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

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Did you know locations play such a vital role in photography sessions? The reason is because your location helps tell your family's story. The environment is part of telling the viewer WHO you are and helps shape your story. For this Raleigh family photography story, I had the wonderful privilege of photographing the fun-loving, Vincent family!  This family is athletic and love the outdoors, and they regularly run at Umstead Park. So, it made perfect sense to photograph at Umstead Park since they spend so much time there as a family!

One of my favorite moments was when we got to the gorgeous lake. The sun was setting SO perfectly, and the light gave such a warm glow! Their daughter, Margaret, picked up some rocks and started tossing them in the lake. Her parents then joined in on the fun and taught her how to skip rocks (side note: it is TOTALLY harder than it looks!). I loved the intimacy and connection between them all, and I was so happy to steal a photo of Margaret hugging her parents on the bench. It was a sweet, organic moment and one of my favorite photos that night!

I also LOVED how funny and creative they were! Towards the end of the session, we were having fun thinking of Christmas card photos, and they came up with a human Christmas tree!! How creative is that?! You have to check out the photos below! Enjoy!

Location: Umstead Park, Raleigh, 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.