Category Family

Mr. P | Preview | Raleigh Family Photography

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Today was so amazing. Although I am stepping away from work a bit this summer, I just had to say yes this opportunity to photograph the newborn of a recent client.

It is such a joy to have clients come back to me to photograph the milestones in their lives.  I feel like my friendship and family circle never stops growing and that makes my heart so  happy :)

The love & happiness I felt today was overwhelming, and little Mr. P was one of the sweetest and most mellow little men I’ve met lately.

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

George Family Preview | Raleigh Family Photographer

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About two weeks ago we made the tough decision to postpone this session due to wet day & threatening storm forecast.

Not sure if it actually rained, but sure glad we were able to get together yesterday!

Beautiful loving family, warm sunny day, lots of joy & laughter.

Enjoy your preview!

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

A Beautiful Family | Cary Portrait Photographer

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I was just plain delighted when my dear friend Cathy mentioned it was her mother’s 70th birthday coming up, and they wanted to have portraits made for the occasion.

I am an on location photographer, so one Saturday morning we met for coffee & I scouted their homes, and decided to set up at Mom’s place. A perfect indoor sun room, as well as beautiful outdoor lakeside scenery.

We discussed clothing and decided to keep it simple, as I knew the focus here would be the amazing eyes of these gorgeous faces!

The day came, we had a room full of tops strewn over couches, sparkling bubbly & Mom’s favorite home made nut mix (quite yummy!) and my favorite hair & make up artist present.  A great little pamper party for a Thursday morning!

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I read this quote somewhere some time ago, jotted it down & have been saving it for the perfect occasion.  And this is absolutely it!

“There are many joys to being a portrait photographer.  The greatest is the experience of a day with beautiful people.”

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This image makes me tear up every time.

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This one too.  A momma and her son.

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I can only hope to be this radiant and beautiful at seventy.  Nan, you are stunning!

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Like mother, like daughters …

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And this little guy, he whined at our feet until we picked him up.  And then he smiled for me! Funny!

One more outfit change for some color, and back outside we went.

These last two were taken in noon day sun.  Luckily we found some lovely shade & foliage for the backdrop.

Sparkling!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful selves with me :)

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Kathy Howard Photography is now booking limited summer portrait sessions & portrait parties, the ultimate girls day out for you & your mother, sisters or even best friends.

I’d love to talk with you about your celebration!

Please email kathy@kathyhowardphotography.com or call 919-538-8987

~Kathy

Portrait Photographer Cary NC

The Lund Family | Raleigh Family Portrait Photography

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I have known this family for a while, through school & summer swim team.  The Mom is amazing and one of those super-volunteers that makes everything happen beautifully and effortlessly!

Sadly they moved out of our school district, so we don’t get to see them as much.

I have always had a fondness for these sweet & polite children, so when I booked this session I knew I was in for a real treat.

But I really had no idea!

This family is the epitome of a strong & loving family.  And the kids, oh my goodness I honestly left this session wanting more!  Wanting to take them with me!

We had so much fun and they all brought their best to this session.

I will start with my favorite shot of the session.

“All you need is love …”

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A close second favorite, so genuine, so happy …

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 Mom & I met up to shop for the outfits for this session.  We had a great time picking and choosing the fresh colors of Spring clothing.

Now I have to say, she is a bit of a black & white ‘junkie’ like me.  However, we designed two wall displays for her home, and they are ALL color images!

(I will share her choices & designs in the next blog post – awesome!)

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Beautiful Miss E.  The big sister. So bright, so smart and very sweet :)

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Mr. N.  Stole my heart.  A kind soul & huge amounts of positive energy!

What a Q.T. Pie :)

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If you are my fan on Facebook, you have seen this pic.

I just can’t get enough of it!  I want to hang it in my own home!

(If you want to be a fan & follow my page, click HERE.  I’d love to see you there!)

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And the baby of the family.  Sweet, spunky, and a little heart breaker!  (She told me she has two boyfriends at this time lol!)

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And the icing on the cake… three siblings that truly love each other, although they may not admit it in public :)

Great job Mom & Dad!

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Thank you again Lund family for a truly enjoyable session!

~Kathy

Family Portrait Photographer Raleigh NC

Lund Family Preview | Raleigh Family Photography

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This past Friday I had the honor of photographing this awesome family.

So cool & laid back, lots of fun and a huge amount of love for each other!

VERY hard to pick their preview image.

But I love this one, and think it will show you what I mean about their family dynamic …

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So,  I just HAVE to share one more.

The little man that I have a complete crush on!

Just check out this absolutely perfect laughing face…

(I may have to print this large and hang it in my own house!!)
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Happy St. Patty’s Day!

Be back soon with another fabulous family – it’s blogging Sunday :)

~Kathy