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Welcome to the CHP Blog

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First you need to decide if you want a comfy cozy feel and do pjs (which I love for young kids and babies). Or go full on fancy Christmas clothing. TIP: Stay away from a lot of red. Red is a hard color to photograph and Santa will be in RED! We don’t want too […]

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October 26, 2022

What to wear for Santa Sessions

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I know styling your family can be so stressful for your family session! But it really doesn’t have to be! I’ve come up with a few tips that will hopefully help! Think neutrals! The camera LOVES soft neutrals and it photographs so beautiful with my way of editing and with the fall sunlight. If you […]

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September 20, 2022

Fall Outfit Inspiration

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How many times do I say that I love getting to watch families grow? Probably a million! I’ve been photographing this sweet family since big sister was a newborn. And I was still using my tiny 4th bedroom, which is now my office when we did her pictures! It’s been fun to watch her grow […]

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August 25, 2022

Emmaline’s studio newborn

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I haven’t done at-home newborn sessions since the beginning of the year and I am missing them!! I have a couple on my schedule later on in the year and I cannot wait!! I’m adding them back for 2023!! At-home sessions just have a different feel. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my studio sessions […]

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July 7, 2022

Straley’s at home newborn session | Raleigh, North Carolina

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This little girl has THE BEST farm to grow up on EVER and in the prettiest farm house! I am a little jealous to be honest, ok a LOT jealous. Their property is just gorgeous!. Driving up through their tree lined driveway and passing the pond with all the cows, I was just in heaven. […]

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May 31, 2022

evie’s at home newborn session

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I’ve been photographing this family for a couple of years now. From maternity (with big sister), newborn, family, Santa, Mommy and Me, and now back around to newborn and one year! I can hardly believe that sweet baby sister has turned one! And like my true self, never got around to blogging her newborn session. […]

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May 19, 2022

Lane’s newborn and one year studio session

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Sweet Elle and her precious family were such a joy to photograph! We started with family pictures and it went so smoothly. You never know how siblings are going to do. Sometimes they are totally in to it, and sometimes they aren’t so much. But big brother did such a wonderful job and was so […]

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May 17, 2022

elle’s studio newborn

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Wondering what a typical family session looks like? Well, a lot like these. Some posed, some not, lots of smiles and running around. Do kids always cooperate? Absolutely not! Do we still get some great photos with some great memories! Absolutely yes!! These were taken this past fall in my secret spot that I found […]

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May 5, 2022

Under the Oaks | Fall Family Sessions

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I have know this sweet mom for a long time. Her sister actually came for her son’s newborn photos when I was just starting this little business. Then it was her turn, we did maternity pictures when she was pregnant with her first, had a simple newborn session with her daughter, Elin, and now their […]

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April 18, 2022

Bank’s Newborn Session

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Happy Birthday to Callan! This was my first time getting to do a session with this family! They chose to do Callan’s one year session in the studio. I love using the studio for One Year sessions, especially during the transition from winter to spring. You never know what kind of weather you’re going to […]

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March 31, 2022

Callan’s One Year Studio Session

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