I’m not always a great mom. Three and a half years in to this motherhood and I’m usually fighting off this low level anxiety and guilt that feels like an oncoming virus that you know is just one day away from breaking loose. This rumbling, tumbling, “you’re not doing this right” that speaks loudest in […]
Jun 29, 2017 | Categories: Personal Leave a Comment »
In our planning meetings for senior pictures it is the most common question that parents are afraid to ask out loud. How much do senior pictures cost? The short answer? Senior pictures can cost anywhere from $100 to $10,000 and the price on the invoice is as varied as the time, talent, and business model […]
Jun 17, 2017 | Categories: Advice, Seniors Leave a Comment »
Planning what to wear for your senior portraits can make even the sanest senior a little bit bonkers. Pinterest is filled with style boards, Instagram has fashion feeds you love, and mom has her own ideas but when it comes down to it there are a few simple ideas that no one is telling you […]
Jun 12, 2017 | Categories: Advice, Seniors Leave a Comment »
All together, now. Deep breath. Haven’t had one of those in a while, have you? Yesterday you were cleaning up a toddler pee pee accident and now here she is, graduating high school. You thought you were doing pretty well too, talking cheerfully about her college plans to everyone who has asked how you’re doing. […]
May 23, 2017 | Categories: Advice, Seniors Leave a Comment »
The Spector family hadn’t had family portraits in . . . well . . . a long time. A VERY long time. In fact, youngest child Sawyer wasn’t even born yet. Don’t worry, I assured her at our planning meeting, that is the story for many people. With four boys, four instruments, four lacrosse teams, […]
Apr 8, 2017 | Categories: Featured, Kids and Families, Studio Stories Leave a Comment »
What My Mentors Stole Two people I considered mentors, who are established, highly decorated photographers recently wrote this in their newsletter: “A few years ago we wrote this article about people not wanting to have their photograph taken. We decided to reprint it this month as we keep hearing from people making excuses about why they […]
Mar 20, 2017 | Categories: Advice, Featured, Personal, Studio Stories Leave a Comment »
Over the years we have offered photography classes all around Cary and private photography lessons everywhere from on location around Raleigh and Cary to in people’s homes. We have even taught photography camps and workshops for kids through Cary Academy’s Summer Programs. Now is a time for big dreams to come true. With the new […]
Mar 7, 2017 | Categories: Personal, Studio Stories Leave a Comment »
Dear Mom, I remember calling you from college with a list a mile long of the things I had to do to survive finals week – papers, group projects, and (oh.em.gee) a car wash fundraiser for my sorority. You were actually in the store when I called, and dad answered your phone. Sensing […]
May 8, 2016 | Categories: Personal, Studio Stories Leave a Comment »
As we unboxed Ella’s senior portrait collage there was an audible gasp from all the members of the My Friend Teresa Studios team. We all gathered around the large office table to see it close up. My perfectionist side kicked in and I started checking corners, inspecting the frame joints, thumping the tension of the […]
Feb 19, 2016 | Categories: Featured, Studio Stories Leave a Comment »
CeCe wedges herself in the tightest space between Justin and I, looking back and forth from his face to mine. After a few bedtime songs, and a few prayers, (and usually a few giggles because this is when she is the silliest) we say goodnight. I tuck her in her crib and I look down at her and say “Sweet dreams. We love […]
Feb 14, 2016 | Categories: Featured, Personal Leave a Comment »
My Friend Teresa Studios is a boutique portrait studio in Cary, NC specializing in high school, teen, family and child photography that shows everyone from the camera-shy to the goof-ball at their best. Principle photographer, Teresa, has been recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine and published on The Huffington Post.
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