Over the past few weeks, I had the joy of photographing updated headshots for the staff at Church of the Good Shepherd here in Durham, NC. Since Levi and I recently started working at the church part-time, this project felt especially close to my heart. I loved getting to spend time with everyone—helping them feel comfortable in front of the camera and capturing their personalities in a way that feels true to who they are.

I’ve seen how much of a difference a good headshot can make—not just for businesses, but for churches and nonprofits, too. It’s about more than a polished photo; it’s about connection. For the staff themselves, having updated headshots helps build a sense of team identity. It gives them a way to represent who they are and the roles they serve in, making it easier for others to connect with them as a team.

For churches like Church of the Good Shepherd, these images are also a powerful way to welcome people in. When someone can see who they’re reaching out to—whether they’re checking the website for the first time or looking for a familiar face on Sunday morning—it makes the church feel personal and inviting.

Whether I’m photographing church staff, small business teams, or individual professionals, my goal as a North Carolina photographer is always the same—to create images that feel like you and help others connect with what you do.

Want to see the team in action? You can peek at the church’s website to see them all in their element.