A photographer reflects on a lifeguarding job that revealed a talent for teaching, shaping their approach to coaching clients in posing for photographs. Different techniques create optical illusions and are employed to craft a beautiful and natural images, reinforcing the idea that photos can indeed lie, but with purposeful and skilled guidance.

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.

As summer ends, high school seniors gear up for their final year, eagerly anticipating senior photo shoots. The photographer offers tailored preparation tips for wardrobe and styling. Emphasizing fun, the photographer to make unique, representative portraits that capture this milestone life season.

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.

The writer expresses a deep love for sports, recounting personal and family experiences that fostered this passion, from watching Braves games to emulating tennis greats. This love influenced their career in photography, capturing athletes’ moments, allowing them to see themselves heroically and preserve memories.