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{Happy Happy Birthday} She’s 6! Chapel Hill, NC

My so sweet Madi had her 6th birthday party a week ago.  She wanted something pretty low-key and small this year and I remember her telling me she wanted it “calm”.  Her first idea was a fancy girly tea party, logistically it just wasn’t working — so we went with a spa/girls night in.  She had a great time with her friends sipping on Citrus Infused Spa Water, Cucumber Mint Spa Water, getting Pedis & Manis, making bracelets and ending with a movie with popcorn.  Thank you to our friends who made her day so special!

Had to start the party with a pre-party bed jump! (the irony is that we painted her room the very next day, it’s now a very girly shade of purple).

And here’s her slideshow….enjoy!

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{Baby Love, Oh Baby Love} Newborn Session, Durham, NC

Oh how I LOVE to photograph a baby.  It gives me my little baby fix that I need (just enough time to spend with them and then I go home, no diaper changes, no feedings, etc.).

This little guy was very special to me, as I know his mom and dad really well.  I’ve known them for a few years now, so finding out they were expecting and then to be able to document their new little boy, I can’t thank them enough.  Please enjoy!

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{Family Session} The “M” Family, Chapel Hill, NC

The “M” family…visiting from California.  I was so glad to be able to spend a little time with their daughter.  She’s an amazing little girl and the parents are just incredible.  Please enjoy!   

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{Family Session} The “C” Family, Hillsborough, NC

Last week, I had the great pleasure to document the “C” family.  They have a beautiful home with lots of property, it was fun to be able to walk around and find fun places to document their girls.  Their lovely girls have gorgeous blond hair…it’s almost fairy-like.

Please enjoy these few!   

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{Charity} Click for Quakes – Session 4 – Chapel Hill/Durham

Session 4, the last session.  An amazing woman who has had the most inspiring year…

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{Charity} Click for Quakes – Session 3 – Chapel Hill

I had the BEST time with this family on a snowy Saturday morning in February.  They actually booked a double session (extra thanks to them) so we had lots of time to play in their house. 

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{Charity} Click for Quakes – Session Two – Chapel Hill

Session 2 was a headshot for a dance instructor at Triangle Youth Ballet in Chapel Hill…had a fantastic time with her!

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{Charity} Click for Quakes – Session One – Chapel Hill

I felt very blessed to participate in Click for Quakes in February and very lucky that I had 4 sessions of various families & individuals participate.  Just had to share some of my favorites.

  

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{Helping Out & Giving Back} Clicks for Quakes – Haiti Relief – Chapel Hill Portraits

As everyone knows, the devastation in Haiti was beyond unbelievable.  As a community, a group of photographers have decided to team up and offer brief sessions with 100% of the proceeds going to the relief effort.  In exchange you will receive ONE hi-resolution image.  What you would like to do with the image is limitless.  Use the image for Facebook, Twitter, send it to a loved-one for an upcoming holiday, new prints, etc.  The point is all about giving back in the best way we can.

Additionally, I’m personally offering all of my prints (which MUST be ordered by March 1) for 50% off.  This is an incredible savings!  All of my prints come matted on fine-art, archival mats.

Sessions will be in 15 minute increments, either in-studio or on-location in Chapel Hill only.  Please contact robin@robinlin.com or call 919.338.2504 and let the giving begin!

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{Baby H’s Newborn Session} Slideshow – Raleigh Portrait Session

One of the sweetest little boys, Baby H – his slideshow is ready as well.  Please enjoy!

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{Q’s First Birthday} The Slideshow – Chapel Hill Portraits

Ahhh, Q’s first birthday slideshow is finally finished.  Actually I released it on Facebook and Twitter last night.  Please enjoy!

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{Baby H} Raleigh Newborn Session

Ahhh, I’ve been waiting for Baby H for a long time and he was a great way for me to start the New Year.  His mommy & daddy had a gorgeous maternity session last fall and I knew they’d have a beautiful baby.  Baby H is just gorgeous, he’s a sweet little boy, oh, he just makes me melt.  I absolutely love little ones…he is just 8 weeks old and absolutely perfect.  He has just brought so much happiness and love into their house.  Congratulations again!

The slideshow will be up next week but until then, a few of my favorites.  My very, VERY favorite is the third image (I absolutely LOVE it).
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{Q’s One!} Chapel Hill Family Session

Yay for Baby Q!  I was so excited when his mom emailed me over the holidays and let me know that she wanted to set up Q’s one year old session.  Not only that, it was my first full session in my new studio and he really worked my place over.  It was SO much fun.  We crawled around, rolled around.  I’m so in love with that space and it’s REALLY great for little ones (because it’s so small) – they are really contained and can’t go too far (but I did realize I need outlet covers – fortunately he’s not an electrical outlet child).  I feel especially lucky as I’ve been able to document Baby Q’s mommy & daddy’s wedding, their day-after session (or trash-the-dress), maternity and newborn sessions – so I’ve seen so much of them over the years and I can’t wait to see more of them in the future. 

