Autumn Brooke holding her camera and leaning against an ivy-covered wall outside, introducing the Raleigh, NC family photographer behind Autumn Brooke Photography.

Hi, I’M AUTUMN BROOKE.

I’m a mom of two boys, wife, and self-taught photographer.

Some of my favorite things are slow mornings with a side of french toast, walks to the local library, picking grass in the warm sun as my boys make mud cookies, and a good date that takes me back to the days when we felt like we were the only ones in the world.

It’s these simple joys where I glean most of my creativity.

Photography has never been about capturing just a pretty photo for me. It was my coming of age story - giving me space to pause and take in what really matters.

It all started with one photo on a solo trip to Europe in 2016 with a new camera in hand fiddling with the manual setting.

A photo of a dad and daughter through a window, holding onto one another.

Since then, I have been chasing these raw and powerful moments that tell a story. Somehow, I feel it is a piece of what I am made to do - authentically share the stories of the everyday family - the messy and the beautiful.

Autumn's husband and sons, in a field during a candid lifestyle family photo session.

my family

Photo seen through a window of a father holding his daughter, captured showcasing candid family photography.

The photo of a dad & daughter

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my philosophy

Father playing with two children in a park, representing authenticity in family photography by Autumn Brooke Photography in Raleigh, NC.

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AUTHENTICITY

In client communication and my created art, I pursue authenticity with passion.

Parents laughing while holding and juggling three children in their sunlit yard, representing delight in everyday family photography in Raleigh–Durham.

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DELIGHT

I provide thoughtful, attentive documentation through the art of noticing. I delight in the details that tell your family’s story and make every effort to honor you through my art.

Close-up of a child’s hand intertwined with their father’s hand, representing presence during a family photography session in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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presence

During our time together, I am fully present with your family. Family sessions should feel unrushed and real, where you get to enjoy your family instead of performing for the camera. I believe there is beauty in the moments of quiet, transition, and chaos.

Parents sitting on the couch at home surrounded by their three children, representing skill and creativity in family photography by Autumn Brooke Photography.

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skill

I believe that practice matters in the art of photography. I can guarantee galleries that reflect both intention, creativity and experience.

I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE

Telling the story of the everyday family through timeless, effortless, and love-soaked storytelling images

Three young children building a toy together on the floor of their home during a natural family photography session in Raleigh, NC.

So much of life is wrapped up in the mundane and I believe holding that close sparks joy even on the most simple of days. I wish I could sit across a table and hear what makes your heart leap.

I truly am looking forward to knowing your family and amplifying back to you the unique love you have for one another.

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"Autumn did an INCREDIBLE job with our family photos!"

“The lighting is stunning, she did a range of shots from closeups to far away, helped us feel comfortable and just made the day truly enjoyable. highly recommend her!”
— Kaye S.
"We just received the gallery from our third photoshoot with Autumn and it was complete magic!"

“This time she captured generations of family members just enjoying each other, making drinks, dancing and laughing - and we’ll have these memories forever. I’m so so grateful. For these photos and for Autumn. She has such an empathetic, beautiful way of capturing the true energy and love of a family and we feel so lucky to have found her.”"
— Lynn B.
"Our backyard family session with Autumn was the best experience!"

“She was very accommodating when it came to working around our 6 month old's schedule, as well as the weather, in order to capture the best photos which we are so appreciative of. Autumn is exceptionally talented and her work highlights all of the small, special moments. The overall experience was such a joy, resulting in stunning images that we will cherish forever. I cannot recommend her enough!”
— Katie D.