That's what 4 year old boys do......

I had the pleasure of photographing this little boy again as he celebrates his 4th birthday.  He steals my heart every time....  he is so much fun.  We find bugs, collect sticks (last time it was rocks), and get a little dirty (he is 100% boy)  I love talking to him, exploring the surroundings with him and watching his interactions with his parents - you can tell they are a very loving family and very close to each other.  And needless to say, I love his dimples.  When he smiles..... you can't help but smile too.

“I sustain myself with the love of family.” 

― Maya Angelou

Tonight's the Night..... Raleigh Mom Prom

It is time!!!!  Tonight is the night for Mom Prom.  Everyone is getting ready to dance and raise money for a some wonderful causes that are very close to our hearts.

Aplastic Anemia - Liviya's Campaign 

Click on this link to read Liviya's story and learn about the campaign to help fund research for Aplastic Anemia.

Pictures from tonight's event will be posted on my website.  Anyone will be able to purchase prints with all the proceeds being donated to our charities.

Now.... Let's Party

Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day !!!

I always say jump in front of the camera with your kids any chance you get - they don't stay that age long, capture the memories and the love of being a mother.  I attached just a few pictures of my photography customers  that have jumped in front of the camera with their kids to capture the memories.

Happy Mother's Day to every Mom out there today - cherish the moments, capture the memories and celebrate the day !!!

Family...... there are two and soon to be three!!!

I am blessed to have spent the day with one of my favorite couples.  They are expecting their first child really really soon - they are going to be the best parents!!!!!!  I am so excited for them.  I can't thank them enough for letting me capture this moment in time for them - what a wonderful time.  We are all excited and waiting for the arrival of Baby R.   Here is a few of my favs from our photo shoot today - love you guys!!!

Springtime is Family-time at the Park

Today was the most beautiful Spring day in North Carolina (well if you look past the pollen clouds).  But the Spring flowers are in bloom and the weather was so nice and I had the pleasure of spending my afternoon with these two handsome guys (and their parents) !  I had such a great time with this family.  I loved every second we were together and they were all such troopers and so much fun to take pictures of.  This is the smartest Mom I know - we made some date adjustments so she could capture this moment in time before her oldest lost his two front teeth. They are very loose and now that our photo shoot is over - bring on the tooth fairy.

This the very first picture we clicked today - this was their pose for the camera - They were ready to go!

There's no other love like the love for a brother. There's no other love like the love from a brother. 
~ Terri Guillemets

Thanks to this awesome family for letting share in their family time for just a few hours - I will be blessed for the rest of my life.

Mom Prom 2013

It is time again for the Mom Prom.  Holly Hodges Photography is again the  Mom Prom Photographer.  It will be a fun night.  The best Girl's Night Out and it all goes to charity - one that is near and dear to our hearts.  Check out the webpage http://www.mompromnc.com/ (or just click the Mom Prom logo on the right of this blog page).  Tickets are on sale now. So if you are a Raleigh Mom and want have some fun - get your friends together and join us.  It will be the best yet!!
If you would like to see pictures from last year's Mom Prom, visit my website http://hollyhodges.com at the menu along the top select "your pictures" and  type in momprom for the password.

I had the pleasure of photographing the most beautiful, intimate, family wedding ever!  It was such a wonderful time - everything was perfect (including the weather).  I feel so blessed to have been a part of something so special. Here are some of the bridal pictures and some from the wedding - beautiful!

Family - that is what Life is all About!

It has been very busy lately, so I am finally sitting down to take some time and share some of the wonderful family pictures that I have taken over the last several months.  I love these families!!!  We had such a great time.  I love capturing families in their own element - enjoying themselves and just being together.