THE KELLY ANN 3 BLOG STORIES

New Fall Mini Sessions Are Here! Eno River + Falls Lake for Fall Mini Sessions Raleigh NC You asked, and I listened! Two of my most loved and highly requested locations are officially joining the Fall 2026 Mini Session calendar—but only for a very limited number of families.  Fall Mini Sessions in Raleigh NC are […]

Get in the Photos: A Reminder for the Parent Who Holds Everything Together Raleigh Fall Family Photos There is probably one person in your family who remembers everything. The appointments. The school schedules. The groceries. The birthday gifts. The permission slips. The clothes everyone has outgrown. Who needs new shoes. What time practice starts. What […]

Summertime at the Eno River: Cooling Off & Making Memories There is something about summer sessions at the Eno River that just feels like childhood.  Eno River family photography is an event all in itself….a memory forever imbedded in my heart. Bare feet in the water. Dresses brushing against the riverbank. Kids splashing when they’re […]

Best Locations for Beautiful Fall Colors Near Raleigh, NC There is something about fall in North Carolina that feels a little bit magical.  Here is a simple guide to find the best location in NC for fall family photos near Raleigh. The temperatures finally begin to cool, the light becomes softer and warmer, and our […]

Bakery Bowtique Christmas Mini Sessions | Sweet Holiday Portraits in Raleigh, NC There are Christmas photo sets…and then there are Christmas experiences.  Come check out the most magical Bakery Bowtique Christmas Mini Sessions Raleigh NC I’m beyond excited to officially introduce one of my favorite new holiday sets for 2026… Welcome to the Bakery Bowtique […]

Why You Should Book Fall and Christmas Family Photos Raleigh NC (Instead of Waiting) Every year, it happens. Here are several reasons why you should book fall and Christmas family photos in Raleigh, NC instead of waiting. Someone reaches out in October hoping for colorful fall leaves or in November hoping to squeeze in Christmas […]

Yuletide Porch | Raleigh Christmas Mini Sessions 2026 Get ready for your Yuletide Porch | Raleigh Christmas Mini Sessions 2026. There is something truly magical about the first Christmas set of the season—and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce Yuletide Porch, one of my signature holiday experiences for Christmas 2026. From the moment you […]

Falls Lake Family Photos Raleigh NC | A Timeless Lakeside Location for Family Photos There are some locations that never go out of style, and Falls Lake is one of them.  Falls Lake Family Photos in Raleigh NC  are stunning every time. Just minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Wake Forest, Falls Lake offers everything I […]

WRAL Hydrangea Garden Sessions | Timeless Summer Family Photos in Raleigh, NC By Kelly Ann 3 Photography | Raleigh Family Photographer There’s something magical about early summer in Raleigh. As the hydrangeas burst into bloom, the WRAL Hydrangea Gardens become one of the most beautiful places to preserve this season of life. Soft blue, lavender, […]

Riverside Mini Sessions | Celebrate Summer Along the Water in Raleigh, NC There is something magical about summertime by the river.  Every summer I try to visit the various parks along the Eno River for a “cool down” type of session. The warm sunshine, the sound of the water flowing nearby, bare feet splashing along […]