What. A. Year.
Yesterday, our Raleigh studio officially opened for the season—and the team crushed it across the board.
It’s wild to think that just a year ago, I was assisting with drops and meetings in Jacksonville, working behind the scenes and helping out a few schools. I didn’t know it then, but that amazing experience would lead me to a full year in Raleigh, getting to know this territory, building relationships, and learning a lot along the way.
To every yearbook adviser, principal, athletic director (and honestly, anyone who gave me five minutes in a busy school hallway)—thank you. Your support made this first year a smooth one.
Also: shoutout to Northern High School for the kind mention in your book. I was not emotionally prepared for that. 😭
Watching seniors and families genuinely enjoy the studio experience yesterday reminded me just how much impact this work has. CADY did my own senior photos, so being part of that moment for other students now feels full-circle in the best way.
Here’s to year two in Raleigh. Let’s keep it going. 📸