When asked to describe her dream senior session when we were in the pre planning stages, Carli said outdoors, fall colors, dreamy/golden I think we nailed it with her early October session at Lake Crabtree last fall! I love that section of fall where you still have warm temperatures, flowers and some fall leaves! Learn more about Carli below~ What is something unique about you?As a kid, I collected all of my dad’s train tickets (he took the train every day to work in Chicago). Favorite place on Earth? My extended families houses in Chicagoland for holidays List 3-5 things on your bucket list ..read more

“We worked with Amy for our daughter’s high school senior pictures, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The photographs are stunning and perfectly capture the joy and significance of the occasion. Amy was very professional, friendly, and attentive to every detail. The entire experience was exceptional, and the quality of the work exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Amy to anyone looking for a top-notch and dedicated photographer.” -JiSu, Ena’s mom Ena attends the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Morganton, NC . She drove home for the weekend for her senio ..read more

Our last shoot as a team is always the Cap and Gown/College Tee shoot and it is always bittersweet. There is excitement for what’s to come and (some) sadness for what is getting left behind. This has been a great group this year and I have loved watching their bonds grow. Congrats, grads! Your future is bright, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish.  ..read more

Congratulations to Kate on her graduation from Cardinal Gibbons! We documented her final year of high school earlier this spring with a senior session that began in cowboy boots at Historic Oak View and ended with twirling in the garden!   Learn more about Kate below~ What’s your superpower? giving advice What is something unique about you? What is one weird fact about yourself? I am very outgoing and normally do not care what others think of me. I really like math when I understand it and I love action tv shows. List 3-5 things on your bucket list: go to Mexico with my friends go on a be ..read more

I have been taking pictures of Avery for at least the last 10 years- her family portrait sessions- so it has been very full circle to do her senior pictures! I couldn’t help but see the same sweet girl who joyously threw leaves in the air at that first session years ago, now juxtaposed with the woman she is becoming. Learn more about Avery (in her own words) below~ What are your interests and hobbies in your school, in your community or elsewhere?  I am in the chorus program at my school and I have also been involved in many different school clubs over the years, such as: key club, wellne ..read more

Every great session starts with a solid plan. Helping you plan your personal branding or headshot session is one of my favorite parts of the whole process.  It helps me get to know you and learn your intentions for your business/brand and it helps you get a clear vision for the message that you want to convey. Here are 5 key tips to plan a smooth session. Consider your brand.  This means thinking about your message, your brand colors, your target clients, etc.  I will send a questionnaire that will not only help me understand you and your brand, but will also get you thinking a ..read more

Just a few years ago, I photographed Savannah in the summer after 8th grade. (Click here to see). That is a pivotal time in a teen’s life- right before the big changes that high school brings. Those types of moments are always a good time for a photo session. So I was very excited (and actually couldn’t believe it was already time) to get to do her senior portraits- another pivotal time in her life (I also photographed her twin sisters senior portraits too- click here to see!) Learn more about Savannah here~ College Hopeful? If so, where Interested in UNC, NC State, App State, NYU, Boston Univ ..read more

We welcomed in spring last week with a beautiful ’24 Senior Model Team shoot! The WRAL Azalea gardens were not quite in full bloom yet, but they are getting there! If you’d like to schedule your spring session, get in touch soon- my calendar is almost full for the Class of 2024! And if you are Class of 2025, the fall calendar isn’t open yet, but will be soon. You can join the VIP list here if you’d like to be the first to know when the fall booking calendar opens up! This is the Class of 2024 Senior Model Team. If you’d like more information about the Class of 2025 Senior ..read more

Meet Savannah! Savannah is on the ’24 Senior Model Team and has been bringing her sweet smile and positivity to every team shoot! When it was time for her senior session, she knew exactly what she wanted – a little bit of everything! We incorporated flowers, some of the cool spots on the NCSU campus, and the beauty of the field before nightfall. Learn a little about Savannah below~ What would you tell those entering junior year? Junior year can be stressful, but it’s important. Take the time to get your work done and focus on what’s important, but also spend time doing what you love. Don’t com ..read more

A great branding session involves careful planning, clear communication, and a focus on capturing images that authentically represent your brand. Want to make the most of your branding session? Here are a few ways we will work together to do that! What are your goals? What message do you want the photos to convey?  Are you looking to update your headshots, show you doing what you do in your business, highlight a product, or all of the above? Having a clear objective guides the entire session. The Questionnaire: I send an in depth questionnaire to each and every client. This will get you ..read more