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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 […]
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If you’re like me, your pets are incredibly important members of your family. So, when it comes time to take family photos I completely understand wanting to include them and I highly encourage it! I worked in veterinary medicine for over thirteen years, so being around animals is something that brings me great joy. Today, […]
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Fall is a very popular time of year for family photos, and for good reason. The beautiful foliage in North Carolina this time of year can make for stunning backdrops, and the weather is usually beautiful! The NC Museum of Art Park has particularly gorgeous landscaping which is why it’s one my most requested Raleigh […]
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When you decide to book a family photo session in Raleigh, there are many beautiful locations to choose from. I want to make the location choice as easy as possible for my clients, so I am compiling a list of my favorites so you can learn about them and see examples of what they look […]
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It’s no surprise that your baby will grow and change at an amazing rate in their first year of life. They go from sleepy, tiny little newborns to walking and talking (or at least almost walking & talking) in ONE year! Because of this, and all of the cuteness that comes along with it, it […]
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Whether you’re just interested in one good Christmas card photo, or want a full album of playful, snuggly family images, deciding on what to wear for your family photos can be a big task. I am going to walk you through the exact steps that I follow when choosing outfits for my own family’s photos […]
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So, you’ve scheduled a photography session for your baby – that’s great! Now, comes the important task of choosing outfits for your baby’s photo session. I’m going to walk you through what I recommend for dressing your baby at different ages and locations to hopefully give you plenty of inspiration and clarity. Dressing Your Newborn […]
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If you are expecting a baby and care about documenting that journey with beautiful photographs, then make sure to read on about the reasons why you should book a baby’s first year package. Welcoming a new baby into your family is SO exciting, whether it’s your first or 3rd, 4th, etc. Every baby is so […]
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This beautiful family recently moved to the Triangle area, and what better way to celebrate than with a family session at a lovely local park? They also haven’t had a family photo taken all together since their youngest was born – and all this cuteness definitely needs to be documented. We met at Fred Fletcher […]
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I’ve seen a lot of posts that focus on helping moms prepare for photography sessions. I totally get it, in most cases (but not always) it’s mom who hires the photographer, schedules the session, coordinates outfits, etc. It can be a lot of work! However, when it comes down to the day of the session […]
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Sometimes, I can tell just from an initial inquiry email that we’re going to get along well and have a great time. That was absolutely the case with the Shipman family. I could tell through email that this beautiful mama had a great sense of humor and we laughed for just about the whole hour […]
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This year (2021) I am making some exciting changes and improvements to how my business operates. One of the best changes is that I am going to be incorporating a print credit into every package that I offer! So, not only will all packages include a number of digital images, but you will also receive […]
