If you’re reserving a vacation to 30A, it is time to reserve a 30A family beach photographer. There is no better way to decorate your home than to feature beautiful memories you’ve created together as a family. Some of my favorite family memories as a kid were made jumping in the blue waves on these […]

Family Photos at Biltmore This beautiful family wanted to take their family photos at Biltmore while on vacation from Florida. They visited the studio earlier in the week to select their outfits and we met at the gardens to begin taking photos. It was a bizarrely horrible forecast but it didn’t rain at all and […]

Biltmore Family Photographer As your Biltmore Family Photographer, I know the estate very well and can find the best spots for your vision and lighting. The Biltmore Estate is one of the most beautiful places in Western North Carolina. If you’re visiting in the area and want family photos there, I recommend getting day passes. […]

This month I had the joy of taking some Biltmore Family Photos for blogger, Well Traveled Child! “We LOVED our session with Coley K Photography. Coley is a gifted family photographer, and she was able to get our girls to smile and laugh naturally with silly banter. She takes full charge of the shoot and really […]

One of the questions I get asked the most is “What time should we take pictures?” If we’re doing an outdoor session, I insist we start our session about an hour before sunset. Nearly every single (outdoor) photo you’ll see on my instagram or website,  is taken within the last hour before sunset. If  you […]

               There are a couple Newborn Photo Poses every parent needs to have of their baby before they get too big. When you hire a newborn photographer, make sure you see in their portfolio of work the kinds of images you want to have of your little one. If […]

Craggy Gardens Craggy Gardens  photoshoot features beautiful mountain views, prairie-like grass and flowers! I love the wide open space available on Craggy Gardens which is right before Craggy Pinnacle. It makes a lovely little hike and is perfect for a photoshoot. The hike is only about a third of a mile up and while its […]

As a Black Mountain Photographer, I have loved learning the area and finding several beautiful places to take photos. Black Mountain is one of the most beautiful spots in Western North Carolina and I am so happy to call it home. We have great mountain views and get to enjoy all 4 seasons. My studio […]

Unless you’ve done some professional modeling, you’ll probably feel a little at a loss for how to pose. You may look up some family photo ideas in pinterest to get an idea of what you’d like to have photographed. You might find family photo poses awkward and think the process will feel really forced. Guide […]

What do I wear for my photography session? I’ll send a style guide with links to outfits and color schemes to follow in preparation for your petite session. If you’d like to utilize my studio wardrobe (a curated closet for clients) get in touch and we can plan a full session. You may have noticed […]