Charlotte North Carolina Family Photographer . 3 families

A few images from three beautiful families - The Griggs, The Williams, and The Hammetts.  Same location, 30 minute sessions, Charlotte North Carolina.  Enjoy!

Paige + Justin + 1 . South Carolina Maternity Photography

Do you remember Paige and Justin?  I've taken their pictures before and was thrilled when Paige messaged me for a second shoot, this time highlighting their addition to the family!  Paige might be the most beautiful, glowing pregnant woman I have ever laid eyes on.  I'm pretty sure Justin agrees.  They are so sweet together, which made this portrait session one of my favorites to date.

The session took place in South Carolina at Anne Springs Greenway.  I wish I had known about this location when I lived nearby.  I feel like I could take photos here dozens of times and still get different, exciting results with each session.  We only covered a small portion of the grounds this time so that Paige didn't have to walk too far.  It was a beautiful day!

If you've ever done a session with me, you'll know that I get really excited when I see pretty light.  That was this moment.

There were a few log cabins on site and one of them was Billy Graham's grandfather's.  So incredibly cool, right?

I love it when clients come to shoots with ideas of their own.  Paige sent me a few pictures of things she had seen on Pinterest a few days before the shoot, so I copied them onto my phone and had them handy for inspiration.  We didn't copy photos exactly, of course, but the feel of them gave me a good idea of what they wanted their photos to look like.  Not every photographer is ok with this method, but I kind of love it!  As long as the expectation is not that I copy someone else's work, it's a great way to know that you are just as excited for the shoot as I am!

It was her idea to do a few shots barefoot.  These next images might be my favorite from the session, but there were so many great ones it's hard to choose.

Paige and Justin, thank you so much for having me photograph you again during this exciting time in your lives!  I am excited to meet your sweet girl, Parker Lyn, and continue capturing beautiful moments of the entire family.

Reid, the southern cutie pie . Charlotte North Carolina Family Photographer

Reid was the sweetest little subject.  He was shy at first, but as soon as his mom handed him a baseball it was smooth sailing.  That kid had great form, by the way!  It probably helped that his dad was a baseball coach, but still. :)  I photographed Reid's parents' wedding a few years back and was delighted when they asked me to capture a few shots of their cute-as-apple-pie little addition to the family.

These are some of my favorites from their mini-session during my recent trip to North Carolina.  Just look at those cheeks!

Jessica, don't shoot me for including that last image!  I know you said you weren't ready for photos, but you are one GORGEOUS mom!!  It was wonderful seeing you again.

North Carolina Family Photographer

It has been a busy few months here at Rachel Red Photography!  Editing albums, booking weddings, setting up editorial shoots for magazines...the work never seems to end.  It's good, rewarding, happy work though and I feel so blessed to have it!  I fell a bit behind on blogging so I thought I'd catch up in one big, beautiful post.  Get ready for some smiling faces and happy people!  Here are some highlights from a recent trip I made to Charlotte, North Carolina.  (I'll be traveling to the Carolinas again very soon, so book your session now before my time gets swallowed up!)

First up, the Nunn Family.  I don't know how I get the cutest kids on the planet for photo shoots, but it seems to happen!  Look at this little boy's chubby cheeks and curly hair!

The Bisheit Family wanted care-free giggly family photos and that is exactly what they got.  These two girls were a joy to work with.

When my best friend, April, said she wanted a few family photos I could not refuse.  It helps that her boys are super handsome. I love this family so deeply.

The Highfield Family wins for most stylish!  I loved everything about their session.

Freedom House Church asked for staff/intern photos so I took a morning off to volunteer.  Is it a prerequisite that you have to be gorgeous to work there or something?  Totally joking, of course, but there are some beautiful people for sure.

The Keener Family met met at Lake Norman for their second family session with Rachel Red Photography.  I remember Lilly as a newborn.  You can see her on my website's front page in a basket with a gray chevron stripe on the wall.

Tracie and her husband, Derwin, needed head shots as well as a few photos of them as a married couple.  I love how vibrant and fun these turned out!

Back in New England, I had the pleasure of photographing the Grosswiler kids.

 Then I did a lovely engagement session at a local university where this very much in love couple met.

 And then of course there's Bella.  She just turned ten (double digits!) and makes me laugh every time I see her.  The second picture is her "daddy can I have something expensive, puhlease?" look.  It works so well already. haha