I’m sure you all recognize this family from many many years of shoots. This is Becca’s longest running mini session client, Mandy! Mandy’s grandparents wanted these made after seeing Mandy’s session and boy did they choose a cool location for this shoot. The Art Museum Grounds gave us many great options for backdrops. We know Mandy’s grandparents will cherish this shoot! If you are ever looking for gift ideas, shoots like this make a great gift, especially for grandparents!

This was a fun one for so many reasons. This shoot was a surprise Christmas present for the matriarch of the family, when everyone was going to be all in one place at one time for a baby shower. The family gathered on family land to do pictures all together, of each family group, all the kids, and so many other combinations…

This beautiful extended family shoot took place at Dorothea Dix Park. We have a good, long history with this family, including both brothers' weddings. This was the first time I have seen the whole family together since the last wedding. Alison’s fashion choices for herself and her family are always on point. I mean…look at those cute cousins! There’s so much love between them all. We love capturing such sweet and precious moments in time for the Smitleys!

Y’all, we love love love all the times we get to photograph Lindsey and her family. Last year she made a point to have special mini shoots with various parts of her family at a time, which was so special. This shoot involved both sides of the family and her husband’s side of the family as well. Family shoots like this can be a great opportunity for the adults to update their headshots conveniently as well…

You know I love when people create their own way…they create their own events and traditions…they shape what is most meaningful to them. The last time you saw this family on the blog, they were celebrating the baptism of Baby S in the park at the North Carolina Museum of Art. This time we are celebrating with them the baptism of Baby H in their family. This family gathers together family and close friends, out in nature, to set their intentions as parents, family, godparents, and supportive friends to raise Baby H in a particular way within this loving village. Shew! It’s just so beautiful!

In case you missed it, THIS IS MY LITTLE SISTER AND BROTHER-IN-LAW AND MY PRECIOUS NIECE BABY M!!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE being an auntie to my best friend’s kiddos, so what an incredible TREAT it is to now have a niece within my family of origin system…Also, can I just say what sweet parents my sister and brother-in-law are?? I am so impressed with them. They are taking care of my new bestie so well. I am so proud of them!