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Your senior portraits should feel like you – your personality, your vibe, and this once-in-a-lifetime moment before graduation. One of the biggest decisions you’ll make (after choosing your photographer!) is where to have your session. The right location sets the tone for your images and helps tell your story in a way that feels authentic and […]

How to Choose a Location for Your Senior Portrait Session

senior girl photoshoot on a farm cowboy boots

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Even though Maya has already graduated high school and is officially off on her next adventure at the University of Alabama, I couldn’t let her senior session slip by without sharing it here. Maya was part of my Senior Model Team this past year, and I loved each of our model team shoots with her, […]

Senior Spotlight: Maya | Class of 2025

Senior girl at NC State for senior photos

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Before Caroline headed off to the Naval Academy this past summer, we captured these gorgeous senior portraits that perfectly show her personality and style. Such a special way to celebrate the end of high school and the start of her next chapter! Caroline is continuing her love of volleyball and is on the Academy’s team. […]

Senior Portraits for Caroline | Raleigh Senior Portrait Photographer

senior girl in cowboy boots and yellow dress

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We began Emery’s senior session at the always-lovely WRAL Azalea Gardens—one of the prettiest senior photo locations in Raleigh. She looked stunning in her baby blue Sherri Hill prom dress, and the garden’s colorful backdrop made the whole scene feel like a fairytale. It was the perfect setting for this soft, elegant first look. Next, […]

Emery’s Senior Pictures at WRAL Azalea Gardens & Yates Mill | Raleigh Senior Photographer

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Meet Amelie, a Class of 2025 senior from Apex High School! We started her Apex High Senior photo session right after her professional hair and makeup at WINK. Our first stop was downtown Raleigh, where the city streets and urban textures gave us the perfect backdrop. From there, we headed to a nearby parking deck […]

Apex High Senior Photo Session | Downtown Raleigh with Amelie

High school senior girl from Apex High posing for portraits in downtown Raleigh rooftop parking deck

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