration. That's what the Creative at Heart conference was for me. I spent 5 days in the quaint and colorful city of Charleston, SC this November. I'll share a full post on this later, but it was an incredible experience connecting with, learning from, and sharing my heart with other creative entrepreneurs.

One of these amazing women that I met was Lauren Nievod, the owner of Lauren Nievod Photography in Baltimore, MD. Lauren is a wedding and portrait photographer, and her style is light, airy & authentic. She's also a little bit whimsical with a focus on the sparkly details, and as you know, whimsy is totally my thing! ;o)

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Lauren is simply the sweetest, and she has the most adorable family. When I reached out to our group of conference attendees about doing a family session in this gorgeous city that I adore, I was thrilled when Lauren told me she'd be coming to town with her husband and her two little ones for our Creative at Heart weekend. With kids this adorable, it's impossible not to get over-the-moon excited about photo day!

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I adore this family photo taken at Rainbow Row. This is actually their very first family photo with all four of them together in the frame, and I'm so honored to have captured this moment for their sweet family.

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Aubrey was such a little ham during our session, and she warmed right up to me after discovering that she could make the biggest echo in the entryway of one of the homes on Rainbow Row. She has the most beautiful sparkling eyes, and an adorable little smile with those teeny-tiny baby teeth peeking through. She's already a wonderful big sister, and did such a great job with her baby brother Parker. And did you notice this outfit of hers? Definitely the most stylish 2 1/2 year old I've ever met!

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Lauren, a very special thank you to your incredible family. I am so happy we were able to capture these moments for you while visiting such a gorgeous city.

This wasn't the only photo shoot I did while in Charleston! Click here to see a cozy anniversary session photographed beneath the Southern live oaks at the College of Charleston.

*****Do you live far from Boston? Would you love to do a destination photo session with Nicole Starr Photography?*****

I'm always up for a little adventure, and I adore traveling and exploring beautiful places. I have a handful of faraway visits planned for 2016, and I would love to come to your city or town! Let me know and we can create some beautiful memories for your family!

Make it happen. That was one of the underlying themes of the November Creative and Heart Conference in Charleston, SC. This was a conference for the creatives, the boss ladies, the hustlers, the small business owners, the entrepreneurs, and the big dreamers. One of the (many!) things I loved about C@H was the opportunity to connect with so many other creatives from across the country. Not just photographers, but artists, planners, crafters, designers, and more!

One of these lovely ladies was Erin of Erin Padgett Events. She is the owner and lead planner of a boutique event planning company in Charlotte, NC, and her bubbly personality and sparkling spirit truly shine through in her work and in her everyday interactions with those around her. This girl truly makes it happen every.single.day. She just opened a new office space for her business, and she is an inspiring boss lady with big dreams!

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Erin & Jonathan were the cutest! They arrived to Charleston just in time for their sunset session at the College of Charleston. This location was a photographer's dream come true. The Spanish moss blanketed the Spanish live oak trees above our heads. We were surrounded by old brick pathways, colorful houses with wooden shutters, wide porches & winding staircases. So many stunning options for this couple's photos!

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I just adored the old columns of this building, and I love how we incorporated the clean lines into their photos. And look at Erin's adorable expression! See, I told you -- a sparkling personality! ;o) These two were playful and so in love the entire session, and I love these moments that we captured for them during their visit to Charleston. Such sweethearts!

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The light that night set the sky on fire, and it sparkled through the tree tops in the most beautiful way. I always adore some good bokeh in my photos, and this location did not let me down! Seriously, now.... can I just move here?!?!?!?! anniversary session in charleston south carolina nicole starr photography_0001

Erin & Jonathan, thank you for such a fabulous session together! I truly loved capturing your relationship on camera, and I'm thrilled to share these beautiful memories with you.

This wasn't the only photo shoot I did while in Charleston! Click here to see a colorful family session at Rainbow Row in Historic Downtown Charleston with another photographer's family!

Are you celebrating a special milestone with your significant other? Ask me about our anniversary sessions, the perfect way to document your love for each other!

*****Do you live far from Boston? Would you love to do a destination photo session with Nicole Starr Photography?*****