627 Photography

what to wear // chilly days

2012-01-09T09:00:00.000-05:00

stay warm and snuggly, and look stylish too! this is a cool color combo with lots of layers and textures. these outfits will look great as a family, and also pair up well. the looks all coordinate, but are not overly matchy. these would make for a fun family session outdoors!

Lu is two!

2012-01-05T13:18:00.000-05:00

Learn how to take better pictures of your babies! {Iphone Apps}

2011-12-12T09:00:00.000-05:00

Use your iphone! Here are a few apps that will allow you to shoot and share easily. All are available in the app store.

1. Instagram - Snap a photo with your iPhone, choose a filter to transform the look and feel, send to Facebook, Twitter or Flickr – it’s all as easy as pie. It’s photo sharing, reinvented. Free app.

2. Postagram - Instantly print and ship photos from Instagram, Facebook or your phone with free Postagram apps for iPhone and Android. Send high-quality photos in the mail to friends & family, anywhere, anytime. Free app, postcards cost 99 cents.

3. Shake it Photo - Perfect polaroid photos from your iphone. $1.99 in app store.

4. Hipstamatic - The Hipstamatic for iPhone is an application that brings back the look, feel, unpredictable beauty, and fun of plastic toy cameras from the past. $1.99 in app store.

welcome to the world, baby girl!

2011-12-03T12:27:00.001-05:00

she was a week late, but well worth the wait! fiona harlan hill was born november 4 at 11:35 am. we have another little black haired beauty, and she looks so much like lucy did as a baby! lucy loves being a big sister and we are all smitten with this new little person!

Learn how to take better pictures of your babies!

2011-11-28T13:35:00.000-05:00

1. Don't make them say cheese. Nothing leads to fake smiles faster. Dance around, be silly, tell a joke - really make your kids laugh!

2. Don't disregard the crying and pouting pictures either!

3. Pictures of your kids sleeping can be adorable and easy to get!

Check back next Monday for more tips! Email me if you have questions about photographing your own kids!

Learn how to take better pictures of your babies!

2011-11-21T13:23:00.000-05:00

1. When shooting outdoors, the best light is typically early in the morning or later in the afternoon.

2. Cloudy days make for nice soft light.

3. If you are shooting in bright sunlight, look for open shade, such as a tree to shade the sunlight a little.

Check back next Monday for more tips! Email me if you have questions about how to photograph your own kids!

Learn how to take better pictures of your babies!

2011-11-14T13:08:00.000-05:00

1. Consider the best composition. Will your shot look better horizontal or vertical?

2. Get closer! This usually makes for a more intimate shot.

3. Get down on their level. Lay on the floor, or crouch down lower so you are looking more into their eyes instead of down on them.

Check back next Monday for more tips! Feel free to email me if you have any questions about getting better photos of your kids!

Learn how to take better pictures of your babies!

2011-11-07T12:53:00.000-05:00

1. Just observe your child. Quietly snap while they play or read or interact with others.

2. Be aware of what will be in your shot. Compose thoughtfully.

3. Don't forget the details! Especially with little babies - photograph their tiny fingers and toes, their little button noses, and all of those little parts that you will forget were ever that small.

Check back next Monday for more tips! Feel free to email me if you have any questions about getting better photos of your kids!

Learn how to take better pictures of your babies!

2011-10-31T12:37:00.000-04:00

In the spirit of my upcoming maternity break (if she ever decides to come out - already 5 days late), I decided to post some tips on how to photograph your own kids.

1. The easiest way to get good pictures is to be camera ready! Have your camera with you, charged and ready to go. It is so easy to capture (or miss) a great moment just by being in the moment!

2. Know how to use your camera. Whether you use a point and shoot or a digital slr, just knowing how to work it can allow you to get great images!

3. Capture your kids just being themselves, instead of trying to get everyone to smile and stay clean (you can always hire a professional for that!)

Just a few tips for today, but check back for more! Feel free to email me if you have any questions about getting better photos of your kids!

claire + randy :: downtown raleigh engagement shoot

2011-09-25T15:16:00.000-04:00

sneak peek :: claire + randy

2011-09-20T20:39:00.000-04:00

lucy lately

2011-09-08T13:37:00.001-04:00

lucy is 20 months now and due to be a big sister before her 2nd birthday! she is such a fun little person and we have enjoyed our summer.

