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It is one of my true joys when I get to work with someone through multiple seasons of life. Kalli was actually one of my seniors years ago (along with her sister!), so when she reached out to me about her wedding date I was ecstatic…and I hadn’t even met Colby yet!! He is the […]

Late Summer Engagement Session at Fort Fisher | Kalli and Colby

Engagements

February 21, 2024

If you know me…you probably know how I would answer the question “Should I use my own space or rent a space for brand photos?” Lighting is everything. Lighting above all else. If a space doesn’t have access to a good amount of natural light, it will dramatically change the look of your photos. Now, […]

Should You Use Your Own Space Or Rent A Space For Your Brand Photos?

Brands

February 20, 2024

One of the things that surprised me about the brand photo process is how much the AWARENESS of your business affects the IMPACT of your photos. And I guess it’s not really that fact that has surprised me, but more so how many business owners have never truly dug into their brands into this depth […]

5 Questions You Should Be Able To Answer Before Scheduling Brand Photos

Brands

February 15, 2024

Emily and Evan are high school sweethearts and are the absolute sweetest. It’s really exciting when I get to work with a couple who has had such a long journey together, and I know their wedding is going to be a huge celebration of people that already feel like one big family (hopefully with a […]

Fall Engagement Photos in Raleigh, NC | Evan and Emily

Engagements

February 14, 2024

Any time you create a new service, you are making an educated guess as to what will be the most needed by who you want to serve and exactly how you want to serve them. I have been offering brand photos for 3 years now, and after multiple clients (new and repeating!), I realized a […]

Brand Photo Service Updates: Short Form Video, Studio Sessions, and Partnering Together

Brands

February 13, 2024

Olivia and Hudson originally came to me from recommendations from two of my favorite people in the industry (Aster Blooms Photography and Drew Coleman) so I knew I would be so excited to work with them. They met each other through mutual friends and honestly are two peas in a pod. They are both laid […]

At Home Engagement Session in New Bern, NC | Olivia and Hudson

Engagements

February 7, 2024

I first met Cameron through her sister Reese, after doing both her senior photos at both her school and then again at Wrightsville Beach. Cameron saw Reese’s photos and knew she didn’t want their beach house to be filled with ONLY photos of her sister and asked for her own session – love sisters haha!  […]

Meredith College Senior Graduation Photos | Cameron Blue

Seniors

February 4, 2024

Coming off of the heels of a very fun 2023 recap, I am having similar hopeful feelings about my word for 2024. This post feels harder than in years past because I have taken a bit of a break to rehabilitate my relationship with goals. As a very goal-oriented person, I have always had something […]

My One Word For 2024: ENERGY (Business And Personal Goals)

Personal

February 1, 2024