I was in dire need of some updated professional headshots. Photos from past family vacations and…read moreold employers (oh hey, Yelp!) just weren't cutting it anymore. My initial Google search provided me studio photography options that just weren't my style. What happened next was fate. I did an image search, and came across a vibrant photo taken at American Tobacco Campus. Who was behind the camera for THAT? Turns out it was Ms. Carolyn Scott! I looked at her website and fell in love with her portfolio. My benchmark for photographers are children's photos - if you can photograph children, you can photograph anything. Her family photography looks so natural and captures each member perfectly. Sold. Contacting her was easy, and chatting with her was like catching up with an old friend. I decided to do a full branding session because I wanted to be photographed in 2 different outfits - one for my professional branding, the other to celebrate my 34th birthday. The session itself was so much fun. It's natural to feel a bit nervous at first, but she's very good at helping you relax and feel your best. I use my photographs for everything from LinkedIn and Zoom profile pics to social media and my blog. Highly recommend.

I had a series of head shots a few weeks ago with Carolyn and want to give her a big thumbs up for…read morethe project. The ease in set-up, communication, and the photographs were top notch and very professional. Her keen eye for the setting, time of day, and artistic impressions were spot on and I am thrilled with my photographs. I plan to return for a full website package with her in a few months. Totally worth my time and money.

Highly recommend!! Tammy is the best!! We had her take newborn photos and she did an amazing job…read more She took beautiful photos and has no problem standing on chairs to get the perfect photo. She also allowed our session to go longer than we booked so that I could breastfeed when the baby needed breaks. Also she edited every single photo for those little baby acne bumps or cradle cap. Tammy is such a terrific photographer and person. She also has a little one and knew some tricks on calming baby etc.

As good as it gets! Tammy was recommended to us by a friend who also had her engagement shoot and…read moreeverything conveyed was realized. Tammy is professional, prompt, and personable. She immediately made us feel comfortable, was flexible with our schedules and was willing to go the extra mile every step of the way. We were able to have both an indoor and outdoor portion and she was even able to recomm nend a makeup artist. As far as the work, her portfolio speaks for itself. She has a true eye for capturing joy and frames her shots in a way to really immerse you in the experience- a strong mixture of tight close ups itermixed with grander full frame shots. She also just made the experience extraordinarily fun and memorable which after all isn't what we're all really looking for? I recommend her whole heartedly and hope you enjoy your experience as well!

I recently had a photo shoot done on Duke's east campus with Zoe Litaker. I was nervous before the…read moreshoot, as I am not one to normally love my picture being taken. I told Zoe about my nerves and she made me feel quite at ease. Her style is professional and yet her warm and friendly personality shines through. I quickly felt comfortable and knew I could trust her. A week after the shoot she met me at a local coffee shop. I was impressed with the time and detail she clearly had put into editing the shots. She showed me a spread of her favorite pictures on a laptop and helped me talk through and decide on which were my favorites. I would highly recommend booking her!

I recently had a dance photoshoot with Zoe Litaker in downtown Durham! I was quite nervous to be in…read morefront of the camera, but Zoe made me feel at ease. Once I became comfortable and realized there as nothing to be worried about, the photoshoot was SO fun! Zoe has knowledge about dance and that shooting so much easier because she knew what would look best and which moves/poses would look nice in the setting we were shooting. She was really helpful in developing the photoshoot with the ideas I already had! Together, we came up with some really cool shots (which I am SO excited to see). It was amazing to see what happens when a passion for photography and a passion for dance come together! She has such a creative eye that made for a great outcome. If you are looking for a dance photoshoot, make Zoe Litaker your first call!!! You won't regret it!!

What sets Carrie apart from other photographers that I've worked with is her ability to put you at…read moreease. Her magic is in her kind, warm, bubbly personality...it makes you feel like you can truly be yourself, which can be tricky when someone is staring at you with a camera. Carrie truly loves what she does when she's behind the camera, so it makes the time you spend with her fun. Her energy and warmth are infectious! Carrie captured the most precious moments for my husband and I for our engagement photos, she also took our wedding photos at the Seattle courthouse last spring which turned out beautifully, and this fall she will be taking our wedding reception photos in my home town, and I can't wait. My husband and I have done the whole engagement-wedding thing in a very non-traditional way, so hiring Carrie was the perfect choice because she won't give you cookie cutter pictures. Carrie is imaginative, playful, and spirited...her images reflect her creative flair. Our pictures were romantic yet very personal, she captured the best moments! I think it's safe to say, we love Carrie! And all of our most special moments have a theme that is unique to Carrie's eye.

