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Mom in denim dress and Dad in white polo shirt hold hands of one year old little girl with pigtails walking through a green lush field with sun glowing behind them.

Family

As a Raleigh family photographer, the NC Museum of Art Park is one of my most recommended locations – and for good reason. I’ve photographed families, maternity mamas, and milestone babies here, and it consistently delivers with beautiful light, lush backdrops, and an atmosphere that makes everyone feel relaxed and at ease. Here’s everything you […]

A collage of three portrait sessions for a Raleigh family: a cozy in-home newborn session with surrogate twin girls and their big sister, an outdoor late summer family session, and a joyful studio first birthday cake smash in Raleigh, NC.

Family

Some families come together in the most beautifully unexpected ways. This family is one of them. When they first reached out to book a Baby’s First Year package in Raleigh, they were preparing to welcome surrogate twin girls into their home. They also had a 10-month-old daughter, adopted earlier that year, who was about to […]

Family

Photographing this family at home was pure fun — their light-filled rooms and gorgeously curated decor made every frame feel special. When mom reached out to book, I’d suggested scheduling once their baby girl could sit up on her own, and it was perfect. She was steady, smiley, and such a joy to photograph. Along […]

Family

There’s something truly magical about springtime at the NC Museum of Art Park in Raleigh—golden sunshine streaming through the trees, wide-open green spaces, and bursts of wildflowers that make the perfect backdrop for family memories. I recently had the joy of photographing this sweet Durham family and their darling one-year-old daughter as they explored the […]

Family

Planning your summer family photos and feeling stuck on what to wear? I’ve got you! This outfit idea is perfect for those lush, green Raleigh backdrops we get in the summer — and it would look just as lovely in the studio or even at the beach. Can you picture this ensemble in a field […]

Family

There’s something truly magical about watching a family grow, and Baby Georgia’s first year was nothing short of extraordinary. I created my Baby’s First Year Package for clients like these who want to capture all of these important milestones. Being able to look back on all of these sessions and watching their sweet baby girl […]

Spring family photo outfit idea with light blue and neutral tones

Family

Alright, you’ve booked a Spring family photo session – way to go! Spring is such a gorgeous time in our area and with the warmer weather it can make for some seriously beautiful family photos. Now, I know the next big question is “what in the world are we going to wear!?”. Whether you’re dressing […]