Business Details
Award-Winning Fine Art Portrait Photography in Raleigh, NC
Kim Crenshaw Photography was founded on the belief that photography transcends mere imagesit preserves life's most meaningful moments as enduring heirlooms. With formal education in fine art photography and graphic design, our work combines technical precision with intuitive artistry to capture authentic expressions and relationships. We specialize in creating personalized fine art portraits for families, children, pets, and weddings, ensuring every session reflects the unique story of our clients. Our process begins with in-depth consultations to understand your vision, followed by meticulously crafted sessions in our studio or on location.All portraits are produced using archival materials with a lifetime guarantee against fading or damage, ensuring your memories remain vibrant for generations. Serving the Raleigh-Durham area and beyond, we prioritize a relaxed, client-centered experience, never rushing decisions about which images will become cherished keepsakes. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition as an award-winning international photography studio, trusted to document life's irreplaceable moments.
Services
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Weddings
Highlights and features
- We are an international award-winning photography studio with decades of experience.
- Our portraits use archival materials with a lifetime guarantee against fading or damage.
- Personalized consultations ensure your unique vision guides every session.
- Sessions include professional wardrobe and makeup guidance for optimal results.
- We capture genuine emotions and relationships through intuitive artistic expertise.
Services
Children Photography
Specializing in children's portraits, we capture developmental milestones and personality through engaging sessions. Our approach combines playful interaction with artistic composition to document childhood authenticity. Each session includes guidance on wardrobe choices and timing to ensure natural expressions, creating timeless keepsakes that reflect your child's unique journey.
Family Portraits
We create cohesive family portraits that highlight relationships and shared connections. Sessions emphasize genuine interactions over posed arrangements, preserving authentic dynamics between generations. Our expertise in lighting and composition ensures flattering representations of all family members, resulting in wall-worthy art that tells your collective story through emotional depth and technical precision.
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography focuses on capturing candid moments and formal compositions with artistic flair. From pre-ceremony preparations to reception celebrations, we document events through a documentary-style lens while maintaining fine art aesthetics. The resulting images balance journalistic authenticity with carefully crafted portraits, preserving both grand events and intimate details.
Pet Portraits
Specializing in pet photography, we create portraits that reveal animal personalities through patient, treat-assisted sessions. Our studio environment allows controlled lighting while outdoor options provide natural settings for active pets. The resulting images capture distinctive characteristics and cherished bonds between pets and their owners, producing artwork that honors these special relationships.
Teens Photography
Teen sessions focus on capturing emerging identities through collaborative styling and location choices. We work with subjects to create images that reflect personal interests while maintaining artistic quality. The process includes guidance on wardrobe coordination and expression development, resulting in portraits that celebrate individuality during this transitional life stage with both contemporary and classic options.
People
Kim Crenshaw
Photographer
Internationally recognized photographer with degrees in fine art photography and graphic design. Specializes in creating emotionally resonant portraits through intuitive client connection and technical mastery. Over two decades of experience capturing life's pivotal moments with artistic authenticity.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and surrounding North Carolina areas including Southern Pines and Holly Springs.
What's included in the session fee?
The $175 session fee includes a 2-hour photo session, pre-shoot consultation, and 2-hour image selection appointment with no time pressure.
What portrait sizes and styles are available?
Options range from $45 tabletop prints (7"-10") to $550+ wall portraits on archival materials, with hand-painted options starting at $950.
Do you guarantee image quality?
All portraits include a lifetime guarantee against fading, cracking, or discoloration with professional archival materials used for lasting preservation.
How do we book a session?
Contact us at 919-387-6590 to discuss your vision and schedule a consultation appointment at our Cary, NC studio location.
