I had the honor of photographing a newborn session for this lovely family in February, and I’m SO thankful that we got to do this before COVID-19 hit NC! I met Bill and Christine at a Triangle Area Parenting Support event in the fall, and I was so excited when they contacted me to do a newborn session. They welcomed a baby girl, Sophia, and she was absolutely precious!

We captured photos in the master bedroom first, and I absolutely loved the portraits where Bill and Christine were standing next to the window. The joy on Bill and Christine’s faces were so sweet and loving as they were holding Sophia! I love seeing how they cradled their baby girl in their arms :) We also captured photos in the nursery, and I LOVED the elephant theme! Lastly, we ended the shoot in the living room and they wanted to capture a family photo with their dogs. The dogs were SO happy to be included in the photos, and kept wagging their tails when we were capturing the memories!

See below for more highlights from this beautiful lifestyle newborn session at home! Also, if you or someone you know is expecting during COVID-19, here are a few helpful resources to check out: Triangle Area Parenting Support and a blog I wrote called, 10 Tips for Photographing Your Own Newborn During COVID-19.

Hope y’all continue to stay safe and healthy with your loved ones!

Are you in need of Durham Newborn Photographer or Maternity Photographer? I'd love to work with you and capture this special season of life! You can get in touch with me by sending me an inquiry here. I'm proud to serve the greater Triangle area including Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

I had the honor of capturing Makayla and Conner’s GORGEOUS winter wedding in January! The ceremony took place at Emmaus Baptist Church in Pittsboro, and there were SO many sweet and tender moments throughout the day. One beautiful moment that stood out to me was when Makayla finished getting ready, and her mom went over to her to hold her hands, say a few words, and hug her (Makayla is the youngest of four siblings!). It is always touching to capture organic moments like this of a mama and her baby girl! I also loved capturing Makayla and Conner praying together before the ceremony. I remember it was such a sweet and raw moment for the both of them trying to hold back tears, but also smiling at the same time because of their excitement!

The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and the portraits we captured afterwards were also amazing. I’m a huge fan of backlighting, so I was stoked to see clear skies and a beautiful sunset when I captured portraits of just Makayla and Conner! I seriously couldn’t stop taking photos cuz the lighting was absolute perfection! Once we finished, we headed to the reception at Pittsboro Roadhouse. One of the highlights for me was documenting Makayla and Conner’s first dance. They choreographed their dance, and it was seriously like watching Dancing with the Stars (it included a flip!). When the reception ended, we finished with an epic sparkler sendoff. The joy on their faces (as well as the guests!) was absolutely priceless! I also loved how Makayla and Conner took time to look at each of their guests to thank them as they passed by!

Enjoy my favorite highlights below! Congratulations, Makayla and Conner—may God bless you two and your marriage!

Ceremony: Emmaus Baptist Church

Reception: Pittsborough Roadhouse

Are you in need of Durham Wedding Photographer or Engagement Photographer? I'd love to work with you and capture this special season of life! You can get in touch with me by sending me an inquiry here. I'm proud to serve the greater Triangle area including Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

During this crazy time we’re in right now with COVID-19, it has given me a chance to catch up with my blogs (I still have stories to catch up from January, lol!). One of the shoots I had in January was a newborn session for Jo and her beautiful baby boy. There’s nothing more special than documenting a mother’s love for her baby! We started off taking photos in the living room, and I was thrilled for the soft natural light we were getting through the windows. Jo and her son were truly so natural and easy going in front of the camera! We also had an opportunity to take some photos of Jo and her wonderful mom, and it was so precious.

We also took photos in the nursery, which she beautifully designed! One of my favorite moments was when I was capturing the two of them snuggling together, and I was trying to get her baby boy to turn his head towards the light. It was hilarious because every time we would try and angle his head, he would automatically turn it the other away! Jo burst out in laughter, and that’s when I snapped my camera because it was such a funny and genuine moment. Working with babies can be unpredictable, but it’s truly these candid moments that make the best photos :)

Hope the photos below will brighten your day! Stay safe and healthy, everyone!

Are you in need of Durham Newborn Photographer or Maternity Photographer? I'd love to work with you and capture this special season of life! You can get in touch with me by sending me an inquiry here. I'm proud to serve the greater Triangle area including Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and beyond.