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Family Story: The Konrad Family

This was a fun one. The last two times you saw this family on the blog were for Curtis and Katie’s high school senior shoots. Now Curtis is married! They didn’t get all the family pictures they wanted on their wedding day, so they had me come out to do a family shoot to gift to their mom…

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Family Story: The Fanning Family

This momma reached out to have photos made with her two teenagers at the NC Museum of Art. They’re friends of a friend and regular mini session client, and it was such a joy to catch smiles from these big kids with their mom…

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Commercial Story: Campbell University Divinity School Headshots

It’s always a good time when I’m back in the Creek! Not only was I back at Campbell, I got to be back in the building where I took most of my classes. The Divinity School faculty and staff is made up of so many incredible people who are committed to teaching and engaging with solid and practical theological education…

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Family Story: Fall Minis at NC State

If you’ve been around for a while, you know we do A LOT of fall minis every year. Fall minis are always a fun season of meeting new people and catching up on life with regulars. We shoot fall minis in quite a few different cities and in so many places within those cities. Well, I’ve found a new spot! All four of these fall family minis were shot at NC State University, and they all turned out so well!

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Family Story: Joely’s Bat Mitzvah

Stephanie reached out about her daughter Joely's Bat Mitzvah in the fall. Following some precautions, they decided to have the celebration virtually and host a small gathering in their yard. All of the religious parts of the ceremony were performed via zoom with her Rabbi, but in front of her friends and family who were able to gather…

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Wedding Story: Ryan & Phillip: Take Two

Ryan and Phillip have been on a love celebration train for the past two years. After two postponements due to the pandemic, a small backyard wedding, and a vow renewal and blessing for close friends, Ryan and Phillip finally got to celebrate their love with a public ceremony in a park near Transfer Co Food Hall! These two are Story Photographers regulars; Ashley photographed their small backyard wedding as well as their surprise engagement…

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