PRA Silent Auction for the Boys & Girls Club

2011-08-23T11:56:00.001-04:00

This Thursday night at Natty Greene's in Raleigh, PRA is hosting a cocktail party and silent auction to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Raleigh. I am donating a portrait session (kids, couples, families) that includes up to 2 hours shooting time, an online viewing gallery, and an 11x14 print of your choice! So come out for a beer, support a good cause and win a portrait session!

View the invitation here:
events.r20.constantcontact.com

jessica + justin + baby makes three!

2011-08-12T14:58:00.002-04:00

sneak peek :: jessica + justin

2011-08-08T14:25:00.001-04:00

the eytcheson family :: durham family photographer

2011-07-30T19:41:00.000-04:00

the smith family

2011-07-05T14:07:00.000-04:00

the reid girls

2011-06-18T14:48:00.000-04:00

my lovely nieces. stop making it look so easy.

farmers market

2011-06-18T14:47:00.000-04:00

arin + ashley :: sarah p. duke gardens

2011-04-21T21:22:00.000-04:00

we had a beautiful day at duke gardens for their engagement shoot. congrats, arin + ashley!

lucy + zeke at ikea

2011-03-10T20:31:00.001-05:00

lucy loved ikea almost as much as she loves zeke. almost. we had a great time with you guys!

anthropologie wedding gowns

2011-03-01T10:03:00.001-05:00

oh my. anthropologie is now selling wedding gowns and they are lovely.

unique, stylish, romantic. see more at BHLDN

read this book!

2011-02-22T11:03:00.000-05:00

annie leibovitz at work. even if you are not a photographer, it's a great read.

christmas

2010-12-16T10:30:00.001-05:00

got the tree. did a little shopping. and it's even snowing! feels like christmas...

camera bags sure have come a long way!

2010-12-15T12:09:00.001-05:00

these camera bags from jo totes are spacious and padded to protect your gear - not to mention super cute!

film is not dead!

2010-12-14T16:26:00.002-05:00

and this could be a great gift for anyone who still has their film camera!

it's a rare film gift pack from Photojojo! it includes fuji natura 1600 (high speed color), rollei redscale (warm-tones), and fuji neopan b&w 1600 (grainy, high speed b&w) -- 3 different types of film goodness!

marianne • cary portrait photographer •

2010-11-13T13:21:00.001-05:00

happy quinceanera, marianne!

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T11:59:00.000-04:00

Here's my little pumpkin!

The Anthony Family • cary portrait photographer •

2010-10-08T20:41:00.009-04:00

oscar + lucy

2010-09-30T12:53:00.008-04:00

oscar + lucy are cousins separated by about 9 months and 700 miles. this was their first meeting and they loved each other! we took them to the nc museum of art to walk around the greenway. it was very hot but they were good sports.

the museum has been newly renovated and it is very cool! if you haven't been yet, you should definitely check it out.

we also took them to the kids together park in cary which is a great park with lots of shade and fun things for little ones or bigger ones.

i think this was lucy's first time sitting in grass. she wasn't so sure what to make of it.

thanks for visiting oscar! lucy says hi!

elle - senior portraits • cary nc portrait photographer •

2010-08-26T19:26:00.008-04:00

elle reminded me that there are many things you can do as many times as you want, but you only graduate from high school once. i hope you have a memorable senior year, elle!

isabella + ava • cary nc portrait photographer •

2010-07-22T12:30:00.006-04:00

lucy is 6 months old!

2010-07-05T14:54:00.005-04:00

duke gardens in spring

2010-05-05T12:10:00.008-04:00

oops! how did lucy get in there?

lucy

2010-04-13T19:47:00.005-04:00

she's almost four months old now and finds a new way to amuse me daily! love those little chubby cheeks!

ava grace! • cary nc portrait photographer •

2010-04-04T17:18:00.012-04:00

happy easter!

2010-04-03T17:33:00.003-04:00

welcome to the world, baby girl!

2010-01-28T21:24:00.007-05:00

lucy sophia hill is finally here! after 40 long weeks and 3 nail biting days, she finally arrived on december 28th. turns out she was well worth the wait! she just celebrated her one month birthday and we are starting to see glimpses of her personality already. we can't wait to get to know her better!

hello lovelies • cary nc portrait photographer •

2009-11-13T14:49:00.009-05:00

the reid girls. three beautiful sisters...

ciara

elle

and lili

thanks girls!

the kindness of strangers...

2009-11-09T09:33:00.010-05:00

she made one for tara!

