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September 2017 Goals

by Callie Davis in Goals on September 1, 2017

Nancy has been on maternity leave for almost a month now, and Olivia and I are working hard in the studio to keep everything running smoothly and have been working towards some really exciting and challenging rocks! Not sure what "rocks" are? Click here to read all about them! For me, August was all about editing, editing and more editing. We had an amazing line up[...]

Shelton and Keegan Charlotte Film Engagement Session

by Olivia Suriano in Engagements on August 31, 2017

Shelton is one of my dearest friends. She was my Bible study leader, College Life leader, and neighbor in college! We have walked through countless seasons together, celebrated so many fun moments, and prayed through some difficult times. I remember very clearly when she first started bringing Keegan's name up; he was a Young Life leader in Georgia and they had met at[...]

Welcome Lyndon Ray: A Legacy Film

by Nancy Ray in The Rays on August 29, 2017

It's not lost on me that having these moments captured is a rare treasure. I can only imagine watching this film again when the girls are older, full of shared memories and the close bond that only sisters share. The fact that Milly almost always said "baby sister" when we asked "What is in mama's belly?" is the sweetest, because it's like she knew when all of us didn[...]

Wheaton Family Raleigh, NC Film Session

by Nancy Ray in Families on August 28, 2017

Goodness do I love this little family! Chris and Toni are dear friends of ours, and they are incredible videographers (check out their work, but grab a tissue first: Heart Stone Films and Portico Pictures)! I photographed their sweet maternity session, the birth of their baby boy Elijah, and his newborn session, and to see them now makes me all kinds of happy. Fir[...]

Rachel and Luca Bald Head Island Film Engagement Session

by Olivia Suriano in Engagements on August 25, 2017

The weekend before the Fourth of July I headed to Bald Head Island to photograph these two while they were there on vacation! When I arrived they pulled up in their golf cart and Rachel had a cute little scarf over her hair to protect it from the wind and humidity. I immediately thought this is a girl after my own heart! We drove along the island chatting and stopped [...]

Tash Sall Film Newborn Session

by Elizabeth Tate in Newborns on August 24, 2017

NRP loves the Sall family! It all started when Nancy and Will photographed English and Will's wedding several years ago (Robert and I were there manning the photo box, too!) Since then, we've had the privilege of walking alongside the Sall's in life and in photography, seeing their family grow, doing family and newborn sessions, and keeping in touch along the way in [...]

Meet Lyndon Whitfield Ray!

by Will Ray in The Rays on August 22, 2017

Hi Everyone, Nancy’s husband Will here. Nancy and I are thrilled to announce the arrival of our second little one, Lyndon Whitfield Ray! You may have seen a number of pictures already via Instagram or Facebook, but we’ve been getting back up to speed so just now having the chance to post here. Lyndon was born in a whirlwind at 9:38pm on July 26, 2017. Nancy is l[...]

Ashley and Brian Mims House Film Wedding

by Callie Davis in Weddings on August 21, 2017

Oh happy day! If I had to describe this wedding in one phrase, it would be "Southern hospitality meets joyful wedding celebration." Just like their engagement session, Ashley and Brian's put a lot of time and effort into making sure that their wedding day would be unique to their love and story. The whole day was beautifully styled and planned around the things that t[...]

Callie and Jamie Film Anniversary Session

by Olivia Suriano in Families on August 18, 2017

Hi there! Below is a session that means a whole lot to me. Over the Fourth of July, Andrew and I headed to the beach with Callie and Jamie, and while there I did a little anniversary session for the two of them and their little pups! Callie and I have spent a lot of time together over the last 2 and a half years. She was the primary person to train me, we have gone on[...]

Hudson and Jan Columbia, SC Film Wedding

by Olivia Suriano in Weddings on August 16, 2017

Hudson and Jan have such a beautiful story. After losing loved ones, they were gifted with a second chance at love. They met through their daughters, who were in Sunday School together and decided to set their parents up after talking on a girls weekend. So naturally they knew the new siblings would all get along, but what was even sweeter was how excited all of their[...]