Carrie R Richardson Photography: raleigh

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updates: availability and exciting news!

Hello there! I'll do the availability stuff first and save the exciting news for last!

I only have a few open sessions scheduled between now and the end of the year--if you're interested in one please let me know ASAP! And if you want a time that isn't on this list, let me know that too, please!

available sessions:
October 31st: 1130am, 1:15pm
November 7th: 1100am
November 8th: 400pm
November 20th in Dallas, TX--mini photo shoots. 1245, 125, 245
November 28th: 1030am, 1215pm, 200pm

I am also considering booking mini photos shoots in Tulsa on November 14th. If you are interested please contact me ASAP!

booked sessions:
October 24th: 6pm Rho, Inc Anniversary Party
October 25th: 230pm Amireh Family
October 28th: Rho, Inc Corporate Headshots
October 31st: 930am E, T & N family
November 1st: 1pm Challie's senior pictures
November 1st: 300pm Mills family
November 7th: Brown-LaVoie wedding
November 20th: Dallas Mini-Photo Shoots
1015am Jenne Barbour family
1120am Jenne Barbour's brother and family
1205pm The Grace Avenue Band
205pm Kellie Duong
November 21st: Dallas Mini-Photo Shoots
1000am Gant-Grant engagement photos
1225pm Hammer family photos
December 5th: time tbd E, T & N family

2010 Weddings
April 24th- Rackley-Marsh, Kernersville, NC
June 18th- Henchey-Croutch, Blowing Rock, NC
June 19th- Picciano-Rutley, Lake Lure, NC
August 14th- Bricker-Myers, Chapel Hill, NC
September 18th- Krizmanich-Sandoval, Louisburg, NC

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and now onto the exciting news!

On Monday the 12th I got engaged!!! This is my fiance, Matt, and this picture is also how he proposed! He wanted to work my photography into his proposal, and boy did he! We were in Mystic Connecticut on vacation--and while walking across the Mystic River Bridge he had me set the timer on my camera, and then held out the ring in the box behind me so it'd be in the frame. When I went to check it had taken properly, I saw something was in his hand and turned to show him--and he was on one knee!

Details are still in the works, but we're thinking maybe April in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I could not be MORE thrilled. :)

the faby family: raleigh family photography

What a cute family! This is the one, two, three, FOURTH time I’ve photographed this family, in some way or another! I love getting to work with repeat customers :)

We met at NC State, since Mom Faby is an alum, and took a little trip down memory lane. We took pictures at her old dorm, places she hung out and visited some NC State landmarks. We played in the grass, jumped up and down, ran around and had a really good time!

Here’s the whole gang—are they cute or what? Love the outfits, they definitely came prepared for variety!

Here are just the kiddos. The loooove each other. It’s simply precious to see them play!

When I saw this I KNEW I had to photograph it—I’m a Golden Hurricane all the way, but now that I’m going to grad school at State I must say “Go Wolfpack!” too!

And here are two fun black and whites—how perfect that the Free Expression Tunnel said “we love daddy!”—it was meant to be. And there’s Dad Faby and his little girl—adorable!

At the end we worked in a little bit of couple time. Awww! The Fabys just celebrated their anniversary last month—again, congratulations!!

one of those moments...

Something little happened to me last week that really made me smile, and I want to share it with you all...

I was having some last-minute images printed at a local camera shop. I was meeting potential clients the next day and wanted to update my portfolio before I met them. [By the way, they booked their 2010 wedding! Allie and Allan I am really looking forward to working with you!]

So, I submitted my images online and left to pick up my lunch, and after I got my food I had a message from the manager of the store...

"Hi Carrie," he said "I'm the manager at Such-and-Such Camera, and I'm calling in regards to the order you placed online. We are not going to be able to print those images you submitted online--they are professional photographs and we cannot print them without a copyright release..."