"This limited edition headband is named after a phenomenal woman who has survived breast cancer."

i contacted abigail when i found her website, bambako and told her a little about our friend tara. she had already finished all of the headbands she was going to make for the iniative, but decided to make an exception after hearing more of tara's story. {http://illkickcancersass.blogspot.com/}

buy one today! {http://store.bambako.com/category/100-for-the-cure} 100% of the proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

thanks abigail!

bumps and babies

2009-10-22T14:06:00.008-04:00

so, this is what i saw when i turned while shooting a few weekends ago. the bump. our baby.

and speaking of babies... this one will always be our first.

she just got this lovely new collar. we ordered it from sugarplum collars and couldn't be happier.
evey loves hers!

inspired by...

2009-10-21T15:07:00.004-04:00

rodney smith. his work is creative and beautiful. take a look.

what inspires you?

jacqueline + adam • raleigh nc wedding photographer •

2009-10-15T14:06:00.016-04:00

jacqueline and adam were married on a sunny saturday in september at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church followed by a reception at TPC Wakefield. lashelle had told me that this was a fun loving, sweet couple. it's not hard to see how much they love each other, and how much fun they have together. many laughs were shared throughout the day, by the couple, and by their families and friends.

a few photos of the girls getting ready...

and a few of the boys -- taking it very seriously.

hitched and happy!

this bridal party was not afraid to get the "jump" shot just right...

and finally onto the reception!

the reception was lovely. every detail was perfect.

the photobooth was a big hit!

the dance floor stayed packed the whole night.

...and this pretty much sums it up.

congrats jacqueline + adam!

headbands for the cure!

2009-10-02T12:06:00.006-04:00

i recently found these fabulous headbands by Bambako.

not only are they super cute, but she also has a line that donates 100% of the proceeds to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. buy one! let's help kick cancer's ass!

kate + marcus • raleigh nc wedding photographer •

2009-08-28T17:02:00.016-04:00

a few fridays ago, i had the chance to shoot with lashelle again for the wedding of kate + marcus. they were married at the beautiful chinqua penn plantation in reidsville, nc. the ceremony was beautiful, the couple was glowing and the reception was filled with love and laughter.

the girls heading off to the ceremony

marcus definitley makes kate laugh

the father/daughter dance was very sweet

congrats, kate + marcus!

jessica + doug • raleigh nc wedding photographer •

2009-07-02T16:19:00.014-04:00

what a beautiful couple! a few weeks ago, i had a chance to shoot with lashelle again, at the wedding of jessica and doug. they were married at the pergola at sarah p. duke gardens on a beautiful day. it was easy to see that they are very in love and also very loved by many friends and their families. congrats, jessica + doug!

amber + joey • raleigh wedding photography

2009-05-19T13:38:00.015-04:00

A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to shoot the wedding of Amber and Joey with the lovely and talented Lashelle Chappell. Amber and Joey were married at the Millbrook United Methodist Church followed by their reception at The State Club.

Amber was a beautiful bride and her dress was gorgeous!

The handsome groom.

Just moments before they walked down the aisle...

And just moments after they walked down the aisle!

Congratulations Amber + Joey!

josh + rachel • cary nc wedding photographer •

2009-05-01T16:29:00.007-04:00

josh + rachel were married on a beautiful day in april. they were so calm and relaxed, and their love for each other radiates from them. the whole afternoon was filled with joy and laughter, as i am sure their life will be...

oscar! • cary nc portrait photographer •

2009-04-02T13:24:00.007-04:00

oscar was born on st. patrick's day and was only one day old when these photos were taken. welcome to the world, oscar!

so many expressions!

miles! • cary nc portrait photographer •

2009-04-01T17:25:00.006-04:00

he's going to be a great big brother...

tara's pep rally • cary nc portrait photographer •

2009-02-25T16:28:00.006-05:00

tara will kick cancer's ass. check it - http://illkickcancersass.blogspot.com. but in the meantime, she threw a party. and it kicked ass, too. there were pom pom's and tara-tini's, and as a sweet, sweet surprise, the avett brothers played. good times.

if you want to see more:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyhill627/sets/72157614351654861/

nothing says i love you more than...

2009-02-14T20:19:00.001-05:00

these. for you. happy valentine's day.

lil zeke is finally here...

2009-02-08T17:57:00.002-05:00

but before he was, we were able to do a maternity shoot! kelly is a friend and fellow photographer so we had a great time and it was truly a collaborative process. can't wait to meet little zeke!