Angela & Ethan in Downtown, Durham, NC


When I say this session had everything...I mean it. I need you to channel your inner Stefon from SNL , "this session has....everything...neoclassical architecture of the 1934 post office, a secret (not so secret) alley, exposed brick, exposed hearts". I am OBSESSED with what we captured in our quick hour wandering around downtown. We started behind Alley 26, walked over to the Post Office, then hung out at the entrance to the Durham Hotel (never not pining over that tile)...thennnn we drove over to Corcoran Parking Garage all the way to the top to capture the amazingly sunny and delightful dancing photos overlooking the tobacco campus and the infamous Durham Bull sign!!! So much texture, vibrant color (the Queeny's sign...so good) , movement and fun in an hour!


A person smiling and gesturing while sitting at a news desk with a blue background display panel.
A couple in formal attire walks together on the lawn outside an elegant building with white columns and windows.
A couple walks together along a rustic brick pathway surrounded by greenery and historic architecture.
A couple in summer outfits poses together against a white stone column exterior of a building.
A couple in white clothing walks together along a historic building facade with ornate architectural details.
Close-up shots of interracial couple's hands with wedding rings showing their loving bond.
A sequence of four black and white photos showing figures entering an ornate doorway with decorative metalwork above.
Two modern sports cars, one orange and one blue, parked side by side on a city street with a white wall backdrop.
Black and white sequence of motion blur photos showing two people walking together on a city sidewalk.
Couple in coordinated white and blue outfits pose together during a romantic photoshoot session.
A black and white photo sequence showing a couple embracing and dancing together against a white wall.
A couple sitting together on stone steps outdoors, wearing coordinated blue and white summer outfits.
A floral blue and white dress detail is shown against a natural green background.
A couple in wedding attire dances and poses together on a rooftop with city buildings in the background.
Two people walk together on a brick sidewalk past a restaurant sign on a sunny day.
A couple shares tender moments together on a rooftop during a romantic urban photoshoot at sunset.
A couple dances together on an urban rooftop with a water tower and industrial buildings visible in the background.
Two people lean on a balcony railing while enjoying a sunset view over an urban street on a warm evening.

Prompts :

I thought it would be fun to describe or kind of write out my prompts and what came of them....I honestly don't capital P pose my clients often, I call it a soft posing system where I'm guiding you...constantly kind of looking around for the next set-up....it's a fairly typical method but here are some fun prompts!

Couple walking and laughing together on brick paved street in front of historic buildings.

the "drunk walk" - we've all done it...we've seen it...it's super cute. in this case I tried to make sure there hands aligned with the vertical flag pole in the back.

A couple in white and floral dress stand together on a porch with white columns and bushes in a sequence of photos.

hold hands and sway back and forth around the pole, catching a kiss every couple of swings!

A sequence of motion blur shots showing someone running past a geometric patterned wall in an urban setting.

Angela...pull Ethan kind of fast, like slightly run! we played with some motion blue - i love the blue of the garage and the orange of the car!

A couple embraces in a romantic moment against rustic brick walls in an alley with string lights visible in the background.
A couple shares intimate moments against a textured wall in a romantic outdoor photo series.
Close-up view of hands exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony with soft bokeh lights in the background.
A couple shares a playful moment dancing together on a grassy lawn in front of a columned building.
People in motion blur walk past and stand on the steps of a classical stone building entrance.


I am so stoked for their wedding later this year!!! Though I am mainly a newborn and family photographer I am dying to do more engagement sessions downtown...maybe at the Museum of Life and Science butterfly house...PLEASE!!! If you're looking for fun, adventure, and someone who is truly going to be your best hype man...reach out!!!