McGinn-Sadler Family Photos - Raleigh, NC

Possibly one of the best parts of doing family photography is getting to watch kids grow up. As a photographer I see the kids regularly enough to know them and during our sessions we usually have fun, do some exploring, and play. Lawson is an absolute cutie who I saw as a one-year old smashing cake, and as a real charmer in some urban family portraits and holiday card portraits. We spent a long morning today at Historic Oak View this fall exploring the park, petting the goats, and taking lots of fun photos! I can't wait to meet up with this wonderful family again for a holiday mini session - if you're thinking about taking photos for holiday cards the time to do this is now, so book soon!

FamilyLiz GoodmanNovember 4, 2017family, family photography, kids, Historic Oak View

Mazzotta Family Photos - Raleigh Family Photographer

I can't even tell you how much I adore this family! The Mazzottas are amazing and with two little girls bursting with energy a session with this family is always exciting! We explored Historic Oak View where the two girls pretended to be junior biologists tracking all the wildlife and checking out the cotton field. (And let's be honest, we adults enjoyed ourselves seeing cotton up close too - it's not that often you run into a cotton field any more, but it's still cool!) Plus with all their energy and love for each other the blooper reel for these kiddos provides some of the best laughs. Check out the highlights and then the full album below!

FamilyLiz GoodmanOctober 4, 2017family photography, kids, Historic Oak View, Raleigh

Zurlinden Maternity Session - Durham Maternity Photographer

What do you say when someone says they'd like some family and maternity photos with their husband, dogs, and mother? Oh yes! I loved the idea of including the furry family members in this session and there's something so special about capturing generations in one photo. I personally treasure the generational photos of my family from when I was a baby, and I loved Sam's eagerness to include her mom who was in town from Colorado. Congratulations Sam and Todd, and baby Zurlinden, you've got one awesome family waiting for you!

Family, Newborns and Babies, MaternityLiz GoodmanSeptember 20, 2017maternity, family photography

Introducing Stormy, A New Puppy Family Photo Shoot!

What do you do when you've got an adorable teeny tiny cockapoo puppy joining the family? Take family pics, of course! Meet Stormy, a sweet little pupper whose favorite things are shoelaces and fingers, and whose collar is as big as her. Little dark and Stormy is lucky to have such great dog parents, and is sure to be adorably spoiled. Welcome, Stormy!

Family, PetsLiz GoodmanAugust 24, 2017puppy, family photography, pet photography

Spurling Family Portraits for Holiday Cards

Emily and I have been friends for almost 14 years. 14 years! We met as freshmen in high school and roomed together freshman year in college (it was great - so great we decided for the sake of our grades to never live together again, ha!). I suffered through a fire ant attack during her wedding and I've celebrated birthdays and holidays with her and her two kiddos and even took newborn photos of her baby Stella. I adore her and her family, and was so happy to catch up with them for a quick photo session. We raced the setting sun (Daylight Savings is the bane of a natural light photographer with a day job) to get some cute holiday photos. Time is running out, so if you want holiday photos, book your session now!

FamilyLiz GoodmanNovember 21, 2016family, family photography, holiday session, mini sessionComment

Holiday Cards Family Portrait Session, Raleigh, NC

I was so flattered when Meghan and Chris asked me to take photos of their family again for holiday cards! We met up at Yates Mill for some fun around the mill and historic buildings. Lawson has grown so much in just a couple months and it was so fun chasing him around the park. Meghan and Chris, have fun with your adorable energy-filled toddler and happy (early) holidays to everyone!

FamilyLiz GoodmanNovember 15, 2016family, family photography, holiday session, mini sessionComment

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