THE CJP BLOG

For 2023 Santa Sessions, click here! Yes, the rumors are true! Mark your calendars for November 20th – Santa Sessions are coming soon! Santa Claus is coming to town on November 20th, so get your lists ready! We’ve done Santa photos with our favorite big guy in red for 5 years to rave reviews! Our […]

What is a business coach for photographers? And how do you find the right one for you? The professional photography community has seen explosive growth in the 13 years since I opened my business. And with the advances of technology in equipment and software, the learning curve to develop your talent as a photographer has […]

I’m back to share another recent session with a returning client! If you saw my posts about my photography journey as a Raleigh family photographer, you know that I “kind of” retired after I closed my studio. Over the course of this year, I’ve only taken on sessions from returning clients that have asked. This […]

My photography love story begins fifteen years ago. After months of trying, an uneventful pregnancy, a failed induction, and a c-section, my oldest child was born 11 days past my due date in October 2006. Eight days later, I pulled out my tiny Nikon Coolpix point-and-shoot camera to take photos for a birth announcement. I […]

As a longtime family photographer in Raleigh, I adore photographing returning clients. It’s such a treat to have the opportunity to watch “my babies” grow up and bring back their new siblings! In this summery session, sweet big sister Amelia brought her best smiles and silly antics to help baby sister Avery learn the ropes […]