Carrie is personable, amazingly talented and will for sure capture real, meaningful moments that…read moreyou will treasure for a long time to come. She is bar none the best photographer we've worked with! We've now had several sessions with her, and I can't truly express in words how much we appreciate the work she's done in capturing these events/moments for us. For example, we booked a newborn session with her, however after giving birth to my son and having a difficult postpartum experience, I was not exactly in a place where I felt awesome about myself, and definitely did not feel up to being in front of a camera! I really only wanted pictures of our newborn son and some with my husband and son. She gently convinced me otherwise, and I have to say I'm so SO happy she did. I was amazed that although I didn't feel particularly stunning or camera ready, she captured beautifully simple and authentic interactions between a mother and her newborn son. It didn't matter how I looked/felt, the pictures turned out beautifully and those happen to be my most treasured of us. She is a mother of two herself, so she was so very patient with working with our little one! She takes pride in her work, and it shows in the final product. You will be elated!

Hands down the best photographer I've worked with for family photos!…read more Laura was so easy to work with and made the entire process a lot of fun. She is so talented that I had to order all the photos --- I couldn't narrow it down! We did a smash cake session and the setup and attention to detail was beyond what I had expected. Thank you so much for capturing such an important memory for our daughter!

Laura took our newborn photos for our daughter in April 2021 and was our photographer for our…read morematernity shoot with our son in November 2022. From start to finish, we were so satisfied with the process of working with Laura and the quality of our photos. Communication was very quick and easy and she was very flexible with our daughter during both photoshoots. We took our maternity shoot at our wedding venue and she reached out to them herself for their availability and fees for this. We definitely recommend Laura! :)

Fantastic professional headshots! I went to Amy for headshots for business profiles and…read moreconferences, and described my job descriptions (working in videogames), so that we could choose shots and poses that weren't too "serious business". She was absolutely accommodating and made me feel at ease, walking me through the process as I had never had photos done before. She made really good use of the hour; I didn't feel rushed; and I was able to use a few different outfits and review the photos as we went so that we could adjust on the go. I also love that Amy uses an online reservation tool; everything was so easy to set up. I'd definitely come back and recommend her work.

Amy helped me get three wonderful headshots for online professional profiles (such as LinkedIn) in…read morehalf an hour. We took many pictures of several poses and then we reviewed them on large monitors. After selecting three, she touched them up overnight and delivered them electronically the next day. Amy Stern photography was professional and wonderful to work with.

Catherine has done quite a few photo shoots for me and I'm continually impressed as to how she can…read moremake an ordinary home look extraordinary! As a Realtor, some of my listings can be quite challenging as they are sometimes mixed use properties with less than stellar curb appeal. Catherine has always made them shine! I've worked with quite a few photographers over the years and she's definitely separated herself from the rest.. If I had to describe her personally; reliable, easy to work with, professional but friendly, can make the most of difficult situations (mortuary), provides quick turnaround every time I've needed my pics asap. She's also a great resource for connecting people when the appropriate situation arises (referrals). Catherine is top notch and we'll hopefully be working together for many years to come!

Catherine is friendly, professional & a joy to work with. She really knows how to maximize what…read moreyou have with attention to small details. It was amazing how she re-arranged existing items to look fantastic! Catherine has a great eye for bringing out the best in what she's shooting. She takes the time to get the right shot.

Kathleen helped me out when I needed photography done for my marketing materials. You can see some…read moreof her work on my website www.organizingsolutions.biz. I was nervous about having a photographer taking pictures while I was giving an important paid presentation. Kathleen was discreet and yet very thorough. Years later I am still using these photos!

Kathleen was a delight to work with for our wedding! I can't imagine having anyone else behind the…read morecamera on such an important day. My husband and I are not naturally at ease in front of cameras, but Kathleen's genuine and easygoing personality made us feel so comfortable. Kathleen did a great job of capturing all of the special moments (even when they seemed a blur to me). The photographs look amazing! They reflect and commemorate our wedding day more beautifully than I could have imagined.

"I've had professional business photos done before and it was a bust! Lots of posing which…read moreended up with me looking artificial. But my experience with Burning Silver Photography was so much different. Not only were Kallyn and Alex knowledgeable and REAL but they made what had previously been a stressful process into something fun. And the photos were beautiful! So many perfect, gorgeous options that I had a hard time deciding what to use for my new website. I highly recommend Burning Silver!"

There is no finer photography business in the Raleigh area. Their commitment to excellence is…read moresimply unparalleled! They are warm and funny and just an extreme joy to work with in every way!