Managing your photos, without Lightroom, after vacation
How to organize your photos without Lightroom, after a great vacation.

How to organize your photos without Lightroom, after a great vacation.

If you’ve never done a family photo session before, you’re in the right place. This shot list isn’t homework. It’s a way to make sure we get the photos you actually care about, without you having to invent a plan from scratch.
Skim the categories, circle what sounds like you, and ignore the rest. You don’t need every pose. You need a handful of “everyone together” photos, a few kid-focused moments, and some real interaction that looks like your family on a normal day.
Bring your notes with you. We’ll use them as a starting point, then I’ll guide you through the rest. What do you want to remember most from this season of life?

Chapel Hill isn’t just a great town—it’s a vibrant place waiting to be explored through your lens, offering photographers of all levels a canvas of diverse locations from the NC Botanical Gardens to UNC’s campus, where every corner tells a story and every frame is an opportunity to capture the unique beauty of this remarkable community.