Family

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 […]

Poppy Field Photo Sessions at Dogwood Farms | Raleigh Family Photographer There is something truly magical about standing in the middle of a sea of red poppies. The vibrant blooms, the warm North Carolina sunshine, and the soft movement of the flowers in the breeze create one of the most breathtaking backdrops for portraits each […]

Raleigh Hydrangea Mini Sessions | Raleigh Family Photographer | Kelly Ann 3 Photography Every year, there’s a short season in Raleigh that feels almost magical. The hydrangeas begin to bloom, pathways soften with color, and the gardens become filled with shades of pink, blue, lavender, and soft summer light. It’s one of those fleeting moments […]

Strawberry Picking at Eno River Farms | A Spring Tradition in North Carolina Raleigh Family Photographer | Kelly Ann 3 Photography Spring in North Carolina always feels a little magical. The peach blossoms arrive, the wildflowers begin to bloom, the weather softens, and suddenly families start making their favorite seasonal traditions again. One of my […]

Why Family Photos Matter More Than You Think Raleigh Family Photographer | Kelly Ann 3 Photography There’s something quietly powerful about a photograph. There is a reason why family photos matter. Not the perfectly posed kind.Not the “everyone look at the camera and smile” kind. But the kind that feels like you. The way your […]

Wisteria Photos in Raleigh, NC | A Dreamy Wildflower Experience for Families Every spring, there’s a fleeting kind of magic that arrives quietly and disappears just as quickly—and this year’s wisteria season  was exactly that. As a Raleigh family photographer, I wait all year for these soft, cascading blooms. There’s something about wisteria photos in […]