Taking portraits for dear friends is always a special honor! I was so excited when Mia reached out for maternity portraits and family photos as they will be expecting a baby GIRL in December! We had a sweet and fun family session at the West Point on Eno River, and my favorite part was when their son Elliot was tossing leaves in the air! The joy that is captured on their faces is priceless :)

Also, I absolutely LOVED their blue and yellow clothing coordination! It totally fit their happy personalities and added a nice warm touch to their photos! Did you know yellow is my favorite color, too? I love it because it's such a happy and cheerful color.

Enjoy getting to know the Zhu family with the photos below, and get ready to celebrate their growing family!

Location: West Point on Eno River

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As a Raleigh family photographer, I have the honor to take a variety of special events and milestones for families. From birthdays, anniversaries, to annual family portraits, it keeps my job fun and interesting! For this particular Raleigh family photography session, I had the honor to document a very special homecoming for the Bryant family at RDU Airport. This was a special homecoming because Wes was coming home from his last deployment with the Air Force, and Katie wanted to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment for them to remember! 

The Bryant's are a darling family with two precious little girls. When I met them at the airport, I was greeted by their warm smiles! The little girls wore beautiful matching red dresses, cute bows in their hair, and were carrying the American flag. It was very patriotic and ADORABLE all at the same time!! :)What I loved most were the dolls they were holding. If you look closely, it is a doll of their dad, which says, "Daddy loves you..." with their daughter's name. I felt like I was ready to cry because it was so sweet and touching! They would be able to give their dad doll a squeeze if they were missing him while he was away!

Also, it was wonderful seeing the USO present at the homecoming. There were many other families arriving home that day, and it was truly a beautiful moment. Thank you, Wes, and to all the men and women who serve our country!

Enjoy the photos and give your family an extra hug today! :)

Location: Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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I had such a FUN time exploring the West Point at Eno River with my dear colleague and friend, Morgan Henderson! She is another AWESOME local photographer in the Raleigh-Durham area, owner of Morgan Henderson Photography. Her daughter, Evelyn, was our little model for the day! It was a blast taking photos of her because of her adventurous personality! She LOVES nature and was born to be an explorer :) Capturing a child's curiosity for the world is one of my favorite things to document! Childhood is so fleeting, and holds so many precious moments.

From collecting shells, rocks, and leaves, we definitely had a great time exploring the park! It was also an honor to capture some sweet, in-between-moments with Morgan and her daughter :) Documenting genuine and candid moments is truly what I LOVE to do. I loved the way the light was shining through the trees and bridge that day because it created some interesting shadows and framing.

Below are a few of my favorite photos from the day. I can't WAIT to photograph more fall family sessions around the Raleigh and Durham area! Get in touch with me HERE if you are looking to capture your family in a genuine and natural way. I'd be honored to tell your story!

Location: West Point at Eno River, Durham, NC

Looking for a Durham Family Photographer or a Raleigh Family Photographer? Contact me HERE! I also serve the surrounding areas in the Triangle including Cary, Chapel Hill, and Apex.

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