After nine years at Duke, Dorothy’s graduation session was an especially meaningful one! She attended Duke for undergrad and stayed for medical school, so we spent the morning around campus capturing some of her final moments as a Duke student before officially becoming a doctor. Of course, we made plenty of stops around Duke Chapel for those classic Duke graduation photos.

Jonathan’s Duke graduation session started early in the morning at Duke Chapel, which is one of my favorite times and places to photograph on campus. With fewer people around, we were able to take our time capturing those classic Duke graduation photos in front of the Chapel before walking around campus for a little more variety.

This spring I had the pleasure of photographing three Duke University grads who have been friends since freshman orientation week! Rachel graduated with a BS in Biology, Lana with a BS in Computer Science, and Aasha with a BS in Neuroscience. These three were so much fun to work with, and I loved getting to document both their individual accomplishments and a friendship that lasted throughout their four years at Duke.

Coker Arboretum in Chapel Hill has rich autumn colors, winding paths, and peaceful garden setting that photographs beautifully in soft light. This session was part of my fall mini sessions, which are designed to be efficient while still offering a relaxed, enjoyable experience for families. Mini sessions are ideal for busy families who want updated portraits without committing to a full session. The Sandburg family’s connection, warmth, and familiarity with the process made their fall portraits both natural and timeless.