"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 
Sue Monk Kidd

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Confidera clothing line just launched and is in part the creation of my friend and local Raleigh influencer and body confidence advocate Camellia Jade. I was excited to partner with her to create some brand storytelling imagery to celebrate their launch! What makes Confidera special? Confidera is all about “capsule-ready styles designed to move effortlessly […]

Confidera launch

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THE NEWS IS OUT so I can share too and celebrate Sweet Pea Waxing Boutique and the women who make it a special place! “We are beyond thrilled to announce that we have been voted Raleigh’s Best Waxing for 2025 by News Observer. This incredible honor is a reflection of the hard work and exceptional talent […]

Sweet Pea Waxing Boutique

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Elodie’s Senior Portrait Session was all about celebrating and showing her uniqueness! As she begins this next chapter in her life it was a blessing to be asked to help document her right now. Her mom Colleen shared, ” we think of this time in Elodie’s life as a golden time where her smile and […]

Elodie’s Senior Portraits

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Visionary VIP Day isn’t just a brand session. Nope it was created with feedback from my fave clients who said “I LOVED this all AND I would love even more support- for what to wear, etc to take it next level” and if you know me I am all about elevating and creating an amazing […]

Visionary VIP Session- let’s create an amazing experience for you!

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Sarah Walker is the founder of Wolf Consulting Services and we had such an amazing time at her Visionary VIP Session! After working in operations for nearly a decade, she launched Wolf Consulting to “support other business owners who may not be ready for full-time help, but still need a strategic partner to zoom out, […]

Sarah Walker of Wolf Consulting Services

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Ready to take your brand photos from “meh” to magnetic? from “ok” to OKRRRRRRRRR? ✨Here’s the real deal: creating images that connect with your ideal clients isn’t complicated but it does take time, strategy, intention, and leaning into your unique personality. This is why I always say I do not roll up to your shoot […]

If you want scroll stopping images DO THIS….

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You’re showing up.You’re posting. But something still feels… off, right? That’s what I call the emotion gap.When your content looks polished on the outside, but doesn’t actually connect on the inside. It doesn’t say anything special about who you are and what you offer.  I used to think I had to look “perfect” to be […]

You are posting but something feels….off

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Michelle Johnson reached out for a Brand Storytelling Session as she launches her new company Next Level Local. I love what she shared about her business, “Next Level Local was born out of lived experience. As a former small business owner, I struggled to find marketing support that was both effective and affordable. Big agencies […]

Michelle and Next Level Local

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text Saturday over 300 participants alongside World Relief staff, volunteers, and vendors joined World Relief Durham‘s 2nd annual Run for Refugees. I had the honor of photographing last year and this year and seeing the growth is so exciting. As Adam Clark, the Executive Director shared, “we are coming together – as people from all […]

Run for Refugees with World Relief Durham

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