Photo Credits: Sarah Loudermilk (Laze L Farm Photography)
The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words
Elliott Erwitt
behind the lens
One thing I have to add is, I would not be where I am today without my family. My husband, Levi, has been a huge support system for me and has been there through it all. Just helping with our daughter Rayna, and encouraging me through all of my sessions, means the world. We have an extended family of two horses and lots of dogs. We are avid lovers of German Shepherd dogs, and we have enjoyed raising them over the years.
If you know me, you know my grandmother is my biggest cheerleader. You also know she is my best friend and means the word to me. I pick on her and tell her she’s “93 and too mean to die” - she doesn’t disagree! One thing about her though is that she’s not afraid to tell me what she likes and doesn’t like from a shoot and always reminds me to make it worth my while. “If it’s something worth doing, make it worth your time”. I think she has preached this to me every time I see her!
For the last 11+ years, I have been photographing people all over the state. I would be crazy to not recognize the fact that it does take a second hand... or two. Chelsea Russell has been my best friend for nearly 15 years! She has been my brains for the legalities of the business, my shoulder to cry on, and most importantly the artistic eye that double checks me. Chelsea has an extreme artistic ability and it’s worth noting that her eye for details is incredible! You’ll see her assisting with weddings occasionally and also helping with studio sessions at times.
Another person who has been working with me since moving up the mountain, is Elizabeth Byrd. She’s so good at capturing the details that I don’t see and most importantly - keeps me straight! I’m forever thankful for her for being my travel buddy on my long-distance weddings and even the local ones.
Meet the Photographer
Hey there, thank you for visiting my website!
My name is Victoria Blair Thomas. Please, call me Blair! Only the bank calls me Victoria. I am in my late twenties (yikes!) and I have been doing photography for over 10 years. We live in Lansing, NC where we bought our first home in 2023!
I've managed to get my life going pretty good here in the high country. I’m a wife and mom 24/7. My life runs 100 mph, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
I worked as a vet tech for 3 years until one day, my life changed. August 2023, I started my dream career working for a western brand and doing product photography, social media, and so much more. I have scaled back my photo sessions since then but I’m still available for the occasional wedding, evening or weekend photoshoot. I’m not traveling much these days for shoots since my main focus is my daytime career. I wouldn’t have it any other way however and it’s all because of the years of photo work I’ve put in that has got me to where I am today.
I’m here to tell you a few more odd facts about me. I have many favorites, but starting with tv shows, it would be “Game of Thrones”, “Mountain Monsters”, and “Pretty Little Liars”. That’s probably the weirdest combination but, hey, we all have weird quirks about us. I also have to have sweet tea and/or coffee every day of my life. Iced or hot, it doesn’t matter because somehow, I just need the caffeine. Then, there’s this part about myself that’s really hard to believe… I do not know my left and right, and in all seriousness that flaw will be the death of me one day. Also, I am a whole whopping’ 4’9” tall! Being short my whole life hasn’t been fun, but I’m 29 years old and I’ve accepted it. And finally, my favorite color is turquoise.
Turquoise everything, please and thanks.
When achieving your goals, never forget the hands that helped you up the ladder.
Photo credits: Elizabeth Grace Photography