Category Portraits

The Hooper Children | Raleigh Lifestyle Portrait Photography

A few months ago I ran into an old neighbor & good friend of mine at Target.  We had lost touch after she moved away, and I was thrilled to reconnect with her.  We spend many hours watching the kiddos splash in the baby pool, enjoying long summer afternoons and frosty beverages!

She has four amazing children, one that I remember as a newborn and one I hadn’t even met yet.

My friend hired me to take pictures of  her youngest daughter, who wants to be the next big thing in the actress world.  I have to tell you after working with her, I know she has a VERY good chance!!

We met  at their home & began my session with Miss M., the aspiring movie star.

What an absolute sweetheart & shining star!!

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    She was very excited about her dress – what little girl doesn’t like to twirl?

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We then headed inside to take some pics with her big sis, in their beautiful & colorful bedroom.

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You just can’t take pics in a bedroom without a jumping on the bed shot!

We then decided to head to the neighborhood park & lake area.

Big brother joined us, and so glad he did.

The last time I saw him I think he was in diapers.  Man, time flies!

Handsome young man, don’t you think?

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A little sibling fun 🙂

Big sis Miss E has quite a personality too!  A lot of fun, and always smiling.

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We found the jackpot Camellia shrub in full bloom …

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We then headed back to the house to finish up the shoot with some super fun confetti shots!

Work it little Miss M!!

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Although the focus on this next shot is soft, it is one of my favorites because of pure joy that comes from it!

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And of course smiley Miss E had her turn with the confetti…

Check out these big brown eyes!

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I laugh every time I look at this image 🙂

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And this one too!

I don’t know how many times I can say this, but I am SO lucky to have such truly incredible clients.

These kids were SO good and really opened up to me, making my job my dream job 🙂

Thank you Dawn for sharing your babes with me!

~Kathy

p.s. Mom ordered four 16×16 metal prints for a wall display.  You bet I will blog it as soon as I get a photo.  The metals are FABULOUS!!

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Lund Family Preview | Raleigh Family Photography

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

Alex | Class of 2013 | Raleigh Senior Photography

Yesterday I had the privilege to meet Alex.  He is a rising star in Raleigh, I promise you that!

He will attend North Carolina State this fall, and we decided to have his session on campus.

I have some pretty amazing landscape images, but for the preview I want to share this image.

This is one of our first shots of the day.  I think it captures how truly personable he is!

Have a great Monday!

~Kathy

Sweet Girls of Cotillion | Preview | Raleigh Portrait Photography

Yesterday I spent a sunny yet chilly afternoon with six beautiful girls, all dressed up on their way to their first year Cotillion ball.  An exciting time in their lives.

We had so much fun, and they were real troopers considering it was in the 40’s and breezy!

Enjoy the preview image, lots more to come.

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And just for fun, here’s a behind the scenes snap my wonderful assistant Mom took …

~Kathy