"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

Stories that matter

Let’s talk why you should start Q1 this year with a brand storytelling session. Now booking in Raleigh, NC and Chicagoland, IL.Ready to chat if this is for you? Check out more here or book a free discovery call to talk about your brand photography needs.

5 reasons to book your brand storytelling session in Q1

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Shanel Evans welcomed me to the Structure and Soul podcast for an engaging conversation about the intersection of creativity, authenticity, and business structure. “Roxanne shares her journey as a photographer dedicated to helping women and business owners tell their stories through powerful imagery while emphasizing the importance of showing up authentically. They discuss the challenges […]

Vulnerability & Vision- podcast with Shanel Evans

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I have known Sylvia since she was 9 and she is the dearest friend of our oldest daughter Annikah. Our families have walked through a lot of life together and I have photographed her throughout the years including her Senior Portrait session. Being invited to photograph her wedding day was a special privilege and you […]

Sylvia & Luke

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23 years married today. My best friend and an amazing father to our crazy crew. I am grateful we have both been willing to work on our marriage and choose joy. We formally said goodbye for now to our favorite city: Chicago; a place we started our marriage, built our family, and grew into who we […]

23 years together & saying goodbye for now to Chicago

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Women tell me so often they want to book a session but….. “I’m not confident enough” “I need to lose 10 pounds first” Can we have some real talk? I get it. In fact when I saw this self portrait of me I almost didn’t keep it because of my mid section squish. BUT here […]

YOU are a beautiful creation

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10 years?!?! It has been 10 years since I formally founded Hawa Images and Hawa LLC and I am reflecting a lot these days. I took the shakiest steps towards starting my business journey. A camera in one hand and a baby on my hip chasing two littles with no real clue what it meant […]

Why Photography? A messy founders story.

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Take me back to the Bahamas for early morning session on the beach. Hayley and Chris are recently engaged and it was a blast celebrating their love and photograph them our last morning on a recent trip to the Bahamas. Congrats and blessings Hayley & Chris!

Hayley + Chris Beach Session

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Christie and Alex invited me to photograph them again as they look to grow their family. Clients that invite me into their homes and more importantly their lives and share their hearts is a gift and I am so hopeful for everything God has in store for this amazing family.

Christie & Alex

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Mary & Mitch were married just over two years ago in a small ceremony and they invited me back to photograph their reception celebration this past weekend. They both looked absolutely fabulous (hello gold sparkles – I see you Mary!). Their friends and family came out to celebrate their marriage for their reception at the […]

Celebrating Mary + Mitch

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