Senior Portraits Durham NC These girls are so much fun! They’ve been friends for a long time, so naturally they got coordinating outfits for their portraits sessions. They are both so sweet, but they’ve got that perfect dramatic stare too. I spent almost 30 minutes with Alexa and then Eva joined us for a few...
Senior Pictures Durham NC I know I’ve said this before, but I love this girl. She has such a sweet spirit and a love for life. It was absolutely perfect to photograph her on such a beautiful spring day where the bursting new life was so evident. I’ve shot at West Point on the Eno...
UNC Graduation Photos What a beautiful day for a graduation shoot. We had to reschedule our session a few times, but I’m so glad it worked out for an early Sunday morning. Campus is in gorgeous bloom and we had it all to ourselves. The dogwoods, the leaves on the trees, and most of all...
Hey seniors! Whether you’re graduating from high school or college, graduation portrait sessions are a great way to commemorate your achievement! Get prints made to hang next to your diploma, use the photos in your graduation announcement or in the perfect thank you gift for your parents. Sessions are 30 minutes long, and you will...
2013 was an amazing year here at Maria Estes Photography! I had more weddings and family shoots than ever before and got to meet some amazing people. It’s been a huge blessing to go back and look through all the images from this past year and a huge challenge to pick just a few to...
As promised, here are the Churchill family photos! I love extended family shoots and seeing how everyone is connected. We did a few posed shots with the softbox inside, but I always prefer shooting outside, and I’m so glad the weather cooperated. It was a balmy 52 degrees two days after Christmas, and though I...
I loved working with this wonderful family! The Erbs go to my church and I was so excited when they asked if I could squeeze in a post-thanksgiving shoot. They did a great job out in the cold and everyone knew how to look at the camera, which is more than I can say from...
Family Photos Raleigh NC Happy (late) Thanksgiving! I took some much needed time off from editing/posting to be with my wonderful family last week. Speaking of families, I love this one! You can just tell they have so much fun together, and these girls are so precious. =) We got to shoot a few weekends...
