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Senior Story: Andrew’s NC State Graduation Shoot

You might remember Andrew’s twin brother’s NC State University graduation pictures…now it was Andrew’s turn to celebrate his graduation with a senior shoot. Upon arrival at the shoot, Andrew let me know he was going to be stubborn about giving me a true smile but you know me, I will do all that I can to be victorious and score an authentic smile…

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Family Story: Fall Minis in Durham

Your feedback is always important for us to hear, did you know that? Last year you let us know that it would be worth adding a fall mini shoot date that takes place in Durham and now it’s a thing…

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Family Story: Smitley Myers Extended Family

You may recognize this family from a previous shoot.​​ That was Alison’s husband's extended family and this shoot is of Alison’s extended family. We love that we get to share in all of the family moments with them on both sides…

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Family Story: The Owens Family

One of the perks of my job is that I get to know all the secrets before everyone else… luckily I am good at keeping them! Last time you saw this crew on the blog, Baby T was a little newborn and now they are excited to announce baby #3 on the way…

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Family Story: Bowlin Extended Family

Y'all we love when we are invited to participate in an extended family gathering like this shoot, especially when it’s my best friend and her family! The misty morning didn’t slow us down…

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Family Story: Welcome to the World, Baby N!

It’s so fun to welcome a new life into the world… and it’s especially fun for me when it’s a family I’ve been photographing since before they were married! And now they have TWO sweet baby girls who are just so precious. Big sister S was SO incredibly sweet with Baby N. She was all smiles and so happy to get to hold her baby sister…

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