THE CJP BLOG

by Raleigh boudoir photographer Christy Johnson A recent pinch-me moment that I have to share: one of my boudoir photos was recently selected to be part of a photography exhibit called “Nude” by Decode Gallery in Tucson, Arizona! My husband Mike and I flew to Arizona for a weekend to attend opening night of the […]

IT’S HERE!! IT’S HERE!! I’m turning 50 this month and feeling very into embracing my age with lots of gratitude. I’m also in a TREAT YO-SELF kind of mood, and I want to celebrate WITH YOU! If you’ve been considering a Luminous session for yourself (or a maternity/newborn/family session), now is the perfect time to go for […]

After more than 15 years of focusing (pun intended!) solely on family photos, I’m thrilled to announce a new venture for my photography studio – ✨ LUMINOUS ✨ I call these sessions Luminous rather than beauty portraits or boudoir photos, because they’re so much more. Luminous photos are a reflection of the glow that comes […]

Wake Forest Maternity Photographer | Expecting Evie I first photographed this lovely family way back in the summer of 2020 when they were expecting Nora, and now she’s a big sister! (Yes, as I write this post, baby Evie is here! I promise I’ll share her newborn session soon!) Nora was SO excited for the […]

Wake Forest Baby Photographer | Ruthie Turns One! What do you get when you combine a beautiful spring evening, a couple of adorable rompers, and a super smiley baby girl turning one year old? Magic. Pure magic. I can’t decide what I love more about this session – that pink and blue paid ruffled romper […]

Two under two can be tricky to photograph, but not impossible! Sometimes newly minted big brothers and sisters can be super into the new baby, and sometimes they don’t want anything to do with them at all – or they can fall somewhere in between. Big sister Peyton was pretty curious about baby brother Brooks, […]

Are you ready for Santa Sessions? I know it feels early to be talking about Christmas already, but Santa Claus is coming to town soon! Get those Christmas lists started and mark your calendar for November 18th! This is our 7th year offering photos with Santa, and we always get great reviews! No long lines […]

It’s true what they say; to care for others, you must put yourself first! But it’s way too easy to get caught up in caring for your home, partner, and babies and lose sight of what you need. Not anymore, Mama! It’s time to make time for yourself and treat yourself to a spa treatment […]

If you’ve ever had a great hair salon visit – or a really bad one – you know that getting your hair done isn’t just about your final look when you walk out the door; it’s all about the experience. Sure, a great blowout is a great self-care treat, but how much better is it […]

Midwives provide comprehensive care throughout all stages of pregnancy and beyond. They can be an excellent addition to a woman’s care team through all stages of life, including pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Midwives can provide most of the services doctors can and are patient-focused, compassionate caregivers who help empower women throughout life. These three Raleigh […]