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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day Honoring the Beauty, Joy, and Love of the Lucky Few on World Down Syndrome Day Each year on World Down Syndrome Day, people around the world come together to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and the incredible joy they bring to families, communities, and the world. The date—March 21 (3/21)—was […]