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Welcome to the CHP Blog

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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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There have been so many requests for the sweet, timeless and traditional portraits. And I’ve been saying “no, I don’t do those” for too long. I was worried that my “natural light” style wouldn’t fit in with the “studio lighting” that many photographers use for these types of portraits. I recently held my stock the […]

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March 24, 2022

Traditional Children’s Portraits

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I just LOVE these sessions! They are so fun! 6 months is such a sweet age and the ROLLS!!! GAHH, I just love it! I HIGHLY encourage all my moms to be in the milestone sessions, because they always make for the sweetest photos that will be cherished for many, many years. And it’s so […]

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March 17, 2022

Grace’s 6 Month Studio session

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As most of you know, I offer a client wardrobe for any of my sessions. It’s just one way to help with the stress of getting photos taken. So many people have LOVED that I offer this! Dresses for mom, outfits for kiddos, and few items for dad too that I know will photograph well […]

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March 15, 2022

stock the closet event

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I don’t know how many sessions we have done together but, this beautiful family is definitely close to winning the award for my most photographed family! I started with big sister when she was 3 months old and now she is the proud big sister to sweet Teddy and I have photographed every sweet milestone […]

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March 10, 2022

Teddy’s studio newborn session

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Sara and John were planning to be married in June of 2020. Well we all know that didn’t happen so they moved their date to March 2021! They had a beautiful Catholic ceremony at the stunning St. Francis of Assisi in North Raleigh. Then had a trolly take the wedding party to the Angus Barn […]

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January 26, 2022

sara and john’s st. francis of assisi wedding ceremony and angus barn pavilion reception

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It was a tough decision for me to not take on any more at-home sessions for this upcoming year. I do have a couple that booked before I made this decision (which I will be blogging about soon), but have had to start saying “no” to at-home sessions. I knew that I needed to start […]

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January 20, 2022

blair’s at home newborn session | raleigh, north carolina

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Every year my past mom’s get a complimentary session with just them and their precious babies (young and old). Some chose a studio session and some an outdoor session at Historic Oak View under the beautiful pecan trees. Because we are just never IN our pictures with our babies nearly enough! Just a little way […]

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January 19, 2022

Motherhood Event

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