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Hunter is four months old! His mommy brought him in for the first of a few sessions of his baby’s first year, and I just can’t get enough. His big open-mouthed smiles just melt my heart! I also photographed Hunter’s big brother Jackson when he was a baby, four years ago. It was so fun […]

Davis and Sawyer | Heirloom Portraits When I first announced that I was starting to offer Heirloom Portraits, Davis and Sawyer’s mom reached out right away. She excitedly told me she’d been wanting portraits like these of her boys, and my announcement came at the perfect time! We were able to get the boys into […]

Growing So Fast We waited two years for this session, between Covid, travel, and my leukemia diagnosis, and we finally made it happen! I have been photographing this family since big brother Ishaan was just a baby. He and his sister Mira are growing so fast! Time really is a thief. They’ve grown into such […]

I recently started offering Heirloom Portraits to my clients, and Anderson and Winston were first in line to get their portraits made. I’ve photographed this lovely family many times over the last 5 years, so it was an absolute pleasure to have them back in the studio again. Heirloom Portraits are recommended for children ages […]

I lost count of how many times we had to reschedule little Leo’s sitting up session in the studio! Between illnesses and chemo, it was quite a few! And by the time we finally got together, Leo wasn’t just sitting up, he was on the move! Even though he was a little shy at first, […]

I’m so excited to share a new type of session – Heirloom Portrait Sessions! Heirloom Portraits are a classic, traditional way to showcase your child’s unique personality. They are ideal for ages 1-5, but we can accomodate younger (must be sitting unassisted) or older. Sessions take place in the CJP photography studio in Wake Forest, […]

I’ve been waiting on the sidelines for a few months, just waiting to heal from chemotherapy so I could get back to loving on the sweet babies. Lainey was one of my first sessions back in the studio, and oh my goodness, did this session deliver! I have to lead off with this set because […]

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 […]