It is ALWAYS going to be a great day when I get to photograph the women of Pinup Studio! Our Brand STorytelling Session was a perfect time….ahem… excuse to have a pool party. The strong brand and Pinup’s leadership of Christina Kirkey and Alli MacDonald planned the details and we collaborated for my first ever […]
July 15, 2025
Partnering with Easterseals Port Health in Wilmington was truly inspiring and so much fun. We were able to highlight so many of the amazing people and programs that are a part of Easterseals Port Health there, “We have intentionally created a culture that the leverages unique strengths, perspectives and viewpoints of our workforce, which can […]
July 14, 2025
Our family trip to NYC over the 4th of July was an absolute blast. Seriously the timing was PERFECT for this trip because our teens loved the city and were able to take the subway and adventure all day long (as long as we kept the food and coffee flowing). Happy 24 years of marriage […]
July 12, 2025
Can you guess what the #1 question/concern I get asked before a Brand Storytelling Session is? I’ll give you a hint: Yep–”What do I wear!?” I promise, I’m here to make that a little bit easier! Finding looks for your session can be overwhelming, but it’s definitely not impossible with some time and guidance. Here […]
July 1, 2025
Brand Boost Mini Day was an absolute blast! Ladies, you showed up. You shined. And in just 20 minutes flat, we created way more than headshots. To every amazing woman who stepped in front of my lens: You brought your confidence, your spark, your true self. That’s the power of a Brand Boost Mini Day: […]
June 29, 2025
You’ve got the offer. The website. The social media accounts. The mission and passion.You’re great at what you do—but your visuals? They’re… fine… or maybe a bit ….meh. Or at least, they used to be fine. Now you’re realizing that your photos might actually be holding you back from standing out in your industry. If […]
June 13, 2025
Check out the behind the scenes with the Pinup Bridal team at our downtown Raleigh brand shoot. Partnering with Pinup Studio this year (check out our last brand session) has been an absolute blast! Christina Kirkey is the founder and owner and is passionate about the “badass girl gang keeping their arms wide open to […]
June 12, 2025
Thanks Dr. Chris Coetzer of Cary Spotlight Connect podcast. You can listen to our chat here. Chris shares, “In this vibrant and heart-centered conversation, Dr. Chris Coetzer sits down with Roxanne Engstrom, the creative force behind Hawa Images, to explore the power of visual storytelling for entrepreneurs and business owners. If you’ve ever felt like your business deserves more than a […]
June 8, 2025
Stephanie Lee reached out to celebrate two years in business for her business Triangle Twirl and we decided a brand session in downtown Raleigh was the way to mark this huge accomplishment! Stephanie shared, “my company is TWO! Incredibly thankful for you supporting me on this small business dream. When I started Triangle Twirl, my […]
May 22, 2025
