Andrea | Raleigh Photographer

This is my friend Andrea. Andrea had talked about how big her hair was when she brushed it out and one day last summer, she brushed it out to show me. I told her we needed to take pictures of her like that, and a few weeks ago, we finally did.
Here she is with her hair the way she usually does it--which I think looks gorgeous. Below that, you'll see the fashion-inspired shots and her big hair (equally gorgeous) : )
Andrea, you're beautiful inside and out!



















































These were taken at the end of the session, just as the sun was about to hit the horizon.

Senior Spotlight: Julia | Raleigh College Photographer

Julia just graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in English. We took some pictures on the UNC campus to celebrate the wonderful experience she had in college. She was such a lovely girl and will, no doubt, go on to do great things. You can read more about Julia below!

JA: What are your plans now that you have graduated?

Julia: I am attending Duke Divinity School for a Masters of Divinity degree.

JA: What was your favorite class in college?

Julia: My honors thesis class where I got to work with some amazing and talented people!

JA: What did you want to be when you were a child?

Julia: I changed my mind almost daily. Sometimes a fire fighter or a ballerina, a scientist or a writer.

JA: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Julia: India. It seems like a beautiful and vibrant country.

JA: If you could have a shopping spree to any store, which would it be?

Julia: H&M

JA: What is the greatest advice you've ever received?

Julia: To live each moment in the present and (try) not to worry about the future.

JA: What would be your idea of a perfect weekend?

Julia: Spending time outside reading and then cooking a delicious and complex meal at night.

JA: What do you think is the most surprising thing about you?

Julia: I love writing poetry, especially in form.

JA: If you could offer advice to a college freshman, what would it be?

Julia: Always wear shower shoes!

Senior Spotlight: Hannah | Raleigh High School Senior Photographer

Lovely miss Hannah is a senior at Green Hope High School. Like me, Hannah loves to find old buildings that have lots of character and I was really excited when she said she wanted to use a location like that for her session. I think the place we ended up turned out to be really great! Congratulations, Hannah--enjoy your last semester!
You can read more about Hannah in the questions throughout the post : )


JA: What do you plan to do when you graduate?Hannah: After I graduate I would like to enter into the College of Textiles at N.C. State!

JA: What is your favorite movie?

Hannah: I love Finding Nemo!

JA: If you could go back in time and live in another year, which year would you choose?

Hannah: I've always wanted to go back in time anywhere between the 1920's to 1940's.

JA: What is your biggest fear?

Hannah: I get really scared of knives or anything really sharp!

JA: What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Hannah:My favorite ice cream is Cookie Dough!

JA: What is your dream job?

Hannah: I love traveling and going places, so my dream job would have to involve traveling all over the world, doing photography and experiencing different cultures and then writing about all my experiences!

JA: What is your favorite thing to do on a weekend?

Hannah: If its nice out I love to be outside and spend time with my friends.

JA: If you could only eat cheese or chocolate for the rest of your life, which would you choose?

Hannah: Chocolate definitely!