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The good news is that there is far more around Winston-Salem than most people expect. Within an hour or two you can find mountains, farms, interactive museums, hiking trails, baseball games, and small local spots that feel made for slow family afternoons. Some places are perfect for a full weekend adventure, while others are easy ways to spend a couple hours getting out of the house.

When Aileen first reached out, it was almost spontaneous. She and Tony were in town for a short window of time and wanted to document the sweetest kind of secret before it became public. They currently call Arizona home, but they are in the middle of moving to North Carolina, and this pregnancy announcement session felt like the perfect way to honor all the newness at once. A new baby. A new state. A new chapter.

If you have ever thought about booking family photos but felt a little unsure about what the experience would actually be like, you are not alone.

Most families come to me with some version of the same concern. Will my kids cooperate? Will it feel awkward? Do I need to know how to pose? What if someone has a meltdown? What if I have nothing to wear?

Choosing a family photographer in North Carolina can feel strangely heavy.

You are not just picking someone to take pictures. You are trusting someone with your people, your dynamics, your season of life. And when you are already juggling kids, schedules, and a million other decisions, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure where to even start.

If you have ever wondered, How do I know if this photographer is actually the right fit for us? this post is for you.

The Parlet family’s family and maternity session was one of those evenings. The kind where nothing is rushed, the light lingers longer than expected, and everything unfolds at exactly the pace it needs to. They are preparing to welcome their sweet baby girl, who will soon be joining big sister Collins, and this session felt […]

The Deaton family photo session took place on their own hobby farm right here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it was one of those sessions that quietly reminds you why family photography matters so much.

Big news—I’m moving! After four and a half amazing years in Montana, where I grew as a photographer, met my husband, and fell in love with so many beautiful stories, we’re packing up and heading east. Winston-Salem, North Carolina, here we come! While Montana will always have a piece of my heart, we’re so excited to plant our own roots in North Carolina, near family, and start connecting with couples and families in this beautiful region.

The Melzer-Roush family session was one of those from the very first message. Caleb reached out to book a family photo session as a birthday gift for his wife, Kate, and honestly, that alone set the tone. There is something incredibly touching about a partner taking the initiative to preserve this season of life. When dads are the ones who contact me, it always tells me how deeply invested they are, not just in the photos, but in the memories themselves.

A few months ago, I met Emily and Michael for their maternity session in the wildflower fields of Missoula. It was one of those evenings that felt almost magical—soft light, genuine laughter, and two soon-to-be parents overflowing with anticipation for the babies they were about to meet. Getting to photograph them again for their newborn session in Alberton, Montana way an absolute joy.

There’s something really special about being completely trusted as a photographer. When a family gives you full creative freedom, from location to wardrobe to how the session unfolds, it creates space to make something truly honest and beautiful. That’s exactly what happened with the Johnson family. Kimberly, Daniel, and their one-and-a-half-year-old son Cohen met me […]