One of the things I LOVE as a photographer is that you get to capture life-changing moments for others :) When I received a phone call from Chirag a few weeks ago, I learned he was calling from the west coast and was going to be in town soon to propose to his then-girlfriend, Sneha, in her hometown of Cary, NC. It was going to be a special moment because his family will be flying in from Houston and her family and friends will be present, too!

When I arrived at the venue, the gazebo was beautifully decorated with lights, flower petals, and sweet photos of the two of them throughout the last few years. As we waited for Sneha to arrive, I could literally feel the excitement and anticipation! Once she arrived, Chirag walked Sneha around the gazebo reflecting on their journey together, then got down on one knee to ask the question...and she said YES!! :)

One of the other memorable moments of this night was meeting their family, and they were so warm and welcoming! I honestly felt like I was a part of their family! It was also beautiful to see how much JOY there was, and we were all smiling and laughing by the end of the night. We ended the session with some fun group photos, red velvet cake, and a couple of intimate portraits of Chirag and Sneha!

Here are a few of my favorites from the night. Enjoy!

-Genevieve

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Friends, food, shopping...if that combination of words sound good to you, then you should check out the Raleigh Housewives in the City social events! They host monthly social and networking events at popular venues in Raleigh, NC and I had the honor to take event photography for them this month. You'll get to enjoy great food, drinks, and shopping and meet talented vendors (who offer giveaways and raffles!). Best of all, these events are FREE! How can you say no to that?

Below includes some of the highlights from July's event at the hip and casual restaurant, Cantina 18 in Raleigh. It's conveniently located in Cameron Village, which makes it easy to take a stroll in their other shops after you eat!

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Venue: Cantina 18

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“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve…. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Did you know there are over 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States? There are so many incredible organizations around us who are giving so much for the community! Recently, I had the opportunity to take candid photos for the Dean Thomas Moinet Foundation. They are a local nonprofit in Raleigh and provide holistic support for families of medically fragile children at various hospitals in the Raleigh-Durham area. From providing fresh homemade dinner for families, to providing spiritual support, to throwing birthday parties for the children, you can't help but feel the genuine love they have for others!

These photos were taken at the UNC Children's Hospital. Whenever I take candid photos, my goal is to authentically show all the behind-the-scenes work as best as possible. It's important to note that a lot of families would come from various locations around the country. Often times families can feel lonely without knowing anyone in the Raleigh-Durham area especially when their child is going through intense medical treatment. The DTM Foundation, however, befriends these families and builds a community of love and support for them. 

If you would like to get involved and donate your time or resources, contact them here on their website. Hope ya'll get out there and find ways to connect and serve others!

-Genevieve

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