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Raleigh, NC Wedding

A RAINY RALEIGH WEDDING DAY| SARAH AND JESSE

Even in spite of the weather, Sarah and Jesse’s rainy Raleigh wedding day was fabulous! These two celebrated at the Farm at 42 just outside of Raleigh with their closest family and friends. It was a very sweet celebration that honored loved ones who have passed while recognizing the love that Sarah and Jesse share. […]

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Raleigh Engagement Photos

ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS AT THE SUTHERLAND, WAKE FOREST, NC| HUNTER AND BRITTANY

We recently had the chance to meet Hunter and Brittany for their engagement photos at The Sutherland! This is also where they’ll be getting married in spring of 2022, and I can’t wait to be back! These two met in college and were friends for several years. Now, Hunter likes to encourage other guys that […]

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Raleigh, NC Wedding

BARN AT BROADSLAB DISTILLERY WEDDING BENSON, NC| BRANDON AND ELIZABETH

Brandon and Elizabeth’s Barn at Broadslab Distillery wedding in Benson, NC this past weekend was just GORGEOUS! With their sage green and lilac color palette, it truly had all the beautiful spring time vibes that I love! My favorite part of the day was seeing Brandon’s reaction as Elizabeth was walking down the aisle. These […]

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Raleigh Engagement Photos

DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS

Because Matt and Caitlin wanted a classy but casual vibe for their engagement photos, we thought that downtown Raleigh would be the perfect spot for their engagement photos! Originally we hoped to get started at the Capitol building, however it was barricaded so we decided to hit up the surrounding areas and we weren’t at […]

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Raleigh NC engagement session at the lake by Tierney Riggs Photography

Raleigh Engagement Photos

LAKESIDE RALEIGH, NC ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS| CHRISTIAN AND BRIANNA

Christian and Brianna’s lakeside Raleigh, NC engagement photos were absolutely perfect! It was one of the first sunny days after weeks of cold, dreary, rainy weather. It felt so nice to get outside in the sunshine and shoot an engagement session! Brianna and Christian both love being outdoors together, especially on the water, so we […]

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Wedding Planning

WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN YOUR DREAM RALEIGH, NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Hey, sweet bride! If you are newly engaged, Congrats! This is the most amazing season! Make sure you soak it all in, because as cliche as it sounds, it truly does fly by! I can hardly believe it’s already been 5 years since I was planning my wedding to Christopher- it truly feels just like […]

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Wedding Planning

HOW TO PREP YOUR BRIDAL DETAILS FOR YOUR RALEIGH, NC WEDDING

One set of pictures that our TR brides ALWAYS adore are their bridal detail shots. You spend months and months making decisions about these details, and to see them all come together in beautiful photographs that you can look at over and over again is always super special! I love these shots because they set […]

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Wedding Planning

WHAT TO WEAR FOR YOUR RALEIGH, NC ENGAGEMENT SESSION

One of the most common questions I get when a couple is preparing for their engagement session is, “What do I wear for my engagement session?” I know coming up with outfits can seem so overwhelming so please allow me to help simplify the process for you! 1. Dress it up! Wear that fabulous evening […]

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Wedding Planning

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION

He popped the question, you said “Yes, of course!”, and now it’s time to start planning your Raleigh, NC engagement session! You probably have some many questions in your mind ranging from ,”Where should we take these photos?” to “What on earth do we wear?” I know that the hardest part of planning your wedding […]

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Raleigh Engagement Photos

SOUTHERN PINES, NC ENGAGEMENT SESSION| DAN AND TINA

When Tina reached out to me this past fall about photographing her and Dan’s Highgrove Estate wedding outside of Raleigh, NC, I was so very excited! They’re actually friends with another one of my favorite TR Couples, and I could tell from the second we hopped on Zoom for Tina’s planning call that we would […]

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ABOUT Tierney

I'm Tierney, a Raleigh newborn and family photographer dedicated to capturing the most precious moments of your journey with an intentional and relaxed experience

My clients describe my photography style as timeless, dreamy, and organic. I’ve crafted an experience that’s carefully curated to ensure you feel supported every step of the way—from our first conversation to the moment you hold your beautiful heirloom album in your hands. You’ll always know what to expect, making the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

I take the time to understand your story, values, and vision, so that each session authentically reflects who you are. Being entrusted to capture these intimate and joyful moments is an honor, and I feel blessed to help you preserve your   legacy for generations to come.

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In order to serve my clients with the utmost care, I only take on 2 family session clients a month. I book out months in advance so please inquire for availability.