Family

Personality portraits are short, simple black-and-white sessions designed for kids to laugh, move, be silly, and show exactly who they are right now. They’re also a meaningful way to document how much your child changes from year to year.

This Raleigh family photography experience began with a wall in their home and ended with a custom framed portrait hanging exactly where we imagined it. See how their Signature Session came together from planning and wardrobe to Lake Crabtree portraits and finished artwork.

Your dog is part of the family, too. Here’s how to include them in your Raleigh family photos, from holiday mini sessions to Signature family sessions with JCrane Photography.

If you’ve been wondering whether your home is “nice enough” for family photos, I want to let you in on a little secret. It’s probably more than enough. I highly recommend at-home lifestyle family photography in Raleigh. In fact, some of my favorite sessions have happened in homes that parents almost apologized for before I […]

An Outdoor Maternity Session in Raleigh can be beautiful because of the light. Some because of the location. Some because of the outfits. And then there are the sessions that stay with you because of the people. This was one of those. Eight years ago, I had the incredible privilege of documenting this family’s very […]

Picture this… You’ve booked your session and are starting to plan what to wear for summer family photos in Raleigh. You find yourself stood in front of your closet beforehand thinking,“I have absolutely nothing to wear,” You are very much not alone. As a Raleigh family photographer, I can confidently say that outfit planning is […]

There’s something about becoming a parent that completely changes your relationship with time. Before babies, a year feels long. Predictable. Measurable. After babies? A year somehow disappears in the blink of an eye. That is why Raleigh families love first year memberships. One moment you’re bringing your newborn home from the hospital, carefully buckling them […]

If you’re anything like most of my clients, the moment you book your family session, the excitement quickly turns into how to prepare for your family session… “Wait…what do we wear?”“What if my kids don’t cooperate?”“How do I make sure this actually goes well?” Take a deep breath. You’re not alone in feeling that way. […]

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why full service photography is worth the investment, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions I get as a Raleigh family photographer… and honestly, it’s a good one. On the surface, they can seem pretty similar. Both result in beautiful images, both capture your family… so […]

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “best places for family photos near me” or “best outdoor locations for photos in raleigh,” you’re not alone. One of the first questions I get as a Raleigh family photographer is:“Where should we take our photos?” And honestly? Raleigh has some of the most beautiful, versatile outdoor locations, especially […]