is both sunny and shady! It’s a beautiful location for family portraits (or any kind for that matter). Normally, we photographers want that gorgeous time as the sun sets, but the reality is — that only happens 1x a day! Opportunities for family photography happen more often than that!

So … make use of them!

And the JC Raulston Arboretum is the perfect place for it! The overhead foliage is gorgeous throughout the year — but specifically right now — when all is green and full and sparkles with the sunlight!