The slideshow will be up in a few days…but here’s some of my very favorites in the meantime.  By far my 2 favorites and mommy and baby and the birthday boy in his hat!  Happy Birthday to one of the happiest, cutest little guys I know - you totally made my day!

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{A New Studio for a New Year} Chapel Hill, NC

I realize I haven’t blogged in a few weeks and I sincerely hope everyone had a great series of holidays, no matter what holidays you celebrate.  I finally was able to spend some great time with my family & friends and I really enjoyed every minute I had.  I’m now looking into the start of 2010 and it’s going to be a fantastic New Year!  With that, I have some news!  I’ve moved my studio from Durham to Chapel Hill, specifically Franklin Street.  Ever since I started my business I always wanted to be on Franklin Street – one VERY late night I was searching around, found this space, saw it the next day and set the wheels into motion.  Everything moved very quickly and while I wouldn’t recommend trying to move your life around during the holidays – it’s totally doable.

So here’s my cozy new little space – with the emphasis on LITTLE.  It’s very little, especially if you ever saw my space in Durham (it’s less than 1/2 that).  But I LOVE it.  It’s wedged between Sutton Drugs and Firehouse Subs right upstairs in the Loft Offices (and right above Bandido’s).  Tons and TONS of great restaurants, shops, well, hey, it’s Franklin Street, it’s just pretty fantastic.

My address is:
157 East Franklin Street, Suite 7
Chapel Hill, North Carolin 27514

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And because I LOVE details…had to show some of my favorites, including my darling Sydney, my first studio session (I LOVE that I have windows now and natural light).
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And yes, I’m still by appointment only but I definitely hope to be in the studio more often as I’m so close to home as well.  So definitely give me a call if you want to stop by, say hi and check out my new space.

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{Senior Session} Miss E – Just One – Chapel Hill

On Sunday, I was very fortunate to document a fabulous Senior who will be graduating this year.  While this as well isn’t her full blog post…I do have just one.  Enjoy!

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{Tarrah + Ryan} Kiss Me – Eno River Park, Fearrington Wedding

On Sunday after a long day of shooting a series of other sessions I met Tarrah + Ryan at the Eno River Park for their Kiss Me session.  They will be having a beautiful wedding at the always lovely Fearrington next June and I’m so fortunate to be a part of their day.  I especially need to thank them for their patience with me on Sunday.  Somehow, on my drive between two parts of Durham my main, beloved camera died.  I realized it quickly at the start of their session and fortunately had 2 back-ups with me.  Well, I managed to break the second one as well so I was on to the 3rd one.  Fortunately that’s what backup gear is all about and I have lots of it!  The leaves were gorgeous at the park and I think we probably couldn’t have waited another week as things are already starting to fall off.

Thank you both so much – can’t wait for your wedding!

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{Carolina Parent Baby Fair} Congrats to My Winners!

Had a great time at the Baby Fair yesterday (and a HUGE thank you to my amazing helpers who stepped in so I could go to my wedding – I really appreciate it.  Congrats to my winners of the following:

Complimentary Portrait Session: Brittany B.

Starbucks Gift Card: Kelly L.

Target Gift Card: Enjoli C.

I’ll be contacting you all via email to make sure I have your proper mailing addresses to send your your gifts!

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{Little K} Family Session – Duke Gardens

I had the sweetest session on Saturday morning with the most adorable little two-year girl.  She quickly warmed up to me (lucky me) and we had the best time at Duke Gardens.  While it was a really overcast day, it gave us the most gorgeous light, it was an absolutely perfect morning for checking out all the gorgeous flowers (everything is very lush right now, especially with all the rain we’ve had).

Thank you again to a very wonderful family!

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{Baby S} Little Ones – Duke Gardens

I had such a really nice time with Baby S and her mommy and daddy late last week at Duke Gardens.  The weather was just perfect that morning for our session.  She is the cutest little baby and so content.  She’s surrounded by incredibly loving, doting, happy parents, she’s very very lucky.
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{Sweet Baby V} Baby Session

She’s such a doll and Mercedes and German are incredibly blessed to have this adorable baby girl in their lives.   I was fortunate enough to sneak in their baby session right before they moved away.  And while she wasn’t having the best day, she really is absolutely adorable.mg1-copy

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