It just made me smile that even the well-trained eye of the professional printer recognized the quality of my work in a split second. :)

If you're thinking "well, duh!" then think of it this way--it was the photography equivalent of a stranger telling my how cute my haircut is, or how they really love my outfit. Except even better, because it's like I cut my hair or sewed the clothes myself!

and, because all posts on a photography blog should have pictures...here's a picture of a Durham Farmer's Market zinnia that I took in August. I LOVE fresh flowers, and I love taking pictures of them too!

m, s and r brame--raleigh family photos

little R was such a dream to work with--her wide eyes and curiosity meant she looked at the camera pretty much the entire time, AND her parents got a nice surprise when we sat her by herself and she just kept sitting and sitting and balancing herself and sitting. totally cute!! she was exceptionally easy to photograph for a 6 month old!

and I just adore this series--we just sat her in her boppy and she smiled and smiled! look at all those expressions! the middle makes me think of old-time hollywood actresses!

so, sometimes I have to encourage people to get a little out of their comfort range on pictures--and this one of those times. mom and dad weren't too sure about this when I set it up, but they decided to try it, and then ended up LOVING it. I must admit, I do too!

more fun in the park...

aren't the leaves gorgeous?

and this is my favorite from the session--it looks so soft and almost like a painting!

raleigh wedding--nancy and eric

Congratulations! I've known Nancy for a few years now--her husband and my boyfriend are fraternity brothers, and I had the pleasure of attending their wedding this summer. It was SO much fun! And though I'm a TU Golden Hurricane at heart, NCState's Wolfpack is my second pick (since I'm going there for grad school) so I especially enjoyed the reception at the State Club.

Here are a few from the day..

holding hands...this was during the toasts!

father/daughter and mother/son dance--so touching!

pretty pretty rings!

and in case you missed it, here's the other preview of Nancy and Eric's wedding that I posted...definitely on my top ten list of ring photos I've taken!

the lovely bridesmaids bouquets and dresses!

and these are during the first dance! can you tell these two love each other or what?

and you can see the rest on facebook!

Carrie R Richardson Photography - giveaway winners!

hello, hello!

thank you so much for the OVERWHELMING response. :) I had really hoped to get 10 different commenters--and I love it that there were 17! also, if you only commented on facebook I added in your comment too.

so this was my final list of commenters:

1. Zan

2. Nicole Faby

3. Nicole Faby

4. Rhianne

5. Gurdas

6. Gurdas

7. Becki G

8. Heather, Brett and Annika

9. Melinda

10. JG

11. elizabeth Johnson

12. e johnson

13. Allison

14. Allison

15. Melinda

16. SJG

17. Kev2380

18. Zan

19. Zan

20. Teri Clanton

21. Mickie

22. Mickie

23. Janice

24. Janice

25. Janice

26. Janice

27. Tanya

28. Tanya

29. Kelly

30. Kelly

and the winners are.....

Prize 1--CONGRATULATIONS, Allison!!! --you get the $100 certificate, the reusable bag, other green goodies AND a $25 gift certificate to give away to someone who's new to my photography.

Prize 2-Yaaaaaaay, Janice!! you get the $50 certificate, the reusable bag, other fun items AND a $25 gift certificate to give away to someone who's new to my photography.

Prize 3-Way to go, Melinda! you get two $25 certificates to my photography business--one for you, one to share with someone new--and some other fun goodies.

also, because of the AWESOME response, I'm going to give a few more goodies out:

Nicole Faby, Mickie and Gurdas all get a reusable bag and an extra $5 off a future session (and this is on top of any discounts you already get)!

Zan, E Johnson and Kev2380 all get: a $20 gift certificate to my business!

and

and Kelly, Teri and Tanya all get: two $10 gift certificates to my business--one to keep for themselves and one to give to a friend!

thanks again everyone! I'll be in touch shortly to get you your prizes!

eric and nancy: married--just the rings!

I went to another friend's wedding this weekend and took some pictures. I've only edited the one, but it makes me smile and I can't help but share. :) these were a part of our favors!

e, t and n--raleigh family session

little N is so adorable! he's six months old now and my how he's changed! here's our cuteness from before!

this time we ventured into raleigh for his next set of pictures.
family time...

so precious!

I LOVE this one!

and such a gorgeous garden!

when daddy a little n were playing he brought out some finger puppets--I believe he said from chile? those bright colors are awesome!

and here n is with his mom--so adorable!

this is my favorite from the session :)

I LOVE working with this family--it is such a treat! I'm looking forward to your august session already!

vincent, saba, arman and adam

this session was a mother's day gift to Saba, what a thoughtful present!

beautiful sunny weather + happy, loving, smiling family = happy Carrie. :)

I loved Saba's skirt. And how the guys all had on blue shoes, which coordinated with the skirt. The boys were so agreeable and loved the bubbles (which aren't on here, but trust me, we had 'em!)

They were a referral from one of my other fabulous clients (thanks again!) and it was a pleasure working with you!

cute!