Hey there.

I’m Deanna — award-winning family portrait photographer and industry educator. I’ve been photographing families, babies, children, seniors and pets in the Raleigh area since 2013.

My kids are my inspiration. This all began because when my oldest daughter was born and people loved the photos I took of her. Now I’ve got three muses, a bunch of cats, two bunnies, a mini homestead, chickens on the way, and the outdoor studio of my dreams in progress right in my backyard.

Life is chaotic and beautiful.

Freezing perfect poses and all the silly in-between moments is the absolute best part of this memory making business. My style is colorful, sharp and classic. I opt out of fleeting editing trends in exchange for timeless, heirloom styles that will remain relevant and lovely through the years.

Quick facts:

• I’m from Long Island, NY.

• I moved to NC for college in 2006 and instantly felt home.

• I love animals and babies and plants.

• My kids are my whole world.

• I hate trends. Not just in my work, but in life.

• I may seem like an extrovert while I’m behind the camera, but my favorite place to be is home.

• I am a recovering perfectionist. Still iffy on the recovery part.

• Working and collaborating with other local small businesses is incredibly important to me.

• I donate my time to photographing premature babies in local NICUs, and families with children suffering with terminal illnesses. As long as I live, those sessions will be the most impactful and powerful moments in my career.