Your go-to newborn photo tips for a calm, beautiful session in Raleigh, NC. So you just found out you’re expecting, you’ve added approximately forty-seven things to your to-do list, and somewhere between “buy a crib” and “figure out how maternity leave works” you typed “Raleigh newborn photographer” into Google. Hi. You found me. Let’s make […]
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She sat there staring at it like it had personally offended her. Little hands in her lap. Chin tucked. Completely unimpressed by the perfectly frosted smash cake sitting two inches from her face. Her parents were right behind me, whispering encouragements. I was blowing bubbles, making every ridiculous sound I know, and this girl was […]
There’s a family I photographed a while back that I still think about. They’d been going back and forth for weeks. I could tell from the emails. They loved the work, but the newborn photography cost gave them pause. They were first-time parents, figuring out a new budget that now included diapers and daycare and […]
If you’ve ever opened your closet two days before a family session and thought, “Why does nothing go together?”. You’re not alone. I’ve had families roll up in four completely different color stories, and I’ve had others show up perfectly coordinated but soaked in sweat before we even started shooting. That last scenario is what […]
You’re going to blink and they’ll be different. Not in the dramatic, poetic way people say at baby showers. In the very real, Tuesday-morning way — where you come in from making coffee and your newborn’s face has somehow changed overnight, and you can’t quite remember what they looked like the day before. This is […]
Sometimes, growing your family isn’t nearly as straightforward as you had hoped. There are so many factors that can complicate your journey, and it can feel increasingly heartbreaking when you find yourself holding yet another negative test. If you are currently trying to navigate this road, one of the best things you can do is […]
The newborn stage is one of the shortest seasons you’ll ever experience as a parent, and somehow it always passes faster than expected. One minute they’re tiny and curled up on your chest, and the next they’re outgrowing newborn clothes and you’re wondering where the time went. A dad once told me, three years after […]
Throughout your pregnancy, your body is constantly stretching and expanding. All of a sudden, you have to accommodate a rapidly growing baby, and your belly is going to have to push aside a few organs to make it happen. If you want to get back to feeling your best, you might want to consider doing […]
Music is one of the most powerful tools we have. The right song can forge a connection with a total stranger or create a memory you’ll replay every time you hear that melody. Songs can help you remember information or feel kinship with those around you. And when you use music to help your child’s […]
There are a lot of great backdrops around Raleigh for your family portraits, from the quiet trails to the bustling city. And while all of these are great options, I don’t know if there is a more magical location than the flower fields in Raleigh, NC. It’s the perfect spot to share a moment together […]
