The Lunsford Family // Raleigh, NC Family Photographer

Y’all, this family is GOLD. Playful, funny, genuine. I’ve known them for a long time and LOVE seeing and photographing them so very much. We created some really beautiful images together because they weren’t afraid to be silly with each other and their love for one another really shines through. Here are some moments from our time together at JC Raulston Arboretum.

Also! I’m doing fall minis this year. If you’re interested (there are only a couple spots left!), please message me through the contact form or send me an email and I can send you the details!

The Goldsticker Family // Raleigh, NC Family Photographer

My childhood BFF moved back to North Carolina with her family a couple years ago. She is the funnest, smartest, sweetest, most loyal friend. Even though hectic family and work schedules dictate our inability to see each other as much as we’d like, we always have a blast when we do get together. I met up with Sarah and her boys at the NCMA art park last spring for a quick session. I always love photographing their gorgeous smiles and big hearts.

The Irvine-Byrne Family // Cary, NC Family Photographer

Another special family for y’all today!!! And continuing with my trend of playing catch up…from 2019. : ) I’ve known this crew for a very long time. Some of my oldest and best friends. They are warm, kind, fun, hilarious, giving and so special to me. I’m so glad we only live minutes away from each other! And I’m always happy and honored when they ask me to photograph them. We did a few portraits in downtown Cary during peak fall color. Love you guys and look how liiiiiittle C is!

The Hughes Family // Raleigh, NC Family Photographer

Here is another family that I love! The Hughes have been dear friends of ours since, well, forever. Whenever I have a mama’s-only hang with Nicole, my husband always jokes that I “stole” his friend because they did meet before we did. And to that, I always say, thanks husband for introducing me to one of my best friends. : ) At the end of 2019, I met up with them at the NCMA art park for a few family portraits.

The Russell Family // Cary, NC Family Photographer

I’m continuing to play catch up from 2019 and all of these photos put the biggest smile on my face! This is another family that is near and dear to my heart. I shot Bernadette and Casey’s wedding when we lived in Maryland (so many years ago!). I met B while studying abroad in Australia, and our friendship has survived (and thrived!) even though many states are now between us. And these kiddos (along with the ones from my previous post of the Bayless fam) are my little buddies. I love hanging with them. You’ll see (at the end) that we got some cousin shots, which are my favorites. : )