Below are the available dates for my Fayetteville visits until the end the year. Please be aware that I may extend out the dates to weekdays, per request. Just ask! angelitaphoto@gmail.com .

All dates are in a first come, first serve basis. To reserve your spot, please contact me to check if its still available and to place your deposit. angelitaphoto@gmail.com

Thank you!
-Angel

Minis are 30 minutes
Full sessions are 60-90 minutes

October 6:
1pm mini Cape Fear Botanical Garden- booked
4pm mini Cape Fear Botanical Garden or downtown Fayetteville- booked
(5pm mini or full downtown Fayetteville)- booked

October 7:
2-5pm- booked
5-7pm- Open

October 31:
PM- downtown or Gillis Hill Farm full or mini session (booked)

November 1:
Open (anywhere)
5-6pm booked

November 3:
12-2pm open
2-5pm booked

December 13-16: open for all holiday sessions. Last date to get your photos before the holidays. Full and mini sessions available for any of these dates.

I realized I never spoke about myself on this blog. I tried it a while ago, and never published it. My family and I moved here in 2008 from Pensacola, FL. Before that, we lived in Virginia Beach, Peachtree City, Philippines, Bonn Germany, Hamburg Germany, New York, Maryland, Nebraska, ..etc.etc. My dad is a minister, and our family mission brought us around the world.  Sort of like the military, but rather soldiers of God. I believe that landing in Fayetteville, NC has made me lucky as a photographer.

Okay, let me get to the news. Pregnant--nope! It is more of the plan that my husband and I have in place than news. We will be relocating to Jacksonville, FL  come August 2013..next month! But no worries (do not fret), I will be back for all the weddings that I have booked until 2014, and I will still be taking on new weddings and photoshoots indefinitely. As a matter of fact,  I will be back two weeks after leaving. I don't want this to be a goodbye; just pretend that I am on a monthly vacation. I love my fayetteville clientele (you know who you are), and I would love to keep you for as long as I can. I will be back every month for several days for weddings and scheduled shoots around them- minis and all--sometimes even twice a month. My photography home base will still be Fayetteville, NC and now, expanding out to Jacksonville, FL.

We've driven to Jacksonville so many times over the past 13 years, that I remember that there are 6 miles from Owen Dr to 95-s, 40 miles until South Carolina, a whooping 200 miles in South Carolina, about 119 miles in Georgia, and another 30 miles to the house in Jacksonville, FL. 

Why Jacksonville?  I love the water--and Jacksonville is where family is. That in addition to a lot of other details (schooling, friends, etc.) that will improve our quality of life. We are also in the process of purchasing a new home, our first home-- and that's where we'd like for it to be.

On a personal note...I've never had to say goodbye before. My whole life, we moved dozens of times. Typically, we'd get notice that we have to move within a week (a week..sometimes less). We'd pack within a few days, and leave--different state/different country. I've never stayed in a place this long either. August will be the 5th year mark.

I kept on hesitating to tell everyone, but everyone's going to eventually find out--might as well spill the beans! It's so sad to say, because all of you are like family to me. I've seen couples during their engagement, wedding, pregnancy, and while their families are growing. With all of this said, I will be booking sessions far ahead of time. I will post open dates on my website calendar and facebook fanpage, and weekends can be opened if scheduled well ahead of time (1-2 months). (Schedule can be found here: www.angelesparar.com)

Also, anyone here in Fayetteville with a guest room wanting to adopt me? 2-4 nights/mo, max.  Photographer benefits include--Just keeping multiple options available. :)

Sincere your neighborhood photographer,
Angelita

I was so excited to discover this hay field. Since it was my birthday (and one of my close friend's birthday, Rose), we decided to do a birthday shoot together with my hubby. This is such a sweet treasure and a great place to do an engagement or couple's shoot. Unlike other spots in Fayetteville, this place gets hit sweetly with warm sun during sunset. Enjoy!

Since I got married, and FINALLY officially changed my name, driver's license..etc etc... Here's a new web address for my website:

www.AngelitaEsparar.com 

...and a link of some of our wedding photos 

Enjoy! Photos by Ezra Marcos.

         It's amazing how time flies so fast. It was only a few years ago I graduated from the University of West Florida to earn my Bachelors Degree in Arts-- Studio Arts. However, that's not where we learn how to live life. We do when we communicate, interact, and socialize with the outside world. In a week, I will be turning a year older. Birthdays always lead me to contemplating about my life. Doesn't it do that for you? I'm sure after finishing an education, we all come to an analysis of our lives...how far we've gone, and how much we have accomplished. Are we in the place we'd hope we'd be in 10 years ago?

       As far as my life (and the few years in comparison to the wise), I don't think it can get any better. We always strive hard to improve, to become the best, and to earn more riches. I'm not saying that that is bad. I admire those who have motivation, integrity, and a goal set out, but I am so happy with where I am at today. I have a loving husband (of 5 months today), good friends, and a caring family. Most of all, I have faith and God that has been with me throughout these years. I am thankful for all of this and more. I believe it is important for us to look at the good in life and focus on that. Otherwise, how else would we develop as an individual?

   With this, I decide to capture life. It adds a sense of fulfillment and joy to have a purpose in life. I've been so blessed to have captured people's joining in marriage, moments of engagement, and the creation of life. What more can you ask for? Business can be tough-- particularly editing which takes about 90% of my work flow...but I'll always love capturing YOU at this time. Clicking the shutter on the camera (in addition to analyzing the appropriate settings of that DSLR) is my favorite moment.

Here are a few photos captured not too long ago. Enjoy! :)