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Question. What would you grab in a fire? A number of years ago right after we got married, my husband and I were jolted awake at 2 a.m. by the glow of flames outside our window. A neighbor’s shed was on fire, and we had seconds to react. In the rush to safety, we grabbed our laptops, my camera, and—accidentally—a stack of magazines instead of…

Some sessions just feel meant to be. This one? A full-circle moment. ✨ When I first talked to Jennifer about a Greensboro maternity session, neither of us had any idea that we’d actually shared the same dorm floor at UNC years ago. Same building. Same hallway. Same two years. We likely passed each other hundreds of times—and now, here we were, reunited in a wildflower…

Spring sessions are dreamy—lush greens, blooming flowers, and soft golden light. But if you’ve ever opened Lightroom and thought, “Why is this photo SOOO green?”… you’re definitely not alone. 🤭 Spring’s fresh growth can be magical and challenging for photographers, especially when it comes to editing. Here are five of my go-to spring photography tips to help you capture the magic of spring without fighting…

With winter almost over and warmer weather on the way, I’m already looking forward to my beach family photo sessions this summer! The beach is just special, right? I take any chance I get to go, but I especially love the family sessions I get to photograph there. It’s the perfect setting—naturally gorgeous, with incredible light that gives photos that warm glow I’m always after.…

If you’re prepping for lifestyle newborn photos and wondering about what colors will look best, let me give away a major tip. Neutral colors for family pictures are magic for these sessions! As a newborn photographer, I’m all about capturing those sweet, fleeting moments when your little one first arrives, and choosing the right colors will play a huge role in making those photos truly…

Congratulations to Katherine on her Spring 2024 graduation from Duke University! What an honor it was to capture her Duke graduation photos to celebrate this incredible achievement! I am SOO SOO happy about how these turned out! Although I’m a UNC grad, I can’t deny how beautiful the campus is. It’s a graduation photographer’s dream! Plus, Duke Chapel is such a marvelous structure (I recently…

Have you ever wondered why some family photos online look so effortlessly stylish while others seem a bit off? In many cases, the answer to styling outfits for family photos lies with color theory. What is color theory? Not to get overly technical here, but in short, color theory is the study of how colors are perceived and used in design. It describes the relationships…

As soon as we stepped onto the sand for the Schneider’s family photos at Holden Beach, the wind picked up. Not just a little wind, but a lot of wind! The most wind I’ve ever shot a session in. Sand was whipping in their faces, stinging their legs, and hair was flying every where (mine included)! I could tell the kids weren’t too happy. They…

It’s a question clients ask all the time: When is the best time to schedule newborn photos? The short answer is, it depends! While there are some general guidelines and ideal time windows, it’s actually never too late to capture these precious early moments. The Sweet Spot: 5-10 Days Old In my experience, the “sweet spot” to schedule newborn photos is between 5 and 10…

There’s something truly magical about capturing wildflower family photos in the midst of a blooming wildflower field! Last spring, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the sweet Treadway family in a sea of larkspur. As you can see, the golden hour light was absolutely perfect! (That warm glow in all the photos is what I am after in every single session.) After first speaking…