Sweet Gigi was diagnosed at just 3 months old with agenesis of the corpus callosum, hydrocephalus, hearing loss, and developmental delays. But she has never let any of that define her. She’s the second oldest of five, full of joy, and always celebrating the little victories—like making her bed, making a friend, or making someone laugh with her contagious giggle
Read MoreIf you’re a parent of two little ones and the idea of a family photo session feels… stressful (read: chaos, bribes, and meltdowns), you’re not alone. I hear this all the time. But as a family photographer in Durham, NC, I promise—it doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, it can actually be easy, fun, and even a little magical.
Read MoreYou know that moment when the whole family is finally in the same place—grandparents, siblings, grown kids, new babies, and cousins darting through the yard, barefoot and giggling? That’s rare. And if you’ve ever tried to capture it all in a quick phone snapshot, you’ve probably thought: “Next time, we need a real photo session.”
Read MoreIf you’ve never been to Blackwood Farm Park in Hillsborough, NC, let me tell you—it’s a quiet, beautiful little spot that feels like stepping into a slower rhythm.
It’s one of my favorite places to photograph families and couples. The wide-open fields, the soft light, the old barns and fences… everything about it invites you to slow down and just be.
Read MoreSummer photo sessions at Blackwood Farm Park are such a treat. This beautiful park, tucked right between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill, has everything you need for a fun and relaxed session—big open fields, shady trails, a sweet old barn, and even a picnic shelter to cool off under. It’s one of my favorite local spots for summer family photos.
Read MoreAs a Durham family photographer, one of the most common questions I get is, “Where should we do our family photo session?” And while there are so many beautiful spots in the Triangle, Duke Gardens always holds a special place in my heart—especially during the spring and summer months.
Read MoreThere's something truly special about returning to photograph a family a year later in the same setting, watching their story continue to unfold. This past session in Wilmington, NC, was one of those heartwarming reunions—a beautiful reminder of how much can change, and yet how much stays the same.
Read MoreYoung Family Photo Session at Blackwood Farm Park in Chapel Hill, NC.
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