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    What I Wish I Knew Before I Became an Momtrepreneur
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Feb 22, 2017
    • 3 min

    What I Wish I Knew Before I Became an Momtrepreneur

    I've survived one whole year of being a mom and an entrepreneur! Here's what I've learned: 1. Ask for help! I hesitated to ask for help b...
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    The Most Important Thing to Know about Taking Photos of Kids
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Feb 18, 2017
    • 2 min

    The Most Important Thing to Know about Taking Photos of Kids

    The first thing I do when I wake up is browse Facebook and Instagram. I see stunning photos of kids dancing through light in their perfec...
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    Kate O'Neal's Headshots
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Feb 14, 2017
    • 1 min

    Kate O'Neal's Headshots

    I met Kate on a windy, cold day in downtown Winston-Salem. Despite the cold, Kate delivered perfection for her head shots. As we walked f...
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    Arlo's First Birthday Party
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Feb 6, 2017
    • 3 min

    Arlo's First Birthday Party

    For Arlo's first birthday party, I kept it simple. The theme was simply "birthday party" since it was his first one! My first priority wa...
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    F-Stop: The Art of Focus
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Jan 23, 2017
    • 2 min

    F-Stop: The Art of Focus

    This is my favorite feature in manual! All of my most magical photos come from using this feature. Go ahead and find out how to adjust th...
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    Shutter Speed: The Art of Motion
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Jan 16, 2017
    • 3 min

    Shutter Speed: The Art of Motion

    Shutter Speed - the amount of time your shutter is open (how fast your camera takes a photo) Fast shutter speed = 1/125 or higher (1/200,...
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    The Best DSLR Manual Camera Setting For Most Occasions
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Jan 9, 2017
    • 4 min

    The Best DSLR Manual Camera Setting For Most Occasions

    Hello beginner! So you want to learn the camera tech jargon. I've got you covered! Let's baby step into manual settings with this basic m...
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    Anna & Devin's Maternity Photoshoot
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Jan 5, 2017
    • 1 min

    Anna & Devin's Maternity Photoshoot

    Anna and Devin moved to Winston-Salem this summer from Brooklyn, New York, where they lived for 2 years. I am originally from New York, s...
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    Standard vs. Layflat Photo Album
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Jan 2, 2017
    • 2 min

    Standard vs. Layflat Photo Album

    There are many options when it comes to choosing materials for your photo albums. This blog will focus on standard vs. layflat. I'll use ...
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    Arlo's First Christmas
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Dec 28, 2016
    • 2 min

    Arlo's First Christmas

    "Always find time for the things that make you feel happy to be alive." After a crazy 2016, I found the above quote to be my theme for th...
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    The Hernandez Family at Home Photoshoot
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Dec 27, 2016
    • 1 min

    The Hernandez Family at Home Photoshoot

    In 2015 I photographed the Hernandez Family's christmas photo in Old Salem, Winston-Salem. I was so excited when the invited me for a lif...
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    Indoor Christmas Photo Tips
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Dec 21, 2016
    • 2 min

    Indoor Christmas Photo Tips

    As you visit friends and family this holiday season, make sure to take a few photos! Then put the camera down and enjoy the moment in rea...
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    The Wilson's At Home Christmas Photoshoot
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Dec 12, 2016
    • 1 min

    The Wilson's At Home Christmas Photoshoot

    I was so excited when our friends, The Wilson's, invited me to photograph their first Christmas at their new home! Joanna Gaines would tr...
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    Taylor & Olando's Maternity Photoshoot
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Dec 12, 2016
    • 1 min

    Taylor & Olando's Maternity Photoshoot

    Taylor and I worked together when I lived in Charlotte. Ever since then, her family has been asking me back again and again to photograph...
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    Amy & Alex's Elopement
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Dec 10, 2016
    • 1 min

    Amy & Alex's Elopement

    On a crisp fall day, Amy and Alex arrived at Elkin Creek Vineyard and Winery in North Carolina. Amy's daughter intricately fastened the r...
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    The McIlwain Extended Family
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Dec 7, 2016
    • 1 min

    The McIlwain Extended Family

    Adriane was driving from Alabama to meet her husband's extended family for Thanksgiving in Pfafftown, North Carolina. She suddenly had th...
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    The Edge Family
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Dec 6, 2016
    • 1 min

    The Edge Family

    I met The Edge Family at Willstella Farm in Kernersville, North Carolina. Kendra requested a rustic setting. Willstella Farm and Old Sale...
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    Our Family Thanksgiving
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Nov 29, 2016
    • 1 min

    Our Family Thanksgiving

    This year we were blessed to have multiple Thanksgivings with our multiple families. On Thanksgiving day, we went to my Mom's house in Ar...
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    Prints, Cards, and Albums, Oh My Sales!
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Nov 27, 2016
    • 2 min

    Prints, Cards, and Albums, Oh My Sales!

    This weekend is a great time to buy holiday/christmas cards, prints, albums or canvas with all of the deals going on. I'm looking for sal...
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    Amanda & Cody's Wedding
    Alisha Raquel Photography
    • Nov 27, 2016
    • 1 min

    Amanda & Cody's Wedding

    Amanda and Cody met in college. Amanda commented on his purple converse shoes and their relationship began. Amanda put thought into every...
    61 views0 comments
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