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Authentic, candid and real family and in-home newborn photography in Raleigh, NC.

08/21/2025

Client: “I don’t want a typical newborn session.”

Me: “SAY LESS.”

I knew these were my people during the consult call when Mom shared these words with me.

She wanted to wait until her daughter was outside of the 2-3 week window. She wanted to go outside in the garden in their yard. She didn’t want it to fit the predictable “mom in a neutral dress standing in the nursery” lifestyle mold.

And that’s something I’m here for.

In fact, if you do want something predictable, I’m probably not your gal. 😉

Which of these images 1-15 is your favorite? Tell me in the comments!

Family photography coach, Raleigh newborn photographer, Raleigh family photographer, family photography mentor
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08/20/2025

What an honor to be featured in Summer 2025 magazine!!

Each of these images chosen to be printed in this issue are images that I’ve held near and dear to my heart as an artist.

They’re images that aren’t just beautiful but hold depth and connection.

And to have them featured, to have them recognized, seen and appreciated in the same way I do, brings me so much joy!

Thank you, TKP, for including me!!

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08/19/2025

🍂 Fall used to mean one thing for me: total family photo session insanity.

Overbooking myself, weekend minis, and humble bragging about how busy I was 🫣… all while running on fumes.

Now? I take on the same number of sessions I do year-round, create my best work and enjoy fall with my family. 🙌

The difference? I raised my prices, gave myself margin, elevated my client experience, improved my work… and raised them again.

Here’s the truth: you’ll never create your best work or serve clients deeply if you’re stuck in a cycle of overbooking. There’s no space for growth - or presence.

So before fall hits full speed, here’s my challenge: RAISE YOUR PRICES when demand is highest.

✨ The margin, artistry, and presence on the other side are worth it.

family photography coach, family photography mentor

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08/14/2025

Most families don’t hire me for the reasons they think they do.

They come for “updated photos”, but what they really need is something they can’t name yet -
a mirror that reflects back who they truly are.

When you approach a session with this in mind, everything changes.

You stop chasing perfect light and flawless posing.

You start noticing the way a child melts into their dad’s chest.

The way mom breathes deeper when she’s holding her son.

The way siblings lean toward each other without thinking.

Those moments are the story.

And here’s the best part: they’re already there.
They just need someone to see them.

If you want your work to go deeper, start with this question: What story is already unfolding in front of me right now?

That’s where the magic is.
That’s where the truth lives. 🤍

Family photographer coach, family photographer mentor

08/07/2025

You can take a technically perfect photo and still miss the soul of a family.

Soulful photography isn’t about editing in a certain way or executing on flawless posing.

It’s about capturing what makes this family them. The way they move together, the micro-interactions, the tiny habits only they have.

What gets in the way?

Rushing.

Over-posing.

Chasing perfection over connection.

If you want to shift:

Start the session with a real conversation.

Look for hands, touches, eye contact.

Give prompts rooted in *their* reality, not Pinterest.

These small shifts lead to deeper storytelling - and a stronger emotional connection between your client and your work.

You don’t have to overhaul everything. Just pay closer attention to what’s real.

Soulful photos start with intentional choices. Start small, and watch what changes.

❤️ Save this post to come back to before your next session!

Family photography coach, family photography mentor

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08/05/2025

How your clients feel DURING the photo session matters. 🤍

This year I’ve leaned more into the experience of the photo session itself - more into letting people BE and interact in ways that feel natural to them - and I’ve leaned away from forcing my own vision onto them.

I’ve moved away from intricate poses and forcing interactions and more so into creating an environment that fosters comfortability, authenticity and intimacy.

Because I’m a big believer that how you feel during the session itself will impact how you feel about your images.

Full disclosure: this is my sister’s family, so executing on this is *much* easier than it is during a session with people who haven’t known me since the day they were born. 😂

BUT... not only did my sister say that this session was the most fun she’s had during a photo session, but the final images are also her favorite images from any session we’ve done together.

All of this to say, how you make people feel MATTERS.

Get to know people. Invest yourself in their story. And let them be present and LIVE LIFE as you document it.

Decades from now, images that depict honest, real, undone life that preserve an actual sweet memory are what will hit. How will you create that for the people you serve?

raleigh family photographer, family photography coach, family photography mentor, photographer coach

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07/25/2025

You don’t need to overhaul your entire workflow to create more presence in your sessions.

These tiny shifts - in tone, timing, language - they add up.

They’re what help you slow down enough to actually *see* the soul of a family.

Save this for your next shoot! ❤️

Which of these are you going to try next?

family photography coach, family photography mentor

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07/21/2025

Do you ever finish editing a session, look at the gallery and think, “it’s beautiful, but something’s missing.”?

That’s the whisper that tells you you’re ready to move from pretty to powerful.

You understand the basics of lighting and posing. But now? Now you want to tell stories that feel REAL.

The kind of work that makes your clients feel seen.
The kind that doesn't just look good - it feels like truth.

That longing? It's not burnout.
It's not imposter syndrome.

It's a calling toward something deeper.
If this is you, I want you to know this: you're not alone.
And you're not broken.
You're growing.

Drop a 💛 if you’re craving more meaning in your work!

Photography mentor, family photography coach

07/16/2025

It’s true. You can protect your weekend time and still have a thriving photography business.

I have proof! (It’s me. I’m the proof. 🙃)

I’m a family photographer who primarily shoots in-home during the morning hours, and I don’t work weekends. This surprises many people.

And that’s fair, really. I’m photographing working people during what are typically working hours, after all.

Swipe through to read how I make this work and how you can make it work in your business as well!

At the end of the day, I know that in order to serve my clients well, I have to show up and serve my family well too, and this is one of the ways that I do that.

But let me also say that this may not be your reality, and that’s ok too! I understand that sometimes weekends actually work better for some photographers, and if that’s you, then lean into that!

If you’re ready to free up your weekend time, though, I hope this serves you well in taking a step towards that. You’ll be a better artist for those you’re serving when you’re mindful of your own needs as well. 🤍

Have questions about this? Drop them in the comments!

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photography coach, photographer coach, family photography mentor

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07/08/2025

Perfect wardrobe choices and beautiful locations will never take your images to the depths that presence and honesty can.

I continue to learn that this job is so much less about me forcing my vision on someone else and so much more about making space for them and honoring who they are - in all ways.

This family LOVES the outdoors, hiking, exploring and being together.

So, we created an opportunity for that and let who they are seep through into these images.

There was racing, a game of baseball with a stick and a pinecone, walking a trail and piggy back rides among other things.

And honestly? I couldn’t have planned for most of it. BUT what I can do is be open to who people are, what they love and bear witness to that in how I photograph them.

And I’ve come to recognize that *that* is what will bring you back as you hold these photographs in your hands decades from now.

It’s the elevated snapshot; the photos that depict real, honest life, personalities and family dynamics.

The photos that pay homage to your spirit, your soul, your story - those are the ones that will pull you back in. And that’s what I want to create for you.

raleigh family photographer, family photographer raleigh

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06/25/2025

Searching for and hiring a family photographer as a family photographer is always enlightening.

While we’ve done in-home family photos every year since our twins were born in 2021, we decided that this would be the year we would venture outside of the home for our photos. (TBH it’s kind of representative of finally feeling honest joy in getting outside of the home with our entire family for the first time since we went from two to four kids, but I digress. 😅)

We’re going on vacation later in the summer and thought it would be a sweet opportunity to document our crew.

So I started the search for a photographer, and as always, I learned some things.

Swipe through to read about my experiences and the lessons learned from them!

family photographer coach, family photography coach, photography mentor

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