A photographer reflects on her empowering experience with an extraordinary but shy client, Kristy, which inspired them to share their work broadly, resulting in a published piece. They encourage others to take risks and value their unique contributions.

After resolving to voice positive thoughts, this person discovered the uplifting power of compliments. They learned to counteract negative self-talk and realized their value. Their photography serves as an extension of this practice, visually amplifying affirmation, and fostering self-esteem in both their subjects and themselves.

As summer break concludes, high school seniors anticipate their final year with activities like Friday night football and senior photo shoots. This photographer offers pre-shoot preparation tips. Outfit and prop guidance cater to individual style while ensuring photos reflect the senior’s identity and interests. These sessions aim to capture the essence of the student’s senior year.

During the Helton Family Session, we captured candid moments of seven-month-old Blakely at home, resulting in natural, emotionally rich photographs. I cherish lifestyle photography for its authenticity, recording families in their normal routines, revealing the genuine connections and stories of their lives.

A mother reflects on her son’s journey from infancy to the brink of college, treasuring each stage and mourning the passage of time. As she contemplates the shift in her life, she cherishes the memories captured in pictures and expresses a mix of joy and sorrow, encouraging her son to build on his dreams as he steps into adulthood.

Time is passing by so quickly that sometimes I feel like I am being overcome by a tidal wave, desperate to hold on to the family I love so much, as they were then, as they are now. A part of me mourns the memories of years past, and yearns for the chance to pick […]

A lifelong Tar Heel, I’ve surprisingly developed affection for the East Carolina Pirates, influenced by work covering their athletics. Through photographing ECU’s various sports as a stand-in for my mentor, I’ve grown to admire their welcoming and impressive D1 spirit and eagerly anticipate future opportunities.