joy-filled

newborn and family photography & heirloom artwork

in Raleigh, North Carolina

Capturing those precious, fleeting moments so you can treasure them for a lifetime.

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From the moment you hold that little one in your arms, time seems to speed up.

No matter how much you try to savor each moment and engrain those tiny toes into your memory, life passes by and it’s just so hard to remember.

Wouldn’t it be amazing to make those simple, joyful moments last forever?

Newborns

Capture the tiny toes and cozy cuddles

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Families

Document your family’s joy-filled moments

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New Life Collection

Savor baby’s first year from belly to birthday

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Hi, I’m Kelly!

I’m a Raleigh-based newborn and family photographer specializing in heirloom albums & handcrafted wall art.

My goal is to capture simple, joy-filled moments of you and your little ones in a process that is as easy and stress-free as possible. 

ABOUT KELLY

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HEIRLOOM ARTWORK OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY

Keepsakes to treasure your family’s love, connection, & joy

You want to document each moment with your little one as they grow, but those precious photos often just sit on your computer and are rarely looked at. What if you could see your little one’s sweet, smiling face each time you glance at a piece of art on your wall instead? How much joy would that bring to your days?

I specialize in heirloom albums, handcrafted wall art, and other pieces of archival quality artwork so that you can actually enjoy your photos - from the weeks after your session to years in the future. 

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“Kelly is so intentional about making sure that everyone has an amazing experience. From start to finish, she makes sure that you get exactly what you want and you understand all the ins and outs. I would have sworn my daughter did not even smile once and we have the absolute best pictures of her and all of us!”

- Rebecca & Christian

the Light Creative experience

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portrait
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photo reveal
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artwork
delivery

I’ll assist you along each step of the process so you and your family are confident in your wardrobe choices, feel calm & have fun during our session, and receive heirloom artwork that fits your specific needs in a seamless way.

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“Kelly was very professional, yet light hearted in the process and was able to beautifully capture the love of our family. When the discussion for our album and stand-alone portrait began, Kelly made the process super simple and was able to guide me through decisions. The final album and large portrait artwork were perfect, just perfect!”

- Laura Jane & Archer

Let’s capture your family so you can cherish these joy-filled moments forever.

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